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COLLEGE OF THE ARTS Dr. John C. Gaston, Dean 2273 Fine Arts Building

The College of the Arts at Valdosta State University includes the Department of Art, the Department of Communication Arts, and the Department of Music. This organization of the disciplines of the performing arts, communication arts, and visual arts into one academic unit reflects a traditional and continuing commitment by Valdosta State University to provide cultural enrichment in the lives of the students and other citizens of Georgia. The College of the Arts maintains a calendar of performing arts, visual arts, television, radio programming, and other arts activities that are available to students, faculty, and the general public. In addition, many of the performances and exhibitions created by the College of the Arts are presented off-campus in schools and communities of the region. Every Valdosta State University student is invited to explore membership in performance activities such as band, theatre, and other student organizations associated with the academic departments of the College and to enroll in courses, regardless of major. Academic programs of the College of the Arts include professional preparation in music, art, theatre, speech, public relations, organizational communication, and media production. Liberal arts programs with majors in arts disciplines are also available in several areas. Minors are offered in art, dance, music, speech, and theatre. Degree offerings include the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Music, the Master of Arts in Communication, and the Master of Music Education, and the Master of Music Performance degrees. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in art or in music is offered in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in art education and the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in music education are offered in conjunction with the College of Education. Valdosta State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Also in the College of the Arts, programs in music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Teacher preparation programs at Valdosta State University meet Georgia certification requirements of the Professional Standards Commission and are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

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ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS Fine arts activities in each department of the College are open to participation by all students. These include: The Wind Ensemble and Concert Band are VSU’s premiere wind/percussion ensembles and are open to all students by audition. Each ensemble presents several concerts each year with a repertoire ranging from baroque to contemporary for chamber ensembles and full symphonic band. The Blazin’ Brigade Marching Band is one of the largest and most spirited student organizations on campus. In addition to performing at Blazer football games, the Brigade is often invited to perform for professional football games and in exhibition at some of the most prestigious high school marching festivals in the South. The band is open to all woodwind, brass, and percussion players without audition; auditions for color guard, dance line and majorettes are held each spring and summer. The University Community Band offers students and members of the community with limited time an opportunity to perform the best in band literature. Rehearsing just once a week, the band is scheduled with the non-music major in mind and is open to all qualified musicians without audition. The Jazz Ensemble is the principal ensemble for jazz performance majors and others by audition. The group performs various styles of big band jazz including swing, bop, Latin rock, funk, and fusion. The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra is a professional orchestra-in-residence at VSU and includes a student component in its membership. All qualified students are eligible through audition. The orchestra annually presents a subscription season of four concerts, a youth concert series, regional performances, and special concerts for the community. The 90-100 voice Concert Choir is open to all students without audition and performs 3-4 major concerts each year as well as a spring tour. The Chamber Singers is a 24-voice ensemble open to all university students by audition. The Spotlighters is VSU’s vocal jazz ensemble. This 12-voice group is open to all students by audition. VSU Theatre presents seven full-scale theatrical productions each year including period drama, musical theatre, theatre for youth, dance concerts, chamber theatre, original plays, and recent important works from the world of theatre. Participation in all aspects of VSU Theatre is open to all students. The Department of Art Gallery, located on the first floor of the Fine Arts Building, presents an ambitious program of eight-nine exhibitions each academic year. Among the exhibits are works by artists of national and international rank, group exhibitions, a national juried show, Valdosta National, several student shows, and the annual art faculty exhibition. Openings and receptions are generally held for each exhibit; all university students are invited to attend the openings, meet the artists when they are present, and view the exhibitions during the scheduled hours of the gallery. Many students find the gallery a stimulating and exciting place to learn about art and its representation of life.

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DEPARTMENT OF ART Mr. A. Blake Pearce, Head Room 109, Fine Arts Building

The Art Department has four comprehensive undergraduate degree programs and a minor in art. The Department, in conjunction with the Department of Middle, Secondary, Reading, and Deaf Education, also offers the Master of Education degree with a major in secondary or middle grades education – teaching field ART. The undergraduate programs include the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a major in studio art, the Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in interior design, the Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in art education, and the Bachelor of Arts with a major in art. The BFA degrees with majors in art, interior design, and art education are professional degrees that prepare students for a variety of occupations or further educational experiences. The program of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in art allows the student the flexibility of designing a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum that may lead to graduate school or develop into entrepreneurial careers in the visual arts. Each program of study has a sequentially based curriculum beginning the first semester of the freshman year, which includes foundation courses leading to advanced courses. Students who delay entering the major until completion of the Core Curriculum may prolong their academic careers. Students in each program have the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in one or more disciplines taught in the department. Some upper division courses may be repeated for advanced content to allow further development within the discipline. The total number of hours for each course may not exceed 9 hours of credit. Studio courses are scheduled as double period classes, and the purchase of art materials is required. All majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in all foundations (Area F), professional, and major classes. Thirty-nine semester hours must be earned at the 3000-level or above in each degree program. All students, including transfer students, must take ART 1030 3-D Design or pass a safety exam before taking studio courses in the major. The minor in art is designed for students with an interest in art or art history who do not wish to pursue a degree program in one of these areas of inquiry. Valdosta State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN ART This major leads to the Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a professional degree program, which can prepare the student for a variety of art and art related careers, provide the basis for further in-depth personal research and study, or prepare the student for graduate school. This is a 120-hour degree program.

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Selected Educational 0utcomes 1. 2. 3.

Developing skill in solving problems of form and content in art through analysis and expression; Acquisition of knowledge of historic and contemporary forms of visual art; Acquisition of advanced skill in one or more areas of art production.

Core Curriculum Area A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum). ....................... 42 hours Core Curriculum Area F. ......................................................................... 18 hours ARTH 1120, ART 1010, ART 1020 ......................................... 9 hours ART 1011, ART 1030, ART 2030 ............................................ 9 hours Major Curriculum. ................................................................................... 60 hours ART 3061, ART 3081 ............................................................. 6 hours ART (3071 or 3072), ART 3091, ART 3041 ............................. 9 hours ART 3023, ART 3051 ............................................................. 6 hours ART 4170, ART 4171 ............................................................. 3 hours ARTH 3121, ARTH 3122 ........................................................ 6 hours Art History (ARTH) Elective ................................................. 3 hours Studio Electives .............................................................. 18-27 hours Art History and Criticism Electives ..................................... 0-9 hours Total hours required for the degree ............................................. 120 semester hours

Examples of Outcomes Assessments 1. 2. 3. 4.

Portfolio review Senior exhibition review using a criterion based check sheet Comparisons of transcript audit results with accreditation curriculum requirements Rating scales on senior exhibition, artist’s statements, and on a portfolio of art history research papers.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH A MAJOR IN ART EDUCATION This program leads to the Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in art education and T-4 certification for grades P-12. This degree program recognizes the College of Education’s Ten Conceptual Framework Principles and focuses on the Professional Standards for the Preparation of Art Educators as endorsed by the National Art Education Association. Advising for this degree program is to be done in the Art Department. However, admission to the Education Program and arrangements for the Opening School Experience and student teaching are made through the Office of the Dean of the College of Education. Students must meet all requirements established by the College of Education and the College of the Arts as published in this Catalog. This is a 132-hour degree program.

