Graduate Catalog 2015 2016

GRADUATE CATALOG DIRECTORY Preface .....................................................................................................................3 Equal Opportunity Policy .......................................................................................3 Chief Administrative Officers..................................................................................3 The Graduate Council .............................................................................................5 Campus Map ...........................................................................................................6 Academic Calendars ................................................................................................6 The University System of Georgia .........................................................................8 Fort Valley State University Accreditations and Memberships .............................9 History of the University ......................................................................................10 Mission and Goals of the University ....................................................................17 Vision Statement of Graduate Education ..............................................................17 University Services and Resources ........................................................................18 The Henry A. Hunt Memorial Library ..................................................................18 FVSU Warner Robins Center ................................................................................19 Information Technology .......................................................................................19 Online Instruction .................................................................................................19 The Career & Alumni Services ..............................................................................20 Academic Counseling & Disability Services.........................................................21 Campus Police and Safety .....................................................................................22 The University Bookstore .....................................................................................22 Valley Behavioral Health Services .......................................................................22 The Health Services Center ...................................................................................23 Admissions, Financial, and Related Information...................................................24 Academic Policies and Procedures .......................................................................24 Admissions Requirements ....................................................................................24 Certificate Requirements .......................................................................................24 Financial Information ............................................................................................32 Residential Status ...................................................................................................34 Grading Policies ...................................................................................................38 Comprehensive Examination .................................................................................43 Requirements for Graduation.................................................................................44 Student Academic Advisor ...................................................................................44 Graduate Assistantships ........................................................................................45 Other Policies ........................................................................................................45 Disclaimer of Accident Liability ...........................................................................45 Children in the Workplace Policy .........................................................................45 Posthumous Award of Degrees .............................................................................45 Graduate Students’ Code of Conduct ...................................................................46 Students’ Rights and Grievance Procedures .........................................................48 Graduate Student Government Association ..........................................................54 Academic Programs and Curricula .......................................................................55 Degree Programs ...................................................................................................56 Special Programs and Outreach Initiatives ...........................................................56 Continuing Education ............................................................................................58

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Master of Science in Animal Science ...................................................................60 Master of Science in Biotechnology .....................................................................62 Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling ..................................................65 Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management .............67 Master of Public Health in Environmental Health ................................................70 Master of Science in Education in Middle Grades Education ..............................74 Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood and Special Education ........75 Master of Science in Education in School Counselor Education ..........................76 Education Specialist in School Counseling ..........................................................79 Acronyms and Course Descriptions ......................................................................81 Personnel .............................................................................................................115

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PREFACE The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the material stated herein, Fort Valley State University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog including, but not limited to, academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Students have the responsibility to keep apprised of current graduation requirements for the degree program in which they are enrolled. Information regarding academic requirements for graduation is available in the offices of the Registrar, the Provost and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management, and the Deans of each College. Limitation of Institutional Liability In the event that an administrative hearing officer or a court of record determines that publications issued by Fort Valley State University create a contractual or quasi-contractual relationship with any person, the amount of damages recoverable by the parties shall be limited to the amount of consideration paid by the person for the privilege of admission, enrollment, continued enrollment, or other service rendered by the University to such person. As used herein, the term publications (without limiting the generality of the normal meaning of the term) shall be deemed to include any and all written forms or other documents issued by Fort Valley State University concerning applications for admission, enrollment or continued enrollment, waivers of liability, consents to medical treatment, residence hall occupancy, and all other documents, letters, or other materials issued by the University in the furtherance of its educational mission. Equal Opportunity Policy Fort Valley State University subscribes to a legal and moral obligation in its pursuit to achieve affirmative action in the provision of employment and educational opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, gender, and physical or mental handicap. To this end, the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA/504 Handicapped/Title Nine and Learning Disabled Office and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs work closely to provide an environment which is free of bias and inequality. Chief Administrative Officers and Offices of Special Interest to Prospective Students President, Paul Jones .................................................................... 478/ 825-6315 Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Rayton Sianjina ............................................................................. 478/825-6330 Interim Vice President for Business and Finance Dorothy Stripling........................................................................... 478/825-6400 Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management Angela Harris ............................................................................... 478/825-6291 Vice President for External Affairs Melody Carter .............................................................................. 478/825-6118 Associate Vice President for Careers and Collaborate Programs & Director of CDEP Isaac J. Crumbly .......................................................................... 478/825-6243

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Dean, College of Agriculture, Home Economics, and Allied Programs Govind Kannan ............................................................................ 478/825-6320 Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Uppinder Mehan .......................................................................... 478/825-6454 Dean, College of Education Edward Hill .................................................................................. 478/825-6365 Dean, Graduate Studies and Extended Education Rayton Sianjina ............................................................................ 478/825-6338 Director of Graduate Admissions Ashley Ballard .............................................................................. 478/825-6338 Director of Undergraduate Admissions Calandria Wright.......................................................................... 478/825-6307 Registrar Shareé J. Lawrence ...................................................................... 478/825-6282 Director of Financial Aid Cynthia Parks ............................................................................... 478/825-6363 Coordinator of Testing Services Heidi Gregg .................................................................................. 478/825-6384 Interim Senior Director of Career and Alumni Services Edward Boston ............................................................................. 478/825-6347 Director of Career and Alumni Services Romelda Simmons ...................................................................... 478/825-6202 Director of Information Technology Gary Miller………..................................................................... 478/825-6228 Director of Health Services Carolyn Ingram.......................................................................... 478/825-6228 Director, Hunt Library Frank Mahitab…………………..…………………….............. 478/825-6342 Director, Valley Behavioral Health Services Jacqueline Caskey-James…………...………………………….478/825-6174 Associate Vice President, Retention Services and Institutional Research Donta Truss………………………………..…………………. .478/822-1070 Director, Online Instruction Karen Watson…………………………….…….………………478/827-3857

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THE GRADUATE COUNCIL Dr. Rayton Sianjina .................. Dean, College of Graduate Studies & Extended Education Dr. Edward Hill ........................................................................ Dean, College of Education Dr. Uppinder Mehan....... …......................................... Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Govind Kannan ………Dean, College of Agriculture, Family Sciences & Technology, Dr. Kananur Chandras.......................................... Coordinator, Mental Health Counseling Dr. Jerry Brenner. .... Coordinator, M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management Dr. George McCommon........................... Head, Veterinary Technology and Public Health Dr. Oreta Samples.............................. ..............Coordinator, M.P.H. Environmental Health Dr. Nirmal Joshee ............................................................. Coordinator, M.S. Biotechnology Dr. Brou Kouakou.......................................................... Coordinator, M.S Animal Science Dr. Alfreda Manson............................... Coordinator, M.S. Ed. Middle Grades Education, Coordinator, M.S.Ed. Early Childhood and Special Education Dr. Thomas Jarvis .....................Coordinator, M.S.Ed. & Ed.S. School Counselor Education Mr. Frank Mahitab ........................................................ Director, Hunt Memorial Library Animal Science Representative Biotechnology Representative Early Childhood and Special Education Representative Environmental Health Representative Mental Health Counseling Representative Middle Grades Education Representative Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management Representative School Counselor Education Representative Graduate Student Representative, College of Agriculture, Family Sciences & Technology Graduate Student Representative, College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Representative, College of Education Graduate Student Representative, College of Graduate Studies and Extended Education Ashley Ballard, Director of Graduate Admissions Sharee Lawrence, Registrar

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The University System of Georgia The University System of Georgia consists of thirty public colleges and universities located in every key region of the state. From Brunswick in the Southeast and Bainbridge in the Southwest to Dalton and Rome in the Northwest and Dahlonega in the Northeast, most Georgians live within commuting distance of one or more System institutions. These institutions offer programs of study and degrees in various fields. Students can choose a range of programs according to their talents and interests, from one-year certificate programs to doctoral degree programs. Research Universities Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Georgia Regents University University of Georgia Comprehensive Universities Georgia Southern University Kennesaw State University University of West Georgia Valdosta State University State Universities Albany State University Armstrong State University Clayton State University Columbus State University Fort Valley State University Georgia College & State University Georgia Southwestern State University Middle Georgia State University Savannah State University University of North Georgia State Colleges Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) Atlanta Metropolitan State College Bainbridge State College College of Coastal Georgia Dalton State College Darton State College East Georgia State College Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Highlands College Georgia Perimeter College Gordon State College South Georgia State College

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Fort Valley State University Accreditation and Memberships Fort Valley State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number (404) 679-4501 to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and specialist degrees. Letters of accreditation are available upon request in the President's Office. Other University degree programs which are accredited by discipline associations are: The Veterinary Science Technology Program, accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) The Family and Consumer Sciences Program, accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences The Child Development programs, accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Development Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) The Electronic Engineering Technology Program, accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202) The Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management Program, accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) The College of Education, accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) The Public Health (M.P.H.) in Environmental Health Program, accredited by the Environmental Health Accreditation Council (EHAC) The University also maintains the following memberships: American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers American Association of State Colleges and Universities American Council on Education American Association for Higher Education American Dietetics Association American Library Association American Counseling Association Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (A.C.B.S.P.) Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. Association of Administrators of Home Economics Association of American Colleges College Entrance Examination Board College Placement Council, Inc. Committee for the Humanities Conference on College Composition and Communication Conference of Southern Graduate Schools Council of 1890 College Presidents Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools Georgia Library Association National Association of Campus Activities National Association of College Deans, Registrars and Admission Officers

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National Association of College and University Business Officers National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Association of Remedial Learning Support Services in Post-Secondary Education National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Inc. National Collegiate Athletic Association National Council for Black Studies, Inc. National Education Association Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Southern Regional Library Association The Georgia Consortium, Inc. History of the University The Fort Valley State College has as part of its heritage the educational contributions of the Fort Valley Normal and Industrial Institute, and the State Teachers and Agricultural College at Forsyth.  Fort Valley State College was established in 1895 as the Fort Valley High and Industrial School. In 1902, William Merida Hubbard founded the State Teachers and Agricultural College in Forsyth that, in 1939, merged with the Fort Valley School to become Fort Valley State College. It became Fort Valley State University in June 1996.  The only 1890 land-grant school in Georgia, Fort Valley State University is a comprehensive institution providing an educational experience of exceptional quality. The University is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the nation's peach industry. Its 1,365 acre campus is the second largest (in acreage) public university in the state.  The University's almost 4,000 students represent 130 of Georgia's 159 counties, more than 30 states and about 10 countries. Ninety-four percent of the student body is of African descent. The average age is 24 for undergraduates and 33 for graduate students. About half of the students live on campus, and 85 percent attend college fulltime.  The University offers bachelor's degrees in more than 50 majors - education, business administration, biology, criminal justice and agriculture are particularly popular - as well as master's degrees in Public Health, Animal Science, Biotechnology, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management, Middle Grades Education, Early Childhood/Special Education, School Counselor Education, and the Specialist in School Counselor Education. In an effort to accommodate our graduate and non-traditional students, external degree program courses are also offered at the off-campus site in Warner Robins. Online bachelor’s degree programs include English: Technical and Professional Writing, Political Science, Psychology and Criminal Justice. The master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management also is available online.  Fort Valley State's Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP) is the only one of its kind in the nation, preparing students for energy-industry careers in science and geology.

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Outreach services include Fort Valley's Cooperative Extension Program, where extension specialists operate in 42 counties and the C. W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center, which hosts more than 500 courses and events for 51,000 patrons each year. Continuing Education courses also are available in Warner Robins and Fort Valley.

Graduate students have many opportunities for extracurricular involvement at the University, including honor societies such as Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences), the marching band, concert choir, Baptist Student Union Choir and cheerleading. There are more than 70 clubs, sororities, fraternities and social organizations on campus. Athletic opportunities include intramural sports and intercollegiate men's and women's track and basketball teams. The championship football team, a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, has produced many notable professional sports figures. Significant events in the history of the University follow: 1895 - 1920 1895 - The Fort Valley High and Industrial School was chartered in 1895. 1902 - The State Teachers and Agricultural College of Forsyth was founded by William Merida Hubbard. 1902 -Mr. John W. Davison, who led the chartering of the Fort Valley High and Industrial School, was elected its first principal. 1903 - Davison resigned as principal of the Fort Valley High and Industrial School. 1904 - Henry Alexander Hunt became the school’s second principal. 1904 - Miss Anna Jeanes donated $5,000 to erect a frame school building and a shop; Jeanes Hall was named in her honor. 1908 - Mr. Collis P. Huntington, the great railroad financier, contributed $25,000 for a girls’ dormitory. Huntington Hall was named in his honor. 1916 - Jeanes Hall was remodeled and Royal C. Peabody provided funds for the construction of the Trades Building that bears his name. 1919 - The institution became affiliated with the American Church Institute of the Protestant Episcopal Church. 1921 - 1940 1925 - The Carnegie Foundation provided funds for the erection of the Carnegie Library. 1929 - The Academic Building was erected with funds contributed by the General Education Board and friends. 1930 - Ohio Hall was erected with funds contributed by the Episcopal Church of the State of Ohio. 1931 - Henry Alexander Hunt was awarded the Springarn Medal. 1932 - Samuel Henry Bishop donated funds for the erection of the dining hall. 1934 - The original college infirmary was erected and dedicated to. Florence Hunt. 1937 - The Robert W. Patton Home Economics Building erected. 1938 - Henry Alexander Hunt died on October 1. 1939 - Negotiations begun by Hunt to transfer the school to state control and operation were consummated; the work formerly carried on at the State Teachers and Agricultural College was consolidated with the work at Fort Valley to form the

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Fort Valley State College. 1939 - Dr. Horace Mann Bond was appointed first President of Fort Valley State College. 1939 - Fort Valley State College’s First College Catalog. 1941 - 1960 1940 - Dr. W. E. B. DuBois delivered the first Founder’s Day address on October 10; it was entitled “The Significance of Henry Hunt.” 1941 - Cooperative houses were erected and named in honor of William Merida Hubbard. 1945 - Dr. Horace Mann Bond resigned from the presidency. 1945 - Dr. Cornelius V. Troup was appointed as the second President. 1946 - The Veterans Unit was constructed. 1947 - The Board of Regents adopted a resolution moving the Land-Grant designation from Savannah State College and designating the Fort Valley State College as the1890 Land-Grant College for Negroes in Georgia. 1948 - John W. Davison Hall was dedicated. 1949 - The Georgia General Assembly, in response to the Regents’ resolution, officially designated The Fort Valley State College as the Land-Grant College for Negroes in Georgia. 1952 – FVSU student Catherine Hardy won a gold medal as a member of the winning 400-meter women’s relay team at the Olympic Games at Helsinki, Finland. 1952 - The Leroy Bywaters Building, formerly the H.A. Hunt Library, was dedicated. 1952 - The Henry Alexander Hunt Memorial Library was dedicated on April 29. 1953 - The Home Management House for Home Economics, Maintenance Warehouse for the Buildings and Grounds Department, General Purpose Barn, Farm Equipment Shed, and Deep Well for the Division of Agriculture were made available for college use. 1954 - The Alva Tabor Agriculture Building opened for occupancy on October 10 1957 - The William M. Hubbard Education Building was dedicated. 1957 - Football Stadium constructed. 1957 - The College received full membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and was among the first of the HBCUs to be admitted. 1957 - The Graduate Division was begun in the Fall. 1959 - The George N. Woodward Health and Physical Education Building was dedicated on December 11. 1961 - 1970 1963 - The Isaac Miller Science Building dedicated on November 24. 1964 - The Sophia Moore Dormitory was dedicated on October 10. 1965 - The Anthony D. Watson Dormitory dedicated November 21. 1966 - The Henrietta Walden Myers Home Economics Building was completed. 1966 - William Madison Boyd Hall opened for occupancy. 1966 - Dr. C. V. Troup retired as President on June 20. 1966 - Dr. W. W. E. Blanchet was appointed as the third President. 1967 - The Lottie M. Lyons Student Union Building opened. 1968 - The Agricultural Mechanics Building opened for occupancy. 1971 - 1980 1971- The College became accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

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1972 - The Food Service Center was erected. 1972 - FVSC’s first regionally televised football game appeared on ABC Television (FVSC vs. Fisk University at the Wildcat Stadium). 1973 - Dr. W. W. E. Blanchet retired as President; received Emeritus status. 1973 - Dr. C. W. Pettigrew was appointed fourth President. 1974 - First acquisition of property on State College Drive. 1975 - The annex to Sophia Moore Hall was completed. 1975 - The new Florence Hunt Infirmary opened for occupancy. 1976 - The new Henry Alexander Hunt Memorial Library opened for occupancy. 1976 - The Horace Mann Bond classroom building dedicated. 1978 - The Animal Health Technology Building completed and opened for occupancy. 1978 - The College became accredited by the Engineering Council for Professional Development/Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ECPD/ABET). 1979 - The Plant Operations and Maintenance Building was named the Albert T. Wilson-Timothy Roberts Building. 1979 - The Agricultural Mechanics Building named for Dr. Cozy L. Ellison. 1979 - The Leroy Bywaters Business Building opened for occupancy. 1979 - The College became accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Medicine. 1981 - 1990 1982 - Dr. Walter W. Sullivan was appointed Acting President and continued to serve as Dean of Academic Affairs. 1982 - The C. W. Pettigrew Endowment Fund was initiated. 1983 - Dr. Luther Burse was appointed fifth President on October 1. 1986 - Fort Valley State College received approval to offer the Bachelor of Science Degree in Veterinary Science. 1986 - The Academic Honors Program was initiated. 1987 - The C. W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center was dedicated. 1987 - The Georgia Small Ruminant Research and Extension Center, under the auspices of the Agricultural Research Station, became fully operational. 1988 - Dr. Melvin E. Walker, Jr. was appointed Acting President for Fort Valley State College. 1990 - Dr. Oscar L. Prater was appointed as the sixth President on August 9. 1991 - 2000 1994 - The Centennial Inauguration and Founders' Day Celebration was held on November 3. 1995 - The Computer Technology Mathematics (CTM) Building was opened for occupancy on August 18. 1995 - FVSC was changed from a Level III to a Level IV School by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 1996 - Fort Valley State College was designated by the University System of Georgia as Fort Valley State University, a State and Land-Grant University on June 12. 1996 - Opening Convocation for displaying the new university seal and for the new access road which was named University Boulevard, October 1.

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1998 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Meat Technology Center, College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs, April 21. 18 2001 - 2010 2001 - Dr. Kofi Lomotey was appointed as the seventh President, October 15. 2001 – The ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Evans Building. 2002 - The African World Studies Institute was established. 2002 - Alma Bass donated money to repair the historic clock tower at Founders Hall. 2002 - The first annual African World Film Festival was held. 2002 - The Lady Wildcats capture the SIAC title for the third year. First time in SIAC History. 2002 - The John W. Davison Lecture Series was initiated. 2003 - The ribbon cutting ceremony for Fort Valley State University in Warner Robins was held on October 26. 2003 - Fort Valley State University received approval to offer a dual degree program in Food and Nutrition/Hotel Administration. 2003 - The American Meteorological Society’s (AMS) Online Weather Studies Diversity Program: WeatherNet Program was established. 2004 - Fort Valley State University received the 2004 Trumpet Award for Higher Education Institution of the Year. 2004 - Fort Valley State University received approval to offer degrees in Liberal Studies and African World Studies. 2005 - Dr. William Harris was appointed as interim President after Dr. Lomotoy’s resignation. 2005 - The ribbon cutting for the Educational Outreach Building at the SunBelt Expo in Moultrie, Georgia was held October 18, 2005. 2006 - Dr. Larry Rivers was appointed as the eighth President, February 8th and took office on March 14, 2006. 2006- The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Fort Valley State University New Addition to the Warner Robins Center was held on May 31, 2006. 2007 - The Wildcat Commons, Phase I and II, provided apartment-style dormitories. 2008 - Construction began on a new Wildcat Stadium and student amenities building 2008 - Construction began on The Wildcat Commons, Phase III 2008 - The Hendricks House, off campus, was remodeled to become the off campus Agricultural Technology Conference Center 2008 - Construction began on a new academic building for the sciences 2009 - FVSU earned the #21 spot among historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the 2010 edition of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group. 2009 - Ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 1 to celebrate the completion and grand opening of the Wildcat Commons (Phase III), $16-million, 126,430 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that offered 378 additional beds for students beginning the summer session. 2009 - Enrollment increased from 2,171 in fall 2006 to 3,621, fall 2009. 2009 - A new $9 million stadium opened in August to kick off the Wildcat football season. 2009 - The Board of Regents approved College of Education programs in Agriculture Education 6-12, Special Education General Curriculum/Early Childhood

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Education P-5, Middle Grades Education 4-8 and School Counselor Education. 2009 - FVSU initiated the webcasting of animal surgeries on the university website. 2009 - Dedication of Henry Alexander Hunt and Florence Johnson Hunt Memorial Statues at Wildcat Commons. 2009 - Groundbreaking ceremony of the SAFE - State Animal Facility for Emergenciesinitially funded with $750,000 from the state of Georgia; the facility is expected to house large and small animals during natural and manmade disasters. 2009 - Master of Science in Biotechnology approved by the Board of Regents. 2010 - Seventy-four commemorative bricks at Blossoms in the Valley - The Betty H. Rivers Camellia Garden. 2010 - The College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs was renamed The College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology. 2010- $42,077 to improve teacher quality in the state was awarded to Fort Valley State University’s College of Education and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences. 2010 - FVSU had the highest level of spring enrollment ever at 3783. 2010 - The Fort Valley State University exhibition at the Tubman African American Museum was showcased from April 16-July 3 allowing visitors to peer into the university's history. The five-part show highlighted FVSU's evolution from a small industrial school to a sprawling land-grant state university. 2010 - A Ribbon cutting ceremony held on August 25 signaled the official opening of the Academic Classroom and Laboratory Building (ACL). 2010 - The Student Amenities Building celebrated its official grand-opening during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 11. The 28,000 square foot facility houses two new restaurants – Quizno’s Subs and the first Chick-fil- A restaurant on a Georgia HBCU campus. 2010- Fort Valley State University’s enrollment increased to the largest number in the institution’s 115 year history—3,843 students. 2010- Fort Valley State University earned the 25th spot among best black colleges in the 2011 edition of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group. 2010- Georgia Trend magazine named Dr. Larry E. Rivers to its list of the Top 25 Leaders in Georgia. 2010- The U. S. Department of Transportation funded $1.5 million for continuation of the streetscape and beautification initiative on the main thoroughfare leading to the FVSU campus. A request for funding was submitted by the Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC), under USDOT’s TIGER II program and approved. 2010- Master of Arts in Teaching approved by the Board of Regents. 2011 - Present 2011- Fort Valley State University celebrated 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 2011- Fort Valley State University was the only 1890 land-grant institution selected to participate in the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, receiving nearly $1 million as a first-time recipient from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture agency to research energy crops for the next five years

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2011- A second group of FVSU students embarked on a journey to China for an educational, cultural, and enriching experience. 2011- A donation of $1.5 million was presented on behalf of President Obama, the U.S. Department of Defense and Congressman Sanford Bishop to benefit STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) students who are CDEP participants. It was the highest amount awarded to the CDEP program in 28 years. 2011- The Georgia Board of Regents featured artwork of Fort Valley State University students. Still portraits, abstracts and paintings by commercial design students took center stage at the BOR Black History Month Exhibit, which started Feb. 11 and ended March 17. 2011- The Banks-Pierro-Rutland-Bellamy Colloquium celebrated its 31st anniversary. 2011- In five years, Dr. Judy Carter and staff won reactivation of the College of Education’s teacher educator program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). 2011- The first issue of the Fort Valley State University Research Report provided a glimpse of the compelling research conducted and presented by faculty and administrators at conferences, workshops and symposiums throughout the world. Stories featured investigate E.coli’s effect on the nation’s food supply, the use of DNA evidence in exonerating felons and the medicinal uses of plants. 2011- The Veterinary Technology program received a State Animal Facility for Emergencies (SAFE) Center award of a $5,000 that will be used to fill FVSU's animal refuge with supplies. 2011- Dr. Fred van Hartesveldt, chair of the Department of History, Geography, Political Science and Criminal Justice, received approval from the Board of Regents to offer a master’s degree program in History. The program will offer three concentration tracks: General History (available for public school teachers), African-American History and Military History. The program offers a thesis and a non-thesis option for applicants. 2012- Huntington Hall renovations were completed. Housed there are the Office of the President and the Office of External Affairs. 2012- Renovation of Miller Hall was completed. 2013 – Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith was appointed the Ninth President and took office on July 22, 2013. 2015 – Dr. Ivelaw Griffith resigned as President. 2015 – Dr. Jessica Bailey was appointed Interim President of Fort Valley State University.

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Mission and Goals of the University Mission The mission of The Fort Valley State University is to advance the cause of education with emphasis upon fulfilling commitments that our community members have undertaken collectively. As an institution of the University System of Georgia, Fort Valley State University naturally embraces the principles articulated by the Core Mission Statement for State Universities as approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The University’s primary commitments include, among others, enhancement of teacher training programs grounded upon a liberal arts foundation, as reflective of over 110 years of experience and tradition. Additionally, the University recognizes with great pride and desires to further its responsibilities as Georgia’s 1890 Land Grant institution by offering programming excellence in agriculture, agribusiness, family and consumer sciences, extension, and military science, as well as to further its traditions of excellence in programs in the liberal arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural and physical sciences. The University’s primary commitments extend, as well, to: highlights the connection of community and university; ce beyond the campus, as well as within, so that the institution addresses in a meaningful manner the broad diversity—human and technical—of needs in our home region and state as well as nationally and internationally; during interest in learning and providing the tools and skills necessary to maintain that interest through life; while enjoying the opportunity provided by hard work and achievement to live the quality of life inherent in the American dream; endeavors of lasting and intrinsic merit; cutting-edge academic and practical research in, among other fields, agriculture, aquaculture, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, energy, environment, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities; and

Vision The vision of the Fort Valley State University community centers upon its commitment to illuminate the rich heritage, influence, and educational opportunities inherent in the historically black college and university experience in a manner that applies and adapts that experience successfully for a diverse twenty-first century. Vision Statement of Graduate Studies and Extended Education The mission of the College of Graduate Studies & Extended Education is to advance the cause of education for the adult learner and members of the workforce by means of graduate programs in Agriculture, Arts & Sciences and Education; undergraduate programs at external sites; distance education; and non-credit courses and programs for professional and personal development. It is a priority of the college to serve adult learners and the military. The faculty and staff of the college have a commitment to pursue academic and practical research, to mentor students, and to share research and expertise with colleagues and community members.

