Virginia State University

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2020-2022

Undergraduate Catalog

Virginia State University

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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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