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Prior to entering the BFA program as an art education major, all students must take and pass ARED 2999 Introduction to the Profession, and have, in addition, a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better. All professional courses in the major and all English must be passed with a grade of “C” or better. Students in the BFA Art Education Degree Program must take GACE II prior to student teaching. Students must pass GACE II, parts 1 and 2, successfully complete student teaching, and satisfactorily complete all electronic portfolio requirements in LiveText in order to be recommended for certification. The BFA with a major in art education is designed to prepare students to be professional art educators who exhibit the competencies that follow: Selected National Professional Standards for Art Educators 1.

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Draw on personal knowledge of art and student learning to enable students to learn to make art while promoting student understanding of how and why works of art are made; and to study, interpret and evaluate works of art. Establish learning environments that are well organized, well designed, caring, challenging and safe places for students to actively learn and create. Create, select and adapt a variety of curricular resources and materials that support students as they learn through and about art. Work with colleagues to improve schools and advance knowledge and practices in their field and work with families to achieve common goals for the education of their children.

Core Curriculum Area A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) ........................ 42 hours Students are advised to take ART 1100 in Area C Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours ART 1010, ART 1011, ART 1020 ......................................... 9 hours ART 1030, ARTH 1120, ART 2030 ....................................... 9 hours ARED 2999 ............................................................................ 0 hours Teacher Certification Health & Physical Education Requirements. .4 hours KSPE 2000, KSPE 2150 .......................................................... 4 hours Major Curriculum .................................................................................. 68 hours EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130 ...................................9 hour SPEC 3000 ............................................................................ 3 hours ART 3051 and either ART 3041 or ART 3111 .................... 6 hours ART 3061, ART 3071 or ART 3072, ART 3081 .................... 9 hours ARTH 4120, ARTH 3121, ARTH 3122 ................................. 9 hours Guided Electives in ART or ARTH ................................... 11 hours ARED 3010, ARED 3012, ARED 3000 ................................. 9 hours ARED 4070 and ARED 4090 .............................................. 12 hours Total hours required for the degree ........................................ 132 semester hours (including Health and Physical Education Requirements)

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Examples of Outcomes Assessments 1.

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Capstone experiences, including successful completion of student teaching, the passing GACE II, Parts 1 and 2 for art education, successfully completing all requirements for the LiveText Electronic Portfolio, and earning certification upon graduation Demonstration of professional skills and behaviors associated with visual arts and general education Demonstration of proficiency in each of the national standards and core concepts associated with visual art teacher education.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH A MAJOR IN INTERIOR DESIGN This degree curriculum focuses on the standards for professional interior design programs established by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The major is designed to offer learning opportunities structured to prepare the student for a variety of careers in the interior design profession or for graduate school. Students interested in this major are advised that the degree requires six major studios, which must be taken in sequence, one per semester. Major studios are offered in fall and spring semesters and require a minimum of three years to complete. The program of study includes a required internship to be taken in the summer between the junior and senior year. Students should plan to be advised in the Art Department as soon as they identify an interest in this major. This is a 120-hour degree program. Students must apply to be admitted to the major based on a spring semester portfolio review of Area F courses and as Art Department resources permit. All students, including transfer students, must have and maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale after completion of 45 semesters hours of college credit.

Selected Educational Outcomes 1. developing skill in creative and critical thinking and problem-solving in response to visual, technical, aesthetic, and social aspects of inhabited spaces. 2. achieving competence in a number of media and techniques in order to effectively communicate design solutions graphically, in writing and through verbal presentations. 3. gaining an understanding of the history of art and design, including contemporary theories and works. 4. acquiring competence in analysis of information and relationships, evaluating issues and setting priorities as component elements of the process of generating creative design solutions for projects of any scale and complexity. 5. developing a significant sense of the principles, ethics and processes necessary to conceptualize and create interiors which are responsive to the intellect, the senses and the spirit of those who inhabit them and the greater context of the environment which contains them.

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Core Curriculum Area A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum). ....................... 42 hours Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours ARID 1120, ART 1010, ART 1020 .......................................... 9 hours ART 1030, ART 1011, ART 2030 ............................................ 9 hours Major Curriculum. .................................................................................. 60 hours Interior Design Studio Courses ........................................... 18 hours ARID 2111, ARID 2112, ARID 3111, ARID 3112, ARID 4111, ARID 4112 Major Core ........................................................................... 18 hours ARID 2310, ARID 3211, ARID 3212, ARID 3320, ARID 3350, ARID 3411 Capstone Courses ................................................................ 9 hours ARID 4010, ARID 4310, ARID 4610 Art History Courses ............................................................. 6 hours ARTH 3121, ARTH 3122 Electives: Interior Design & Related Areas .......................... 9 hours Select 3 courses (9 credit hours) from upper-level art studio courses, upper-level interior design courses, upper-level art history courses, or other related courses with the approval of the Coordinator and the Head of the Department. Total hours required for the degree .............................................. 120 semester hours

BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH A MAJOR IN ART This major leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students must meet all requirements set by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of the Arts, including a foreign language sequence. Students can take guided electives outside of art to develop a minor in another discipline. This is a 120-hour degree program. Selected Educational Outcomes 1. 2. 3.

Development of skill in solving problems of form and content in art through analysis and expression Acquisition of knowledge of historic and contemporary forms of visual art Development of a broad base of knowledge in the visual arts and other areas of personal inquiry

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Major Curriculum. .................................................................................. 60 hours Major Core Studio Sequence ...............................................18 hours Select three course sequences from ART 3111, ART 4112 ........................................ 6 hours ART 3061, ART 4062 ........................................ 6 hours ART 3101, ART 4102 ........................................ 6 hours ART 3071, ART 3072 ........................................ 6 hours ART 3091, ART 3092 ........................................ 6 hours ART 3041, ART 4042 ........................................ 6 hours ART 3051, ART 4052 ........................................ 6 hours Foreign Language (three courses in sequence) .................... 9 hours ARTH 3121, ARTH 3122 ........................................................ 6 hours Art History (ARTH) Elective ................................................. 3 hours Studio and/or Art History and Criticism Electives .......... 6 - 15 hours Guided Electives or Minor* ............................................ 6 - 15 hours ART 4170 and ART 4171 ....................................................... 3 hours Total hours required for the degree .............................................. 120 semester hours *The degree program must include a minimum of 39 hours at the 3000- or 4000-level. Students pursing the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in art shold refer to the “Specific Requirements for the Degree...” information listed for the College of Arts and Sciences and the information related to declaring a minor in the Academic Affairs section of this catalog. Examples of Outcomes Assessments 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Senior exhibition review using a criterion-based check sheet. Rating scales on Senior Exhibition statements and on a portfolio of art history research papers. Comparison of transcript audit results with curriculum accreditation requirements. Review of program make-up (variety of courses) based on the liberal arts degree concept. Portfolio review.

Minor in Art. ................................................................................................... 15 hours ARTH 1120 ............................................................................ 3 hours ARTH and /or ART courses .................................................12 hours 9 hours must be at the level of 3000 or above. Selected Educational Outcomes 1. 2.