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University Services and Resources The Henry A. Hunt Memorial Library Frank Mahitab, Director 478/825-6342 Fax 478-825-6663 The Hunt Memorial Library, also called the Learning Resources Center or LRC, is named in honor of Mr. Henry A. Hunt, Sr., the second principal of the Fort Valley Normal and Industrial School. “The mission of the Hunt Library is to support study and research by providing a collection of print and non-print (including digital) resources for use by students and faculty. The library also offers a variety of services, instruction, and cultural and extra-curricular activities. In achieving its goals the library helps students become critical and effective information users. The goals of the Library are to provide: 1. excellent instruction in research skills such as development of bibliographies; a balanced collection of acquired resources organized in all formats and accessible for supporting teaching, scholarship, research, and community outreach; 2. knowledge of the variety of resources and their formats available for scholarship, research, and community outreach; 3. familiarity of modern technology and materials for supporting teaching; and 4. excellent library faculty and staff to enhance the effectiveness of services. The Library participates in the virtual Georgia Library Learning On-line Interconnected Libraries (GALILEO), a statewide system of scholarly databases. In addition, services include a twentyfour hour computer lab with thirty-two work stations, a valuable African American special collection of manuscripts, books and non-print resources housed in the Heritage Collection and Archives, media equipment and the on-line public access catalog. It has a seating capacity of 650, open stacks, a collection of more than 191,000 printed volumes, 27,417 electronic books, 346,000 microform units, and 1,200 paper and microform subscriptions. Library Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Computer lab is accessible for your convenience 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services hours are as follows: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on weekends Extended hours are provided as needed. Warner Robins Library Center Monday - Thursday 5.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - noon. Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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FVSU Warner Robins Center Office Tammie White, Academic Lead and Building Manager: (Distance Education and Warner Robins Academic Support Specialist) 141 Warner Robins Center 478/953-7245 Fax 971-4452 The FVSU Warner Robins Center Office is a unit of the college of Graduate Studies and Extended Education. The office functions to assist fully online students—both graduate and undergraduate--to follow their academic programs of study and graduate in a timely manner, and to provide support to adult students who contact the Warner Robins Center. Information Technology Gary Miller, Director and CIO 118 W.W.E. Blanchet CTM Building 478/825-6228 Fax 825-6142 The Department of Information Technology provides technological support and leadership by assisting the University in realizing its academic mission and research goals. This support includes, but is not limited to, assisting with distance education, administrative applications, network maintenance and access, e-mail, hardware installation and maintenance, software installation and maintenance, training, website management and exploring and implementing new technologies. In support of academic programs and to facilitate student access to computing technologies and facilities, more than 30 computing laboratories are located throughout the campus in the following buildings and departments: Gano, Health Services Center, Horace Mann Bond, Computer Technology and Mathematics, Hubbard Education, Hunt Memorial Library, Agricultural Engineering, Miller Science, Chemistry, Founders Hall, Bywaters, Alva Tabor, Myers Hall, Veterinary Technology, Stallworth, Bywaters, Georgia Small Ruminant Research and Extension Center and the Warner Robins site. Online Instruction Karen Watson, Director 243 Horace Mann Bond Building 478/827-3857 The Online Instruction unit is a part of the college of Graduate Studies and Extended Education. It encompasses online instruction and design, including training in these areas, as well as assistance for students who are taking classes via the learning management system, Desire2Learn. The Director also serves as administrator for the LMS and for Blackboard Collaborate, a suite of virtual communication tools.

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Career & Alumni Services Center Dr. Edward Boston, Interim Senior Director 101 Peabody Building 478/825-6347 Fax 825-6471 The Career & Alumni Services Center is available to students, prospective students, alumni, faculty, and staff of Fort Valley State University. The Career Resource Library contains an extensive collection of career resource materials/books, career decision making information, occupational resources, graduate/professional school information, school system literature, and information on companies, agencies, and corporations along with various career software (GCIS). All services offered by the Career Development Center are in accordance with the ethical standards of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, and the National Cooperative Education Association. The Center provides a variety of career services that are designed to:  assist students in analyzing interests, aptitudes, personal traits, desired lifestyles, educational and career goals (career counseling),  provide students sufficient career and employment information so that they may understand the implications of their choice of program/major (career planning), and  assist students in obtaining employment commensurate with their academic preparation, interests, capabilities, career and life goals (placement). The following services are available:  Career Services (Counseling)  Placement Services  Campus Interviews  Position Vacancy Listings  Job/Career Fairs  Career Recruitment Programs  Cooperative Education/Internship  Programs  Credential File Services  Open Resume File  Career Resource Library  Job Search Strategies Workshops/  Seminars  Alumni Services  Full-Time/Part-Time  and Summer Employment  Teacher Recruitment  Outreach Programs/Services  Youth Motivation Task Force  Graduate/Professional School  Applications

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Academic Counseling & Disability Services Ms. Joyce Brown, Director 125 Peabody Building 478/825-6744 Fax 825-6328 The mission of the Academic Counseling & Disability Services is to increase retention and graduation rates for students with documented learning disorders by ensuring equitable treatment and access to all academic programs and facilities at Fort Valley State University. The Center serves as an agent for compliance with federal and state laws that mandate equal opportunity and access for persons with documented learning disorders. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 define a person with a disability as one with a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (walking, seeing, speaking, hearing, breathing, working, learning, and others). The person must have a record of such impairment or be regarded as having such impairment. All students must present records that document their learning disorder to the Academic Counseling & Disability Services Center. Examples of learning disorders are:  Brain Injury  Chronic Illness  Multiple Disorders  Motor Coordination  Mobility Impairments  Depression  Attention Deficit Disorder  Epileptic Seizures  Attention, Deficit, Hyperactivity  Disorder  Multiple Sclerosis  PTSD Services provided for students with documented learning disorders and physical impairments include:  Registration Assistance  Computer Resources  Orientation Services  Assistive Technology  Academic Accommodations  Tutoring  Note taking Service  Advocacy  Individual Counseling  Self-empowerment advisement  Appropriate Referrals

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Campus Police and Safety Chief Kenneth B. Morgan, Director Bywaters Building (Basement) 478/825-6211 Fax 6701 The Department of Campus Police and Safety is a certified University Police Department which is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of the Fort Valley State University community. This is accomplished through vehicle and foot patrol 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the entire year. The Department is responsible for enforcing the University’s policies on parking, drugs, and sexual assault. The Department is staffed with a Director, a Fire Safety Inspector, Peace Officers, Criminal Investigators, Communications Officers, and an Administrative Secretary. The University Bookstore Octavia A. Hunt, Manager Lyons Student Center 478/825-6623 Fax 822-1032 The University Bookstore has locations in Lyons Student Center and in the Student Amenities Building of the new Wildcat Stadium. Available items include textbooks, school paraphernalia, school supplies, cards, gifts, and snacks. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, checks, and debit and credit cards. The hours of operation are: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sunday - Closed Valley Behavioral Health Services Jacqueline Caskey-James,LPC, NCC Director of Health and Counseling Services 1005 State University Drive Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 Office: 478-825-6174 Fax: 478-825-6058 Mobile: 478-662-0135 email: [email protected] Valley Behavioral Health Services provides confidential personal assistance with life issues such as stress, emotional problems, alcohol and drug issues, relationships, and physical and emotional abuse. We are located at:

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Hunt Infirmary/Health Services Building Florence J. Hunt Student Health Center Fort Valley State University 1005 State University Drive Fort Valley, GA 31030 Phone: (478) 822-1035 The Florence J. Hunt Student Health Center is located across from the Home Management House and Josephine Lewis “Josie” Hall. The center is staffed by a director, physician, two staff nurses, two nurse assistants and an office manager. The Center is open M-F (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) while the University is in session and provides health care and services for students who register for six or more credits. The Health Center provides proactive health promotion and primary prevention services, and medical/clinical services for the students. However, prescription medications and other medical expenses are the responsibility of the students. Students are encouraged to obtain insurance to assist in defraying medical costs. Insurance forms may be obtained in the Office Student Affairs. All new students, with exceptions for active military and students enrolling in fully online programs, are required to provide evidence of inoculation for Mumps, Measles, and Rubella, and a completed health examination form by a physician. The University Health Center recommends additional inoculations for Diphtheria, Hepatitis A and B, Influenza, Meningitis, Polio, Varicella, Tetanus, and TB Screening.

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Admissions, Financial, & Related Information; Academic Policies Admissions Requirements and Academic Policies & Procedures Dr. Rayton Sianjina, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 349 C. V. Troup Administration Building 478/825-6331 or -6330 Fax 825-6057 Admissions Requirements Equal Opportunity Policy Fort Valley State University subscribes to both legal and moral obligations in its pursuit to achieve affirmative action in the provision of employment and educational opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, gender, and physical or mental disability. To this end, the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Office and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs work closely to provide an environment which is free of bias and inequality. Application for Admissions An applicant seeking admission to a Graduate Program at Fort Valley State University may download an application at http://www.fvsu.edu/apply-now- graduate-studies/ (Click here to download application) and email to [email protected] or submit a written application by mail to Director of Graduate Admissions, College of Graduate Studies, Fort Valley State University, 1005 State University Drive, Fort Valley GA 31030. Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution (in a related field to meet prerequisites). Applications for the online version of the Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management program should note this on the application form. The completed application, along with all supportive documentation, must be submitted to Graduate Studies prior to the semester which the applicant plans to enroll. Applications received after this deadline will be processed at the discretion of the institution. Applicants will receive official notification of their admissions status by mail. Admission to the Graduate College is NOT to be interpreted as automatic admission into a specific degree program. For transfer and transient students, all college work must have been completed at a regionally accredited institution and the required medical and immunization forms must be on file with the University. Immunization forms for fully online students should simply identify them as online, but documentation of immunization will be required if they enroll for any blended or face-to-face classes. General Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study Fort Valley State University offers the Master of Public Health in Environmental Health; the Master of Science degree in Animal Science, Biotechnology, Mental Health Counseling, and Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management; the Master of Science in Education degree in Early Childhood/Special Education, Middle Grades Education and School Counselor Education, and the Education Specialist degree in School Counselor Education.

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To be admitted to Graduate Studies, students must submit a minimum of the following*: 1. Graduate Application Form (http://www.fvsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/GADMApplication-for-Admissions-updated.pdf) along with $20 application fee; $75 International students 2. One official transcript from each college/university attended demonstrating a cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale 3. Three letters of recommendation or recommendation forms http://www.fvsu.edu/wpcontent/uploads/2015/03/GADM-Recommendation-Form-update.pdf 4. A personal or professional statement 5. A resume 6. Immunization record (applicants for fully online programs should state this on the form). 7. Submission of a standardized test score (GRE, MAT, or other) is strongly recommended and may be an important consideration, but is not required. *Individual programs can set higher standards and have additional requirements, including but not limited to a personal interview and samples of academic work. *In addition, individual programs may provide justification for an exception to the minimum admission requirements on a case-by-case basis. Please check the admission requirements in this catalog listed under the program you are interested in. The request for consideration of an exception will be presented to the Graduate Council for approval or rejection. The Dean of FVSU Graduate Studies will admit students only after they have been approved by the Director of Graduate Admissions and the program admissions committees or program heads. Transient Students. A student enrolled in an accredited college or university may apply for temporary enrollment at Fort Valley State University as a transient student. Such a student will ordinarily be expected to return to the college or university where he/she is a degree-seeking student. Transient status is limited to the one semester in which the student enrolls. A transient student must present a statement of good standing from the Registrar of his/her home institution recommending his/her admission as a transient student. An immunization record is required before admission can be allowed unless the student is a fully online student or a military student. Readmission. A former student whose attendance has been interrupted for one or more semesters, excluding a summer term, is required to complete an application for readmission at least 20 days prior to the required enrollment date. The application form is provided by the College of Graduate Studies and should be returned to the Registrar once completed. The student will resume previous admission status if readmitted. Re-Activation A student who has been accepted to graduate studies but has never attended must reactivate the application by applying for readmission through the Graduate Studies Admissions Office. NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Documents are retained for a four-year period only.

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Post Graduate Admission 1. Individuals with a graduate degree from an accredited college, who wish to take graduate courses for enrichment purposes or for any other reason with the exception of pursuing a graduate degree, may seek Post-Graduate Admission. 2. Only nine hours taken in this category can be used toward a graduate degree, and it is the student’s responsibility to reapply in order to be moved to the regular admission status. 3. The student must have a minimum 3.00 grade-point average. 4. Courses in this category may be used for re-certification, if applicable. International Students. Fort Valley State University is recognized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice for attendance by non-immigrant students. All alien applicants must comply with the same admission requirements as all other applicants. In addition, all alien applicants must also submit an Affidavit of Support Form. This form is required before a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) is issued. By presenting a letter of acceptance and the Certificate of Eligibility to a U.S. Consul, an international student may be granted permission to enter the United States as a non-quota immigrant student. Currently, International Students must pay one year of tuition in advance. Georgia Constitutional Amendment No. 23. In compliance with provisions of the Georgia Constitution (Amendment 23), persons 62 years of age or older may enroll as regular or auditing students in courses offered for resident credit on a “space available” basis, without payment of matriculation fees. They must pay for supplies and laboratory or shop fees. To be eligible for enrollment, such persons must be residents of Georgia and be 62 years of age or older at the time of enrollment. They will need to present a birth certificate or other comparable written documentation of age to enable the institution to determine eligibility. In general, they must meet all System and institution undergraduate or graduate requirements. Military Veteran Students. An individual who has served in the United States Armed Forces may be admitted as a veteran student. The applicant is, however, subject to the regular or nontraditional admissions requirements, whichever is most appropriate to their background. The University grants credit to such an applicant according to the recommendations listed in “A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services,” published by the American Council on Education. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE Applicants must possess an undergraduate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The applicant should follow instructions for General Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study as shown above. The applicant should submit the following to the Graduate School: A cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale is required.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Applicant must possess an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related field (i.e. Agriculture, Biology or Life Sciences) to meet prerequisites and meet the following requirements: The applicant should follow instructions for General Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study as shown above. A cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale is required. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (with a concentration in Environmental Health) Applicants must possess an undergraduate or graduate degree in from a regionally accredited institution. Requirements include: Completed graduate application 20.00 application fee GPA of 2.50 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) Copy of official transcript from all undergraduate work Personal Goal Statement 3 Letters of Recommendation Immunization Record Resume ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Applicants must possess an undergraduate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The applicant should follow instructions for General Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study as shown above. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution to meet prerequisites and meet the following requirements. The applicant should follow instructions for General Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study as shown above. A cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale is required. Formal interview (face-to-face or phone) is required. Additional application requirements include a personal statement detailing the applicant reasons for applying to the RCCM program and three professional letters of reference.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION IN MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The applicant should follow instructions for General Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study as shown above. Applicant must: Have a T-4 teaching certificate or be eligible for one; Have a 2.7 GPA Have passed the GACE Basic Skills Assessment and GACE Content area Assessment; Have a clear background check; Have an acceptable interview; Have membership in a professional organization; Have proof of liability insurance; Submit 3 strong letters of recommendation describing student’s academic potential for graduate study or recommendation forms. Recommendation forms available from coordinator. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION IN SCHOOL COUNSELOR EDUCATION Applicants interested in the obtaining a Master’s of Science in Education Degree in School Counselor Education should submit the Graduate Student application to the Graduate Studies and Extended Education office. Additional application materials: 1). Have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution, 2). possess a GPA of 2.5 or better, 3). Submit three letters of recommendation or recommendation forms, 4). A resume 5). A personal statement should be included which highlights your achievements and what you bring to the school counseling profession. Note: Candidates must also pass the GACE program admissions assessments in reading, math, and writing, and take the GACE ethics entry assessment before admission to the program. This is a requirement from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).

International Students Graduate Admissions Requirements. In addition to the above requirements, the students whose native language is not English will be required to take the TOEFL and pass the test with a score of 500 or the IELTS and pass with a 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION, EARLY CHILDHOOD/SPECIAL EDUCATION Applicants must possess an undergraduate or graduate degree in history or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. The applicant should follow instructions for General Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study as shown above. Applicant must: Have a T-4 teaching certificate or be eligible for one; Have a 2.7 & above GPA Have passed the GACE Basic Skills Assessment and content Area GACE;

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Have a clear background check; Have an acceptable interview; Have membership in a professional organization; Have proof of liability insurance; Submit 3 strong letters of recommendation describing student’s academic potential for graduate study. Recommendation forms available from coordinator. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL COUNSELOR EDUCATION Applicants must possess a graduate degree in a related counseling field from a regionally accredited institution. The applicant should follow instructions for General Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study as shown above. Other requirements:  Have an S-5 certificate in School Counseling in the State of Georgia or be eligible for an S-5 in the State of Georgia.  It is preferred that applicants are working as a professional helper in a school, e.g., school counselor, graduation coach, or social worker.  During their first semester in the program, candidates will need to have a clear background check.  Membership in a professional organization, and proof of liability insurance.

Concentrations To enter a concentration offered by a graduate program, a student must already be admitted as a graduate student to Fort Valley State University.

Thesis Requirement A thesis is required for the Master of Science in Animal Science degree, and it is an option for the Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management degrees. Furthermore, a thesis is required for the Master of Science in Biotechnology with Animal and Plant Biotechnology options and can be an option for the Master of Science in Biotechnology with the Applied Biotechnology option. Those graduate students who opt for a thesis are encouraged to focus on a subject for thesis research early in their candidacy. With the help of his/her academic advisor, each student must choose three or more advisors as a thesis committee by the time 18 hours of graduate study have been completed. At least one of these advisors must be a faculty member in the student’s graduate degree program option. The graduate program department head / coordinator should approve the three advisors chosen for this purpose, with final approval from the Graduate Dean. Students in biotechnology choosing the non-thesis option must form a committee to evaluate the field experience. The process is similar to that of forming a thesis committee.

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A student would only register for thesis credit (see appropriate listing) following the program coordinator’s receiving official notification from the student’s thesis advisors. If at any time the student wishes to change the constitution of the thesis committee, a request stating the reason for the change must be submitted in writing to the program coordinator, and the change must be approved by the Graduate Dean. If a thesis committee member requests to be removed from the committee, a substitute must be approved by the graduate program department head with the final approval from the Graduate Dean. A student who has received an “in progress” grade on the thesis and has completed all other requirements is required to enroll and pay the required fees for three credit hours in any subsequent semester that he/she returns to remove the “in progress” grade. Such students are ineligible for thesis consultations and use of library facilities during any interim period when they are not officially enrolled. Change of Admission Status/Major Programs A student entering in one category must initiate the request to be changed to another status Additionally, students must complete an application for admission to a new program whenever there is a desire to change fields. This form must be signed by all designated individuals. Post Baccalaureate 1. Post-baccalaureate study allows individuals with an undergraduate degree to take undergraduate courses for enrichment purposes or students who must take course work required for admission into graduate or professional level (certification) programs. 2. The hours do not count toward a degree. 3. Students must apply through the undergraduate Admissions Office.

Fee Assessment Any student placed in the “GS” level of the information system will be charged at the graduate student rate. The student should be mindful that fees are assessed according to “level” in our current information management system. A student enrolling in an online graduate level course will be charged the e-tuition graduate rate. Standardized Test Scores The institution accepts scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and, in some cases, other exams such as the GMAT, MCAT or others. Standardized test scores are valid for a period of 7 years from the date the test was taken. Senior Citizens - In compliance with the provisions of the Georgia Constitution Amendment 23, persons 62 years of age or older may enroll on a "space available basis" as regular or auditing students in university courses offered for resident credit, without payment of matriculation fees. Students enrolling in this status must pay for supplies and laboratory or shop fees. To be eligible for enrollment, such persons must be residents of Georgia and be 62 years of age or older at the time of enrollment as verified by a submitted birth certificate or other comparable written

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documentation. Proof of age is required to enable the institution to determine the person's eligibility to enroll. Applicants must meet all System and institution undergraduate or graduate requirements. Readmission Requirements - Students who have attended another college or university since their last enrollment as graduate students at Fort Valley State University, regardless of the length of time away from FVSU, must submit an application for readmission through the Office of Admissions. Likewise, any former students whose attendance has been interrupted for one semester, excluding summer school, are required to complete and submit an application for readmission. The application for readmission must be received in the Registrar's Office at least 20 days prior to the beginning date for the semester in which enrollment is desired. The application form for readmission is provided by the Office of the Registrar and should be returned to the Registrar’s Office when completed. Veteran Students - To enable veterans to apply for formal educational programs leading to the award of a degree, the University System is able to grant academic credit according to the recommendations listed in A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, which is published by the American Council on Education. The following guidelines and requirements are set for students who receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits under Provisions of Chapter 30, 31, 32, or 35, Title 38, or Chapter 106, Title 10, U.S. Code. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in the termination of benefits. Any student expecting to receive VA Educational Benefits is required to enroll with the VA Certifying Official prior to the close of registration for a given semester. VA benefits are provided for courses of study which have been noted on VA Form 22-1990 or 22- 5490. Students will not be certified to receive VA Benefits for courses of study not identified on this form. A veteran (or his/her dependent) desiring to change his/her major, must, for VA purposes, complete VA Form 22-1995 or 22-5490 (which may be obtained from the VA Certifying Official) and submit it to the Veterans Administration; a copy of the form must also be filed with the Veterans Affairs Officer (VA Certifying Official) on campus. If the student has received pay for the number of required elective courses, he/she will not be eligible to receive VA funds for his/her enrollment in additional elective courses except by written consent of the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligible veterans may receive equivalent credit for physical education activity courses upon presentation of a copy of separation papers (DD-214) to the Office of the Registrar. Still, a veteran has the option to enroll in these activity courses without receiving equivalent credit, if desired. The veteran’s JST military transcript will be assessed by the department his or her major is housed in in order for credit to be applied towards graduation where possible. Once credit is awarded for these courses based on military service, they may not be taken as electives. Independent study courses are not approved for VA Benefits. Veterans are also limited in terms of the number of hours that may be attempted in remedial courses. The VA Certifying Official’s office is 312 Hubbard Education building. Veteran students, active military and reserves should contact the FVSU Veterans Affairs Certifying Official in Suite 102 C.V. Troup Administration Building. Call 478-822-1020 or send an email to [email protected], if additional support is needed.

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Financial Information Fort Valley State University receives a portion of its operating funds from state appropriations through the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia. This arrangement enables the University to offer high quality educational programs to its students at a reasonable cost. Registration for classes is considered complete only after students have paid their tuition and all general fees that are required. Students are permitted to attend classes once their financial obligations have been met. Fort Valley State University reserves the right to withhold all records (diplomas, transcripts, etc.) and/or revoke enrollment of students who fail to meet financial obligations to the University. Fees and charges may be paid by cash (Do Not Mail Cash), cashier’s check, certified check, money order, travelers check, Visa or MasterCard. Remittance should be made payable to Fort Valley State University and addressed to the Fort Valley State University, Attn: University Cashier, 1005 State University Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030. Credit card payments may also be made by phone (478 825-6433). Enrollment Classifications Students with an academic schedule of four or more semester hours must pay a per hour matriculation fee along with mandatory student fees. Students enrolled in fewer than four hours are not required to pay the health, activity, and transportation fees. The per hour matriculation fee is assessed up to the Board of Regents policy defining a full load of 12 semester hours. (This is a different definition of “full load” than that used to describe the normal course load for a graduate student.) Tuition and Fees Because Fort Valley State University is a unit of the University System of Georgia, tuition and fee rates are set by the University System of Georgia. The University reserves the right to change its fees/charges at the beginning of any semester. It is the student’s responsibility to know the fees in effect for the semester during which he/she is e nrolled. For up-to-date fee information, contact the Office of the Business and Finance. e-Tuition – Per-credit fee charged for all fully online classes regardless of whether the student is in-state or out-of-state. Other Expenses Books - The cost of books varies with the graduate program in which the student is enrolled. Late Registration Fee -This fee is charged when students enroll after the announced enrollment date(s). A late fee of $100.00 is payable on the first day, increasing $10.00 per day on the second and each subsequent day. Auditing Fee - Any regular student may elect an audit grading status enrollment. The fee assessment is the same as for regular enrollment status. Transcript Fees - Students who wish to obtain copies of their academic records should direct requests to the Registrar’s Office. The student is entitled to one free transcript per academic year. Each additional transcript is $3.00, with a charge of $2.25 for the required online request. Expedited delivery is $15.50. Vehicle Registration - An annual fee is required for all motor vehicles operated or parked on the campus: $50.00 per semester for students.

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Graduation Fee - Graduation fees for graduate students are $60.00. In the event that the applicant does not meet all degree requirements for the commencement for which the graduation fee was originally paid, the student must reapply for graduation and pay another graduation fee. Late Graduation Application Penalty - Students who do not complete their applications for graduation by the published deadline will be assessed a penalty of $35.00 the first day and an additional $10.00 per day thereafter, not to exceed $65.00. Post Office Box Rental - A fee of $20.00 is charged to rent a campus post office box. Returned Check Penalties - The maker/student will be assessed $25.00 or five percent (5%), whichever is greater, for handling the returned check. If the returned check involves the payment of FVSU registration fees, a $100.00 late registration fee will be assessed. Refund Policy Fees will be recalculated and appropriate adjustments made for students who register and then find it necessary to add a course before the end of the schedule change period. No refund will be made for a reduction in credit hours after the schedule change period. (Students should bear this in mind when registering for Mini-mester I and the full term but also planning to take classes in Mini-mester II.) Students who formally withdraw from the University on or before the official first day of classes will be entitled to a complete refund of all registration fees. The following regulations apply to the regular fees when formal withdrawal is approved (Section 704.04 Board of Regents Policy Manual). Students withdrawing from all courses after the official first day of classes will be entitled to a refund of the matriculation fee, non-resident fee, activity fee, health fee, and athletic fee according to the following schedule: On or before the first day of class ..................................................................... 100% refund Less than 10% (time) of the enrollment period .................................................. 90% refund Ten percent to 25% (time) of the enrollment period........................................... 50% refund Between 25% and 50% (time) of the enrollment period ..................................... 25% refund After 50% (time) of the enrollment period ........................................................... No refund Enrollment is defined as the scheduled number of official class days for the semester. Refunds are based on the withdrawal date of the semester class days, not the number of times individual classes have met. A refund of all semester non-resident fees, matriculation fees, and other mandatory fees shall be made in the event of death of a student during an academic semester. A student who officially withdraws from all classes after the first official day of classes must complete the University’ s formal withdrawal procedures to obtain a refund. Any student who wishes to withdraw from the institution must secure a withdrawal form from the College of Graduate Studies and obtain signatures from each office noted on the form, including the Business Office and the Office of Financial Aid. No refund will be made to students who drop a course. Fully online students should contact their academic advisor for instructions. Students attending an institution for the first time who receive assistance under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended are entitled to a pro-rated refund of that portion of the

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tuition, fees, room and board, and other charges assessed the student by the institution equal to that portion of the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged that remains on the last day of attendance by the student up to the sixty percent (60%) point (in time) in the period of enrollment. Refund proceeds from Federal loans will be returned to the applicable lending institution per Federal regulations. Residential Status A Georgia Resident is a U.S. citizen who has been legally domiciled in the state continuously for a period of not less than 12 months prior to the date of registration. It is expected that the person will maintain continued residence in the state of Georgia even during periods when he/she is not enrolled at the University. Evidence that Georgia is a student's legal residence may be provided using the following:  Payment of Georgia income taxes;  Payment of property (ad valorem) taxes;  Ownership of home or real estate property;  Long term military commitment in Georgia;  Admission to a licensed practicing profession in Georgia. Changing Resident Status. Students who are not legal residents of Georgia are required to pay non-resident rates (except for fully online classes). If their visas or parents' states of legal residence change, students may file a petition for changing their residence status. The burden of proof is the student's responsibility. The Petition for Georgia Residence Classification and supporting documentation must be filed at least one month in advance of the semester in which enrollment with a change in residence status is desired. Failure to meet this deadline does not guarantee that a decision will be made in time for registration. If the residence petition is approved, classification as a legal resident for fee payment purposes will not be retroactive to previous periods of enrollment. The Petition for Georgia Residence Classification can be obtained for the Office of Admissions. Regents' policies do not recognize the following as evidence of residency: voter registration card, leases for living quarters, automobile registration, addresses on driver's licenses, in state bank accounts, or positions in which students are often employed. Military Personnel. Fort Valley State University may waive out-of-state tuition and assess instate tuition for military personnel and members of the Georgia National Guard, their spouses, and their dependent children stationed in Georgia and on active duty. The waiver can be retained by the military personnel, their spouses, and their dependent children if the military sponsor is reassigned outside of Georgia, as long as the student(s) remain(s) continuously enrolled and the military sponsor remains on active military status.” (Board of Regents Policy Manual, Section 704.041) Note: It is advisable to request the waiver immediately upon applying.

