Virginia State University
[Pages:507]Virginia State University
2020-2022
Undergraduate Catalog
Virginia State University
1 Hayden Drive Virginia State University, Virginia
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2020-2022
This catalog describes academic courses, programs, and standards for student progress and retention at time of publication. However, the provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Virginia State University. There are established procedures for making changes, w h i c h protect the institution's right to make changes that are deemed appropriate. A change of curriculum or graduation requirement is not made retroactive unless the alteration is to the student's advantage and can be accommodated within the span of years normally required for graduation. Virginia State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education and employment without regard to race, creed, sex or national origin. There are affirmative programs at VSU that support the commitment to this democratic approach to public education.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOARD OF VISITORS AND ADMINISTRATION Presidents ......................................................................................................................................................5 Board of Visitors.............................................................................................................................6 Administration ..............................................................................................................................................7
THE UNIVERSITY History........................................................................................................................................................... 8 The Mission ................................................................................................................................... .9 Accreditation and Affiliations........................................................................................................ 10 Policy Statements ........................................................................................................................... 12 Academic Sanctions ...............................................................................................................13 Alcohol and Drug Policy ...................................................................................................................15 Americans with Disability Accessibility Policy.............................................................................16 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.....................................................................17 Grade Review Procedure and Appeal Policy..........................................................................19 Policy Exceptions andAppeals ...............................................................................................21 Prohibition of Workplace Harassment .................................................................................... 23 Sexual Harassment Policy.................................................................................................................27 Student Academic Code..........................................................................................................29 Transfer Policy .................................................................................................................................... 31 Veterans Affairs......................................................................................................................32 Protection from Delayed Veterans Affairs Payment Policy .........................................32 Title 38..........................................................................................................................34
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS PROCEDURES AND TERMS Admissions .................................................................................................................................... 35 Academic Honors ...........................................................................................................................40 Academic Honesty..........................................................................................................................40 Academic Sanctions....................................................................................................................... 40 Attendance ..................................................................................................................................... 41 Classification of Students .............................................................................................................. 41 Continuing Education Student....................................................................................................... 42 Course Waiver and Substitutions................................................................................................... 42 Degree............................................................................................................................................ 43 Grades ............................................................................................................................................ 43 Grade Point Average...................................................................................................................... 44 Graduation Procedures................................................................................................................... 44 Last 27 Credits (Residency Requirement)..................................................................................... 44 Major ............................................................................................................................................. 45 Registration.................................................................................................................................... 46 Repeat Grade ................................................................................................................................. 46 Readmission after Academic Sanctions......................................................................................... 46 Transfer Credits ............................................................................................................................. 47 Validation ...................................................................................................................................... 47 Withdrawal .................................................................................................................................... 47
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS Learning Outcomes ....................................................................................................................... 48 General Education Program Provisions, Requirements, and Courses............................................ 50 General Education Menus.............................................................................................................. 50
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Virginia State Univeristy at Fort Lee............................................................................................. 54
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Honors Program............................................................................................................................. .55 Veterans and Military Affairs........................................................................................................ .56 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS College of Agriculture ................................................................................................................... 57 College of Education ..................................................................................................................... 135 College of Engineering and Technology ................................................................................................ 188 College of Humanities and Social Sciences .................................................................................. 255 College of Natural and Health Sciences ........................................................................................ 398 Reginald F. Lewis College of Business ......................................................................................... 439 GENERALINFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 479 INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY......................................................................................................................... .484
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BOARD OF VISITORS AND ADMINISTRATION
PRESIDENTS
John Mercer Langston, LL.D. 1886-1887
William Everett Terry, B.A. January-June 1976
(Interim Chief Administration)
James Hugo Johnson, Ph.D. 1887-1914
Thomas M. Law, E.D., L.H.D. 1976-1982
John Manuel Gandy, LL.D 1914-1942
(President Emeritus 1942-1947)
Curtis E. Bryan, Ph.D. 1982-1983 (Interim)
Luther Hilton Foster, LL.D. 1942-1949
Wilbert Greenfield, Ph.D. 1983-1988
James Hugo Johnson, Ph.D. 1949-1950 (Acting)
Wesley Corneluis McClure, Ed.D. 1988-1992
Robert Prentiss Daniel, Ph.D., LL.D 1950-1968
Nathaniel Pollard, Jr., Ph.D. 1992-1993(Acting)
Walker Henry Quarles, Jr., LL.D. 1968 (Acting)
Eddie Nathaniel Moore, Jr., LL.D 1993-2010
James Franklin Tucker, Ph.D 1968-1970
Keith T. Miller, Ph.D. 2010-2014
Walker Henry Quarles, Jr., LL.D. 1970
Pamela V. Hammond, Ph.D. 2015-2016 (Interim)
Wendell Phillips Russell, Ed.D. 1970-1974
Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. 2016-Present
Walker Henry Quarles, Jr. LL.D. 1974-1975
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BOARD OF VISITORS
Mr. Huron F. Winstead*, Rector
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mr. Charlie W. Hill*, Vice Rector
Hampton, Virginia
Ms. Thursa Crittenden, Secretary
Suffolk, Virginia
Dr. Valerie K. Brown*
Chesapeake, Virginia
Ms. Pamela Currey
Richmond, Virginia
Dr. Christine M. Darden*
Hampton, Virginia
Mr. Michael D. Flemming
Alexandria, Virignia
Ms. Shavonne Gordon
Quinton, Virginia
Mr. Raul R. Herrera
Burke, Virginia
Dr. William Murray
Henrico, Virginia
Mr. Xavier Richardson
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Mr. Glenn Sessoms*
Memphis, Tennessee
Mr. James Stegmaier
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Mr. Wayne Turnage
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Gregory Whirley*
North Chesterfield, Virginia
*Alumni of the Virginia State University
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ADMINISTRATION
Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. President
Donald E. Palm, Ph.D. Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Kevin W. Davenport Vice President for Finance
Hubert Harris Chief of Staff
Regina Barnett-Tyler Interim Associate Vice President for Student Success and Engagement
Charmica Epps Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations
Milton O. Faison Associate Vice President for Research, Economic Development, and Graduate Studies
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