Students will develop skills in solving and/or analyzing problems of form and content in art through analysis and expression. Students will acquire knowledge of historic and contemporary forms of visual art.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION ARTS Dr. Carl Cates, Head Room 1011, Nevins Hall

The Department of Communication Arts is a multidisciplinary department with programs that lead to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree with a major in speech communication with emphases in general speech, public relations, and intercultural organizational communication; a B.F.A. degree with a major in dance; a B.F.A. degree with a major in theatre arts with tracks in performance, production, and musical theatre; and a B.F.A. degree with a major in mass media with emphases in video, audio, broadcast journalism, and international documentary production. The department also offers minors in speech communication, theatre arts, mass media, and dance. All students who intend to pursue the B.F.A. with a major in dance or the musical theatre track of the B.F.A. with a major in theatre must audition for the faculty committee for the purpose of admission into these programs. The programs in the department are designed to give the student the basic knowledge, skills, and values that build upon the foundation provided by the University Core Curriculum and that are required for professional careers in sales, personnel management, public relations, corporate/diversity training, dance, theatre performance and management, and in the media industries including radio, television, the Internet, and music industries. Moreover, the department’s programs stress the importance of critical thinking skills, an appreciation for diverse cultural perspectives, and the application of knowledge to the specific areas found in the department. The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a professional degree preparing students for immediate impact in their careers. Valdosta State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre, and the public relations emphasis is certified by the Public Relations Society of America. GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENT FOR THE BFA WITH A MAJOR IN SPEECH COMMUNICATION AND THE BFA WITH A MAJOR IN MASS MEDIA Students entering the University directly from high school may declare a major in speech communication or in mass media. In order to continue as majors, students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better on all course work undertaken. If in any given semester a student’s overall GPA falls below 2.5, the student will have one semester (fall or spring) to bring it back up to or above 2.5. If the overall GPA remains below 2.5 for two consecutive semesters, the student will be requested to change majors. Any student who fails to respond to that request will automatically be transferred to an undeclared major status. Students who enter the University as transfer students who wish to declare a major in speech communication or mass media must have a GPA of at least 2.5 on all course work undertaken. Upon acceptance as a major, a student must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA as described above. 250

Students changing majors from another program within the University must also have at least a 2.5 overall GPA to transfer to the speech communication or mass media major, and they will be subject to the same maintenance requirements already described.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN SPEECH COMMUNICATION Selected Educational Outcomes 1. 2. 3.

The speech communication major will demonstrate skill in the use of the materials and methods of communication and expression appropriate to the area of emphasis. The speech communication major will demonstrate understanding of the theories and practices of interpersonal, intercultural, small group, and public communication. The speech communication major will demonstrate skill in the analysis of the communication needs of clients and in the design and implementation of programs to satisfy those needs.

Requirements for the BFA with a Major in Speech Communication Core Curriculum Area A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum). ....................... 42 hours Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours A minimum grade of “C” is required for all Area F courses in the Communication Arts Department. COMM 1110 , COMM 2100, COMM 2300 ............................ 9 hours ACED 2400 or CS 1000 .......................................................... 3 hours THEA 1000, THEA 1100, DANC 1500, MDIA 2000, PHIL 2010, PHIL 2020, ACED 2050, or BUSA 2106 ................ 6 hours Senior College Curriculum. ................................................................... 60 hours Senior Core ..........................................................................36 hours COMM 3000, COMM 3100 .............................. 6 hours COMM 3500, COMM 3800 .............................. 6 hours Select Two: ...................................................... 6 hours COMM 4060, COMM 4120, COMM 4130, COMM 4170, COMM 4600 Guided Electives ............................................ 18 hours Select one emphasis: A. General Speech Communication Emphasis ...................24 hours COMM 3310, COMM 3330 .............................. 6 hours COMM 3071, COMM 3320, COMM 3410 ........ 9 hours COMM 4340, COMM 4400 .............................. 6 hours COMM 4120, COMM 4130, or COMM 4170 .... 3 hours or

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B. Public Relations Emphasis ............................................24 hours COMM 3200, COMM 3210, COMM 3220 ........ 9 hours COMM 3240, COMM 4200, COMM 4220 ........ 9 hours COMM 4230, COMM 4240 .............................. 6 hours or C. Intercultural Organizational Communication Emphasis ............................................. 24 hours COMM 3320, COMM 3400, COMM 3410 ........ 9 hours COMM 3550, COMM 4400, COMM 4420, ....... 9 hours COMM 4430, COMM 4440 .............................. 6 hours Total hours required for the degree .............................................. 120 semester hours The Department assesses the extent to which the program requirements create the desired outcomes by using a variety of techniques. Examples of these assessments (and related educational outcomes) include the following: Examples of Outcomes Assessments 1.

General Speech Communication: COMM 4340. Students must develop a training program in interpersonal communication targeted for specific clients. The programs include research extending the theories and skills learned in the emphasis. Public Relations: COMM 4230. Students must select an organization, define a public relations problem facing that organization, and design a public relations program to solve the problem, including research needed, construction of a public relations plan, implementation steps, communication of the plan, and evaluation of the plan’s success. Intercultural Organizational Communication: COMM 4420 and COMM 4440. In COMM 4420, students must conduct a communication audit for an area business or non-profit entity, report to the entity on the audit, write a summary report, and give an oral presentation in the course. In COMM 4440, students must develop a workshop on a topic relevant to intercultural communication and deliver the workshop to an area business or non-profit entity. Students must pass an exit examination during their final year, assessing their mastery of concepts and practices taught in Area F and Senior Core courses.

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN DANCE Selected Educational Outcomes 1. 2. 3. 4.

Students will articulate a cultural and historical perspective appropriate todance performance, pedagogy, and choreography. Students will demonstrate dance and related skills, based on the career goals of the individual student; teaching, performance, and/or choreography. Students willdemonstrate the ability to interact and problem solve with colleagues as group participants and leaders. Students will demonstrate knowledge of professional opportunities for employment. Examples of Outcome Assessments

Concluding curricular experiences for the dance student will include 1. Exhibiting advanced performance and choreographic skills 2. Participation in professionally oriented dance and theatrical productions 3. Developing materials gearedd to individual students’ professional career goals for post-graduation plans.

Core Curriculum Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum). ...................... 42 hours Theatre and Dance students are advised to take either THEA 1100 or DANC 1500 in Area C. Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours A minimum grade of “C” is required for all Area F courses in the Communication Arts Department. THEA 1100, DANC 1500 ....................................................... 6 hours (If students take THEA 1100 or DANC 1500 in Area C of the Core Curriculum, they should take another Area C elective here.) THEA 1000 ............................................................................ 3 hours THEA 2730 ............................................................................ 2 hours DANC 1600, DANC 1700, DANC 2800 .................................. 6 hours DANC 2920 ............................................................................. 1 hour Senior College Curriculum. ................................................................... 60 hours THEA 2750, DANC 2600, DANC 2700 .................... 9 hours DANC 3600 or DANC 3700 ..................................... 3 hours DANC 3800, DANC 4800 ........................................ 6 hours DANC 1900 or DANC 3300 ..................................... 2 hours DANC 2910 ............................................................... 1 hour DANC 3500 ............................................................. 2 hours DANC 3000, DANC 3100, DANC 3410 .................... 9 hours

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Principals and majors register for lower division numbers unless they qualify for upper division work. This qualification will normally occur after 4 semesters of study, based on approval by a faculty committee. Course numbers may be repeated indefinitely until the required number of semesters has been completed. This number varies according to degree program requirements.