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Student Financial Aid Cynthia Parks, Financial Aid Director 119 C. V. Troup Administration Building 478/825-6363 Fax 825-6976 The primary purpose of the federal student financial aid programs at The Fort Valley State University is to provide monetary assistance to eligible admitted students who will benefit from post secondary education. Each student is assisted based on eligibility determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA application every year is April 15th. Federal student aid programs are administered in conjunctio n with nationally established practices and philosophies of Title IV funds for education. Fort Valley State University participates in all Federal Title IV Programs and administers several scholarships and loans. They are listed below (not all are applicable to graduate students):  Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans  Federal PLUS Loan  Private Loan  James H. Porter Scholarship  FVSU Presidential Scholarship  Georgia Hope Scholarship Funding for most of the federal aid programs is limited. Students with complete files, who meet the priority deadline, are the first to be considered when awarding these limited funds. For additional information on these and other scholarships, please visit the Financial Aid Scholarship information page at the University’s website at www2.fvsu.edu . Awards are based on enrollment status. Graduate students enrolled less than half time (less than 5 hours) are not eligible to participate in the student loan programs. Awards are made based on full-time enrollment. Awards will be adjusted if students are not enrolled full time. Students must also meet and maintain all program eligibility requirements, have established financial need, and be enrolled in a program that will award a degree. Additionally, aid recipients are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress requirements.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Recipients Qualitative All students are expected to maintain the satisfactory academic progress standards. Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) is used to define successful completion of coursework to maintain eligibility for student financial aid. Any student who fails to meet these standards will be reviewed by the OSFA. A student receiving financial aid and placed on academic suspension will have his/her financial aid terminated. A financial aid applicant placed on financial aid suspension is not eligible for financial aid. Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to be

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eligible for financial aid. Quantitative In addition to maintaining the specified grade point average, a student must complete his/her degree within a maximum time frame and successfully complete a minimum percentage (67%) of credit hours for the degree he/she is seeking each academic year. 1. The maximum time frame allowed is 150% of the number of semester hours required to earn the degree. For example, if you are pursuing a degree which requires 120 semester hours, you may not receive financial aid after you have attempted 180 hours. [Other rules apply to transfer students.] 2. Students must successfully complete 67% of the courses for which he/she registers during the academic year. The grades of A,B, C or S count as the successful completion of a graduate course. 3. The grades of D, F, W,WP,WF, I, IP, or U, do not count as the successful completion of a graduate course. 4. At the end of each Spring Semester, those students who have not successfully completed 67% of their courses during the last three terms (Summer, Fall, Spring) will have their financial aid terminated effective the next semester. [Other rules apply to transfer students.] Financial Aid Suspension 1. Students suspended from financial aid for not meeting satisfactory academic progress may appeal to the financial aid director. Appeals not submitted before the start of the semester may not be acted upon in time for enrollment in the current semester. 2. If an appeal is granted, the student will be placed on financial aid probation until the end of that semester in which the appeal was granted. 3. If the student is still not making progress at the end of the semester, will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension. 4. Once a student has attempted 150% of credit hours required for his/her degree, the student is no longer eligible to receive Federal Title IV Financial Aid. Monitoring of Satisfactory Progress At the end of each spring semester, students not successfully completing 67 percent of their credit hours during the previous academic terms (summer, fall, spring) will receive a notice through Banner Web. Students who apply during the academic year will have their academic progress status checked before an award is made. Summer Semester Courses taken during a summer semester are treated as any other semester. Repetition of Courses, Withdrawals and Incompletes Students should be careful in repeating courses as all attempts at a course are counted in the maximum hours allowed to obtain a degree. Students are reminded that withdrawing from a course does not count as successful completion. Excessive incompletes can result in the termination of financial aid.

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Appeals Any student wishing to appeal may do so by completing a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form. A brief explanation along with any supporting documentation must be provided. The OFSA may consider the death of an immediate family member, documented medical emergencies or other extenuating circumstance. Academic Policies and Procedures Dr. Rayton Sianjina, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 349 C. V. Troup Administration Building 478/825-6331 or -6330 Fax 825-6057 Academic Load Policy The maximum semester load for full-time graduate students is twelve (12) semester credits. Overloads for students with grade point averages of 3.75 or better may be recommended by the academic advisor to the department head, and final approval must be given by the Graduate Dean on an individual basis. Academic course loads are defined to mean graduate or combinations of graduate and undergraduate credit hours. The Graduate Council has defined the full load for a graduate student as nine (9) semester credits. Graduate students may take up to 12 hours without receiving special permission. Changes of Schedule (Drop/Add) Changes in a student's program, courses or schedule must be made within the first five class days of each regular semester or as announced for the summer term or mini- mesters. The specific deadlines are indicated in the Academic Year Calendars. Deadlines for schedule changes are also printed in the Master Schedules and are posted in the Registrar's Office each semester. The procedures for revising course schedules require that a student first secure a Change of Schedule form from the College of Graduate Studies and Extended Education. Printed instructions are provided on the form. The student must, then, confer with his/her advisor and/or instructor. Signatures may be required. A course is considered officially dropped or added officially only when the required form has been returned to the Registrar's Office. Fully online students should email [email protected] for assistance. Keep in mind that no financial aid refund will be made for a reduction in credit hours after the schedule change period. (Students should bear this in mind when registering for Mini-mester I and the full term but also planning to take classes in Mini-mester II.) VA Tutorial Assistance - An eligible veteran (other than an in-service student enrolled under the Predischarged Education Program) who has a deficiency in a required unit subject in his/her degree program as part of, prerequisite to, or indispensable to the satisfactory pursuit of his or her approved program and who is pursuing a postsecondary degree, may receive an allowance for reimbursement of individualized tutorial assistance necessary to correct the deficiency. Tutorial assistance is available only to veterans who require it to avoid failure, not for those who desire it to improve their academic standing. Students must receive clearance from the Veterans Affairs Officer (VA Certifying Official) prior to receiving tutorial assistance in order to receive certification for reimbursement by the institutional certifying official.

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Grading Policies Uniform Grading System Consistent with the uniform grading system within the University System of Georgia, the University utilizes a basic four point (4.00) grading scale. The following approved grades are used to determine the student's grade point average: Grade Quality Points A - Excellent 4 B - Good 3 C - Satisfactory 2 D - Passing* 1 F - Failure 0 WF - Withdrew, Failing 0 *All “D” grades must be repeated. The following symbols are also approved for grading purposes. They carry no quality point value. They are, therefore, not included in the calculation of grade point averages to audit the course. "I" This symbol indicates that a student was doing satisfactory work but, for non-academic reasons beyond his/her control, was unable to meet the full requirements of the course. The assignment of an “I” must be documented via a form to be approved by the Department Head, the Dean, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. If an "I" is not satisfactorily removed by the last day of the next semester of residence, the symbol "I" will be changed to the grade "F" by the Registrar. "IP" Indicates a continuation of work effort beyond the present semester in which the student enrolled is required to meet course objectives. The “IP” symbol is not to be substituted for an “I”. “CP” Indicates a continuation of work beyond the term for which the student signed up for the course. The use of these symbols is approved for dissertation and thesis hours and project courses. This symbol cannot be substituted for an "I". "W" This symbol indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw without penalty. Withdrawals without penalty will not be permitted after the mid-point of the total grading period (including final examinations) except in cases of hardship as determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. "WM" This symbol indicates a student was permitted to withdraw under the Board of Regents policy for military service refunds. The use of this symbol indicates that this student was permitted to withdraw without penalty at any time during the term. "S" This symbol indicates that credit has been given for satisfactory completion of degree requirements other than academic course work. The use of this symbol is approved for dissertation and thesis hours, student teaching, practicum, internship, and proficiency requirements in graduate programs. Exceptions to the use of this symbol for academic course work must be submitted to the Chancellor for approval. “K” This symbol indicates that a student has met the requirement for a course via Prior Learning Assessment, such as a challenge exam or a portfolio evaluation. "U" This symbol indicates unsatisfactory performance in an attempt to complete degree requirements other than academic course work. The use of this symbol is approved for

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dissertation and thesis hours, student teaching, practicum, internship, and proficiency requirements in graduate programs. Exceptions to the use of this symbol for academic course work must be submitted to the Chancellor for approval. "V" This symbol indicates that a student was given permission to audit this course. Students may not transfer from audit to credit status or vice versa. Students may register, however, on a credit basis for a course that has previously been audited. Academic Standards Graduate students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or better. No grade below a “C” will be accepted toward a degree. The record of any student receiving more than three “C” grades will be subject to a review by an ad hoc graduate review committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Extended Education and the committee will have no fewer than three members. Graduate students whose academic performance is unsatisfactory will be subject to the following: 1. Probation. A student will be placed on probation for either of the following reasons: a. The student’s cumulative grade point average falls below 3.00. b. The student earns a “U” or any other grade below “C.” No student may be a candidate for the degree or take the comprehensive examination while on probation due to a GPA below 3.00. Probationary status will be removed when the student’s GPA reaches 3.00 or higher. In cases where the student is placed on probation due to grade(s) of “U” or lower than “C,” probation will be removed when either of the following is met: a. The course(s) is/are repeated; the grade is “S” or “C” or higher, and the overall GPA is 3.00. b. The student files an appeal to the Graduate Appeals Committee through the department in which he/she is enrolled and is removed from probation. 2. Suspension. Any student receiving any four grades below “B” (including “U’s”) will be suspended for a period of one semester. No student may enroll in graduate courses while on suspension. Courses taken at another institution during the period of suspension will not be recognized for transfer credit. If suspended, a student must apply for readmission to the Graduate Program. Readmission is subject to the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee. 3. Dismissal. Any student receiving five grades below “B” (including “U’s”) or who has a GPA below 3.00 following any three grading periods (consecutively or otherwise) will be dismissed. Grade Reports At the end of each semester, a full report of the student's academic performance showing courses taken, grades earned, quality points awarded, and grade point average may be obtained via BANNER Web. Grade reports will not be mailed to students. Academic suspensions or dismissals can’t be waived due to the student's failure to receive a grade report. Grade and Academic Appeals Students have the right to appeal a grade or other academic action if they believe that the instructor has violated his/her stated grading policy or other academic policy. Therefore, it is the faculty member’s responsibility to include specific grading and other academic policies for each of his/ her classes. These policies must be provided to students on the course syllabus not later than the second day of class. Should a faculty member change any of his/her previously

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distributed grading or other policy at a later date, the change must be provided to students in writing and be applied uniformly, with ample notification to students. In the event that a student believes that his/her grade is unfair and wishes to appeal a grade or other academic action, every attempt must be made to resolve the matter at the lowest possible level and the following procedures will apply: 1. The student must first attempt to resolve the matter informally with the faculty member. 2. If no resolution is affected or if the faculty member cannot be contacted, the student must appeal to the Department Head. 3. If the student remains dissatisfied, he/she may file a written appeal, with supporting documentation, to the Dean of Graduate Studies within 30 days from the end of the semester in which the action occurred. The Dean, in consultation with the Department Head, will provide a written response to the student. If the faculty member involved is a Department Head, the appeal should be filed with the Dean of Graduate Studies. If faculty member is a Dean, the appeal should be filed with the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 4. If the Dean (or Vice President for Academic Affairs) finds that the student has reasonable cause for an appeal, an Appeals Committee will be appointed consisting of three faculty members to make recommendations to the Dean. Final Examinations Faculty must adhere to the final examination schedule that is published and distributed by the Registrar’s office. Any deviation from the published schedule must be approved by the appropriate Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Registration Registration (pre-registration) dates for each semester are listed in this catalog, online at www.fvsu.edu, and on a Master Schedule published each semester by the Office of the Registrar. Students may obtain copies of the Master Schedule from the Registrar's Office.

Requirements for Graduation Transfer Credit A maximum of fifteen (15) semester hours completed in residence in a recognized graduate school may be accepted as transfer credits, provided such work makes up a sequence and provided the grades in each course are “B” or better. Transfer credit is acceptable at the discretion of the advisor with the approval of the departmental chairperson and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. Courses taken more than seven years prior to enrollment will not be accepted for transfer credit, and resident courses must be updated if the program is not completed before the courses are seven years old or older. (See revalidation of courses.)

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Reading and Writing Proficiency Requirement The Board of Regents requires that all master’s degree candidates show evidence of proficiency in reading and writing the English language. The College of Graduate Studies tests students using a Writing/Reading Test administered during Graduate Studies Orientation. If a graduate student does not receive a passing score on this test, then the requirement must be satisfied upon the completion of eighteen hours of graduate credit. Those not satisfying this requirement will not be allowed to enroll for additional credits. Students who have not met the requirement should contact the Graduate Studies Office to arrange tutoring and schedule a time to take or retake the Writing/Reading Test. Residence Requirement and Time Limitation The minimum residence requirement is one academic year of two semesters or the acceptable equivalent in summer work. Any transfer credit allowed may not be used to reduce the period of residency. The time limitation to completing all requirements for the master’s degree is seven calendar years from the date of the student’s first enrollment in the Graduate College. Students are required to complete the program requirements within seven years. If the program has certain requirements for licensure, certification, etc., these must also be met even if the course(s) has/have already been completed. Certification requirements must be met regardless of catalog mandates. Re-Validation of Courses Courses are good for a period of seven (7) years. A course more than seven (7) years old but not more than ten (10) years old may be re-validated. Courses more than 10 years old must be retaken. A maximum of three courses in a program may be re-validated. The student must see the department chairperson for guidance in the re-validation of courses. Thesis Requirement A student who has received an “incomplete” on the thesis and has completed all other requirements is required to enroll and pay the required fees in any subsequent semester that he/she returns to remove the incomplete. Such students are ineligible for thesis consultations and use of library facilities during any interim period when they are not officially enrolled. The thesis is considered complete when it is unanimously approved by the thesis committee, when it is approved by the Dean of the Graduate College, when it is in the format specified in the Fort Valley State University Thesis Template, and when documentation is presented reflecting binding requirements are met and paid for. Thesis format The thesis format must follow that in The Fort Valley State University Graduate School Student Manual for Preparing Theses and Dissertations published in spring 2012. Please contact the Hunt Library for information.

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Membership of Thesis Committees The Chairperson of the thesis committee must have a full graduate faculty appointment. The committee members may be graduate faculty members with associate, part-time* or special appointments to the Graduate Faculty. * Under special circumstances, a faculty member from another institution who meets the criteria for part-time Graduate Faculty may serve as a member of the thesis committee upon the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies & Extended Education. Primary responsibility for recommending Graduate Faculty for membership shall rest with the individual’s department chairperson, and the department head and faculty of each graduate program, with the approval of the Dean of the College, the Dean of Graduate Studies & Extended Education, and the Graduate Council. Each program, department or school may develop criteria supplemental to the above but may not reduce or alter the basic minimum criteria. Appointments to the Graduate Faculty shall be made by the Vice President for Academic Affairs from those recommendations approved by the Graduate Council. Option to the Thesis Requirement Students who do not write a thesis are required to enroll in appropriate coursework as required by the given department. The program advisor will approve the necessary course(s). Admission to Graduate Candidacy Admission to the Graduate School is by no means tantamount to being fully admitted to a master’s degree program. To be admitted to a master’s degree program, a student: 1. Must have a completed nine (9) semester hours of graduate work and 2. Must have maintained at least a “B” average over all graduate work taken. Only when the above criteria have been met will the student be considered a master’s candidate. The student’s advisor will file an approved plan for a thesis or a research project, if applicable. Students must be admitted to candidacy prior to the completion of eighteen (18) hours of graduate course work. Examinations Writing/Reading Skills Test: This test is offered during Graduate Studies Orientation, FVSU 0500, and may be repeated. Writing/reading proficiency is required. Responsible Conduct of Research: All graduates are required to pass a test on Responsible Conduct of Research based on the first part of the training module provided in FVSU 0500 Graduate Orientation. Students working in laboratories will be required to pass tests on additional modules.

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Comprehensive Examination Comprehensive Examination for graduate students majoring in Mental Health Counseling, Middle Grades Education, School Counselor Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management: All degree-seeking graduate students in the above majors are required to take and successfully pass a final written comprehensive examination. Written Examination - A candidate for graduation shall be expected to demonstrate the ability to utilize the knowledge and skills that have been acquired to meet situations in the area of specialization. A student will not be allowed to sit for the comprehensive examination if any of the following prerequisites have not been met:  up-to-date course work in the master’s degree program;  completion of required courses;,  grade-point average of 3.00 or better;,  removal of “I” (incomplete) grades;,  writing/reading proficiency requirement, or completed writing sample;  admission to candidacy. The candidate will be allowed a total of three attempts for the comprehensive examination. A candidate who does not pass after three attempts will be dismissed from the given master's degree program. No candidate for the master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Middle Grades Education, Early Childhood/Special Education, School Counselor Education or Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management, or the specialist degree in School Counselor Education shall be exempted from the required comprehensive examination. If the comprehensive is failed three times in a degree program, the student will not be allowed to graduate. Students should be aware of this policy at the time of application. A candidate whose performance is judged failing may ask the graduate department head or Graduate Dean for a review of his/her exam paper. Such a review, conducted by a faculty member in the candidate's field, will be limited to identifying weaknesses in the candidate's performance that led to the failing results, to improve performance at the next or some future administration. The Comprehensive Examination will not be re-administered to the same candidate during the same semester. Degree candidates are required to be enrolled students at the time of completion of their degree requirements. Students who fail the Comprehensive Examination should, therefore, enroll in Independent Study, usually (EDUC 5981), to maintain their enrolled status in the semester in which they are to take the Comprehensive Examination. Note: No student will be allowed to sit for the comprehensive examination in a field to which the student has not been officially admitted to candidacy.

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Graduation Credit-Hour Requirements for Graduation The minimum credit-hour requirements for graduation with a graduate degree are specified for each degree program listed in this catalog. Each graduate must have an academic average (computed over all graduate work attempted) of at least 3.00 (“B” average). In addition, candidates for degrees must satisfy the following requirements: 1. A candidate for graduation must be enrolled in the University during the semester in which academic requirements are completed. 2. Each candidate for graduation is required to file, in the Office of the Registrar, an Application for Graduation before the announced deadline for Commencement. The application requires the payment of a graduation fee. A new application and graduation fee are required if the applicant fails to meet all degree requirements for the commencement for which the original application was filed. 4. Comprehensive examination requirements, thesis defense requirements or capstone research report requirements must be completed. 5. A minimum of one-half of the hours required for the degree must be earned in residence. 6. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years of the first enrollment that is applicable to the degree. (The first graduate course taken to be used toward the degree.) 7. Each candidate for graduation must achieve a required score on his /her major exit examination or other required examinations for the major. All required assessments must have been completed. 8. Candidates must apply for graduation by the following deadlines: Term of Expected Graduation/Completion Application Deadline Fall Semester September 1 Spring Semester February 1 Summer Semester July 1 Commencement Participation Policy The University will observe three degree conferral dates–May, July, and December. Participation in commencement exercises is not required. May conferral date. Students who complete all graduation requirements by the end of the Spring Semester will have a May conferral date on their diplomas. July conferral date. Students who complete all graduation requirements by the end of the Summer Semester will have a July conferral date on their diplomas. December conferral date. Students who complete all graduation requirements by the end of the Fall Semester will have a December conferral date on their diplomas. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not necessarily mean that a student is graduating. Student Academic Advisor Each student will be assigned an academic advisor by the appropriate department head when the student enters or within two weeks after the graduate program has begun. While the student is responsible for following the specific program elected, the department head assigns the advisor to give counsel and assistance in matters academic and personal. In the absence of the academic advisor, the department head will perform this function.

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Graduate Assistantships To qualify for graduate assistantships offered through the Graduate Studies office, available only during the fall and spring semesters, applicants must be admitted with at least a 2.70 undergraduate GPA or have a graduate GPA of 3.0 or above. Awarding of graduate assistantships is competitive, and requirements of the assistantship site and responsibilities will be considered in the selection process. Interviews may be required. It is possible that availability of graduate assistantships may not be announced until the beginning of the term. Requirements and availability may vary for assistantships offered by individual departments and funded by grants. Please contact your program of interest for additional information Other Policies Disclaimer of Accident Liability The University assumes no liability for injuries sustained by students while engaged either in class or in extra-curricular activities, except in the case of athletes who are participating in or practicing for regularly scheduled athletic events. Insurance, at reasonable rates, is available through the Office of Student Affairs to all students who desire general health and accident coverage. Approved student health insurance is required for international students. Children in the Workplace Policy Pursuant to its mission and philosophy, Fort Valley State University encourages all residents to take advantage of the numerous opportunities that the University offers. However, in the interest of personal safety, persons who are younger than 16 years of age should not be on campus on a regular or prolonged basis. To this end, such persons are not allowed in classrooms, laboratories, instructional support, or student life areas except in the context of programs or activities designed and conducted for the inclusion of the general public. Posthumous Award of Degrees Fort Valley State University may award a posthumous undergraduate or graduate degree to a student who met the following conditions:  was in good academic standing,  had no disciplinary sanctions pending, and  whose death was not the result of illegal behavior on the part of the student. Additionally, the student should have successfully completed 75% (94 semester hours) of the degree requirement. Graduate students must be within 90% successful completion of course work and research/thesis. A student who does not meet the 75% or 90% completion rate may be granted a Certificate of Attendance along with a letter of condolence from the University. Board of Regents' Policy on Access to Records Any student, regardless of age, who is or has been in attendance at Fort Valley State University has the right to inspect and review his/her education records within a reasonable period of time (not to exceed 45 days) after making a request. However, the student shall not have access to: (1) financial records of parents, (2) confidential letters of recommendation placed in the record prior to January 1, 1975, or (3) letters of recommendation concerning admission, application for employment or honors for which the student has voluntarily signed a waiver. When the student

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and the official responsible for a particular record are unable to resolve questions as to the accuracy of information contained therein, the student shall have an opportunity for an impartial hearing to challenge the contents of his record. Graduate Students’ Code of Conduct Introduction FVSU encourages student growth and development so that students are able to contribute to society by devoting themselves to respect for the dignity and welfare of self and others. Students of high academic and personal integrity deal with the public and other professionals in and out of the classroom. They perform in a non-discriminatory manner and take reasonable steps to consult with professionals when they have questions regarding their ethical obligations or professional practice. Graduate Studies Classroom and Professional Code of Conduct Practice behavior that is acceptable in the professional workplace and appropriate to your chosen field: 1. In the learning environment and in written communication, employ language and conduct that are honest, civil, courteous, and responsible 2. Participate in classroom, lab, or field activities, and participate in groups with whomever you are assigned as team members. 3. Show respect for the dignity and diversity of individuals, and work on building constructive relationships with instructors and fellow students. (The Golden Rule.) 4. Avoid disruptive and discourteous behavior such as coming to class late, talking at inappropriate times, reading newspapers in class, or monopolizing class time. 5. Respect the value of other individuals’ time by submitting work on time, making requests in a timely manner, and not expecting immediate responses to requests. 6. Speak of your program, fellow students and instructors with the knowledge that what you say may affect the image and thus the value of your degree and your institution. 7. Follow rules for safety and proper maintenance of equipment and materials. 8. In addition to practice, professionalism in the workplace and class, graduate students are expected to exhibit attire that is reflective of their chosen career path. The following codes apply to all graduate students: FVSU Classroom Code of Conduct and Dress Code As a means of becoming successful and prepared for the professional world, including internships, graduate or professional school and positions of employment, Fort Valley State University students are expected and required to abide by the following codes. Individual breaches of codes of conduct or dress codes will be dealt with by the instructor, on a case-by-case basis, based on the severity of the infraction. Punishment can range from being marked "absent” for that day to being dismissed from the class. Severe or repeat infractions may be turned over for appeal.

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GENERAL DECORUM 1. Students must be able to present their ID cards for inspection. It is recommended that the card be visibly displayed, whether clipped to a waistband or breast pocket or worn on a lanyard. 2. Students must attend class regularly, missing no more than the allowed number of absences: a. Absent 1 hour of class for a 1 credit hour course; b. Absent 2 hours of class for a 2 credit hour course; c. Absent 3 hours of class for a 3 credit hour course. Students whose absences exceed the above scale will receive a reduction in their final course averages as determined by the faculty member. Exceptions to this policy on point reduction may be granted by the faculty upon presentation of documentation from the Vice President of Academic Affairs that an official excuse has been granted for the student's absence. Conditions warranting such an approval include cases involving death in the family, illness of the student or his/her immediate family members or for military duty. It is the student's responsibility to provide legitimate, official documentation of excused absences to the instructor(s) of the courses involved. Other reasons for absences not covered here must be cleared with the appropriate College Dean. 3. Students must be on time to class and must remain until dismissed. 4. Students must prepare for each class meeting by reading assignments and completing any required written work. 5. Students must meet all deadlines, including those established by the instructor and those set by the University. 6. Students must never have electronic devices such as cell phones, PDA's, iPods, or similar items in use during class time unless the instructor explicitly allows them as part of the instructional activities. 7. Students are expected to act with courtesy and respect to instructors, guests, staff members, and fellow classmates. For example, students should refrain from talking during class while the instructor or another student "has the floor". Failure to behave with proper courtesy and respect could result in disciplinary action. 8. Students must not come to class under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 9. Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom, lecture hall, or lab. STUDENT DRESS CODE Dress must be modest and appropriate for a professional or serious setting. Ethical behaviors are defined specifically by each professional organization with attention to details that are unique to the profession or the discipline. Some ethical behaviors can be identified among all or most disciplines, however, and these are identified here for students at FVSU. 1. Academic integrity. Students produce quality academic research and writing without plagiarizing or using the work of others (without proper credit given). Students practice a strict code of honesty related to tests and assignments and display honesty in their academic evaluations and assessments. 2. Respectful behavior. Students treat others with respect, including faculty and staff, other professionals in the academic and surrounding communities, and their fellow students. Students refrain from behaviors that are sexually harassing, culturally insensitive, or interpersonally inappropriate.