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC WITH A MAJOR IN MUSIC EDUCATION The Bachelor of Music with a major in music education is a 132-hour degree program designed to enable students to develop the range of knowledge, skills, and competencies expected of those holding a professional baccalaureate degree in music education. This degree leads to NT-4 Certification for grades P-12. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education program in the College of Education prior to enrolling in professional sequence courses: MUSC 3650, MUE 3600, MUE 4600, MUE 4610. Advising of students pursuing this program is done in the Department of Music by departmental faculty. However, admission to the Teacher Education program and arrangements for Preservice Field Experience and Student Teaching are made through the Office of the Dean of the College of Education. Students must meet all requirements established by the College of Education and the College of the Arts as published in this catalog. These include passage of the Music Education barrier and admission to the Teacher Education Program of the College of Education. Selected Educational Outcomes 1.

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Candidates will teach music at various levels to different age groups and in a variety of classroom and ensemble settings through guided experiences, including student teaching and field experience. COE-CFS: I Content and Curriculum, II Knowledge of Students and Their Learning, III Learning Environments, IV Assessment, V Planning and Instruction, VI Professionalism; VSU 1, 6 Candidates will apply analytical and historical knowledge to curriculum development, lesson planning, and daily classroom and performance activities. COE-CFS: I Content and Curriculum, II Knowledge of Students and Their Learning; VSU 1, 6, 7 Candidates will demonstrate skills in and functional knowledge of conducting; rehearsing; and wind, string, and percussion instruments, or voice performance. COE-CFS: III Learning Environments, IV Assessment, V Planning and Instruction, VI Professionalism Candidates will apply assessment and evaluation strategies in lesson and rehearsal planning and implementation. COE-CFS: II Knowledge of Students and Their Learning, III Learning Environments, IV Assessment, V Planning and Instruction; VSU 1, 2, 3 Candidates will demonstrate acceptable solo performance skill. Candidates will meet all the standards set forth by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) for the professional degree in music education. Candidates in music education will meet all the standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and by the Valdosta State University Dewar College of Education for initial teachers.

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Requirements for the Bachelor Of Music Degree With A Major In Music Education Core Curriculum, Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) . ................... 42 hours Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in music education should take MUSC 1100 in AREA C and PSYC 2500 in Area E of the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours MUSC 1011, MUSC 1012 ...................................................... 6 hours MUSC 1051, MUSC 1052 ..................................................... 2 hours MUSC 1131 ............................................................................. 1 hour MUE 2999 ............................................................................... 0 hour EDUC 2210, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130 .................................... 9 hours All courses in Area F must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Teacher Certification Health and Physical Education Requirements. ........................................................... 4 hours KSPE 2000, KSPE 2150 .......................................................... 4 hours Senior College Curriculum. .................................................................. 69 hours Upper Level Courses in Music ............................................39 hours MUSC 1132 ....................................................... 1 hour MUSC 2011, MUSC 2012 ................................. 6 hours MUSC 2051, MUSC 2052 ................................. 2 hours MUSC 3820, 3850, 3860, 3880, or 4850 ............. 7 hours MUSC 3650 ..................................................... 2 hours MUSC 1_20 or MUS 2_20 ............................... 8 hours MUSC 3_20 or MUSC 4_20 ............................. 6 hours MUSC 4451 and MUSC 4452 ........................... 6 hours MUE 3100 .......................................................... 1 hour Courses in Professional Education .............................................15 hours SPEC 3000 ........................................................ 3 hours MUE 4790 ..................................................... 10 hours MUE 4800 ....................................................... 2 hours

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Courses in Music Education ...................................................... 15 hours Instrumental: MUE 2700, MUE 2710 ...................................... 2 hours MUE 3720, MUE 3730 ...................................... 2 hours MUE 3600 ........................................................ 2 hours MUE 3750 ........................................................ 1 hours MUE 4600, MUE 4610 ...................................... 4 hours MUE 4630 ........................................................ 2 hours MUSC 1016 ....................................................... 1 hour MUE 4700 or 4720 .............................................. 1 hour MUSC 1001 ..................................................... 0 hours or Choral/General ..................................................................... 15 hours MUE 2730, MUE 3780 ...................................... 2 hours MUE 3600 ........................................................ 2 hours MUSC 1101, MUSC 4750 ................................. 2 hours MUE 4600, MUE 4610 ...................................... 4 hours MUSC 1210 or MUSC 1410 ............................. 2 hours MUE 4620 ........................................................ 2 hours MUSC 1016 ....................................................... 1 hour MUSC 1001 ..................................................... 0 hours Total hours required for the degree ............................................. 133 semester hours Examples of Outcomes Assessments 1. 2.

Candidates will demonstrate content knowledge through passing the state required content assessment. (DOM/E 6, 7; VSU 6; COE-CFS: I Content and Curriculum) Candidates will demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge and knowledge of evidence based strategies through development of lesson plans identifying use of research-validated procedures and effective content pedagogy. (DOM/E 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; VSU 6, 7; COE-CFS: I Content and Curriculum, II Knowledge of Students and Their Learning, III Learning Environments, IV Assessment, V Planning and Instruction, VI Professionalism) Candidates will demonstrate skills in assessment, instructional strategies, use of technology and monitoring and modifying instruction during observed teaching episodes evaluated by a university supervisor and P-12 mentor teacher. (DOM/E 4; VSU 2, 3; COE-CFS: I Content and Curriculum, II Knowledge of Students and Their Learning, , IV Assessment, V Planning and Instruction, VI Professionalism) Candidates’ performance skills will be demonstrated through the jury process (a prepared performance adjudicated by a panel every semester), a performance barrier (after 4 semesters of applied instruction) that leads to upper division applied study, and a senior recital of not less than 30 minutes. (DOM/E 5, 6)

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Candidates will demonstrate their ability to positively impact P-12 learning through a specific project that documents student learning based on a pre/post assessment planned and implemented by the candidate. (DOM/E 4, 6, 7; VSU 1, 2; COE-CFS: I Content and Curriculum, II Knowledge of Students and Their Learning, VI Professionalism)

COE = College of Education; CFS = College Framework Standard; DOM = Department of Music; E = Education BACHELOR OF MUSIC WITH A MAJOR IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE The Bachelor of Music with a major in music performance is a 124-hour professional degree program that prepares students for a variety of music, music performance, and music-related careers. It also provides the basis for further personal study or graduate school. Students may select from a variety of different performance tracks within the Bachelor of Music with a major in music performance depending upon instrumental or voice performance specialty. These tracks include piano, organ, voice, orchestral instruments, guitar, and jazz. The Bachelor of Music with a major in music performance is designed to enable students to develop the range of knowledge, skills, and competencies expected of those holding a professional baccalaureate degree in music performance. Selected Educational Outcomes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Candidates will demonstrate acceptable professional-level performance of solo and ensemble literature. Candidates will use and apply appropriate theoretical skills. Candidates will employ fundamental music pedagogy appropriate for their instrument or voice. Candidates will apply analytical and historical knowledge of activities related to music performance. Candidates will meet all the standards set forth by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) for the professional degree in music performance.