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Confidentiality. Students maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence and conversations. Students understand that information given to them personally by others through any form of communication (e.g., verbally, in writing, emails, or text messages) is unique to their situation and within the confines of that relationship, not to be shared with others. (Students understand that messages can have altered meanings when taken out of context.)

Professional behaviors are those in the realm of interpersonal skills, attitudes, and beliefs about personal and professional development. Specific behaviors are identified that will enhance students’ experiences and ultimately determine their success in FVSU Graduate Studies programs. 1. Professional language. Students learn and utilize standard English, appropriate grammar, and critical thinking and analysis in their writing and verbal communications in order to demonstrate academic proficiency. Students refrain from profanity and improper language by developing higher levels of language usage in order to represent themselves and FVSU as academic successes. Students refrain from malicious gossip, slander or defamation of character against others, including faculty, staff, professionals in the academic and surrounding communities, and their fellow students. 2. Professional judgment. Students learn and exhibit sound reasoning. Students learn and utilize decision-making and problem-solving skills that allow for selfmonitoring and control of their behavior and emotions. Students refrain from loud, abusive, negative, demeaning, sarcastic, inappropriate, combative language in interpersonal interactions with others. Students refrain from emotional outbursts that intimidate or endanger the welfare of others. Students are alert to signs of impairment from their own physical, mental, or emotional problems and seek assistance for problems that reach the level of impairment. 3. Professional behavior. Students practice thorough preparation for coursework, meet deadlines consistently, report to class on time and remain for the entire class period, honor faculty requests for classroom decorum (such as no cell phone use during class instruction). Students honor the Student code of conduct and comply with ethical standards for FVSU and their discipline. Students accept and use constructive feedback non-defensively and understand that FVSU faculty and student’s value lifelong learning. Students positively interact with others with respect for differing opinions. Students’ Rights and Grievance Procedures Procedures for Student Appeals When a student is expelled or suspended by action of the Judiciary Committee, such student shall have the right to appeal in accordance with the following procedures. 1. The person expelled or suspended shall appeal in a typewritten letter to the president of the institution, with a copy to the Vice President for Students Affairs within five days after the receipt of the decision rendered. The President of the institution, within five days, appoints a committee composed of three members of the faculty of the institution or utilizes the service of an appropriate existing committee. This committee shall review all facts and circumstances connected with the case and shall within five days make its findings and report thereon to the President. After consideration of the committee’s

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Disciplinary Actions A. Disciplinary Procedures All acts of misconduct on the part of students shall be reported in writing to the Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management, who is designated the principal administrator to enforce university disciplinary measure as they pertain to student misconduct. Each complaint shall contain a statement or facts outlining each alleged act of misconduct, and shall state each regulation which the student is alleged to have violated. B. The Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management shall cause to be investigated alleged acts of student misconduct reported to him or her. He or she may appoint a staff member(s) to conduct an inquiry into alleged acts of misconduct and the appointed member(s) shall recommend to the Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management what further action is indicated. The Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management shall notify the accused student in writing. C. When written notification is made by the Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management to the student for alleged violations, it shall contain a statement of the nature of the alleged or suspected misconduct, and state the section(s) of the conduct code the student(s) is/are alleged to have violated. D. The Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management will normally confer with the accused student(s), and at this conference, the student(s) may admit or deny the alleged violations. The student(s) may waive further hearing and appeals in writing and request that the Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management or his/her designee take appropriate action, or she/he may request a hearing as specified in Section VIIIE and VIIIF below. E. Cases of misconduct which may result in suspension or expulsion will normally be referred to the Judiciary Committee, which shall hear and try these cases. (This does not preclude possible legal actions by appropriate civil or criminal law enforcement agencies in those cases in violation of federal, state or local laws.) F. Cases of misconduct of a less serious nature that do not result in suspension or expulsion will normally be referred to the Student Court, which shall hear and try cases on the part of any student.

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Disruptive Behaviors: The following is the policy of the Board of Regents regarding disruptive behavior in any institution of the University System. “Any student, faculty member, administrator, or employee, acting individually or in concert with others, who clearly obstructs or disrupts, or attempts to obstruct or disrupt any teaching, research, administrative, disciplinary, or public service activity, or any other activity authorized to be discharged or held on any campus of the University System is considered by the Board to have committed an act of gross irresponsibility and shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly resulting in dismissal or termination of employment. (BR Minutes, 1968-69, pp. 166168; 1970-71, p. 98)” Student Grievance against Instructor The University strongly promotes the fair exercise of due process for the student. Committees for Student Grievances are established annually at the University to hear cases related to academic and other student grievances resulting from actions of faculty and administrative staff members. It is the student’s responsibility to understand these rights and procedures. Purpose The purpose of the following procedures is to resolve grievances pertaining to academic matters or other such matters resulting from actions of faculty and administrative staff members. Procedures set forth in this document relate to two types of grievances: (1) academic grievances, (2) other student grievances. Examples of grievances contained within these two categories are listed in this publication and are located in the Office of the Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management. Resolution should be achieved at the lowest administrative level and in the most equitable way possible. The burden of proof rests with the complainant. Steps toward Redress A student who feels that he/she has a grievance should first seek to resolve this by discussion with the faculty or administrative staff member involved. When the informal means fail to resolve the problem, the student may file a grievance. The two procedures to follow are outlined below, depending on the nature of the grievance. A. Academic Grievance (a problem which occurs in the classroom or which is related to a student’s program of study.) 1. Consult with the instructor, if a classroom situation, and submit a written statement or complaint within 30 days of the end of the quarter in which the grievance occurs. 2. Students should address their concerns about particular courses and situations directly to and only to the specific and appropriate faculty member of that course. 3. Only after all avenues of problem solving activities have been exhausted with the faculty member, should the student request a meeting with the program coordinator or Department Chair. 4. If agreement on or compromise of the problem is not achieved, direct the grievance in writing to the Department Chair (within ten days of the instructor’s decision). If there is no Department Chair or Program Coordinator, then one seeks resolution from the Dean of the School.

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If, at the level of the Department Chair, agreement on or compromise of the problem is not achieved; direct the grievance to the Dean of the College (within ten days of the Department decision). If still not satisfied that a fair and equitable solution has been found, direct the written grievance to the Vice President for Academic Affairs (within ten days of the Dean of the college’s decision). As a last resort and only after steps 1-4 above have been carried out, or have been conscientiously attempted; direct the grievance in writing to the President of the University (within ten days of the Vice President for Academic Affairs’ decision), who will refer it to the Student Academic Grievance Committee for its recommendation before rendering a decision.

B. Other Student Grievances (Any problem which occurs outside of the classroom or is not related to a student’s program of study. Please refer to Section XV for the procedure to be followed for sexual harassment complaints.) 1. Within 10 days of the occurrence, the student will initiate a conference with the administrative staff member involved. The grievance should be in the form of a written statement indicating what the student believed is wrong and what remedy is expected of the administrator. Following the conference, the administrative staff member will complete a written summation of the conference, and reply to the grievance. This reply will be given to the student and a copy forwarded to the administrator’s immediate supervisor. 2. If agreement on, or compromise of the problem is not achieved, the student may direct the grievance in writing to the immediate supervisor of the administrator within five (5) days after receiving the reply from the initial conference, stating why the original reply is not satisfactory. The supervisor will follow the same procedure outlined in Step 1 in writing a summation and will forward it the administrator to the President of the University. 3. The President of the University will refer the grievance to the Student Grievance Committee. The committee will review the case and make a recommendation to the President, who will inform the student of his decision. C. Grievance Committees Guidelines for membership of the Student Academic Grievance and Student Grievance Committees are located in the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Students Affairs. Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedures for Students/Employees Fort Valley State University A. Policy on Discrimination and Harassment The University is committed to creating and maintaining a learning and working environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment on the grounds of disability, age, sex, race, national origin, or color and the University’s own related policies. Staff and students are responsible for ensuring that their own behavior contributes to the maintenance of learning and work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. The University also expects management to provide a harassment free environment and a commitment to the procedures for dealing with complaints of discrimination and harassment.

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B. Accommodations Title II of the ADA addresses the right of access to public services by individuals with disabilities. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act Handbook (U.S. Department of Justice, 1991), the purpose of Title II is to "prohibit discrimination on the basis of handicap in all services, programs, and activities provided or made available by local or state governments and their affiliate agencies," regardless of whether they receive federal funding. Although many public services are covered under ADA Title II, so, too, is the right of equal access to postsecondary education settings. Therefore the Academic Counseling & Disability Services Center was created and functions to increase retention for students with learning disorders by ensuring equal treatment, opportunity, and access for persons with impairments and/or disorders. The center provides support services which assist students with learning disorders in the attainment of their academic as well as personal potential. Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act define a disabled person as someone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. Such a person must have a record of the impairment or regarded as having such impairment. Fort Valley State University will grant reasonable accommodations and provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services to ensure all qualified students achieve access to its programs and services. C. Definitions Discrimination and harassment cover a range of verbal and physical behavior which is unwelcome and unsolicited. 1. Discrimination includes both direct and indirect discrimination that disadvantages and individual and/or groups in employment and/or education. Direct discrimination refers to individual actions or behavior usually resulting from prejudiced or stereotypical thinking; indirect discrimination involves instances where certain people are unreasonably excluded or otherwise disadvantaged by apparently neutral policies, practices, procedures or decisions which are unfair or unequal in their effect. 2. Harassment occurs when behavior and/or language is found to be offensive: it does not apply to reciprocal behavior or banter of a private nature which neither party finds offensive. 3. Any behavior which is personally offensive debilitates morale or interferes with employee or student work effectiveness in making reference to gender, marital status, pregnancy, homosexuality, race, national origin, physical and intellectual disability, religious belief, political opinion or age may constitute discrimination and/or harassment. D. Steps toward Resolution The University has a special procedure for dealing with complaints that are about discrimination or harassment between students and between staff and students. These are called Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedures for Students/Employees. They are different from student and academic grievance procedures. 1. Jurisdiction: If a University student/employee believes he or she has been discriminated against or harassed because of his or her sex, race, national origin, religion, disability, or age by any University personnel or student, he or she has the right to seek a review of such concerns. The Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Officer will deal with complaints or

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discrimination or harassment made by students against staff, while the Judiciary Committee will handle student complaints or discrimination or harassment against other students. The Grievance Hearing Committee will handle employee complaints of discrimination or harassment. Both offices shall have the authority to conduct inquiries into student/employee grievances related to discrimination and harassment, to attempt resolution of those grievances, and to present to the appropriate Vice President its recommendations for a suitable response to the grievance it has considered. 2. Informal Procedure: Prior to submitting a formal complaint, an aggrieved student/employee may attempt through informal means to resolve the grievance satisfactorily. The student/employee should first attempt to resolve the grievance or complaint informally with the employee or student involved in the dispute and/or his/her supervisor or the student committee/body involved in the dispute. If the attempt to resolve the matter informally is unsuccessful, the aggrieved student/employee is encouraged to consult, as appropriate, with the advisor of the student, or the Unit/Department Head. The student/employee may request mediation, by contacting the Student Judicial Affairs Office, as an alternative form of dispute resolution before submitting a formal written complaint. 3. Formal Procedure: A student/employee who wishes to file a formal grievance may do so by submitting a signed letter in writing to the Coordinator and Director of Equal Opportunity Program within 180 day of the alleged offense. Complaints must be filed in writing, on the form below, and must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person(s) filing the grievance and a description of the alleged violation. The AA/EEO Officer will promptly undertake an investigation. He or she will provide a written finding to the student/employee, the Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management, and any other appropriate Vice President within 60 days. 4. Retaliation: A student/employee who makes use of the grievance procedure shall not be retaliated against for doing so. A student/employee may choose another student or faculty/staff persons to accompany him/her through the steps of the procedure. 5. Appeal: A student/employee who believes that a grievance has not been resolved satisfactorily after a formal review is conducted may appeal the outcome to the President of the University. Such an appeal shall be in writing and signed by the student/employee within five days after receipt of the decision rendered. The President shall make a determination on the appeal and promptly inform the student/employee in writing of that determination. E. Notice of Non-Discrimination Fort Valley State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies. All complaints, excluding those filled against the Coordinator, should be addressed to: Ms. Denise Eady Title IX/ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator and Director of Equal Opportunity Programs C.V. Troup Building, Room 106 Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA 31030 Telephone: (478) 825-6333

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All complaints filed against the Coordinator should be addressed to: President Fort Valley State University C.V. Troup Administration Building, Suite 349 Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 Telephone: (478) 825-6315 ****To obtain a Grievance Form, please go to Room 106 in the C.V. Troup Administrative Building or send a request to [email protected] . Please return to the Title IX/ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator, Room 106 of Troup Administration Building, for all grievances. For all grievances filed against the Coordinator, return this form to the Office of the President, C.V. Troup Administration Building, (478) 825-6315. Persons with disabilities may request assistance in completing this form. Contact the Office of Academic Counseling & Disability Services in Room 127, Peabody Hall, and (478) 825-6744. Graduate Student Government Association. The Graduate Student Government Association (GSA) is an umbrella service and advocacy organization composed of all graduate students at the Fort Valley State University. The Graduate Student Government Executive Committee serves as a formal representative body for graduate and post baccalaureate professional students. The Executive Committee acts as a decision- making body for the Graduate Student Association through its representative structure to provide a unified voice for the Fort Valley State University graduate students. Each graduate program will have a graduate student representative to the Graduate Students’ Executive committee: Students are encouraged to become familiar with the Constitution of the Student Government Association. Each college (Arts & Sciences, Education, and Agriculture, Family Sciences & Technology) may have one graduate student representative on Graduate Council. Graduate Council consists of faculty representatives, administrators, and three student representatives.) The student representatives should be elected by the Graduate Student Government Association.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & CURRICULA Degree Programs Fort Valley State University is organized into four colleges: the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences & Technology, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, and the College of Graduate Studies and Extended Education. Academic departments within these colleges offer major degree programs of study leading to the award of the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's and Education Specialist Degrees. Concentrations in Graduate Studies (must be a graduate student to enroll) Graduate Concentration in Food Hygiene (16 Credits) (The Animal Science faculty approved the “Graduate Concentration in Food Hygiene” as a combined program with MPH.) The following are the courses: ANSC 5103 Biometrics or HLTH 5153 Biostatistics 3 Credits ANSC 5113 Physiological Chemistry 3 Credits ANSC 6413 Food Microbiology 3 Credits ENVH 5193 Environmental Health Hazard Management 3 Credits ANSC 6423 Food Quality Assurance 3 Credits ANSC 5850 or HLTH 5850 Food Science Industry Internship 1 Credits Graduate concentration in Biotechnology (18 hours) (The Biotechnology faculty approved the Biotechnology concentration program. Candidates will be required to enroll in and complete 18 credit hours of course work with no need for Thesis Research and/or Internship Experience. No applicant without the knowledge and/or work experience in biology, genetics, and chemistry will be accepted in this certification program. Students will have to enroll in these courses when offered to the Biotechnology Degree graduate students since none of these courses will be offered independently. Individual capability of each student will determine the time taken/needed in order to complete the established requirements for the concentration.) COURSES: (Select 18 Credit Hrs. from following list) BIOT 5253 Molecular Biotechniques 3 hrs. BIOT 5373 Plant Tissue and Cell Culture 3 hrs. BIOT 5923 Food Safety Biotechnology 3 hrs. BIOT 5973 Industrial Biotechnology 3 hrs. BIOT 6193 Commercial Biotechnology 3 hrs. BIOT 6393 Microbial Biotechnology 3 hrs. BIOT 6663 Bioprocess Technology 3 hrs. BIOT 6753 Bioethics and Regulatory Issues 3 hrs. (The MPH Program faculty has already approved the following Graduate concentrations.) 88 Graduate Concentration in Core Public Health Competencies (18 hours) Courses: HLTH 5103 Environmental Health 3 hrs. HLTH 5123 Epidemiology 3 hrs. HLTH 5153 Biostatistics 3 hrs. HLTH 5173 Public Health Policy and Administration 3 hrs.

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HLTH 5200 Health Behavior/Health Promotion 3 hrs. HLTH 5100 Introduction to Public Health 3 hrs. Graduate Concentration in Environmental Health (15 hours) Courses: HLTH 5103 Environmental Health 3 hrs. ENVH 5113 Environmental Pollution 3 hrs. ENVH 5183 Environmental Law 3 hrs. ENVH 5193 Environmental Health Hazard Management 3 hrs. ENVH 5253 Industrial Hygiene 3 hrs. Graduate Concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management (18 hours) Courses: RCCM 5403 Intro. to Rehabilitation Counseling 3 hrs. RCCM 5413 Intro. to Case Management 3 hrs. RCCM 5423 Medical Case Management 3 hrs. RCCM5463 Vocational Rehabilitation 3 hrs. COUN 5623 Counseling theories and Practice 3 hrs. RCCM 5452 Rehabilitation Assessment 3 hrs. Major Degree Programs in Graduate Studies (programs of study are elaborated below) Fort Valley State University is authorized by the Board of Regents to award the following graduate programs: Master of Public Health with a Concentration in Environmental Health Master of Science with Majors in: Animal Science Biotechnology Mental Health Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management Master of Science in Education with Majors in: Early Childhood/Special Education Middle Grades Education School Counselor Education Education Specialist in: School Counselor Education Special Programs and Outreach Initiatives Fort Valley State University responds to the busy lifestyles of today's students through flexible degree program offerings. Regular and non-traditional students are provided online courses and programs and flexible scheduling options to earn a college degree. Administrative, academic, and student support systems are provided to ensure students access to a quality educational experience comparable to that provided on campus.

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Evening and Weekend Classes Evening classes are scheduled to provide working adults with the opportunity and advantage of entering or completing degree programs, or taking individual courses for personal enrichment. The objectives of evening courses are identical to those of courses taught during the day. The instructors are regular University faculty. Academic standards are maintained at the same level as in day courses. Admission and registration procedures are identical to those of day programs. Online (Web-based) Offerings Through the offering of online or web-based courses of study, Fort Valley State University provides quality educational programs of study to students independent of their geographic locations. Students who are situation bound, that is, students who are unable to attend college because of family, work, and other responsibilities are able to pursue a college degree via the Internet. Online courses are facilitated using the Desire2Learn Brightspace learning management system (see http://www.fvsu.edu for additional information). Academic standards are maintained at the same level as in face-to-face courses. Admission and registration procedures are identical to those of traditional programs. FVSU’s online courses are designed for the highly motivated and independent student who is willing to devote as much time and effort to web-based learning as to traditional classroom offerings. The student should be comfortable using technology and have time management and organizational skills. Fort Valley State University’s online courses and programs are listed on https://fvsu.view.usg.edu Approved Online Graduate Program: Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management External Degree Programs Fort Valley State University is authorized by the Board of Regents to provide designated resident degree (external degree) programs in Warner Robins, Georgia. The academic quality of these programs and the support services provided are equivalent to programs and courses offered on the Fort Valley State University campus. Additionally, students have access to the library, computer labs and other facilities located on the main campus in Fort Valley. The following graduate programs are offered at the Warner Robins Center: Master of Science with Majors in: Mental Health Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management Master of Science in Education with Majors in: Early Childhood/Special Education Middle Grades Education School Counselor Education Education Specialist in: School Counselor Education

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Continuing Education Non-Credit Programs Non-credit activities follow broader and more flexible guidelines than credit classes and are designed to provide occupational development, personal enrichment and leisure courses for residents of Middle Georgia. Courses are scheduled according to instructional need and vary from three hours to one year. Costs are determined on a contract basis, and vary according to content, instructional needs and operational expenses. Admission is open to the public, regardless of age. Many activities are offered for certification through the award of Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Certification Programs Continuing Education Certification programs are designed to assist participants in preparing for new careers, professions or occupations, or to upgrade one’s existing career, professional or occupational skills. Participants are enabled to function effectively in the community or in the work place. Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and Professional Learning Units (PLUs) are provided on the basis of clock hours and student performance. Nationally used criteria for CEUs are subscribed to by the University. (Ten clock hours of successful student performance equals one CEU.) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Learning Units (PLUs) are not equivalent to academic credits, and the two may not be interchanged. Community Services Fort Valley State University strives to use its many resources to help enhance and develop the regional community that it serves. The physical and human resources of the University are available to assist individuals and groups in the development of educationally related programs and to assist in resolving community problems. Fort Valley State University personnel are available as resource persons, consultants, speakers, and as representatives of the University to serve on community-based projects. Under certain conditions, the facilities of the Univers ity may be used by local organizations to present educational programs to community audiences. Contract Programs Special educational programs, both non-credit and academic credit, are available to local businesses and organizations. These programs are based upon organizational needs, and are contracted on an individual organizational basis. They may be delivered at the organization’s location, on the Fort Valley State University campus, or at some other designated site. They are further designed to meet employer specifications and blend state-of-the-art knowledge with onthe-job needs.

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Master of Science (M.S.) in Animal Science: The Master of Science degree in Animal Science has as its primary objectives: 1) increasing the number of students currently under-represented in graduate education in the area of Animal Science, 2) preparing students for study toward a terminal degree in the area of animal science in institutions of higher education in the state of Georgia and across the nation, 3) enhancing the scientific and technical knowledge base of students for employment in animal-related industries and associated agencies, and 4) preparing students for leadership roles in a technologically advanced society through study of the unique aspects of animal science, such as animal biotechnology, cell biology, nutrition, and product technology, with an emphasis on small ruminants. Classes are held on the Fort Valley campus. Students will be required to take 36 semester-hour courses designated to have numbers 5000 or above to satisfy the requirements for the Master of Science degree in Animal Science. Out of the total 36 semester credit hours, 6 credit-hours will be allotted to research and thesis. The combination of graduate level courses will be determined by the graduate advisory committee with input from the graduate student. Master’s candidates will be required to submit a written and oral presentation of their proposed thesis research project, in consultation with their major professor, for assessment by the graduate committee prior to starting the research. The student will be assessed in their oral presentation for organization, mastery of the subject matter, and presentation effectiveness. The written proposal will be assessed for technical completeness and feasibility. Each student who will write a thesis is encouraged to focus on a subject for research early in his or her candidacy. With the help of his or her academic advisor, the student must choose three or more advisors as a thesis committee by the time 18 hours of graduate study have been completed. At least one of these advisors must be a faculty member in the student’s graduate degree program. The graduate program department head should approve the three advisors chosen for this purpose, with final approval from the Graduate Dean. A student can only register for thesis credit (see appropriate listing) when the program coordinator receives official notification from the student’s thesis advisors. If at any time the student wishes to change the constitution of the thesis committee, a request stating the reason for the change must be submitted in writing to the program coordinator, and the change must be approved by the Graduate Dean. If a thesis committee member requests to be removed from the committee, a substitute must be approved by the graduate program department head with the final approval from the Graduate Dean. A student who has received an “incomplete” on the thesis and has completed all other requirements is required to enroll and pay the required fees for three credit hours in any subsequent semester that he/she returns to remove the incomplete. Such students are ineligible for thesis consultations and use of library facilities during any interim period when they are not officially enrolled. The thesis is considered complete when it is unanimously approved by the thesis committee, when it is approved by the Dean of the Graduate College, when it is in the format specified in the

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Fort Valley State University Thesis Template, and when documentation is presented reflecting binding requirements are met and paid for. Students will be required to present two graduate seminars during their master’s program. The first will be based on a current literature review in their respective area of interest. The second seminar will be based on their thesis research and will be presented to the Animal Science and other faculty before graduation. The Animal Science faculty will evaluate each presentation for technical content, student’s mastery of the subject matter and use of appropriate technology. The student will be required to successfully defend his/her thesis to the thesis committee in order to graduate. The Master of Science degree in Animal Science provides three options: Animal Products Technology, Animal Nutrition and Reproduction and Cell Physiology. Following are the suggested course sequences for the three options: Program of Study Master of Science (MS) in Animal Science Animal Products Technology Option (36 credit hours) First Semester ANSC 5103 Biometrics 3 hours ANSC 5113 Physiological Chemistry I 3 hours ANSC 6353 Food Analysis 3 hours FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hr Second Semester ANSC 5203 Experimental Design and Data Analysis 3 hours ANSC 5123 Physiological Chemistry II 3 hours ANSC 6373 Food Chemistry 3 hours Third Semester ANSC 6383 Structure and Biochemistry of Muscle as Food 3 hours ANSC 6413 Food Microbiology 3 hours ANSC 6436 Research and Thesis 3 hours Fourth Semester ANSC 6403 Processed Meat Technology 3 hours ANSC 6393 Dairy Products Technology 3 hours ANSC 6436 Research and Thesis 3 hours Total 36 hours Animal Nutrition Option (36 credit hours) First Semester ANSC 5103 Biometrics 3 hours ANSC 5113 Physiological Chemistry I 3 hours

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ANSC Analytical Techniques in Biological Sciences 3 hours FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hr Second Semester ANSC 5203 Experimental Design and Data Analysis 3 hours ANSC 5123 Physiological Chemistry II 3 hours ANSC 6143 Ruminant Nutrition 3 hours Third Semester ANSC 6223 Digestive Physiology and Intermediary Metabolism 3 hours ANSC 6103 Plant-Herbivore Interactions 3 hours ANSC 6436 Research and Thesis 3 hours Fourth Semester ANSC 6153 Animal Energetics 3 hours ANSC 6163 Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism 3 hours ANSC 6436 Research and Thesis 3 hours Total 36 hours Reproduction and Cell Physiology Option (36 credit hours) First Semester ANSC 5103 Biometrics 3 hours ANSC 5113 Physiological Chemistry 3 hours ANSC 5323 Advanced Gross Anatomy 3 hours FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hours Second Semester ANSC 5203 Experimental Design and Data Analysis 3 hours ANSC 5293 Advanced Vertebrate Physiology 3 hours ANSC 5123 Physiological Chemistry II 3 hours Third Semester ANSC 6283 Physiology of Reproduction 3 hours ANSC 6273 Cell Physiology 3 hours ANSC 6436 Research & Thesis 3 hours Fourth Semester ANSC 6303 Molecular Biology Techniques 3 hours ANSC 6253 Molecular Endocrinology 3 hours ANSC 6436 Research & Thesis 3 hours Total 36 hours

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Master of Science in Biotechnology (MS Biotech): The Master of Science degree in Biotechnology has the following as its primary objectives: (1) increasing the number of students currently underrepresented in graduate education in the area of Plant / Animal / Applied Biotechnology, (2) preparing students for study toward a terminal degree in the area of biotechnology and other bioscience disciplines at the institutions of higher education in the state of Georgia and across the nation, (3) enhancing the scientific and technical knowledge base of our students for employment in biotechnology / bioscience related academics, industries and associated agencies, and (4) preparing students for the leadership roles in a technologically advanced society through learning of the unique aspects of biotechnology, such as animal biotechnology, cell biology, plant biotechnology, Food Bioprocessing and safety / security, nanobiotechnology, commercial biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, and other developing / emerging innovative biotechnology applications. Classes are held on the Fort Valley campus as well as the Warner Robins campus. Students will be required to take 38 semester credit hours in course work designated to have numbers between 5000 and 6999 to satisfy the requirements for the Master of Science degree in Biotechnology (MS in Biotech). Out of the total 36 semester credit hours, 6 credit hours will be allotted to thesis research. The combination of graduate level courses for each enrolled student will be determined by the graduate advisory committee with input from the graduate student(s). Master’s candidates will be required to submit written and oral presentations of their proposed thesis research or internship projects, in consultation with their major professors or advisors, for assessment by the graduate committee prior to starting the thesis research or internship program. The student will be assessed in his/her oral presentation for organization, mastery of the subject matter, and presentation effectiveness. The written proposal will be assessed for technical completeness and feasibility. Each student who will develop a thesis or write an internship report is encouraged to focus on a subject for research/internship early in his or her candidacy. With the help of his or her academic advisor, the student must choose three or more advisors as a thesis or internship committee by the time 18 hours of graduate study have been completed. At least one of these advisors must be a faculty member in the student’s graduate degree program. The graduate program department head should approve the three advisors chosen for this purpose, with final approval from the Graduate Dean. A student can only register for thesis when the program coordinator receives official notification from the student’s thesis advisors. If at any time the student wishes to change the constitution of the thesis committee, a request stating the reason for the change must be submitted in writing to the program coordinator, and the change must be approved by the Graduate Dean. If a thesis committee member requests to be removed from the committee, a substitute must be approved by the graduate program department head with the final approval from the Graduate Dean. A student who has received an “incomplete” on the thesis and has completed all other requirements is required to enroll and pay the required fees for three credit hours in any subsequent semester that he/she returns to remove the incomplete. Such students are ineligible for thesis consultations and use of library facilities during any interim period when they are not officially enrolled.

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The thesis report is considered complete when it is unanimously approved by the thesis committee, when it is approved by the Dean of the Graduate College, when it is in the format specified in the Fort Valley State University Thesis Template, and when documentation is presented reflecting binding requirements are met and paid for. Students will be required to present two graduate seminars during their Master’s Degree program. The first will be based on a current literature review in their respective area of interest re levant to thesis Research. The second seminar will be based on their thesis research and will be presented to the biotechnology and associated faculty before graduation. The biotechnology faculty will evaluate each presentation for technical content, student’s mastery of the subject matter, including mastery of techniques and use of appropriate technology. The student will be required to successfully defend his/her research thesis to the graduate committee in order to graduate. The Master of Science degree in Biotechnology has provided three options: Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, and Applied Biotechnology. Following are the suggested course sequences for these three options in the Biotechnology Graduate Program at the Fort Valley State University:

Program of Study: Master of Science in Biotechnology A. PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION (36 credit hours) First Semester (Fall) FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hours ANSC/BIOT 5103 Biometrics 3 hours BIOT 5253 Advanced Biotechniques 3 hours BIOT 6523 Communications in Biotechnology 3 hours Second Semester(Spring) ANSC/BIOT 5203 Experimental Design and Data Analysis 3 hours BIOT 5373 Plant Tissue and Cell Culture 3 hours BIOT 5483 Molecular Marker Technology 3 hours Third Semester (Fall) BIOT 5403 Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics 3 hours BIOT 5543 Gene Transfer and Expression 3 hours BIOT 6993 Master’s Thesis Research 3 hours Fourth Semester (Spring) BIOT 5555 Biological Microtechniques 3 hours NJ BIOT 6533 Specialty Plant and Crop Improvement 3 hours BKB BIOT 6993 Master’s Thesis Research 3 hours

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B. ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION (36 hours) FALL - First Year (9 hours) FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hours ANSC/BIOT 5103 Biometrics 3 hours BIOT 5123 Physiological Chemistry I 3 hours BIOT 6523 Communications in Biotechnology 3 hours HS /AKM SPRING - First Year (9 hours) BIOT 5203 Biostatistics and Experimental Designs 3 hours BIOT 5333 Animal Growth Biology 3 hours ANSC 5123 Physiological Chemistry II FALL – Second Year (9 hours) BIOT 5543 Gene Transfer and Expression 3 hours BIOT 5923 Food Safety Biotechnology 3 hours BIOT 5403 Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics 3 hours BIOT 6993 Master’s Thesis Research 3 hours SPRING – Second Year (9 hours) BIOT 5613 Embryo Transfer Technology 3 hours BIOT 6393 Microbial Biotechnology 3 hours BIOT 6993 Master’s Thesis Research 3 hours

C. APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION (36 hours) FALL - First Year (9 hours) FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hours ANSC/BIOT 5103 Biometrics 3 hours BIOT 5253 Advanced Biotechniques 3 hours BIOT 6523 Communications in Biotechnology 3 hours HS /AKM SPRING - First Year (9 hours) BIOT 5203 Biostatistics and Experimental Designs 3 hours BIOT 5973 Industrial Biotechnology 3 hours BIOT 5753 Bioengineering 3 hours FALL -- Second Year (9 hours) BIOT 5923 Food Safety Biotechnology 3 hours BIOT 6143 Environmental Biotechnology 3 hours BIOT 6393 Microbial Biotechnology 3 hours BIOT 6993 Master’s Thesis Research 3 hours SPRING -- Second Year (9 hours)

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BIOT 6353 Nanobiotechnology 3 hours BIOT 6663 Bioprocess Technology 3 hours BIOT 6993 Master’s Thesis Research 3 hours

ELECTIVE COURSES: BIOT 5503 Advanced Genetics 3 hours BIOT 6053 Bioinformatics 3 hours BIOT 6253 Molecular Endocrinology 3 hours BIOT 6283 Molecular Pharmacology & Toxicology 3 hours BIOT 6373 Gamete and Embryo Biotechnology 3 hours BIOT 6403 Global Issues in Biotechnology 3 hours BIOT 6513 Computational Biology 3 hours BIOT 6753 Bioethics and Regulatory Issues 3 hours BIOT 6801 Forensic Biotechnology 1 hour Total number of hours in each Biotechnology option is 36 hours.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Mental Health Counseling The Mental Health Counseling Program is designed to prepare counselors/therapists for work in the field of mental health and requires a full academic year of field experience (internship) in a mental health setting. It requires extensive field experience. The Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling is a fifty-one (51) semester hour program embracing a range of knowledge and skills including extensive clinical practice in human service milieus such as community and private mental health agencies, correctional facilities, and gerontological settings. The program emphasizes education, theory, therapy and consultation. Students are prepared to provide mental health services to individuals, families and community groups. Classes are held at the Warner Robins Center. Students who complete this program are eligible for licensure as a professional counselor in the State of Georgia (LPC) after gaining appropriate supervised practice and passing the State Composite Board Examination for Professional Counselors. Completion of the program may also lead to certification by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). Opportunities for employment may be found in mental health agencies, substance abuse treatment facilities, gerontological facilities, psychiatric hospitals, correctional and rehabilitation centers, VA hospitals and other helping agencies. A full academic year of supervised internship provides the student with actual mental health counseling experience in a helping agency. Eligibility Requirements for Internship and Campus Supervision Students must take MLHC 5770 Supervised Practicum first and then apply for Internships one (1) semester prior to the semester in which they plan to register. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. To be eligible for Internship II, MLHC 5782, the student must have taken and satisfactorily completed Internship I, MLHC 5772.

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Application for internship should be made one term prior to the term in which the student anticipates participating in the internship. Late applications may be considered for the next semester. An application for an internship must be approved by the department head after it has been approved by the student’s advisor. The student must be aware that internships are scheduled each academic term and care must be taken by each student to be sure that he/she registers for the appropriate internship. Further, students should be aware that the regularly scheduled time for internships, which will appear on the academic schedule of course offerings, refers to the on-campus sessions with the faculty supervisor. During on-campus supervision sessions, students who are at varying stages in their internships will participate together. The reason for this resides in the awareness that with such mixed groups, differences in experiences might arise. Those differences, however, might lead students through a variety of enriching experiences (vicarious and actual), which they would not have had otherwise. Additionally, the student must be in good standing with an overall GPA of 3.00 or above at the start of the semester during which the internship begins. Summer Scheduling: Courses offered in the Summer term are determined on a per-year basis. Courses to be offered will be published during the Spring term. Students should be aware that summer school courses may be canceled if the required minimum enrollment is not met. The program requires a minimum of fifty-one (51) semester hours. The content courses are: FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hours MLHC 5413 Community Mental Health Counseling 3 hours COUN 5463 Human Growth and Development 3 hours COUN 5433 Drugs and Behavior 3 hours COUN 5533 Fundamentals of Statistics & Measurement 3 hours COUN 5453 Psychopathology 3 hours COUN 562 Counseling Theories and Process 3 Hours COUN 5543 Fundamentals of Research 3 hours COUN 5733 Psychological Evaluation, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning 3 hours COUN 5553 Social and Cultural Foundations 3 hours COUN 5633 Group Theory & Process 3 hours COUN 5653 Behavior Assessment/Modification 3 hours MLHC 5422 Seminar in Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice 3 hours COUN 5643 Family Counseling and Guidance 3 hours COUN 5443 Career Development 3 hours MLHC 5762 Case Management 2 hours MLHC 5770 Supervised Practicum 3 hours (This course should be taken before enrolling in Internships) MLHC 5772 Internship I 2 hours MLHC 5782 Internship II 2 hours 73 Total hours in Mental Health Counseling: 51

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Master of Science (M. S.) in Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management The Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management Program focuses upon providing training for students who are interested in working with the physically and emotionally disabled. This program also requires extensive field experience. The Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management is a fifty-two (52) semester hour program within the Department of Counseling and is professionally accredited by The Council on Rehabilitation Counselor Education (CORE). Traditional and hybrid (partially online) classes are held at the Warner Robins Center. The M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management also is offered as a fully online program. The requirements are the same as they are for the traditional program. Internships and practica will be supervised via virtual technologies for students who are unable to interact with campus evaluators face-to-face. The mission of the Rehabilitation Counselor program is to prepare professional rehabilitation counselors with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes in order to work effectively with individuals who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. The goal of the program is to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve, to the fullest capacity, vocational, social, psychological and economic independence, and improved quality of life. The vigor of the program is one of both autonomy and empowerment in which individuals with disabilities exercise the utmost control over their lives. The graduate training model utilized within the Rehabilitation Counselor Training Program will assist students to acquire a thorough understanding of the medical and psycho social impact of disability on all areas of the consumer’s life, including vocational and independent living, as well as provide the student with a solid skill and knowledge base in counseling theories and techniques, case management models and procedures, service coordination, career exploration, job development, job placement, and assistive technology. Further, students will become familiar with the historical components and various legislative and philosophical underpinnings of the Vocational Rehabilitation System. Graduates of the Rehabilitation Counseling program are eligible to sit for the national certifying examination in order to obtain the Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) credential. In addition, graduates of the Rehabilitation Counseling program are eligible for licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) in the State of Georgia after gaining appropriate supervised practice and passing the State Composite board Examination for Professional Counselors. The specific objectives of the RCCM program are: 1. To provide a quality curriculum representative of the skills and competencies needed to serve consumers with disabilities in a variety of settings and capacities; 2. To provide academic and experiential opportunities in accordance to standards established by Fort Valley State University, departments, and appropriate accrediting and certifying agencies;

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3. To provide opportunities for students to be interactive with individuals with various types of disabilities; 4. To make our program accessible to persons from diverse backgrounds; 5. To make the Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management Program more visible at local, state, national, and international levels; and 6. To provide quality clinical counseling skills development and ethical training for students

Practicum and Internship The practicum and internship are designed to give the student practice in the delivery of services to individuals with disabilities. In addition, the student must provide services to consumers with disabilities under the supervision of a qualified professional who has been designated as the agency field instructor. Two copies of the field instruction application should be completed and returned to the Field Instruction Coordinator for approval. The applications for practica and internships should be made one term prior to the semester in which the student anticipates participating in these experiences. Late applications may be considered for the following semester. The student must have a 3.0 GPA or above overall before taking the practicum & internship. Additionally for the internship, the practicum must be completed with a grade of B or above and at least 75% of coursework must be completed with a 3.0 GPA or above. Requirements are mandated by CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education):   

The Practicum is 100 hours of observation and activities in a professional Rehabilitation setting The Internship is a full 600 hours of indirect and direct service (at least 240 hours) to clients in a professional Rehabilitation setting.* Students can split the 600 hour Internship into two semesters if desired with 300 total hours and 120 hours of direct service per semester.

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o COUN 5633- Group Theory & Process o RCCM 5441 – Practicum o 75% of all other coursework completed

Upon entering the Rehabilitation Counseling program, each student will be assigned an academic advisor. The academic advisor and student will jointly develop a program of study based on program requirements and the student’s area of interest. The program will contain both an academic and clinical component consisting of forty-one (45) semester hours of course work and seven (7) semester hours of practicum and internship. The program may be completed on either a part-time or full-time basis. Full-time students, averaging 9-12 hours per semester, typically complete the program in approximately two-years including summers. Fully Online Program Students may pursue Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management as a fully online program. For details especially related to being an online student, refer to www.fvsu.edu or go directly to http://www.fvsu.edu/online_education. Summer Scheduling: Courses offered in the summer term are determined on a yearly basis, and published during the spring term. Students should be aware that summer school courses may be canceled if the minimum enrollment is not met. The Rehabilitation counseling and Case Management Program to be followed by students starting in Summer 2014 includes: First year, Fall RCCM 5403 Introduction to Rehabilitation* 3 hours RCCM 5413 Introduction to Case Management* 3 hours RCCM 5432 Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3 hours COUN 5623 Counseling Theories & Process * 3 hours FVSU 0500 Graduate Orientation (Required) 0 hours First Year, Spring RCCM 5423 Medical Case Management* 3 hours RCCM 5452 Rehabilitation Assessment & Evaluation 3 hours RCCM 5483 Cultural Diversity in Counseling 3 hours RCCM 5473 Introduction to Rehab Tech 3 hours COUN 5633 Group Theory & Process* 3 hours Summer Electives Second Year, Fall RCCM 5463 Vocational Rehabilitation 3 hours COUN 5533 Fund. of Statistics & Measurement 3 hours RCCM 5441: Practicum 1 hour RCCM 6001 Comprehensive Review 0 hours

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Second Year, Spring RCCM 5421 Lifespan Development in Rehabilitation 3 hours RCCM 5464 Private Sector Rehab 3 hours RCCM 5452 Research & Program Evaluation 3 hours RCCM 5706 Rehabilitation Internship 6 hours Suggested Electives RCCM 5800 Special Topics -Afterlife Care 3 hours COUN 5542 Fundamentals of Research 3 hours COUN 5443 Career Development 3 hours * Courses required before taking the practicum & internship and students must have a 3.0 or above. Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Environmental Health The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree program provides courses of study that prepare students to identify and propose solutions to a variety of environmental conditions that affect the health of minority, rural, and disadvantaged populations at disproportionate rates. Linkages between the high morbidity rates due to heart disease, cancer, strokes and adverse environmental factors such as livestock rearing, farming practices, food handling, industrial contaminants, will be studied with sensitivity to cultural, regional, and ethnic differences. Graduates of this degree program will be capable of pursuing further study in environmental health or related fields, conducting research in the discipline, managing community health agencies, and/or providing community-based leadership designed to educate and empower citizens to form partnerships in the interest of improving the overall health of their communities. The total minimum hours required for Master of Public Health in Environmental Health is 45. Students may choose between the thesis option and the non-thesis (field experience) option: Non-thesis option: M.P.H.: Environmental Health · Students may choose to complete an Field Experience (6 credit hours) as the non-thesis option in addition to taking one elective (3 credit hours) as well as fulfillment of all core and concentration course requirements leading to a total of 45 credit hours. A written report, oral presentation, and portfolio for the field experience are required and evaluated by a field experience evaluation committee. Thesis Option: M.P.H.: Environmental Health · Student may choose to complete a research thesis* (6 credit hours) in addition to taking one elective (3 credit hours) as fulfillment of all core and concentration course requirements leading to a total of 45 credit hours. A written report, oral presentation, and portfolio for the research generated thesis topic are required and evaluated by the Thesis Committee. Each student who will write a thesis is encouraged to focus on a subject for research early in his or her candidacy. With the help of his or her academic advisor, the student must choose three or more advisors as a thesis committee by the time 18 hours of graduate study have been completed. At least one of these advisors must be a faculty member in the student’s graduate

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degree program. The graduate program department head should approve the three advisors chosen for this purpose, with final approval from the Graduate Dean. A student can only register for thesis credit (see appropriate listing) when the program coordinator receives official notification from the student’s thesis advisors. If at any time the student wishes to change the constitution of the thesis committee, a request stating the reason for the change must be submitted in writing to the program coordinator, and the change must be approved by the Graduate Dean. If a thesis committee member requests to be removed from the committee, a substitute must be approved by the graduate program department head with the final approval from the Graduate Dean. A student who has received an “incomplete” on the thesis and has completed all other requirements is required to enroll and pay the required fees for three credit hours in any subsequent semester that he/she returns to remove the incomplete. Such students are ineligible for thesis consultations and use of library facilities during any interim period when they are not officially enrolled. The thesis is considered complete when it is unanimously approved by the thesis committee, when it is approved by the Dean of the Graduate College, when it is in the format specified in the Fort Valley State University Thesis Template, and when documentation is presented reflecting binding requirements are met and paid for. Undergraduate Prerequisites It is recommended that students seeking admission into the Master of Public Health degree program have completed the following courses or their equivalents prior to admission. Students who have not taken these courses as undergraduates may take them as co-requisites with graduate-level courses with permission of the faculty advisor or other measures may be advised to increase the student’s success in graduate science and statistics classes. BIOL 1104K Biological Science 4 hours CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 hours CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II 4 hours CHEM 2221K Principles of Organic Chemistry I 4 hours CHEM 2222K Principles of Organic Chemistry II 4 hours MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 hours MATH 2113 Elementary Statistics 3 hours Program for Public Health: Environmental Health *(subject to change without notice) Thesis or Non-Thesis Option* *Non-Thesis option will take 6 credit hours of Field Experience Thesis Option will perform 6 credit hours of thesis-driven research. First Year Fall Semester (9 Hours) HLTH 5103 Environmental Health 3 hours HLTH 5153 Biostatistics 3 hours

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HLTH 5200 Health Behavior and Promotion 3 hours FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hour Spring Semester (9 Hours) CHEM 5304 Environmental Analysis 4 hours HLTH 5123 Epidemiology 3 hours HLTH 5173 Public Health Policy and Administration 3 hours 111 Summer Semester (9 Hours) BIOL 5334 Environmental Microbiology 4 hours ENVH 5113 Environmental Pollution 3 hours Elective Course choice Second Year Fall Semester (9 Hours) BIOL 5354 Physiological Toxicology 4 hours ENVH 5803 Research Methods of Public Health HLTH 5850 Field Experience OR HLTH 5999 Thesis 1-6 hours Spring Semester (9 Hours) ENVH 5193 Industrial Health Hazard Management 3 hours HLTH 5850 Field Experience OR HLTH 5999 Thesis 1-6 hours Summer Semester (9 Hours) HLTH 5999 Thesis Research 1-6 (hours Optional) Total hours required for both Thesis and Non-Thesis option are 45 credit hours of study to include 6 credit hours of either Field Experience or Thesis Research.

Master of Science in Education (M. S. Ed.) in Middle Grades Education This program is designed for persons who already have teacher certification at the T-4 level or for persons who are eligible for such as they have completed an undergraduate teacher preparation program. Program Requirements Students will be required to take 36 semester-hour courses designated to have numbers 5000 or above to satisfy the requirements for the Master of Science degree in Middle Grades Education. The combination of graduate level courses will be determined by the graduate advisor with input from the graduate student. Most education classes are held at the Warner Robins Center; some content courses are offered on the main campus.

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M.S.Ed. candidates are required to complete an Action Research Project in lieu of a thesis. Candidates will be required to submit an oral presentation of their proposed action research project, in consultation with their major professor, when enrolled in EDUC 5503 – Fundamentals of Research Design. Approval to complete the project must be obtained from the FVSU Human Subjects committee before any research is conducted. During the final semesters of coursework, candidates enroll in the Action Research Practicum and complete the research. Candidates present their work to a committee of graduate faculty, and they submit their research in article format. Program of Study The following is the program of study for the M.S. Ed. in Middle Grades Education. Because most of the candidates enrolled in this program are teaching fulltime, the candidate may not be able to take a full schedule of 9 hours during the academic year. In addition, the candidate’s enrollment in content courses will depend upon the frequency such courses are offered in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is expected that Middle Grades candidates will take pedagogical and content courses whenever they are offered. Therefore, no order of study is offered except to suggest that the candidate should take EDUC 5503, Fundamentals of Research Design, as early in his program as possible.

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Master of Science of Education (M.S.Ed.) in Middle Grades Education Professional Education Courses (21 hours) EDUC 5503 Fundamentals of Research Design 3 hours Elective from graduate education courses 3 hours FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hour EDUC 5423 Seminar in Social Issues and Comparative Education 3 hours EPSY 5513 Pre-Adolescent Psychology 3 hours EDMG 5613 Curriculum Needs of the Transescent Learner 3 hours EDMG 5623 Methods and Problems of Teaching in the Middle Grades 3 hours *EDUC 5793 Applied Research Practicum (capstone) 3 hours Major Content Requirements (15 hours) The candidate must take minimum of nine (9) hours in one concentration and a minimum of six (6) hours in a second concentration. The following is a list of some of the content courses available; others may be offered by the department if needed. Language Arts ENGL 5003 Communicative Arts 3 hours ENGL 5023 Teaching Literature in the Middle Grades 3 hours ENGL 5423 American Literature II 3 hours Math MATH 5301 Numbers & Operations 3 hours MATH 5020 Algebra Connections 3 hours MATH 5030 Geometry & Measurements 3 hours MATH 6010 Advanced Studies of the Calculus 3 hours MATH 6020 Probability and Statistics 3 hours Science BIOL 5103 Issues in Environ. Science 3 hours BIOL 5243 Human Anatomy 3 hours BIOL 5334 Environmental Microbiology 3 hours BIOL 5354 Physiological Toxicology 3 hours

A capstone research project is proposed in the first semester of the program and completed prior to graduation. This activity encourages middle grades candidates to be data-oriented and helps them to contribute to the educational mission of the school. Candidates who are not full-time teachers will be placed in schools for field experiences and/or practica in order to complete the assignments for individual courses and the Key Assessments of the program. Otherwise, all candidates will use their own classrooms for these purposes, including the capstone research project.

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The graduation requirement is a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, the successful completion of the Final Written Comprehensive Examination, and a passing score on the Action Research Project, presentation, and paper. Master of Science in Education (M.S. Ed.) in Early Childhood Special Education Program Requirements Students will be required to take 36 semester-hour courses designated to have numbers 5000 or above to satisfy the requirements for the Master of Science degree in Early Childhood Special Education. The combination of graduate level courses will be determined by the graduate advisor with input from the graduate student. Classes are held at the Warner Robins Center. Master’s candidates will be required to submit a written and oral presentation of their proposed action research project, in consultation with their major professor, for assessment by the graduate committee prior to starting the research. The student will be assessed in their oral presentation for organization, mastery of the subject matter, and presentation effectiveness. The written proposal will be assessed for technical completeness and feasibility. Program of Study The following is the program of study for the M.S. Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education. Because most of the candidates enrolled in this program are teaching fulltime, the candidate may not be able to take a full schedule of 9 hours during the academic year. In addition, current certification will determine the order of study. It is expected that Early Childhood Special Education candidates will take pedagogical and content courses whenever they are offered. Professional Core Requirements (7 hours) EDUC 5503 Fundamentals of Research Design 3 hours EDUC 5603 Instructional Leadership 3 hours FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hour Specific Pedagogical Requirements (15 hours) EDUC 5423 Seminar in Social Issues and Comparative Education 3 hours ECSP 5424 Diversity and Differentiated Instruction 3 hours ECSP 5425 Educational Assessment and Program Planning 3 hours ECSP 5623 Methods and Problems of Teaching in Early Childhood Special Education 3 hours *EDUC 5793 Applied Research Practicum (capstone) 3 hours Major Requirements (15 hours) (5 of 6 courses must be approved by advisor). READ 5131 Approaches to Teaching Reading 3 hours ECSP 5426 Trends and Issues in Mathematics for ECSP 3 hours READ 5434 Content Area Literacy 3 hours ECSP 5428 Using Instructional Strategies in the Content Areas 3 hours ECSP 5429 Family Support and Intervention 3 hours ECSP 5427 Ethics and the Law 3 hours

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Important Note: Program candidates who wish to receive a clear renewable certificate as a school teacher must complete and pass GACE Basic Skills Assessment and content Area Assessments, have state technology competency certification, and complete the Introduction to Exceptional Child course (EDUC 5253). The Exceptional Child is required in addition to the course work specified in this program description if the student has not previously taken a course in the identification and education of children with special needs, as required by “House Bill 671.” A capstone research project is proposed in the first semester of the program and completed prior to graduation. This activity encourages early childhood special education candidates to be dataoriented and helps them to contribute to the educational mission of the school. Candidates who are not full-time teachers will be placed in schools for field experiences and/or practica in order to complete the assignments for individual courses and the Key Assessments of the program. Otherwise, all candidates will use their own classrooms for these purposes, including the capstone research project. The graduation requirement is a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, the successful completion of the Final Written Comprehensive Examination and a passing score on the GACE examination for content areas (not to be repeated if taken in an undergraduate program). Master of Science of Education (M.S.Ed.) in School Counselor Education Graduates from the School Counselor Education (M.S.Ed.) program will demonstrate knowledge, skills, technical competencies, and dispositions to function proficiently as school counselors in the 21st century. The school counseling program emphasizes experiences in educational settings where our graduates will be sensitive to the context of all candidates. Proficient school counselors work in primary, elementary, middle, and high school settings and create an atmosphere where all candidates can learn. The program meets all the educational requirements for the Professional School Counselor Certificate, Level 5. By taking three courses per semester, the program can be completed in almost two years, but most candidates will take fewer courses and extend their programs. The program considers candidates’ backgrounds and adds knowledge, skills, values, and professional practices, which will allow them to be employed in Georgia schools and to build upon their interests and experiences. Classes are held at the Warner Robins Center. Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in School Counselor Education (48 hours) Program of Study Pre-Cohort Requirements (6 hours) EDUC 5503 Fundamentals of Research Design 3 hours EDSC 5123 Intro to School Counseling 3 hours FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hours Cohort Requirements (18 hours) EDSC 5033 Career Counseling 3 hours EDSC 5143 Counseling Theories 3 hours