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Requirements for the Bachelor Of Music Degree with a Major In Music Performance Core Curriculum, Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) . ................... 42 hours Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music with a major in music performance should take MUSC 1100 in AREA C or as an elective in the senior college curriculum. Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours MUSC 1011, MUSC 1012, MUSC 1051, MUSC 1052, MUSC 2052 ............................................... 9 hours MUSC 2011, MUSC 2051 ...................................................... 4 hours MUSC 1016 ........................................................................... 1 hours MUSC 1/2_ _ _ Major/Principal Applied ............................. 4 hours Senior College Curriculum. .................................................................. 64 hours Music Performance Tracks A-F. ....................................... 49 hours MUSC 2012 ..................................................... 3 hours MUSC 3820, MUSC 3850, MUSC 3860, MUSC 3870, or MUSC 4850 .................... 8 hours MUSC 1_40 or MUSC 2_40 Major Applied ... 12 hours MUSC 3_40 or 4_40 Major Applied .............. 16 hours MUSC 4451, MUSC 4452 ................................ 6 hours MUSC 3650, MUSC 3010 ................................. 4 hours MUSC 1001 ..................................................... 0 hours Music Performance Tracks A-F. ....................................... 15 hours Performance Track A: Piano MUSC 3230 ..................................................... 2 hours MUSC 4721 ....................................................... 1 hour Guided Music Electives ................................... 7 hours General Electives ............................................. 5 hours or Performance Track B: Organ MUSC 3230, MUSC 4230 ................................. 4 hours Guided Music Electives ................................... 6 hours General Electives ............................................. 5 hours or Performance Track C: Voice MUSC 1131, MUSC 1132 ................................. 2 hours MUSC 1101 and MUSC 4750 ........................... 2 hours FREN* or GRMN* ........................................... 3 hours MUSC 3840 ..................................................... 2 hours Guided Electives .............................................. 6 hours

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or Performance Track D: Orchestral Instruments Additional Music Ensembles .......................... 3 hours MUE 3100, MUSC 1131, MUSC 1132 .............. 3 hours MUSC 4731, 4732, 4733, or 4734 ........................ 1 hour Guided Music Electives ................................... 8 hours or Performance Track E: Guitar MUE 3100, MUSC 1131, MUSC 1132 .............. 3 hours Guided Music Electives ................................... 5 hours MUSC 4734 ........................................................ 1 hour General Electives ............................................. 6 hours or Performance Track F: Jazz MUSC 3110, MUSC 3430 ................................. 4 hours MUSC 1131, MUSC 1132 ................................. 2 hours MUSC 1171, MUSC 1172 ................................. 2 hours MUSC 2171, MUSC 2172 ................................. 2 hours MUE 3740, MUE 4760 ...................................... 3 hours Electives .......................................................... 2 hours Total hours required for the degree ............................................. 124 semester hours * See University Foreign Language Requirements Examples of Outcome Assessments. 1.

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Candidates’ performance skills will be demonstrated through the jury process (a prepared performance adjudicated by a panel every semester), a performance barrier (after 4 semesters of applied instruction) that leads to upper division applied study, and a junior recital of not less than 20 minutes, and a senior recital of not less than 40 minutes. Candidates will produce an in-depth analysis project or paper in which advanced music theory precepts are documented. Candidates will demonstrate fundamental music pedagogy as part of the studio class; candidates will provide feedback and therapeutic suggestions to other members of the studio. Candidates will perform repertoire on the junior and senior recitals that display stylistically correct performance practices for a variety of genres.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH A MAJOR IN MUSIC The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music is a 120-hour liberal arts degree program. Students must meet all requirements established by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of the Arts including a foreign language sequence. Students may select guided electives outside of music to develop a minor in another discipline. Selected Educational Outcomes 1. 2.

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Candidates will demonstrate functional knowledge of the elements of music construction. Candidates will display conceptual understanding of the literature and historical development of music in Western civilization and of the function of music in world cultures. Candidates will exhibit broad interests in liberal arts or minor studies. Candidates will meet all the standards set forth by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) for the liberal arts degree with a major in music.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Music Core Curriculum, Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) . ................... 42 hours Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music should take MUSC 1100 in AREA C. Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours MUSC 1011, MUSC 1012 ..................................................... 6 hours MUSC 1051, MUSC 1052 ..................................................... 2 hours MUSC 1131, MUSC 1132 ...................................................... 2 hours MUSC 1_20 or MUSC 2_20 Principal Applied Music ......... 8 hours Senior College Curriculum. .................................................................. 60 hours Upper Level Courses in Music ............................................34 hours MUSC 2011, MUSC 2051 ................................. 4 hours MUSC 2012, MUSC 2052 ................................. 4 hours Principal Ensemble .......................................... 8 hours MUSC 3_20 or MUSC 4_20 Additional Applied Music ............... 8 hours MUSC 4451, MUSC 4452 ................................. 6 hours MUSC 1016 ....................................................... 1 hour Music Electives ............................................... 3 hours MUSC 1001 ..................................................... 0 hours

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Other Supporting Courses ...................................................26 hours Foreign Language* ......................................... 6 hours Upper Division Electives or Minor ............... 20 hours (No more than six of these hours may be in MUSC or MUE courses.) * See University Foreign Language Requirements. Total hours required for the degree ............................................. 120 semester hours

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Candidates will produce an in-depth analysis project or paper in which fundamental musical constructs are documented. Candidates will produce an in-depth paper that demonstrates conceptual understanding of music in Western civilization and/or of the function of music in world cultures. Candidates will complete a capstone project under the guidance of music faculty as part of the recital. This project will take the form of written program notes. Candidates’ performance skills will be demonstrated through the jury process (a prepared performance adjudicated by a panel every semester), a performance barrier (after 4 semesters of applied instruction) that leads to upper division applied study, and a senior recital of not less than 20 minutes.

Minor in Music. ...................................................................... 18 semester hours MUSC 1011-1012 .................................................................. 6 hours MUSC 1051-1052 .................................................................. 2 hours MUSC 3610 ........................................................................... 4 hours MUSC 3820, 3850-3880, or 4850 (Ensembles) ....................... 4 hours MUSC 3xxx or MUSC 4xxx Electives ..................................... 2 hours

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COLLEGE OF NURSING Anita G. Hufft, Ph.D., R.N., Dean Room 224, S. Walter Martin Hall

The College of Nursing offers programs that lead to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (B.S.N.) and a Master of Science in Nursing degree (M.S.N.). The baccalaureate program in the College of Nursing is designed to give the student the basic knowledge, skills, and values that build upon the foundation provided by the University Core Curriculum and that are required for professional careers in nursing. Moreover, through a series of sequenced courses, the College of Nursing prepares the student for advanced study in nursing. The curricula adhere to a systemic approach which emphasizes the connections between the concepts of Holism, Caring, Competence, Health, and Teaching/Learning. The College offers a curriculum for Registered Nurse applicants leading to the B.S.N. or to both the B.S.N. and M.S.N. Please contact the college directly for information about this curriculum. The College’s programs stress the importance of critical thinking skills, an appreciation for diverse cultural perspectives, and the application of knowledge to address policy disputes and social problems related to health care. The program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. This program provides a major measure of eligibility for the national licensing examination in nursing, leading to use of the title Registered Nurse. Applicants who have a conviction for a felony may not be eligible for licensure; it is recommended that these applicants consult with the Dean of the College before seeking entrance to the program. Both the bachelor’s degree (BSN) and the master’s degree (MSN) programs in the College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: 202-887-6791 Fax: 202-8878476]. Students may have the opportunity to gain work experience relating to their major, clarify their career goals, and earn money to help finance their education through the VSU Cooperative Education Program. Co-op students are placed, on a competitive basis, in work assignments within health care institutions. Interested students should contact the VSU Office of Cooperative Education. Telephone 229-333-7172.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE Program Objectives Upon completion of the baccalaureate nursing program at Valdosta State University college of Nursing, the graduate will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

meet the dynamic, holistic health needs of unique program and culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities throughout the life cycle; collaborate, coordinate, and consult with other health care team members in assisting persons to attain and maintain optimal states of health; synthesize the theoretical and empirical and experimental knowledge gained from the sciences, humanities, and nursing in competent nursing practice; utilize critical thinking and effective communication to assist individuals, families, and communities to attain and maintain optimal health; apply current research findings to professional nursing practice; utilize leadership/management skills as a novice professional nurse; facilitate community activities which plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion assistive care and rehabilitation. assume individual involvement, responsibilty, accountability for professional nursing practice; demonstrate professional development in the nursing role; utilize teaching/learning principles to promote optimal health for individuals, families, and communities throughout the life cycle; interpret and articulate current political and social issues/trends as well as historical influences on nursing and health care; integrate the understanding of legal and ethical issues affecting nursing and holistic health care practices into professional nursing practice; and utilize information technology and networking in development of the professional nursing role.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Core Curriculum, Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) ...................... 42 hours Nursing students must take the science requirements noted for Area D.2.b. Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours BIOL 2651, BIOL 2652, BIOL 2900 ........................................12 hours NURS 2700 .......................................................................... 3 hours MATH 2620 * ..................................................................... 0-3 hours Guided electives selected from ............................................. 3 hours PSYC 2700, SOCI 1101**, PSYC 2500** * Students are strongly encouraged to take MATH 2620 in area D.2.b of the Core. ** Students are strongly encouraged to take SOCI 1101 and PSYC 2500 in area E of the Core. Senior College Curriculum. ................................................................... 60 hours

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BSN Path Junior Curriculum Semester One .................. 15 hours NURS 3101 (3 hours), NURS 3102 (4 hours), NURS 3103 (3 hours), NURS 3111 (5 hours) BSN Path Junior Curriculum Semester Two .................. 14 hours NURS 3210 (5 hours), NURS 3212 (7 hours), NURS 3214 (2 hours) BSN Path Senior Curriculum Semester One .................. 17 hours NURS 4102 (3 hours), NURS 4113 (7 hours), NURS 4123 (4 hours), NURS Nursing Elective (3 hours) BSN Path Senior Curriculum Semester Two ................. 14 hours NURS 4200 (4 hours), NURS 4203 (3 hours), NURS 4225 (7 hours) Total hours required for the degree .............................................. 120 semester hours Special Admission Requirements 1. 2.

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Deadlines for completed applications for the College of Nursing: February 15 for Fall Semester September 15 for Spring Semester Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 in the 60 semester hours of Core Curriculum courses required for the nursing major. (ONLY required core courses will be used to calculate the GPA.) Successful completion of the Regents’ Testing Program. Minimum of “C” in each science course (each science course may be repeated one time only) Documentation of current health, accident, and malpractice insurance. Evidence of current physical exam, TB testing, Hepatitis B vaccine, CPR, Varicella titer, Negative Drug screen, MMR, and Tetanus Students who drop a nursing course or attain a final grade of less than a “C” in a nursing course and who wish to continue in the program must apply to the College of Nursing for readmission to the courses that were dropped or unsuccessfully completed. Applications for readmission must be received in the College of Nursing one week prior to the first day of class of the planned reentry term. A limited number of students can be accommodated in the clinical area; hence, readmission will be partially dependent on the number of enrolled students progressing to the desired courses. Special Retention Requirements

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Only one nursing course may be repeated. Failure to achieve a grade of “C” or better in a repeated nursing course or in any subsequent nursing course constitutes dismissal from the program. A minimum grade of “C” must be maintained in all nursing courses. Documentation of current certification in CPR for health care professionals (American Red Cross or American Heart Association); due the first day of classes. Documentation of current malpractice insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000/$3,000,000 (due the first day of class). Regular activities that must be able to be performed to be retained in the nursing program: a. b. c. d. e. f.

stand for long periods of time; work at a fast pace for long periods of time; lift heavy objects (25 lbs. or more) three or more times each day; speak clearly and distinctly; work alternating shifts of 8 to 12 hours on days, evenings, or nights; respond appropriately to stressful situations (physically, emotionally, and mentally) and in emergency situations; g. communicate effectively with physicians, patients, staff, and patient families; h. write clearly and neatly in patient’s charts and other legal documents; i. hear a nurse call bell; j. hear telephone and have the ability to accurately take orders over the telephone; k. hear sounds with stethoscope to assess blood pressure, heart rate, lung, vascular, and abdominal sounds; l. hear a patient calling for help; m. hear beepers, alarms, et cetera requiring a rapid response; n. read very fine or small print on medication containers; o. see nurse call or emergency lights; p. visually assess patients appropriately; q. read and interpret physician’s orders; r. read monitors and other equipment accurately; s. demonstrate manual dexterity to don sterile gloves and gown; t. demonstrate manual dexterity to prepare medications aseptically whether orally, I.M., S.C. or I.V. u. demonstrate manual dexterity to use sterile techniques when performing activities such as insertion of catheters, IVs, et cetera; and v. demonstrate ability to utilize equipment and instruments needed to carry out patient care.

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Must have earned at least a “C” in all nursing courses, with a maximum of one failure. Satisfactory completion of courses required for the nursing major. Successful achievement of the program objectives.

The College of Nursing offers an innovative program for R.N. students, the R.N. Preference Pathway, which allows R.N. students to pursue the B.S.N. degree and complete the degree requirements in one academic year. Please contact the college directly for information about this pathway. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree–R.N.-B.S.N. Pathway Core Curriculum, Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) ...................... 42 hours Nursing students must take the science requirements noted for Area D.2.b. Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours BIOL 2651, BIOL 2652, BIOL 2900 ........................................ 12 hours Nursing Elective ................................................................... 3 hours MATH 2620 * ..................................................................... 0-3 hours Guided electives selected from ........................................... 3-9 hours PSYC 2700, SOCI 1101**, PSYC 2500** * Students are strongly encouraged to take MATH 2620 in area D.2.b of the Core. **Students are strongly encouraged to take SOCI 1101 and PSYC 2500 in area E of the Core. Senior College Curriculum. ................................................................... 60 hours 1st semester NURS 3220 ............................................................................ 5 hours NURS 3150 ............................................................................ 3 hours NURS 4060 ............................................................................ 4 hours NURS 4400K ......................................................................... 3 hours 2nd semester NURS 4100 ............................................................................ 3 hours NURS 4220 ............................................................................ 3 hours NURS 4230 ............................................................................ 6 hours NURS 4250 ............................................................................ 3 hours Guided Elective ..................................................................... 3 hours Students meeting the requirements of the Georgia R.N. Articulation Agreement may receive a minimum of 27 semester hours of NURS credit to complete the total number of 120 hours required for the B.S. N. degree .................................................................. 27 hours

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Nutritional Science Minor Nutritional science is an academic discipline that offers an intellectual approach to the study of nutrition as it contributes to health promotion by primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. The study of nutritional science provides accurate assessments of the roles of functional foods and nutrients as they affect and are affected by humans’ intellectual, biological, psychological, social, cultural, environmental, economic, and spiritual being. This minor includes the integration of holistic health concepts with alternative and complementary healing practices and contemporary medical regimes. This minor offers students the opportunity to explore research demonstrating the importance of nutritional balance (variety, moderation, and activity) to quality of life and holistic health. The nutritional status of Americans is compared and contrasted to other environments and cultures around the globe. The minor encourages the acquisition of practical experiences, the development of intellectual expertise in various aspects of nutritional science, and initiation of creative interventions to facilitate and motivate behavioral changes related to nutritional problems and diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis Minor in Nutritional Science. ........................................................................ 15 hours NUTR 3100, NUTR 4000 ................................................................. 6 hours Elective courses from the following ................................................ 9 hours NUTR 3200 NUTR 3250 NUTR 3300 NUTR 3350 NUTR 4900 NUTR 4950

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gain familiarity with the scope of nutritional science as an academic area and the research that is conducted in the field. develop an appreciation for the complexities of nutritional processes and the significance of nutrition to life long health and productivity. are enabled to take greater responsibility for their own nutritional choices in pursuit of holistic health. assess and evaluate nutritional status and plan the implementation of appropriate interventions for optimal well-being. demonstrate a commitment to outreach by sharing nutritional expertise with individuals, families, and communities.