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EDSC 5223 Comprehensive School Counseling 3 hours EDSC 5373 Group Counseling 3 hours EDSC 5233 Counseling Interventions & Prevention 3 hours EDLD 5203 Foundations of Professional Ethics and School Law 3 hours Non-cohort Requirements (12 hours) EDSC 5013 Evaluation & Testing in Education* 3 hours EDSC 5103 Human Growth & Development* 3 hours EDSC 5303 School & Family Consultation* 3 hours EDSC 5203 Counseling Diverse Populations* 3 hours EDUC 5793 Applied Research Practicum* 3 hours 117 * Can be taken at any time in the program and are preferred but not required for placement in the Field Experience. Field Experience (9 hours) EDSC 5793 School Counseling Practicum 3 hours EDSC 5893 School Counseling Internship I 3 hours EDSC 5993 School Counseling Internship II 3 hours Important Note: Program candidates who wish to receive a clear renewable certificate as a school counselor must complete and pass GACE, a state technology competency certification, and the Introduction to Exceptional Child course (EDUC 5253). The Exceptional Child course is required in addition to the course work specified on this balance sheet if candidates have not previously taken a course in the identification and education of children with special needs, as required by “House Bill 671.” A capstone research project is proposed in the first semester of the program and completed prior to graduation. This activity encourages school counseling candidates to be data-oriented and helps them to contribute to the educational mission of the school. Three semesters of clinical field experience totaling 700 hours are required. During the practicum (100 hours) candidates observe and shadow their site supervisors while also gaining 40 contact hours with students During internship (600 hours, 300 per semester) candidates perform the actual duties of a school counselor under the supervision of a practicing school counselor. Candidates should discuss placement with their advisor. Applications for the practicum and internship should be made the semester before practicum/internship field experiences begins. Candidates should pick up a practicum/internship handbook and become familiar with its content before application is made. Practicums may be performed in a school setting or in a clinical setting; internships must be performed in a school setting. The graduation requirement for this program is a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, passing scores on the GACE content exams (GACE 103 and 104) which serve as the department’s comprehensive exam, and successful completion of an action research project. M.S.Ed in School Counselor Education graduates are eligible for certification and school counseling positions in primary, elementary, middle and high school settings. They may also register for state and national examinations to be eligible for private practice. Candidates will be

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exposed to all levels of educational settings, pre-K through 12, throughout the program. This will enhance their ability to obtain a position in the field upon graduation and certification. Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in School Counselor Education (48 hours) Program of Study First Semester (summer) EDUC 5503 Fundamentals of Research Design 3 hours EDSC 5033 Career Counseling 3 hours EDSC 5013 Evaluation & Testing in Education* 3hours FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hours Second Semester (fall) EDSC 5123 Intro to School Counseling 3 hours EDSC 5143 Counseling Theories 3 hours EDSC 5103 Human Growth & Development* 3 hours Third Semester (spring) EDSC 5223 Comprehensive School Counseling 3 hours EDSC 5233 Counseling Interventions & Prevention 3 hours EDSC 5303 School & Family Consultation* 3 hours Fourth Semester (summer) EDLD 5203 Foundations of Professional Ethics and School Law 3 hours EDSC 5373 Group Counseling 3 hours EDSC 5203 Counseling Diverse Populations* 3 hours Remaining courses to be taken EDUC 5793 Applied Research Practicum 3 hours EDSC 5793 School Counseling Practicum 3 hours EDSC 5893 School Counseling Internship I 3 hours EDSC 5993 School Counseling Internship II 3 hours * Can be taken at any time in the program and are preferred but not required for placement in the Field Experience. Total 48 hours

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Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in School Counselor Education Graduates from the School Counselor Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program will demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, technical competencies, and dispositions to function proficiently as school counselors in the 21st century. Proficient school counselors work in primary, elementary, middle, and high school settings and create an atmosphere where all candidates can learn. The program meets all the educational requirements for the Professional School Counselor Certificate, Level 6. By taking two courses per semester, the program can be completed in five semesters. The program considers candidates’ backgrounds and adds knowledge, skills, values, and professional practices, which will allow them to be leaders in Georgia schools and to build upon their interests and experiences. Classes are held at the Warner Robins Center. Ed.S. in School Counselor Education Program of Study (27 semester hours)

Required Courses EDUC 6423 Seminar in Social Issues and Comparative Education 3 hours EDUC 6133 Using the SPSS Statistical Package 3 hours EDSC 6123 Diagnosis and Treatment 3 hours EDSC 6143 Clinical Supervision 3 hours EDSC 6853 Practicum in Supervision 3 hours Elective Courses EDSC 6263 Advanced Seminar in Students Issues 3 hours EDSC 6363 Advanced Seminar in Counseling Theories 3 hours EDSC 6463 Counseling Children 3 hours (Strongly recommended for elementary & middle grades counselors) EDSC 6563 Advanced Career Counseling 3 hours EDUC 6663 Advanced Multicultural Studies 3 hours EDSC 6763 Leading Groups in Schools 3 hours EDUC 6893 Research Project 1-6 hours EDUC 6990 Thesis 6-9 hours Program of Study Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) in School Counselor Education (27 hours) First Semester (fall) EDSC 6563 Advanced Career Counseling* 3 hours EDSC 6143 Clinical Supervision 3 hours FVSU 0500 Orientation to Graduate Studies 0 hours Second Semester (spring) EDUC 6663 Advanced Multicultural Studies* 3 hours EDSC 6363 Advanced Seminar in Counseling Theories* 3 hours EDUC 6893 Research Project ** 1 hour

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Third Semester (summer) EDUC 6133 Using the SPSS Statistical Package 3 hours EDUC 6423 Seminar in Social Issues and Comparative Education 3 hours Fourth Semester (fall) EDSC 6853 Practicum in Supervision 3 hours EDSC 6263 Advanced Seminar in Students Issues* 3 hours EDUC 6893 Research Project ** 1 hour Fifth Semester (spring) EDSC 6123 Diagnosis and Treatment* 3 hours EDUC 6893 Research Project ** 1 hour 120 Total 27 hours *Elective courses that do not have to be taken. **If graduate level action research has been done, other electives can be taken in place of this course. ***

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Acronyms and Course Descriptions ACRONYMS FOR GRADUATE COURSES ANSC Animal Science BIOL Biology BIOT Biotechnology CHEM Chemistry COUN Counseling ECSP Early Childhood/Exceptional Child EDLD Education Leadership EDMG Middle Grades Education EDSC School Counselor Education EDUC Education (not program specific) ENGL English ENVH Environmental Health FVSU Fort Valley State University GEOG Geography GEOL Geology GERO Gerontology HLTH Health MATH Mathematics MLHC Mental Health Counseling RCCM Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management READ Reading

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GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ANSC 5293 Advanced Vertebrate Physiology 3 hours Students will learn the organ systems and physiology of the cellular, nervous, muscular, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and digestive systems. The course will provide understanding of the integrated functioning of cells and systems in selected vertebrate species. ANSC 5323 Advanced Gross Anatomy 3 hours Prerequisite: ANSC 3823 Students will learn the anatomy of endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and digestive systems. The course will provide an understanding of the integrated structure-function relationship of systems in farm animals. ANSC 5183 Analytical Techniques in Biological Sciences 3 hours Students will acquire both theoretical and practical experience in analyzing materials for organic and inorganic components, and biological samples for enzymes, hormones and body metabolites. ANSC 5103 Biometrics 3 hours Prerequisite: MATH 1113 or MATH 2113 or with consent of the instructor/advisor. Students will learn the theory and experience related to collection, analysis, and interpretation of biological data. Some of the principal tools used in statistics for making inferences will be discussed, and the mathematical basis of these tools will be explained. The students will acquire knowledge in sampling, parametric and non-parametric methods, introduction to experimental design, including completely random, randomized block, split plot, Latin Square, and factorial experiments, analysis of variance, and various tests of significance ANSC 5203 Experimental Design and Data Analysis 3 hours Prerequisites ANSC 5893 Students will understand the theoretical basis and practical application of experimental design to biological studies. They will acquire knowledge in use of analysis of variance and mean separation techniques for specific experimental designs, including completely random, randomized block, split plot, and Latin Square experiments. ANSC 5113 Physiological Chemistry I 3 hours Prerequisite: CHEM 3250K Students will acquire concepts pertaining to the structure of the major biomolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids) with emphasis on the relationship of structure to function, structure and action of enzymes, and principles of bioenergetics. ANSC 5123 Physiological Chemistry II 3 hours Prerequisite: ANSC 5113 Students will learn major metabolic pathways for carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, protein, and nucleic acids, emphasizing oxidative processes and biosynthesis of RNA, DNA and protein, and regulation of cellular metabolism.

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ANSC 5213 Lactation Physiology 3 hours Prerequisite: CHEM 2202 and ANSC 1801 Students will learn the physiology of milk production with emphasis on mammary gland development, anatomy, hormonal control of milk secretion, and biosynthesis of milk constituents. ANSC 6001 Comprehensive Review 0 hour This Comprehensive Review course will explore issues, topics, literature and standards in the Animal Science discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course orally and in writing. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course will be graded as S or U. ANSC 6103 Plant-Herbivore Interactions 3 hours Prerequisite: CHEM 2202 and ANSC 1801 or equivalent courses Students will learn the principles of herbivore grazing behavior, diet selection, and forage utilization with special emphasis on interactions at the plant-animal interface. ANSC 6133 Mineral and Vitamin Metabolism 3 hours Prerequisite: ANSC 5123 or and an equivalent course Students will learn the nutritional significance of vitamins and minerals in animal metabolism; chemical, biochemical, and physiological roles of vitamins and minerals, and homeostatic controls in an animal metabolism. ANSC 6143 Ruminant Nutrition 3 hours Prerequisite: ANSC 5123 and ANSC 3823 or equivalent courses Students will acquire knowledge in current concepts in anatomy, physiology of digestion, and metabolism in ruminant nutrition and their relationships to nutritional practice and research. ANSC 6153 Animal Energetics 3 hours Prerequisite: ANSC 5123 and ANSC 5103 Students will understand energy transformation and expenditure associated with various physiological processes at cellular, tissue, and organismic levels as affected by diet and physiological state. ANSC 6163 Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism 3 hours Prerequisites: ANSC 5123 Students will acquire an understanding of recent advances in protein metabolism. Emphasis will be on physiological and nutritional significance; discussion of protein digestion; absorption of peptides; absorption, synthesis, and degradation of amino acids; hormonal and nutritional regulation of protein turnover; and determination of protein quality and requirements.

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ANSC 6173 Non-Ruminant Nutrition 3 hours Prerequisite: ANSC 5123 Students will acquire knowledge of comparative nutrition of nonruminant vertebrate animals; including laboratory and companion animals, domestic livestock; relation of nutrition to metabolic adaptations and physiological state. ANSC 6223 Digestive Physiology and Intermediary Metabolism 3 hours Prerequisites: ANSC 5123 Students will acquire knowledge of an interrelationship among nutrients, nutritional states, and metabolic processes with understanding of metabolism and metabolic regulation through, biochemistry and physiology. ANSC 6253 Molecular Endocrinology 3 hours Prerequisite ANSC 4833 Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the molecular basis of hormone action and molecular and cell biology of endocrine systems. Other areas include detailed investigation of hormone and receptor synthesis, second messenger models, hormonal control of gene expression, and molecular mechanisms of growth and reproduction. Students will make critical reviews of the literature and will gain thorough knowledge of newly-emerging techniques in endocrinology. ANSC 6273 Cell Physiology 3 hours Prerequisite ANSC 5293 Students will acquire knowledge of cell type, structure, function and physiology. They will also learn the techniques of in vitro cell culture and its importance in reproduction and biomedical science. ANSC 6283 Physiology of Reproduction 3 hours Prerequisite ANSC 3823 and ANSC 4833 Students will learn the development of structure and function of the reproductive system. Indepth coverage of the molecular, cellular, physiological, immunological and embryological mechanisms involving the endocrine and reproductive systems of farm animals; evaluation and discussions of current theories based on scientific publications. ANSC 6303 Molecular Biology Techniques 3 hours Prerequisite ANSC 2813 Students will thoroughly understand concepts and techniques used in molecular biology and the role of this technology in both basic and applied animal research. Students will gain practical experience in the laboratory using some of the most common techniques in molecular biology. ANSC 6333 Methods of Experimental Surgery 3 hours Prerequisite ANSC 5323 or equivalent courses Students will gain a thorough understanding of principles of surgery, anesthesiology and common operations, techniques and procedures pertaining to animal reproduction and nutrition research.

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ANSC 6353 Food Analysis 3 hours Prerequisite: CHEM 2222K, CHEM 3250K Students will learn the principles and methodologies of classical and instrumental analysis of foods and will also gain practical experience with sample preparation, application of analytical techniques, and assessment of results. Students will then be given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and experience by assessing products in the food and feed industries. ANSC 6373 Food Chemistry 3 hours Prerequisites: CHEM 2222K, CHEM 3250K Students will acquire knowledge on composition, structure and functional properties of food constituents and their contributions to physical, organoleptic and nutritive characteristics of food products. Students will also learn the chemical reactions occurring during food processing, storage and utilization. ANSC 6383 Structure and Biochemistry of Muscle as Food 3 hours Prerequisite: ANSC 3813 Students will gain knowledge of ultra structure and composition of animal tissues that comprise edible meat, physicochemical changes in postmortem muscle, and biochemic al events leading to the conversion of muscle to meat. ANSC 6393 Dairy Products Technology 3 hours Prerequisite: ANSC 4853 Students will understand the theory and acquire practical experience in manufacturing and quality control procedures with various dairy products based on physico-chemical, nutritional, organoleptic, food quality, and processing engineering principles. ANSC 6403 Processed Meat Technology 3 hours Students will acquire knowledge in production, quality assessment, and marketing of various further-processed meat products. Students will also gain knowledge of the nutritive value of raw materials used in the products as well as the methodologies involved in drying, pickling, curing, smoking, canning, and cooking. During laboratory sessions, students will gain hands-on skills in preparation and quality assessment of value-added meat products. ANSC 6413 Food Microbiology 3 hours Students will acquire knowledge of sources of food borne infections and poisonings including factors affecting the growth of microbes in food, microorganisms of concern in milk and meat foods, their detection and control. Laboratory periods will focus on techniques involved in the detection, isolation, growth, and control of different food pathogens. ANSC 6421 Graduate Seminars 3 hours Students will participate in the discussion of important current developments in animal science, and review current literature on selected topics. They will learn and practice techniques of preparing and making effective scientific presentations to their peers and faculty using the latest technology. This course may be repeated for additional credit.

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ANSC 6423 Food Quality Assurance 3 hours Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of quality control procedures in various stages of food processing. Assessment and control of microbial, nutritional, and eating qualities will be individually emphasized. Special attention will be focused on the importance of HACCP principles in food quality assurance as well as federal and state regulations. During laboratory sessions, students will gain hands-on experience in food quality assessment and control. ANSC 6436 Research and Thesis 6 hours Students will design original research in animal and food sciences, collect data, analyze and interpret results for their master's thesis. BIOL 5103 Issues in Environmental Science 3 hours Students will gain an advanced perspective of ecological problems and consequences while continuing to investigate principles of Ecology, Biology and Chemistry for a better understanding of the relationship between humans and the environment. They will add to their knowledge base for evaluating personal, societal and political alternatives on environmental issues, especially those affecting human health. BIOL 5243 Human Anatomy 3 hours Students will have an understanding of the structure and function of human body parts and relationships between structure and function. The important structures and functions of the nervous, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, glandular, muscular and reproductive systems will be covered. BIOL 5334 Environmental Microbiology 2 hours lecture/3 hours lab Students will review the role of microbes in the environment and their effect on food and water quality. They also study the use of microbes in treatment processes and as indicator organisms. BIOL 5354 Physiological Toxicology 3 hours Students study the physiological effects of various air, water and soil contaminants and food additives on human health, domestic livestock and economically important plants. Students cover mechanisms of absorption, distribution, excretion and biotransformation of toxicants as well as an overview of toxicity testing methods. BIOT 5103 Biostatistics and Experimental Designs 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent In this course students will understand the theoretical basis and practical applications of various experimental designs to biological studies. They will acquire knowledge in use of the analysis of variance and mean separation techniques for specific experimental designs including completely randomized, randomized block, split plot, and Latin square experiments. BIOT 5123 Physiological Chemistry 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent Students will learn about major metabolic pathways for carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, protein, and nucleic acids, emphasizing oxidative processes and biosynthesis of DNA, RNA and proteins, and regulation of cellular metabolism.

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BIOT 5253 Advanced Biotechniques 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent In this course, students will learn basic principles of laboratory techniques and instruments used in modern biotechnology. They will gain an understanding of applications of different techniques used in various research areas through discussion of published literature. Students will also acquire hands-on experience of molecular techniques and biotechnology instrumentation through laboratory experiments and exercises designed to test hypothetical research objectives. BIOT 5333 Animal Growth Biology 3 hours Prerequisite: BIOT 5123 and Graduate Committee Consent This course is designed for students to understand the cellular and molecular aspects of animal growth and tissue development, with emphasis placed on meat animals. Through lectures and laboratory classes students will comprehend the interface of animal growth biology with other disciplines such as stress physiology, nutrition, genetics, and the environment. BIOT 5373 Plant Tissue and Cell Culture 3 hours Prerequisite: PSCI 4863 or Equivalent and Graduate Committee Consent This course is designed for students to comprehend knowledge pertaining to totipotency and different techniques utilized for culturing plant cells, tissues and organs for rapid and efficient whole plant regeneration using in vitro culture conditions. Students will acquire hands-on experience and get a personal interest in micropropagating elite / desirable plant germplasm available or acquired for the purpose of further research or commercialization. BIOT 5403 Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics 3 hours Prerequisite: BIOL 4254K and Graduate Committee Consent Students in this course will review the structure of nucleic acids, fundamental properties of genes and chromosomes. They will get comprehensive knowledge of replicating machinery, maintenance, and alterations of genetic material. Students will also be exposed to bioinformatics tools available to extract the biological information from nucleic acids and protein sequences in the genetical analysis. BIOT 5483 Molecular Marker Technology 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent Through this course students will acquire knowledge of various types of molecular markers and DNA fingerprinting procedures, techniques used in the development and detection of molecular markers, and application of these techniques towards improving agricultural productivity while enhancing agricultural genetic diversity. Students will gain hands-on experience along with knowledge of these techniques through an assortment of laboratory exercises. BIOT 5503 Advanced Genetics 3 hours Prerequisite: BIOL 4254K and Graduate Committee Consent This course has been designed as an advanced study for students who have already completed genetics and molecular biology courses. A diverse array of topics addressing gene systems in various cells from plants, animals, fungi and prokaryotes will be discussed. Recent scientific

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literature on genetic techniques, cancer and genetics, stem cell potential, gene replacement and therapy, as well as developmental genetics will be discussed. BIOT 5543 Gene Transfer and Expression 3 hours Prerequisite: PSCI 4863 and Graduate Committee Consent In here students will comprehend knowledge of basic techniques/methods of gene transfer in plants and animals, cutting and joining DNA molecules, vectors and cloning vehicles such as plasmids, bacteriophases, and cosmids. Discussions will focus on cloning strategies, gene libraries, analyzing DNA sequences, cDNA cloning, recombinant selection/screening, gene expression / recombinant DNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and southern blot transgenics studies. BIOT 5555 Biological Microtechniques 3 Hours A study of the structure and development of vascular plant tissues and organs. Chemistry and use of fixatives and dyes; histochemistry emphasizes procedures used in research labs including techniques for enzymes, protein carbohydre, nucleic acids and lipids. Selected procedures to demonstrate the fundamentals of histochemical and immunocytochemical labeling methods. Laboratory work includes preparation of hand and paraffin sections (microtomy) staining preparation of samples for electron microscopy and observation of plant tissues using light, fluorescent and scanning electron microscopy. BIOT 5613 Embryo Transfer Technology 3 Hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent In this course students will understand and know the techniques involved in embryo transfer and related biotechnologies including the gamete and embryo processing and recovery, in vitro maturation and fertilization, somatic cell micromanipulation, cell cryopreservation, cloning of embryos, chimera formation, embryonic stem and adult cell line production, gamete and embryo sexing, nuclear and gene transfer, and transgenesis. BIOT 5661 Technical and Scientific Writing Methods 1 hour This course is designed to acquaint students with the knowledge and hands-on experience related to the fundamentals of preparing and disseminating their research findings and results. Class discussions will emphasize presenting research for scientific publications, report writing, and other formal/informal written presentations. Focus will be on the problem identification and rationale, previous work and future outlook, experimental materials and collected data, evaluation of results and report writing for disseminating significant finds as appropriate. BIOT 5753 Bioengineering 3 hours Prerequisite: MATH 1111, MATH 1112, CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, -3250K, PHYS 1111, PHYS 1112K, BIOL 4234K The objective of this course is to introduce students to the application of genetic engineering principles to the problems in biological systems. This course will focus on the topics like biomechanics, principles of food mechanics, and energy and mass transport with an emphasis on application to the living systems, principles and unique properties of biological materials, and mechanics of circulation and blood rheology.

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BIOT 5800 Special Topics in Biotechnology 1-3 hours This Special Topics course will explore contemporary issues in the Biotechnology discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course through a research paper or project. Specific requirements, to include course goals and objectives, course assignments and credit hours for the course will be determined by each program. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course is repeatable for a grade with a different topic. BIOT 5883 Biotechnology Teaching Methods 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent This course is designed to develop competences in organizing, planning specific units of instruction, developing teaching techniques, and teaching in-school and out-of-school people. There will be supervision of practice and evaluation of instruction. Directed observations in local schools would be required. Students will be teaching several biotechnology micro lessons in a public school setting. BIOT 5893 Biotechnology in Crop Improvement 3 hours Prerequisite: PSCI-4833 and Graduate Committee Consent In this course students will familiarize with the application of biotechnology in improving economic crop plants for high value traits. Students will learn to apply the fundamental concepts of regeneration and micropropagation of plants, molecular biology, genetic engineering, gene expression, progeny evaluation, gene cloning, and resistance to assorted stresses of plants in seeking solutions to various challenges in the application of biotechnology for crop improvement. Novel techniques for enhancing crop productivity and sustainability will be emphasized. BIOT 5923 Food Safety Biotechnology 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent Through this course students will comprehend principles of and problems in evaluating the wholesomeness / safety of bioengineered plant- and animal-based foods, food components as well as intentional and unintentional additives. Biotechnological controls of food borne microorganisms in foods and food processing systems will be emphasized in order to give the students hands-on experience. BIOT 5973 Industrial Biotechnology 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent In this course, students will learn various technologies involved in the industrial production of biological products and crucial issues related to the biotechnology industry. Primary focus will be on fermenter design and operation, downstream processing, and production of primary and secondary metabolites, industrial enzymes and other raw materials, and biofuels. Classroom discussions will be extended to specific pharmaceuticals, biosensors, regulatory issues, and phytoremediation.

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BIOT 6001 Graduate Seminar 1 hour Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent Students will participate in the discussion of important current developments in agricultural biotechnology, and review current scientific literature on selected topics. They will learn and practice techniques of preparing talks and making effective scientific presentations to their peers and to the FVSU faculty utilizing the latest technologies. This course may be repeated for additional course credit requirements. BIOT 6053 Bioinformatics 3 hours Prerequisite: Computer Literacy, Molecular Biology Literacy, Graduate Committee Consent In this course, students will acquire fundamental knowledge of key concepts employed in the application of bioinformatics. Students will garner the essential skills for applying statistical and database tools, as well as standard algorithms to the problems related to the biological sequence analyses. Students enrolled in this course will be able to use the computational techniques and software to convert data from biochemical experiments into useful information. BIOT 6143 Environmental Biotechnology 3 hours Prerequisite: BIOL 1105, BIOL 4234, PSCI 4863 and Graduate Committee Consent This course is designed to examine the role of biotechnology in evaluating, monitoring, and improving the quality of an environment. Clean up procedures for contaminated environments that include bioremediation / phytoremediation will be discussed. The course will focus on microbial removal, chemical degradation, biological waste treatment systems, and removal of toxic metals and radionucleotides from contaminated soil and water using phytoremediation. BIOT 6193 Commercial Biotechnology 3 hours Prerequisite: BUSA 4353 or Equivalent and Graduate Committee Consent This course will provide students an understanding of various issues, strategies, and technologies of the biotechnology industry keeping in focus needed methods for planning and organizing the biotechnology ventures. The elements of a business plan will be considered along with methods for assessing needs for capital, personnel, technology, and marketing sectors. Approached to marketing technology and developing joint ventures will be discussed relative to biotechnology. BIOT 6253 Molecular Endocrinology 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent Students will acquire an in depth knowledge of the molecular basis for hormone action as well as molecular and cell biology on endocrine systems. Other discussions included will be the detailed studies of hormone and receptor synthesis, second messenger models, hormonal control of gene expression, and molecular mechanisms of growth and reproduction. Students will make critical review of literature and will gain thorough knowledge of the emerging endocrinology techniques. BIOT 6283 Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology 3 hours Prerequisite None / Graduate Committee Consent This course will familiarize students with the concepts of pharmacology as well as toxicology. Students will learn how exogenously applied chemicals affect the mammalian body functions. Students will examine uses and manufacturers of various pharmaceutical products on the market.

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Classroom discussions will highlight applications / relevance of this course in their graduate program. BIOT 6353 Nanobiotechnology 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent Students will be provided a history of biotechnological nano-devices, with relevant discussions about various aspects of nanobiotechnology. The prime focus will be on the intermolecular interactions, nanofabrications involved in nanobiotechnology, biosensors / biochips, microfluidics, nanostructures (mostly protein based) and the quantum dots. Finally, significant impact of nanobiotechnology will be discussed with a focus as related to electronics, fluidics, and assorted biological processes. BIOT 6373 Gamete and Embryo Biotechnology 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent Students will understand physiological aspects of mammalian gametes, pre-implantation embryos and their control mechanisms. This course will address utilization of gametes as biotechnological tools for basic research and application in the medical and animal industries. Topics of discussion will include germ cell migration and differentiation, spermatogenesis, capacitation, acrosome reaction, oogenesis, meiosis, oocyte maturation, fertilization, embryo production in vitro and control mechanisms. BIOT 6393 Microbial Biotechnology 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent This course is designed for students to understand microbial diversity and its agricultural uses for food and energy production, health, environment, and industry. The primary emphasis is on the application of molecular genetics in microbial biotechnology. Students will develop an understanding of complex strategies involved in biotechnological process through coverage of such topics as isolation and genetic improvement of microorganisms and their mode of growth. BIOT 6403 Global Issues in Biotechnology 3 hours Prerequisite: PHIL 2002 and Graduate Committee Consent Through this course students will understand the role of plants in the world ecosystem and the relationship between plants and the people. Genetically modified crop plants will be focused relative to consumers and the environment. Biotechnology will be discussed emphasizing conventional agriculture, organic farming, and sustainable production. Patents, GMOs and other ethical and moral issues will be focused. Role of biotechnology in combating bioterrorism and crime, marine biology, gene therapy, bioassays, and various diagnostics procedures will be highlighted. BIOT 6483 Molecular Immunology 3 hours Prerequisite: BIOL 4863 and Graduate Committee Consent This course is designed as an advanced course for students who have taken an undergraduate course in immunology. Recent immunological advances as they relate to the response of genetically modified organisms will be discussed using the available scientific literature. These discussions will emphasize biotechnology and molecular aspects of immunology.