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AEROSPACE STUDIES Lieutenant Colonel Alan W. Elledge , Director Barrow Hall

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) offers students a course of study designed to complement their individual academic major. This program is designed to commission young men and women as second lieutenants into the active duty Air Force upon completion of a bachelor’s degree and ROTC requirements. Students take one academic aerospace studies course and a leadership laboratory each semester to receive hands-on leadership and management practice. Cadets enrolled in the program represent a broad cross-section of the student body. By taking AFROTC, a student/cadet has an opportunity to explore and evaluate Air Force career opportunities while earning a college degree. Completion of the ROTC curriculum is the initial step in the education of the professional officer and provides a firm understanding of aerospace concepts, the Air Force mission, organization, and operation. A commission as an officer in the United States Air Force is tendered only after Valdosta State University grants the bachelor’s degree. General Program The Air Force ROTC program consists of two phases: the General Military Course (GMC) and the Professional Officer Course (POC). Each phase requires four semesters of study on campus. The GMC courses taken during the freshmen and sophom*ore years deal primarily with building a foundation for the Air Force way of life, such as developing customs and courtesies and learning proper uniform wear, as well as understanding various Air Force organizations and their missions. Finally, a deeper understanding of the history of the Air Force is taught in the sophom*ore year. General Military courses meet two and one half hours each week; one hour in the classroom and one and one-half hours in Leadership Laboratory (AS 1000). During the junior year, the Professional Officer Course emphasizes student involvement in learning and practicing leadership and management techniques. The senior year courses deal extensively with political, economic, and social factors relating to the formulation and implementation of national security policy. Communicative skills are stressed throughout the entire ROTC curriculum. The junior and senior cadets meet for four hours each week: two and onehalf hours in the classroom and one and one-half hours in Leadership Laboratory (AS 1000). Additionally, cadets participate in a mandatory physical fitness program a minimum of two hours per week. This training is incorporated into AS 1000 Leadership Laboratory and must be accomplished in order to successfully complete the course. All cadets wear their uniforms all day on Leadership Laboratory days and POC students must also wear their uniform to their Aerospace Studies classes. All students must complete a field training course conducted at an active Air Force base during the summer months. There are two types of courses available, depending on whether the student anticipates entering the two- or four-year program. The fouryear program requires a four-week field training course to be completed normally between

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the sophom*ore and junior years. The two-year program is for those students who have not completed the GMC, to include transfer students and other students unable to participate in the on-campus GMC program. The two-year program requires a six-week field training course prior to entering the POC. Students interested in Air Force ROTC should contact the Aerospace Studies Department to determine eligibility. A tiered stipend ranging from $250 to $400 per month is paid to contracted POC cadets or those cadets on scholarship. This sum is in addition to any other scholarship benefit held by a cadet. Additionally, when attending either field training encampment, cadets are furnished transportation or payment for travel, plus receive pay as well as free medical and dental care. Finally, all uniforms and AFROTC texts are provided at no cost to the student while participating in the program. Selection for the POC Selection for the POC is based on the best interests of the Air Force, together with achievement records of academic ability, observed leadership traits, fitness, the results of an officer aptitude qualification test, and physical examination. Schedules for these tests are announced through normal student advisory media. Other requirements for POC entry are: • • • • • • • • • • •

Be a full-time student with at least two academic years remaining of undergraduate and/or graduate studies Qualify on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Qualify on the Air Force medical examination Be at least 17 years old with parent or legal guardian consent Be a United States citizen Be interviewed and accepted for enrollment Be of good moral character Be in good academic standing Complete all commissioning requirements as follows: Pilot & Navigator Candidates: Before age 29 Scholarship Recipients: Before age 31 as of December 31 in the eligible year of commissioning.

Placement Credit The following criteria may earn an individual appropriate placement credit within the AFROTC program: students who have completed ROTC courses in essentially military preparatory schools or junior colleges, participants in high school JROTC or Civil Air Patrol, or prior members of the armed services. Those who have served in the armed services may be awarded full credit for the entire GMC and may therefore be eligible to begin the program in the POC. It is important to understand that these credit possibilities are considered “experiential” credits and therefore do NOT count toward an academic degree requirement or the minor in aerospace studies, but will enable an individual to attend a 4-week rather than 6-week field training encampment. Students interested in AFROTC should contact the Aerospace Studies Department to determine eligibility.

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Scholarships and Additional Benefits Scholarships are available to highly qualified students participating in AFROTC. The “In-College” Scholarship Program (ICSP) pays up to full tuition and provides $750 annually for books in addition to providing the monthly stipend as previously mentioned. Scholarship consideration is predicated on student ability, performance, and potential. The AFROTC program also offers other benefits. For example, the monthly stipend is also paid to POC cadets regardless of scholarship status. Additionally, when attending either field training course, cadets are furnished transportation or payment for travel plus pay. Free medical and dental care and all uniforms are provided while at field training. Student Obligations When entering the Professional Officer Course, students must have at least two full academic years remaining to complete their college requirements for an undergraduate or a graduate degree or a combination of the two. Each POC student is required to enlist in the Air Force Reserve and to execute a written contract with the government. This contract requires a student to complete the POC and to accept a commission as a second lieutenant if tendered. General Military Course students are under absolutely no obligation if not on scholarship. Students interested in this commissioning program should contact the Unit Admissions Officer, telephone 229-333-5954. Minor in Aerospace Studies The Minor in Aerospace Studies is offered to any student completing the course of study listed below. The minor not only prepares cadets for active duty service but also provides students the opportunity to study one of our country’s major instruments of power, the United States Military. Students will gain a broad perspective of the Air Force and its use as an instrument of national power by studying its history, organizations, missions, and operations. Requirements: Lower Division Courses ...................................................................................4 hours AS 1001, AS 1002, AS 2001, AS 2002 ...................................... 1 hour each Upper Division Courses ...................................................................................12 hours AS 3001, AS 3002, AS 4001, AS 4002 .................................... 3 hours each Also recommended: one elective selected from the following: HIST 4100, HIST 4404, HIST 4500, POLS 4410, POLS 4420, POLS 4430 Total semester hours required for the minor. ................................ 16 semester hours