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BIOT 6513 Computational Biology 3 hours Prerequisite: Computer Literacy, Molecular Biology Literacy, Graduate Committee Consent This course is designed to expose students to an overview of significant applicatio ns of the computer science to solve problems in biology. Students will develop fundamental skills for the application of data analyses and their theoretical methods with mathematical modeling and computational simulation techniques to studies of biological, behavioral, and social systems. BIOT 6523 Communications in Biotechnology 3 hours In this course, students will learn to apply information from computerized DNA databases for necessary applications. They will comprehend basic principles of technical and scientific writing and develop oratory skills for technical presentations and disseminating their research findings. Students will participate in discussions on important current developments in agricultural and biomedical biotechnology and review existing scientific literature on topics of their interest. They will practice techniques of preparing talks and making effective scientific presentations to their peers and the FVSU faculty using the latest technologies. BIOT 6533 Biotechnology of Specialty Plants 3 hours Prerequisite: BOTN 2001K, PSCI 4863, and Graduate Committee Consent This course is developed to teach students the emerging uses of plants for various purposes like herbs and spices, perfumes, fibers, dyes, and tannins, medicines and nutraceuticals, hydrogels, latex, and resins, and bioenergy products like biodiesel and bioethanol. BIOT 6663 Bioprocess Technology 3 hours Prerequisite: MATH 1111, MATH 1112, CHEM 1211, -1212K, PHYS 1111, PHYS 1112K, BIOL 4234K

This course will introduce students to principles, applications, and the potential of bioprocess technology. Primary focus for the classroom discussions will be on the processes and process variables, mass balances, energy balances, mole balances, conversion and reaction sizing, fermentation systems, downstream processing, heat transfer sterilization, bioreactor designs, and scale-up, microbial kinetics and bioreactor operations, and bioprocess unit operations for production of bioenergy / biofuels as well as other bioproducts. BIOT 6753 Bioethics and Regulatory Issues 3 hours Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent This course will discuss ethical and regulatory issues related to biotechnology. Students in this course will comprehend the moral and ethical issues that have arisen from genetic engineering and molecular manipulation of living organisms. Regulatory and business aspects pertaining to biotechnology applications will be emphasized. Impacting bioethical as well as regulatory issues will be discussed in relation to the biotechnology divide and advancing modernization. BIOT 6801 Forensic Biotechnology 1 hour Prerequisite: None / Graduate Committee Consent Students will master concepts related to DNA structure and genetic testing, and will analyze forensic evidences for criminal investigations using techniques in biotechnology. Students will learn how to identify and detect criminal suspects using DNA recovered from the crime scenes, exonerate the innocent, identify mass disaster victims, establish paternity relationships, and identify endangered and protected species using DNA technology. Students will learn to apply the information from a DNA computerized database for necessary applications.

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BIOT 6993 Master’s Thesis Research 3 hours Prerequisite: BIOT Core and Majority of Biotechnology Majors, and Graduate Committee Consent

Those students requiring a thesis will be embarking on a two-semester thesis research program which will include an independent research project following completion of required biotechnology courses. The thesis projects will be hypothesis-based original research studies. For the thesis research, students will be required to submit a proposal for review and approval by the faculty advisor(s) and the biotechnology program committee at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester for initiating research work. Students will meet faculty advisor(s) periodically for discussions on the progress of research. CHEM 5304 Environmental Analyses 2 hours lecture/ 3 hours lab Students learn fundamental field collecting methods and field and laboratory analytical procedures for various contaminants of air, water and soil. (Required for concentration) COUN 5413 Fundamentals of Guidance and Counseling 3 hours Students will be introduced to the principles of counseling and guidance services including an analysis of these services and the appropriate organization, resources, and techniques for making these services effective in meeting the needs of the individual, the school and society. This course will prepare graduates to function effectively as professional counselors with the knowledge of expected roles, ethical standards, and public policy issues related to educational institutions. COUN 5423 Seminar in School Counseling 3 hours Students will learn the coverage and application of guidance and counseling approaches appropriate for the developmental stages and needs of children and adolescents. An emphasis will be placed upon counseling activities related to the developmental stages that assist students and parents at points of educational transition such as academic advisement, assessment, career and educational goals. This course will provide graduates with the necessary information and skills in helping students and parents secure, identify, interpret and use information in decision making. COUN 5433 Drugs and Behavior 3 hours Students will learn the effect and treatment of psychoactive drugs. Emphasis will be placed on classification, mechanism of action, history, incidence of use and behavioral effects of major drugs. Students will develop knowledge and application in the treatment of substance abusers, including personal and social factors of substance abuse and available community resources. Graduates will be able to function as entry level A&D counselors under supervision. COUN 5443 Career Development 3 hours Students will explore the types and uses of information and techniques to facilitate and enhance training, educational, occupational, and retirement choices of individuals within the context of multiple roles and milieus. It stresses related counseling opportunities that will assist the counselee in formulating comprehensive career plans. Students practice the use of career counseling and development theories and techniques that will enable the graduates to perform the expected career counseling functions of the school counselor. The utilization of the internet and other technologies is emphasized.

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COUN 5453 Psychopathology 3 hours Students will acquire a thorough knowledge on theories of normalcy with special attention to types of maladjustive behavior. They will utilize study approach to analysis of problems confronting teachers, counselors, and students. COUN 5463 Human Growth and Development 3 hours Students will be exposed to the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels. The course is designed to include: theories of human development and transitions across the life span; theories of learning and personality development, human behavior including an understanding of developmental crises. This course will enable graduates to apply the theories of human development as they interact with counselors, parents, helping professionals and community groups. COUN 5483 Organization and Administration of Helping Programs 3 hours Students will be acquainted with the structure and management of helping agencies. Careful attention is given to an analysis of school curricula to show factors influencing their structure and the impact of community resources. Students will focus their attention upon identification and utilization of community resources in all helping agencies, such as rehabilitation services, mental health centers, and other helping agencies. A variety of activities will be provided that will enable graduates to organize and administer helping services. COUN 5533 Fundamentals of Statistics and Measurement 3 hours Students will be introduced to the concepts and techniques of statistical computation and analysis. The students will develop skills and knowledge needed to use statistics in professional endeavors including basic research, program evaluation, data and test analysis. This course will enable graduates to perform basic statistical applications expected of helping professionals. COUN 5543 Fundamentals of Research 3 hours Students will be introduced to research in the social disciplines--its meaning, its essentials, its methods and techniques. Students become familiar with topics including characteristics of categories of research designs, sampling techniques, internal and external validity, writing research proposals, and applications to program evaluation. COUN 5553 Social and Cultural Diversity 3 hours Students will acquire thorough knowledge about issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society. The content will include: multicultural and pluralistic trends including characteristics and concerns of diverse groups; attitudes and behavior based on such factors as age, race, religious preference, physical disability, gender, ethnicity and culture, family patterns, socioeconomic status, and intellectual ability. This course will enable graduates to deliver counseling services that take into consideration the needs of a diverse clientele. COUN 5623 Counseling Theories and Process 3 hours Students will acquire knowledge and skills to apply various theories of counseling with an emphasis on the application of techniques through observation, role playing, and experiential activities. The contents of this course will provide graduates with the necessary experiences to

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deliver counseling services to individuals in schools, mental health centers, rehabilitation services and other helping agencies. COUN 5633 Group Theory and Process 3 hours Students will gain knowledge and skills to apply group theories of counseling with an emphasis on the application of techniques through observation, role playing, and experiential activities. The contents of this course will provide graduates with the necessary experiences to deliver counseling services to groups in schools, mental health centers, rehabilitation services and other helping agencies. COUN 5643 Family Counseling and Guidance 3 hours Students will be introduced to the history of marriage and family counseling/therapy including philosophical, etiological premises that define the practice of family counseling/therapy. This course will enable graduates to apply theoretical models and develop the skills needed for application of these models in schools, mental health and other human services settings expected of helping professionals. COUN 5653 Behavior Assessment/Modification 3 hours Students will acquire clinical procedures and techniques of assessment and modification of human behavior. Students will be introduced to the principles of learning along with practical information and application of specific procedures necessary to successfully measure and modify behavior. Graduates will be able to develop and implement behavior management programs in schools, mental health centers, rehabilitation services and other helping facilities. COUN 5663 Cross-Cultural Counseling 3 hours Students will gain knowledge, skills and application of the psychological and sociological factors influencing the behaviors of persons in a global society. Emphasis will be placed on race, ethnicity, gender, culture, age and special populations. This course will enable graduates to be sensitive to socio-cultural issues as they deliver counseling services to diverse populations in schools, mental health centers, rehabilitation services and other helping agencies. COUN 5713 Psychological Testing 3 hours Students will be familiar with standardized instruments for measuring, diagnosing and interpreting scholastic aptitude, personality, interest and achievement as well as teachermade tests. The emphasis is on group measures with an observation of individual tests. This course enables students to select, administer, score and interpret tests administered in educational and occupational settings. COUN 5733 Psychological Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 3 hours Students will learn the practice of assessment and diagnostic techniques appropriate for children, adolescents and adults. Students will engage in the administration, scoring and interpretation of individual tests of intelligence, selected non-cognitive instruments, intake procedures, psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and interviewing techniques. Graduates will be able to apply selected models and methods for assessing mental status, identification of psychopathological behavior and interpretation of findings according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).

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ECSP 5424 Diversity and Differentiated Instruction 3 hours Teachers in this course will explore the learning characteristics and needs of diverse student populations. Teachers will examine the social, cultural, and educational factors influencing the provision of successful learning opportunities for diverse students. The course will require that teachers demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and effectively evaluate differentiated instruction, as well as provide support for a variety of instructional needs. Graduate students will examine both current trends and historical foundations regarding these factors, especially as they impact the selection and implementation of curricula. Students will also integrate curricular, assessment, and management skills as they support learning for diverse populations. ECSP 5425 - Educational Assessment and Program Planning 3 hours Assessment experience in assessing students with and without disabilities is provided. Formal and informal assessment procedures are covered. Students will receive an introduction to standardized tests, criterion referenced and informal measures used in assessing children for educational placement and instruction. Students are required to administer, score, and interpret tests commonly used with exceptional children. ECSP 5426 Trends and Issues in Mathematics for Early Childhood Education 3 hours An examination of the contemporary trends and issues in mathematics education in the P-5 setting. Focus will be on research-based investigation of the content in mathematics. Topics include, but are not limited to: research on constructivism, cooperative learning, technology, problem solving, and literature in mathematics and multicultural issues in the teaching of mathematics. ECSP 5427 Ethics and the Law 3 hours This course provides a critical appraisal of the current nature, scope, and dimensions of contemporary and traditional education, special education, and inclusive education at the local, state, and national levels. Special emphasis is placed on the roles of both regular and special educators as collaborative teachers in inclusive settings. In addition, theoretical, legal, and practical issues and recent research and program development and evaluation concerned with the treatment, education, and rehabilitation of exceptional individuals are extensively reviewed. Topics include teacher employment rights, student rights, special education law, religion and the public school, and teacher liability. The utilization of current and emerging technologies in the educational process is emphasized. ECSP 5428 Using Instructional Strategies in the Content Areas 3 hours This course focuses on curriculum development and instructional procedures in the content areas at the elementary school. Attention is given to research, theory, practice, current issues and trends applicable to teaching and learning in the elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the roles of the teacher, classroom learning environments, curriculum integration, and instructional planning and teaching models. The utilization of current and emerging technologies in the educational process is emphasized as is the impact of curriculum design and implementation on the education of students with and without special needs.

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ECSP 5429 Family Support and Intervention 3 hours This course promotes an understanding of stressors, transitions, and issues that families of children with disabilities encounter during their child’s lifespan. Approaches such as transdisciplinary teaming, family-centered intervention will be covered. ECSP 5623 Methods and Problems of Teaching in ECSP 3 hours Students will study the nature and curriculum needs of the early childhood/special education learner. Early Childhood/Special Education program rationale, curriculum, organizational patterns, instructional alternatives and problems will be discussed. EDLD 5203 Foundations of Professional Ethics and School Law 3 hours The purpose of this course is to provide education graduate candidates with the foundations of professional ethics and school law. Increasingly, faculty, counselors, and administrators in public and private schools are called upon to make tough choices in their work and in their lives with regard to what is legal and what is ethical. This course will utilize lecture and case study methodologies to explore legal situations and ethical dilemmas in the practice of education, which might be specifically applied to teachers, counselors, or administrators. EDMG 5613 Curriculum Needs of the Transescent Learner 3 hours Students will study current trends in curriculum design and the development and selection of materials to be used at various middle grade levels. EDMG 5623 Methods and Problems of Teaching in the Middle Grades 3 hours Students will study the nature and curriculum needs of middle childhood. Middle Grades program rationale, curriculum, organizational patterns, instructional alternatives and problems will be discussed. EDMG 6001 Comprehensive Review 0 hour This Comprehensive Review course will explore issues, topics, literature and standards in the Middle Grades Education discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course orally and in writing. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course will be graded as S or U. EDSC 5013 Evaluation and Testing in Education 3 hours Candidates will experience educational and psychological evaluations used in P-12 schools. Attention will be given to the essentials of a quality instrument and how it is assessed for usefulness, so that candidates will learn to select, administer and interpret test instruments and their results. Program evaluation will also be studied, including sensitivity to issues of diversity. This course is not required prior to entrance into the field experience. EDSC 5033 Career Counseling 3 hours Candidates will experience career information and technologies to explore current educational, occupational, and retirement choices that are present throughout the life cycle, particularly in grades P-12. They will learn career counseling approaches that will enable them to advise

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candidates and assist them in developing a comprehensive career plan. Candidates will also create a comprehensive plan for themselves. EDSC 5103 Human Growth and Development 3 hours This course addresses human growth and development across the life span but particularly emphasizes the P-12 years. Candidates will study the intellectual, social, emotional, and moral stages of human development, with attention to multicultural and diversity issues. Candidates' writing skills will be developed, and in order for candidates to more adequately respond to the needs of their students, they will explore developmentally appropriate counseling and programming, including the use of technology. It is preferable that this course be taken prior to entrance into the field experience. EDSC 5123 Introduction to School Counseling 3 hours This course introduces candidates to the requirements of the university, Graduate Studies, the College of Education (CoE), and the School Counselor Education program. Each aspect of the total program is considered, focusing primarily on the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) model. Candidates will explore the impact that school counseling as a profession has on the lives of candidates and their families. THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED DURING THE FIRST SEMESTER OF THE PROGRAM. EDSC 5143 Counseling Theories 3 hours Candidates will acknowledge the uniqueness of school counseling as compared to other helping professions, and then progressively add counseling skills, problem-solving strategies, and one expressive therapy to their understanding. Seven theoretical orientations must be understood as candidates begin to develop a personal counseling position paper for their portfolios. Counseling simulations will be evaluated as part of the course. THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED DURING THE FIRST SEMESTER IN THE PROGRAM. EDSC 5203 Counseling Diverse Populations 3 hours Prerequisite: EDSC 5143 Counseling Theories This course reconsiders counseling theories in order to more adequately apply interventions to other cultural groups. Candidates will explore a variety of cultures and settings through field trips, speakers, literature, and other media. A personal project helps candidates to identify their own cultural influences and the impact of that culture on their lives. This course is not required to be taken prior to entrance into the field experience. EDSC 5223 Comprehensive School Counseling 3 hours Understanding the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) model for a comprehensive school counseling program is the foundation for a comprehensive school counseling program, its application is the foundation of this course. Specific activities include evaluation of existing school programs with ASCA and the Professional Standard Commission (PSC) requirements for school counselors. A major activity is the design and planning of an ageappropriate comprehensive school counseling program to accomplish set goals. THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED DURING THE SECOND SEMESTER OF THE PROGRAM.

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EDSC 5233 Counseling Interventions and Prevention 3 hours Prerequisite: EDSC 5143 Counseling Theories Basic concepts for understanding applied crisis intervention will prepare school counselors with essential counseling knowledge to consider school and personal transitions that occur in the lives of P-12 candidates and craft interventions to assist them. Interventions can occur before the transition and be preventive in nature; whereas, others occur at crisis points. Counselors are leaders in the school can learn how to advocate for these programs, resources, and structures. THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED DURING THE SECOND SEMESTER IN THE PROGRAM AND MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ENTRANCE INTO FIELD EXPERIENCE. EDSC 5303 School and Family Consultation 3 hours Prerequisites: EDSC 5143 Counseling Theories and EDSC 5373 Group Counseling This course explores counseling with more than one person at a time through discussion of several consultation models along with family systems theory to increase candidates' appreciation for the context in which their candidates are functioning. A variety of school and family difficulties will be discussed, simulated, and critiqued. This course is not required prior to entrance into the field experience. EDSC 5373 Group Counseling 3 hours Prerequisite: EDSC 5143 Counseling Theories This course deals with counseling more than one person at a time (followed by EDSC 5373, School and Family Consultation). Candidates are required to learn skills in the areas of planning, analysis of interactions, and leadership to be successful. Groups will be discussed, simulated, performed, and critiqued. This class includes a 10-hour group experience that requires participation outside of class. THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED DURING THE THIRD SEMESTER IN THE PROGRAM AND MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ENTRANCE TO THE FIELD EXPERIENCE. EDSC 5793 School Counseling Practicum 3 hours Prerequisites: EDSC 514, Counseling Theories; EDSC 5123 Introduction to School Counseling; EDSC 5233 Counseling Interventions and Prevention; EDSC 5213 Comprehensive School Counseling; EDSC 5373 Group Counseling; EDUC 5203 Ethical and Legal Issues Supervised counseling skills development through active learning methods and evaluation practice is provided in this course. Candidates will increase their levels of counseling experience prior to field placements. They will discuss and demonstrate a variety of strategies through a supervised process, and interactions with peers and professionals on campus and in the field. Service learning is included to enhance the experience for candidates, the university, and the community. EDSC 5800 Special Topics in School Counseling 1 or 2 hours This Special Topics course will explore contemporary issues in the School Counselor Education discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require candidates to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course through a research paper or project. Specific requirements, to include course goals and objectives, course assignments and credit hours for the course will be determined by each program. This course is

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an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the candidate’s advisor. The course is repeatable for a grade with a different topic. In school counseling the different sections will be applied in the following ways:  Section 70, Fundamentals of Research Design  Section 71, Career Counseling  Section 72, Counseling Theories  Section 73, Group Counseling  Section 74, Counseling Diverse Populations  Section 75, Comprehensive School Counseling  Section 76, Foundations of Professional Ethics and School Law  Section 77, School and Family Consultation  Section 78, Evaluation and Testing EDSC 5893 School Counseling Internship I 3 hours Prerequisite: EDSC 5793 School Counseling Practicum Internship will provide candidates with opportunities to apply what they have learned in class to the school setting and actual school counseling programs in the field. Combining theory with practice enables candidates to refine and demonstrate skills in all areas of the professional practices of a school counselor educator. The successful candidate will have one half of the required field experience hours towards professional certification. EDSC 5993 School Counseling Internship II 3 hours Prerequisite: EDSC 5893 School Counseling Internship I Internship will provide candidates with opportunities to apply what they have learned in class to the school setting and actual school counseling programs in the field. Combining theory with practice enables them to refine and demonstrate skills in all areas of the professional practices of a school counselor educator. The successful candidate will model behavior that meets the standards of professional and ethical practice, be able to precisely and correctly write and analyze reports, and engage in professional counseling activities. The successful candidate will have one half of the required field experience hours towards professional certification. EDSC 6002 Comprehensive Review 0 hour This Comprehensive Review course will explore issues, topics, literature and standards in the School Counselor Education discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course orally and in writing. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course will be graded as S or U. EDSC 6123 Diagnosis and Treatment 3 hours Candidates will learn the basics of diagnosing and treating maladjustive behavior using the current Dictionary of Statistical Measurement (DSM) materials. While all five axes will receive attention, the focus will predominantly be on Axes I and II.

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EDSC 6143 Clinical Supervision 3 hours Candidates will discuss and demonstrate a variety of supervision strategies through a supervised process and interactions with peers. Development of these skills will increase their levels of counseling supervision experience prior to field placements. Service learning is included to enhance the experience for candidates, the university, and the community. EDSC 6263 Advanced Seminar in Student Issues 3 hours Candidates will read primary resources and research in a particular topic facing P-12 students. While the topic may include exceptionalities, this course may also focus on more typical issues. They will make a presentation on some aspect of the issue and integrate the information into their personal counseling position paper. THIS COURSE CAN BE TAKEN MORE THAN ONCE AS THE TOPIC(S) TO BE STUDIED IS (ARE) CHANGED. EDSC 6363 Advanced Seminar in Counseling Theories 3 hours Candidates will read primary resources and research in a particular orientation. They will make a presentation on some aspect of the approach and integrate the information into their personal counseling position paper. THIS COURSE CAN BE TAKEN MORE THAN ONCE AS THE THEORY (THEORIES) TO BE STUDIED IS (ARE) CHANGED. EDSC 6463 Counseling Children 3 hours Activity-based counseling is an essential component of counseling in the lower grades. Participants in this course will learn a variety of expressive processes, including art, manipulation of objects and toys, and role play, and collect a variety of objects the use in these processes. They will apply this information to actual clients. EDSC 6563 Advanced Career Counseling 3 hours Candidates in this course will become experts in Georgia 411 and GCIS and GCIS Junior. They will strategize how to utilize this information, apply their strategy, and critiques their results. EDSC 6663 Advanced Multicultural Studies 3 hours While continuing to add to their fund of knowledge of the five major cultural groups in Georgia (i.e., African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, and Caucasian American), candidates will also examine the impact of learning styles, multi- intelligences, economics, and other less visible issues on themselves and their students. EDSC 6763 Leading Groups in Schools 3 hours In addition to strengthening candidates’ understanding of the theories involved in leading small groups psycho-educational and counseling sessions, considerable time will be spent doing service learning groups in a variety of school settings. EDSC 6853 Practicum in Supervision 3 hours Development of supervision of counseling skills will be enhanced through active learning methods and evaluation practice as provided in this course. Candidates will increase their levels of counseling supervision experience prior to field placements. Candidates will discuss and demonstrate a variety of supervision strategies through their supervision, interactions with peers,

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and time with professionals on campus and in the field. Service learning is included to enhance the experience for candidates, the university, and the community. EDUC 5203 Foundations of Professional Ethics and Law 3 hours The purpose of this course is to provide counselor education graduates with the foundations of professional ethics and school law. Increasingly, faculty, counselors, and administrators in public and private schools are called upon to make tough choices in their work and in their lives with regard to what is legal and what is ethical. This course will utilize lecture and case study methodologies to explore legal situations and ethical dilemmas in the practice of education, which might be specifically applied to teachers, counselors, or administrators. EDUC 5253 The Exceptional Child 3 hours This course is designed to discuss the nature, cause, and treatment of children’s disabilities and their influence on emotional, social, educational, and vocational adjustments; special services required for exceptional children to develop to their maximum capacities including the academically talented and mentally retarded. EDUC 5423 Seminar in Social Issues and Comparative Education 3 hours Seminar participants analyze the relationship between education and society, examining such issues as race, ethnicity, class, and gender in comparative perspectives. Data and models from selected nations, including emerging economically developed countries, are used. Emphasis is on free, analytical discussions of issues in American education as compared to similar issues in other countries. EDUC 5503 Fundamentals of Research Design 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to the logic and methodology of educational research as well as the statistical design in education research. Emphasis is on preparing and designing a research proposal for action research. EDUC 5603 Instructional Leadership 3 hours The basic concepts of supervision, its contribution to the total school program, and means of improving instruction through supervision. EDUC 5783 Applied Inferential Statistic and Research Design 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to the logic and methodology of educational research as well as to statistical designs in educational research. Emphasis is on experimental methodology with treatment of selected non-experimental treatments. Inferential statistics, including t-test analysis and analysis of variance and covariance will be presented. EDUC 5793 Applied Research Practicum 3 hours Prerequisite: EDUC 5503 Fundamentals of Research Design In this course, the candidates will conduct an applied research project that was defined in Fundamentals of Research (EDUC 5503). Candidates will demonstrate the ability to conduct action research by identifying a topic area or issue that deserves attention, reviewing contemporary literature related to that topic, designing and conducting a project to address the issue, and drawing conclusions from the results and reporting the conclusions both orally and in

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writing. This research will meet the needs of diverse learners and impact candidate learning and will serve as Key Assessment #7 for the Advanced Educational Programs from the Unit Assessment System of Fort Valley State University. EDUC 5800 Special Topics 1 - 3 hours This Special Topics course will explore contemporary issues in the (Early ChildhoodExceptional Child/Middle Grades Education/School Counselor Education) discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course through a research paper or project. Specific requirements, to include course goals and objectives, course assignments and credit hours for the course will be determined by each program. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course is repeatable for a grade with a different topic. EDUC 6133 Using the SPSS Statistical Package 3 hours This course trains candidates to use the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to perform statistical analyses on data. It will enhance candidates’ knowledge of the logic and methodology of educational research as well as the statistical design in education research. Emphasis is on analyzing action research. EDUC 6423 Seminar in Social Issues and Comparative Education 3 hours Course participants analyze the relationship between education and society, examining such issues as race, ethnicity, class, and gender in comparative perspectives. Data and models from selected nations, including emerging economically developed countries, are used. Emphasis is on free, analytical discussions of issues in American education as compared to similar issues in other countries. EDUC 6663 Advanced Multicultural Studies 3 hours While continuing to add to their fund of knowledge of the five major cultural groups in the Georgia (i.e., African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, and Caucasian American), candidates will also examine the impact of learning styles, multiintelligences, economics, and other less visible issues on themselves and their students. EDUC 6863 Research Project 3-6 hours Candidates who have not designed, conducted, and reported on a graduate level field-based project will use 3-6 hours of their electives to complete this requirement. They will be able to plan, organize, conduct, and present a research project consistent with their program (e.g., comprehensive school counseling, middle grades, early childhood/special education programs). They may prefer to take less than 3 hours of course-work per semester and spread their research activities over several semesters. EDUC 6990 Thesis 6-9 hours Prerequisite: permission of the dean Research for the preparation of the master’s thesis.