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Cooperative Education Program (A Unit of Careeer Services) Ann Stone, Assistant Director of Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education (Co-op) is an academic program that allows students to combine classroom instruction with degree-related work experience. Co-op students are able to confirm their choice of major, to apply classroom instruction to professional employment settings, and to strengthen their marketability upon graduation. Students also develop professional work skills and habits, earn competitive salaries, and make valuable career contacts. Co-op program employers encompass a vast network of local, state, and national employers. MISSION The mission of the Valdosta State University Office of Cooperative Education is to support the academic, career, personal, and work-skills development of VSU students through structured work-based learning experiences. GOALS Cooperative Education is an academic program that allows students to combine classroom instruction with degree-related work experience. Co-op students are able to confirm their choice of major, to apply classroom instruction to professional employment settings, and to strengthen their marketability upon graduation. Students also develop professional work goals, skills and habits, earn competitive salaries, and make valuable career contacts. DEFINITION OF TERMS Valdosta State University subscribes to the “Attributes of Cooperative Education Programs (http://www.co-op.uc.edu/home),” a national standard for Co-op Program administration and policies. Program models that meet the ACEP guidelines are available to VSU students: Co-op Programs Alternating Students work full-time for a minimum of two semesters, rotating one work semester with one school semester for two rotations. Parallel Students work 10-20 hours per week for a minimum of four semesters while being concurrently enrolled in at least six hours of academic coursework. The four work semesters may be completed with two different employers. Part-time Internship Students work 10-20 hours per week while attending VSU a minimum of half-time one to three semesters.

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Full-time Internship Students work full-time, one semester or two semesters. Kappa Theta Epsilon The VSU Kappa Theta Epsilon Eta Chapter serves a dual purpose: to promote the Cooperative Education program at VSU by enhancing contact between students, faculty, industry, and other Co-op programs, and to honor those VSU Co-op participants who demonstrate distinguished industrial and academic performance. ELIGIBILITY Students from a wide range of majors are eligible to participate in the Cooperative Education Program. The following majors have significant numbers of Co-op placement opportunities: accounting, art, biology, chemistry, communication arts, computer science, computer information systems, early childhood education, economics, finance, management, marketing, pre-engineering, and psychology. In addition, individual students from other majors are placed in Co-op positions on a limited basis. Students may be accepted into the cooperative education program via the following options: Regular Admission Students must earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average, must be in Academic Good Standing, and must have completed 30 semester hours of course work at Valdosta State University. Transfer Admission Students must provide documentation of completion of at least 30 semesters hours with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average for all transfer credits. Co-op Probation After placement in a co-op position, students must 1. Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average each work semester 2. Return to good academic standing within one semester if placed on academic probation. 3. If placed on probation for a second semester after placement, students will be removed from the cooperative education program until they return to good academic standing with the institution. Co-ops and interns are considered as being enrolled full-time for insurance purposes and enrollment certification (loan deferment) for federal student loan programs during their work semesters if they are enrolled in the proper COOP course. Eligibility for financial aid programs is based on the number of paid hours enrolled, just as for other students. CO-OP COURSES Co-op is an academic program and, as such, includes the completion of specific coursework. Each placed student must be enrolled in the appropriate CO-OP course 280

each work semester. Credit and non-credit program options are available. Students completing the credit option are eligible to earn the Diploma Seal of Advanced Cooperative Education. Students completing the non-credit option are eligible to earn the Certificate of Cooperative Education. Students’ initial work term will not precede their first academic term, nor will any work terms follow students’ final academic term. Requirements: Certificate of Cooperative Education. ..................................... 0 hours The certificate is awarded to students who complete the equivalent of two full-time semesters of cooperative education work experience. During these work experiences, students will enroll each semester in COOP 2300 or COOP 2310 .............................................................. 0 hour Requirements: Diploma Seal of Advanced Cooperative Education. .................. 6 hours COOP 1101, COOP 1102, and COOP 1103 (1 hour each) or COOP 2500 ............................................................................... 3 hours COOP 4990. ................................................................................. 3 hours . Selected Educational Outcomes 1. 2. 3. 4.

Students will write and present a career vision statement that includes goals and objectives. Students will demonstrate appropriate work-skills related to their major or career goals on a co-op job site. Students will identify their strengths and weaknesses related to career employment by completing a self-assessment. Students will create a career development plan based on the self-assessment. Examples of Outcome Assessments

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Using a criterion-based program checklist, the co-op faculty coordinator, the Assistant Director of Cooperative Education, and the work place supervisor will assess the career vision statement. The students’ work-site supervisor will assess the student’s work skills, using the employer evaluation form. The Assistant Director of Cooperative Education and the Cooperative Education Coordinators will review students’ responses to the self-assessment, using student evaluation. Students will implement their career development plan and document their progress in the evaluation of their learning objectives, using student evaluation.

More information about the Co-op Program, including a listing of Co-op Education employers and job listings, is found on the web site at < www.valdosta.edu/coop >. Telephone: 229-333-7172. E-mail < [emailprotected] >.

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Office of Academic Student Instructional Support (OASIS) Dr. Chere Peguesse, Director 1119 University Center

Learning Support Policy Learning Support programs are intended to serve non-traditional students who are not prepared for Core Curriculum courses and need additional preparation in mathematics and English. Non-traditional students are defined as students who have been graduated from high school for a minimum of five years or students who hold a General Education Diploma (GED) and their class has graduated at least five years ago. Students who have been away from formal education at least five years and have attempted fewer than 30 semester hours are also eligible for this category. Students who are required to take Learning Support courses because they do not meet the minimum requirement on the COMPASS for exemption are subject to this policy. 1.

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During the first semester of enrollment, students must first register for all required Learning Support courses for which they are eligible to register before being allowed to register for other courses. Until Learning Support requirements have been satisfied, students shall not be permitted to take credit courses which require the content or skills of the learning support courses as prerequisites. ENGL 0099 is a prerequisite for college-level English courses. MATH 0097 and MATH 0099 are prerequisites for college-level mathematics, physics, and chemistry courses. Students may not accumulate more than 20 semester hours of college-level credit before completing all Learning Support requirements. Students who accumulate 20 semester hours of college-level credit and have not successfully completed required Learning Support courses may enroll only in Learning Support courses until requirements are successfully completed. No degree credit will be earned in Learning Support courses, but institutional credit will be awarded. Students enrolled in both Learning Support courses and credit courses may not withdraw from a Learning Support course with a “W” unless they also withdraw from credit courses. Students will not be permitted to take the exit COMPASS in an area until they have met all requirements for eligibility in the exit-level Learning Support course. (The exit-level mathematics course is MATH 0099.)

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Students required to enroll in Learning Support courses are allowed three semesters in which to satisfy all exit requirements. Students in the third semester of Learning Support courses are limited to a total of 12 hours, including Learning Support courses. Students who have accumulated 20 semester hours of college-level credit and have not successfully completed required Learning Support courses may enroll only in Learning Support courses until requirements are successfully completed. Students who have not exited a Learning Support course at the end of the third semester of eligibility will be suspended by the University System and the institution for three years. In unusual circ*mstances, a student may appeal for one additional semester. If granted the additional attempt, the student may enroll in only the Learning Support course. To exit a Learning Support area, students must successfully complete the exit level Learning Support course in that area, meet any established institutional standards, and attain at least the University System minimum COMPASS scores of 37 in Math and 60 in English.

Athletic Department Herb Reinhard, Athletics Director 105 Physical Education Complex

The mission of the Athletic Department is to develop student-athletes as complete individuals and educated citizens fully prepared to make a positive contribution to their community. This development must be accomplished within the academic framework of the University and in concert with the institution’s overall mission. With respect to spectators and supporters, the athletic program seeks to serve the region and enhance the development of the institution by fostering a sense of loyalty and community among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters.

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