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ENGL 5003 Communication Arts 3 hours Students will study various systems of English grammar, with emphasis on their application to writing and teaching. ENGL 5023 Teaching Literature in the Middle Grades 3 hours A course designed to introduce to middle grades teachers a variety of classroom approaches to literature. It will include working with a variety of genres and multicultural texts. Students will begin a resource file of texts and teaching strategies. ENGL 5423 American Literature II 3 hours An intensive study of major authors, genres, and movements in American literature from the close of the Civil War through present day. ENVH 5113 Environmental Pollution 3 hours Students primarily review sources, features and control of air, water and soil contaminants as well as their interactions once introduced to the environment and living organisms. (Required for concentration) ENVH 5183 Environmental Law 3 hours Students study federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the protection of human health and the regulation of environmental contaminants. Students examine the interactions between and differing responsibilities of the various agencies in enforcing them. They also discuss environmental litigation and citizen rights. ENVH 5193 Environmental Health Hazard Management 3 hours Students review processes available for hazard monitoring, control and remediation of soil, water and air pollutants as well as various toxic materials used by local industries and agriculture. ENVH 5253 Industrial Hygiene 3 hours Students will study the effects of occupational hazards like noise, gases, particulates and radiation on human health and work-related disorders. ENVH 5800 Special Topics in Public Health 1-3 hours This Special Topics course will explore contemporary issues in the Public Health discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course through a research paper or project. Specific requirements, to include course goals and objectives, course assignments and credit hours for the course will be determined by each program. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course is repeatable for a grade with a different topic. ENVH 6001 Comprehensive Review 0 hour This Comprehensive Review course will explore issues, topics, literature and standards in the Environmental Health discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained

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in the course orally and in writing. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course will be graded as S or U. EPSY 5513 Pre-Adolescent Psychology 3 hours A scientific study of the developmental changes in puberty in relation to physical, mental, emotional, and social development. This course involves examination of the developmental changes leading up to and at puberty, the social, mental, emotional, and physical changes that impact learning in the contemporary classroom. The influence of the peer and learning environments on preadolescent development and learning are topics of primary focus. FVSU 0500 Graduate Studies Orientation 0 hour In this orientation course, students will examine the requirements for successful graduate study. Students will complete writing samples and be referred for practice and review as necessary. Assignments will include the application of concepts involved in graduate policies and procedures, graduate student conduct and disposition, intellectual property, and original research. The course is required but carries no credit. It will include at least two face-to-face meetings and the remainder will be online. It will be completed by the drop day of the full semester during the student’s first semester enrollment. GEOL 5203 Environmental Geology 3 hours Students examine human interactions with the geologic environment. Geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and volcanic eruptions will be considered as well as their contributions to environmental pollution. GERO 5413 Introduction to Gerontology 3 hours Students will be given with an overview of the field of gerontology including demographics, multi-disciplinary theories, services, and other selected health and psychological issues related to aging. GERO 5423 Legal and Social Issues in Gerontology 3 hours Students will be exposed to laws affecting people working with elderly individuals in the public health field, providing a guide to issues including information access, whistleblowing, HIV/AIDS, consent to treatment, elder abuse, and mental health. Issues of social economic policy affecting older adults are discussed including pensions, retirement, insurance and social security, and economic planning. GERO 5433 Counseling the Elderly 3 hours Students will be provided with skills to use knowledge-based techniques and methodologies in making counseling evaluations and interventions using case study material and examples. Specific content includes individual counseling, family counseling, and adaption to diverse work environments. GERO 5623 Human Service Systems for the Aged 3 Hours Students will develop a working knowledge of past, current, and potential local, state, and federal policy and programming for older adults. Course content covers governmental agencies

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that primarily serve the aged and emphasizes management and policy development tools for professionals. GERO 5713 Introduction to the Psychology and Biology of Aging 3 hours Students will be given an overview of developmental changes that occur with the aging process. Typical and atypical psychological and biological occurrences are discussed in relation to how older people cope with their changing life circumstances. GERO 5723 Wellness Promotion and Health in Aging Population 3 hours Students will learn about normal aging and the life span with emphasis on the genetic and environmental factors influencing the aging process. Course content focuses on individuals with special needs such as those with disabilities, in minorities, and living in rural areas. GERO 5800 Special Topics in Gerontology 1-3 hours This Special Topics course will explore contemporary issues in the Gerontology discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course through a research paper or project. Specific requirements, to include course goals and objectives, course assignments and credit hours for the course will be determined by each program. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course is repeatable for a grade with a different topic. HLTH 5100 Introduction to Public Health This course introduces students to the foundations of the public health infrastructure within the United States with emphasis on how public health impacts human populations and the various entities that make up the discipline. HLTH 5103 - Environmental Health 3 hours Students will diagnose and investigate environmental factors, including biological, physical and chemical factors, which affect the health of a community. HLTH 5173 Public Health Policy and Administration 3 hours Students will acquire knowledge of the formulation, analysis and implementation of public health policy; and the planning, organization, administration, management, and evaluation of health programs. HLTH 5123 Epidemiology 3 hours Students will learn about distributions and determinants of disease, disabilities and death in human populations; the characteristics and dynamics of human populations; and the natural history of health and disease. HLTH 5153 Biostatistics 3 hours Students will learn concepts and practice of statistical data analysis; collection, management, analysis and interpretation of health data; and the design and analysis of health related surveys and of experimental and quasi experimental health studies.

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HLTH 5200 Health Behavior and Health Promotion 3 hours Students will acquire concepts and methods of social and behavioral sciences applicable to the study of health behavior and the identification and solution of public health problems. HLTH 5850 Field Experience in Public Health 1-6 hours Students will participate in supervised practical experience in a community health setting. HLTH 5910 Special Problems in Health Education 3 hours Students will research on health problems and issues. Students will meet and consult with a professor on a regular basis to discuss the study project. HLTH 5999 Thesis Research 1-6 hours Students will learn the techniques of scientific investigation, preparation, and oral defense of a substantial research study in a selected area of environmental health. Done in tutorial consultation with a graduate faculty member. ITEC 5120 Technology for Classroom Teachers 3 hours This course immerses teacher education candidates in a technology-rich learning environment designed to build teacher skills in the following areas: use of modern technology, integration of Georgia Performance Standards (and Core Curriculum), new designs for teaching and learning, classroom management and enhanced pedagogical practice. MAED 5020 Algebra Connections 3 hours Students will undertake an integrated study of modern algebra and number theoretic structures with a focus on patterns and relationships. Real-world problem solving and a variety of learning experiences will be used to broaden the student’s understanding of key mathematical concepts that undergird the arithmetic and algebra taught in the middle grades. The graphic calculator or computer algebra systems will be used to investigate mathematical models and solve real-world problems. MAED 5030 Geometry and Measurement 3 hours An investigative approach to the study of Euclidean, Non-Euclidean and transformation geometry that enriches students’ knowledge of the concepts, principles and process as it relates to the school curriculum. Students will make conjectures, test and verify properties of geometric figures in the physical world using such tools as the Geometer’s Sketchpad. Proofs as it relates to geometric concepts and principles will be constructed. MAED 5301 Numbers and Operations 3 hours Students will study the Real Number System in-depth with special emphasis on the Rational Number System. Using technology and instructional aides, students will explore the structure, operations and properties of real numbers and apply those in real-world problem situations. MAED 6010 Advanced Studies of the Calculus 3 hours Prerequisite: MATH 4000(Calculus Concepts) or MATH 1154 (Calculus I) Students will explore the concepts and properties of limits, continuity, the derivative, differential equation and the definite and indefinite integrals. The use of a graphing calculator or compute

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algebra system will deepen students’ knowledge about the role of calculus in modeling dynamic change and application problems dynamic change and application problems. MAED 6020 Probability and Statistics 3 hours Prerequisite: MATH 6010 or an equivalent Students will use basic concepts of probability and statistics with applications. Topics include: probability models; random variables; discrete and continuous probability distributions; statistical estimation and testing; confidence intervals; and an introduction to measures of central tendency and variability. Students will organize and analyze statistical data using statistical packages or other data analytic software. MATH 5301 Number and Operation Sense 3 hours Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Degree Program Students will model, in a variety of ways, basic elements of number and operation. They will demonstrate an understanding of the real number system and various ways of making estimates. Students will use technology, hands-on activities and manipulatives. MATH 5302 Algebra and Functions 3 hours Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Degree Program Students will apply algebra to construct mathematical models for real world problems. Students will apply polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic and trigonometric functions. MATH 5303 Geometry and Measurement 3 hours Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Degree Program Students will demonstrate an understanding of plane, solid, coordinate, transformational and non-Euclidean geometries. They will use visual models and methods to provide insight in thinking about patterns in quantitative and symbolic data. MATH 5304 Concepts of Calculus 3 hours Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Degree Program Students will demonstrate knowledge that calculus provides a language for modeling dynamic change. Students will investigate and apply properties of limit, continuity, derivative and integral. MATH 5404 Statistics 4 hours Prerequisite: MATH 2113 or an equivalent course Students will develop skills needed to do statistical research by expanding their knowledge of statistics through the exploration of hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics. The student will demonstrate an understanding of statistics by completing a statistical research project. MATH 5900 Special Topics in Mathematics Education 1-5 hours Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor The student will select a topic in mathematics education to explore and will conduct individual study of research under the directions of a mathematics or mathematics education professor.

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MLHC 5413 Community Mental Health 3 hours Students will be introduced with the principles of community mental health. Emphasis is placed on development and expansion of the movement in mental health. Its organization, resources, and techniques for making community services available to meet the needs of the individual and the community are discussed. MLHC 5422 Seminar in Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice 3 hours Students will study social, legal, ethical, and economic issues arising in the delivery of professional counseling services as related to settings, socio-cultural groups, social ethnicity, and organizations. Current practices and actual cases will be reviewed. MLHC 5762 Case Management 2 hours Students will learn the techniques of critical analysis of representative cases and techniques of case management. Attention is focused on setting up and maintaining records, diagnosis and provision of services as well as providing an understanding of substance abuse problems within various agencies. MLHC 5770 Supervised Practicum 3 hours Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or above in MLHC 5413, COUN 5463, COUN 5433, COUN 5453, COUN 5623, COUNG 5633, COUN 5553, COUN 5653, MLHC 5422, COUN 5643, MLHC 5762. Mental Health Counseling majors only This course requires the student to demonstrate the appropriate use of a variety of counseling skills and techniques. Audio and video tapes of counseling sessions, both individual and group, are critiqued in class by the instructor. MLHC 5772 Internship 2 hours Students will participate in internship experience with a mental health agency. The student will be expected to apply the knowledge, understanding, and skills which he has developed to help his client. MLHC 5782 Internship 2 hours Students are expected to participate in a supervised internship experience in a mental health setting appropriate to mental health counseling. The intern will be expected to apply the knowledge, skills and dispositions which she/he has developed to assist clients under the supervision of a site supervisor who has a minimum of a master’s degree in counseling with equivalent qualifications, including appropriate certifications and licenses (e.g., LPC, NCC). The site supervisor has a minimum of two years of pertinent profession experience in the program area and knowledge of the program’s expectations, requirements and evaluation procedures for interns. MLHC 5800 Special Topics in Mental Health Counseling 1-3 hours This Special Topics course will explore contemporary issues in the Mental Health Counseling discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course through a research paper or project. Specific requirements, to include course goals and objectives, course assignments and credit hours for the course will be determined by each program. This course is

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an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course is repeatable for a grade with a different topic. MLHC 6001 Comprehensive Review 0 hour This Comprehensive Review course will explore issues, topics, literature and standards in the Mental Health Counseling discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course orally and in writing. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course will be graded as S or U. RCCM 5403 Introduction to Rehabilitation 3 hours Students will be introduced to current rehabilitation theories, principles, methodology and philosophy; legislative history of the federal/state vocational rehabilitation system; the rehabilitation process, counseling concepts, and current trends. RCCM 5413 Introduction to Case Management 3 hours Students will explore the following primary case management components within State Federal Rehabilitation: Case finding/referral, intake interviewing, services coordination including planning, implementation, evaluation and follow-up, case recording and reporting, individual and group counseling, decision-making and time management and the Code of Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors. RCCM 5421 Lifespan Development in Rehabilitation 3 hours This course provides an overview of the major developmental theories and how they relate to various types of disabilities. It also covers ways in which disability affects developmental stages and how a person with a disability responds and adapts at each stage. Major career development theories are also presented. RCCM 5423 Medical Case Management 3 hours Students will be introduced to a variety of disabilities with emphasis being placed on the impact of severe and chronic conditions. Further, students will explore these disabilities in terms of their etiologies, functional limitations, treatment/rehabilitation options, and vocational implications. RCCM 5432 Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3 hours This course provides the diagnostic, assessment, and treatment planning for counseling individuals with mental disorder and substance abuse in a variety of community settings, which provide social, vocational, residential and case management services. Students will learn the models and methods for assessing mental status and identify psychological disorders in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical manual (DSM) criteria. Major counseling theories and case management strategies are also presented.

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RCCM 5441 Practicum in Rehabilitation 1 hour Prerequisite: RCCM 5403, RCCM 5413, RCCM 5423, RCCM 5441, COU N 5623, and COUN 5633

Permission of adviser/instructor. Students must be in good standing with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above and are required to complete and submit the Practicum Application during the semester prior to registration. Students will be provided with an individualized learning opportunity related to supervise experience working in a public or private agency that provides counseling and/or related rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. The course instructor will provide on-campus supervision sessions. RCCM 5452 Rehabilitation Assessment & Evaluation 3 hours This course will familiarize students with the tenets of measurement theory methods of test construction, appropriateness of individual and group tests based on disability type, test administration and evaluation procedures. The practice of assessment and diagnostic techniques appropriate for children, adolescents, and adults will be covered. Students will engage in the administration, scoring and interpreting of assessments as well as learn intake and interview procedures. RCCM 5463 Vocational Rehabilitation 3 hours Students will be provided an overview of career development theories. Career development will be related to the challenges and barriers associated with disability. Employment development, job seeking and job retention factors that pertain to employment, and career planning for individuals with disabilities who participate in rehabilitation programs are examined. Students will complete a resume, O’Net assignment, Transferability of Work Skills Analysis, Job Analysis, and a mock employment interview within this course. RCCM 5473 Introduction to Rehabilitation Technology 3 hours Students will be introduced to a broad overview of both theoretical and applied issues/concepts of Rehabilitation Assistive Technology as it relates to the field of public and private case management. This will include exposure to computers, software, national technology networking for individuals with disabilities, electronic assistance devices, and telecommunications. The various aspects of assessing individuals with disabilities in all major life areas will be examined as well as assistive technology case management issues. Topics will address referral, evaluation, and planning for home and work place accommodations for individuals possessing various types of disabilities. RCCM 5483 Cultural Diversity in Counseling 3 hours This course will familiarize students with different environmental, personal, socioeconomic, and psychological characteristics of various ethnic and cultural groups. Ethical and legal considerations in working with diverse populations will be addressed. RCCM 5633 Research and Program Evaluation 3 hours This course will cover research methods and techniques in the social disciplines. Topics will include research designs, sampling techniques, internal and external validity. This course will also focus on the program evaluation theory with an emphasis placed on survey research techniques. A research proposal and survey instrument will be developed based on the student’s area of interest.

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RCCM 5706 Internship in Rehabilitation 6 hours Prerequisite: The student must have taken and satisfactorily completed the following courses: RCCM 5403, RCCM 5413, RCCM 5423, RCCM 5441, COU N 5623, and COUN 5633 In addition, students must be in good standing with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above at the start of their final semester in the program with no outstanding “Incomplete” grades. A student is also required to complete and submit the Student Fieldwork Application at least one semester before registration. Students will be placed in case management settings most closely associated with their career development needs for this 600-clock hour pragmatic experience with at least 240 hours of direct service to consumers. Students will be encouraged to apply the knowledge and counseling skills in a clinical setting that they learned in prerequisite courses. In addition, students will be required to receive weekly on-campus supervision from the designated faculty supervisor. The supervision will involve both individual and group discussion of rehabilitation counseling concerns and clinical experiences (on or off campus) that facilitate the development of basic rehabilitation counseling skills.

RCCM 5800 Special Topics in Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management 1-3 hours This Special Topics course will explore contemporary issues in the Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course through a research paper or project. Specific requirements, to include course goals and objectives, course assignments and credit hours for the course will be determined by each program. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course is repeatable for a grade with a different topic. RCCM 6001 Comprehensive Review 0 hours This Comprehensive Review course will explore issues, topics, literature and standards in the Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management discipline. The course will focus on topics from current research and literature and will require students to demonstrate practical application of the information gained in the course orally and in writing. This course is an elective and can only be taken by permission of the professor of the course and the student’s advisor. The course will be graded as S or U. READ 5131 Approaches to Teaching Reading 3 hours This course provides an overview of basic reading instruction. It includes activities that foster the development of strategic readers, familiarity with current reading resources, integration of technology into literacy education and familiarity with approaches and models of instruction. The course considers the stages of reading development, as well as, effective teaching strategies, assessment techniques and organization for instruction. READ 5232 Individualized Assessment and Instruction for Striving Readers 3 hours Prerequisites: READ 5131 Approaches to Teaching Reading This course engages students in assessment and instructional techniques used for working with individuals experiencing difficulties with reading. Students examine factors influencing reading abilities and utilize case study approaches to evaluate students’ literacy processes.

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READ 5434 Content Area Literacy 3 hours In this course candidates are provided opportunities for in-depth study of teaching reading and writing in various subject matter areas. Because it is discipline-based, individuals preparing to teach, or currently teaching, in the middle grades and higher will find the course materials particularly geared to them. Instructional strategies are presented and designed to help students to transfer literacy skills into content areas. READ 5535 Trends and Issues in Reading 3 hours Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Teacher Education Program, READ 5131 or READ 5434, READ 5232 This course is designed to investigate the current issues and trends in reading instruction. Emphasis will be on the critical analysis of research literature that is related to current practices and trends in the teaching of reading. Approaches to teaching multi-cultural classes and students with special needs in reading will be learned.

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PERSONNEL Members of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia C. Dean Alford District: Fourth Term: 1/01/12 – 1/01/19 Correspondence Address: 1506 Klondike Rd Suite 105 Conyers, GA 30094 Tel: (770) 860-9416

James M. Hull District: At-Large Term: (11/7/13 –1/1/16) Correspondence Address: Hull Property Group, LLC P O Box 204227 Augusta GA 30917 Tel: (706) 863-2222

W. Paul Bowers District: At-Large Term: 4/18/14 –1/1/20 Correspondence Address: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. 24th Floor Atlanta, GA 30308 Tel: (404) 506-5355

Donald M. Leebern, Jr. District: At-Large Term: 1/1/12–1/1/19 Correspondence Address: Georgia Crown Distributor Co. P O Box 308 McDonough GA 30253 Tel: (770) 302-3000

Larry R. Ellis District: Fifth Term: 1/1/13–1/1/17 Correspondence Address: Ellis Service & Solutions Enterprises LLC 3835 Presidential Pkwy Suite 118 Atlanta GA 30340 Tel: (770) 458-3773

Doreen Stiles Poitevint District: Second Term: 1/1/11–1/1/18 Correspondence Address: 2001 Twin Lakes Dr Bainbridge GA 39819 Tel: (229) 246-8577 Neil L. Pruitt, Jr. (Chair) District: Eleventh Term: 1/1/13–1/1/17 Correspondence Address: PruittHealth 1626 Jergens Ct Norcross GA 30093 Tel: (770) 806-6893

Rutledge A.Griffin, Jr. District: Eighth Term: 1/1/13–1/1/18 Correspondence Address: Griffin Corporation 3821 Skipper Bridge Rd Valdosta GA 31605 Tel: (229) 245-1558

Sachin Shailendra District: Thirteenth Term: 4/4/14-1/1/21 Correspondence Address: SG Contracting 1760 Peachtree St. NW Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30309 Tel: (404) 591-6700x226

C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr. District: Third Term: 4/16/10 –1/01/17 Correspondence Address: Orthopaedic Sports & Injury Center of Griffin 717 South 8th St Griffin GA 30224 Tel: (770) 227-4600

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E. Scott Smith District: Fourteenth Term: 1/1/13-1/1/20 Correspondence Address: 88 Herron Lane Ringgold, GA 30736 Tel: (706) 935-7268

Thomas Rogers Wade District: At-Large Term: 1/1/13-1/1/20 Correspondence Address: GA Dept. of Economic Development 75 Fifth Street Suite 1200 Atlanta GA 30308 Tel: (404) 962-4178

Kessel Stelling, Jr. (Vice Chair) District: Sixth Term: 1/1/08–1/1/15 Correspondence Address: Synovus Financial Corp 1111 Bay Ave Columbus GA 31902 Tel: (706) 649-2924

Larry Walker District: At-Large Term: 8/1/09–1/1/16 Correspondence Address: P O Box 1234 Perry GA 31069 Tel: (478) 987-1415

Benjamin J. Tarbutton, III District: Tenth Term: 1/1/13–1/1/20 Correspondence Address: Sandersville Railroad 206 North Smith St Sandersville GA 31082 Tel: (478) 552-5151x208

Don L. Waters District: First Term: 1/1/13-1/1/18 Correspondence Address: Don L. Waters, Brasseler USA, Inc. One Brasseler Blvd. Savannah GA 31419 Tel: (912) 921-7535

Richard L. Tucker District: Seventh Term: 1/28/12–1/1/19 Correspondence Address: Arlington Capital LLC One Sugarloaf Centre 1960 Satellite Blvd Suite 3500 Duluth GA 30097 Tel: (404) 962-3255

Philip A. Wilheit, Sr. District: Ninth Term: 1/9/15–1/1/22 Correspondence Address: Wilheit Packaging P O Box 111 Gainesville GA 30503 Tel: (770) 532-4421

Chancellor: Hank M. Huckaby Office of the Chancellor Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Suite 7025 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334 Tel.: 404-656-2202 Fax: 404-657-6979 Email: [email protected]

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FVSU Administrators Jones, Paul, President [email protected] Carter, Melody, Vice President for External Affairs, B.A., M.S.; Buffalo State College; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo [email protected] Crew, Dwayne, Associate Vice President of Facilities; B.A., Park University; MPA, Webster University; PhD., Argosy University [email protected] Crumbly, Isaac, Associate Vice President for Careers and Collaborative Programs and Founder/Director of Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP); B.S., Arkansas A.M. & N. College; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., North Dakota State University [email protected] Harris, Angela, Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management, B.S., Kennesaw State University, MeD., State University of West Georgia; Ph.D., University of Alabama [email protected] Hill, Edward, Dean of Education, B.A., Morehouse College; M.S., Columbia College; Ed.D., South Carolina State University [email protected] Kannan, Govind, Dean of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, Associate Professor of Animal Science, B.V.Sc., M.V.Sc., Tamilnadu Agricultural University; Ph.D., University of Maryland at College Park, [email protected] Lawrence, Sharee’, Registrar, B.B.A., Fort Valley State College [email protected] Mehan, Uppender, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, B.A., University of Windsor; M.A., York University; PhD., University of Toronto [email protected]@fvsu.edu Sianjina, Rayton, Interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies and Extended Education, B.A., M.S., Harding University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi [email protected]

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Stripling, Dorothy, Chief Finance Officer (CFO), BBA., M.S.E.D., Fort Valley State University [email protected] Truss, B. Donta, Associate Vice President for Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness/Center for Retention Services, B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Alabama State University [email protected] Graduate Faculty Amoah, Eugene A., Professor of Animal Science, B.Sc., University of Ghana; M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Reading-England [email protected] Borne, Curtis, Professor of Agricultural Education, B.S., University of Louisiana Lafayette; M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University [email protected] Brenner, Jerry, Coordinator of Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management and Associate Professor, Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling, B.S., M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University [email protected] Chandras, Kananur, Professor of Counseling Psychology, B.S., Mysore University; M.A., Hindu University; M.S., Ph.D. Southern Illinois University; M.S., Ed.S., Valdosta State University [email protected] Daniels, Dwayne, Interim Head of Chemistry Department and Associate Professor of Chemistry, B.S., M.S., North Carolina Central University; Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University [email protected] Davis, Melinda, Professor of Biology, B.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University [email protected] Dhir, Sarwan, Professor of Biotechnology, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Jodhpur University; PostDoctoral Fellow, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign [email protected] Dumbuya, Peter, Professor of History, B.A. (Hons.), Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone; M.A., Ph.D., University of Akron, J.D., Jones School of Law, Faulkner University [email protected] Everett, Otha, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling, B.S., Valdosta State University; M.S., Fort Valley State University; Ed.D., Argosy University [email protected]

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Gosukonda, Ramana, Associate Professor of Mathematics, B.Ed., M.S., Osmania University; M.S., Tuskegee University; Ph.D., M.S., Alabama A & M University [email protected] Hill, Edward, Dean, College of Education, Associate Professor of Education, B.A., Morehouse College; M.S., Columbia College; Ed.D., South Carolina State University [email protected] Jarvis, Thomas, Assistant Professor of School Counselor Education, B.A. and M.A., University of Georgia, Ed.D., Argosy University [email protected] Joshee, Nirmal, Assistant Professor of Plant Science/Biotechnology, B.S., M.S., Kumaun University, Ph.D., North-Eastern Hill University [email protected] Kannan, Govind, Dean and Director, College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, Associate Professor of Animal Science, B.V.Sc., M.V.Sc., Tamilnadu Agricultural University; Ph.D., University of Maryland at College Park [email protected] Kouakou, Brou, Assistant Professor of Animal Science, DUES Chimie-Biologie- Geologie, Université Nationale, Abidjan; DIA Zootechnie, ENSA Abidjan; M.S., Animal Science, UC, Davis; Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition, University of Arkansas Fayetteville [email protected] Latimore, Mark, B.S., Professor of Soil Sciences, Fort Valley State University; M.S., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Colombia [email protected] Lee, Jung Hoon, Research Associate Professor of Food Chemistry, B.S., Oregon State University, M.S. and Ph.D., University of Tennessee [email protected] Liu, Xuanli, B.A. in Agricultural Economics, Northwestern A & F University, China; M.S. in Computer Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ; Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska-Lincoln [email protected]

Lutz, Christine, Assistant Professor of History, B.A., Regents College, University of the State of New York, M.A.; Ph.D., Georgia State University [email protected]

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Mack, James, Professor of Chemistry, B.S., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D. Wayne State University [email protected] Mahapatra, Ajit, Research Professional, B.S., Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology; M.S., Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Hungarian Academy of Sciences, [email protected] McCommon, George, Department Head and Associate Professor of Veterinary Science, B.S., D.V.M., University of Georgia [email protected] McLaughlin, Frederick, Associate Professor of Biology, B.S., Fort Valley State University; M.S. Clark Atlanta University; Ed.S., Ed.D.; Argosy University [email protected] Mobley, Jerry, Head of the Department of School Counselor Education and Associate Professor of Counseling, B.A., M.Ed., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Georgia [email protected] Mofya, Saul, M.S., Veterinary Microbiology, St. George's University; B.V.M., University of Zambia [email protected] Moore, Teah, Associate Professor of School Counselor Education, B.A., Anderson University; M.A., Bradley University; Ph.D., Idaho State University [email protected] Murphy, B. Keith, Professor of English, B.A., Morehead State University; M.A., Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; Ph.D., Ohio University [email protected] Newton, James R., Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling, B.S., Albany State University; M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S. School Counseling, Fort Valley State University; D. H. S., Nova Southeastern University [email protected] Ogden, Cedric A., Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering, B.S., Fort Valley State University; M.S., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Purdue University [email protected] Park, Young W., Professor of Food Science, B.S. Kon Kuk University; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph. D. Utah State University [email protected]

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Payne, Tamara, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling, B.S. and M.S., Fort Valley State University; Ph.D., Walden University [email protected] Riley, Clarence Assistant Professor of HPE, B.A., M.S., B.S.Ed., University of Georgia, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University [email protected] Samples, Oreta, Interim Coordinator of Public Health, B.S., Veterinary Technology, Fort Valley State University; M.P.H. Environmental Health, Fort Valley State University; DHSc (Doctor of Health Sciences) Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL [email protected] Singh, Hari, Research Assistant Professor, B.S., M.S., Maharshi Dayanand Sarawati University; Ph.D., Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, [email protected] Singh, Mahipal, Assistant Professor of Animal Science, B.S., M.S., Meerut University; Ph.D., Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, [email protected] Smith, Mark, Associate Professor of History, B.A., Kennesaw State University; M.A., State University of West Georgia; Ph.D., University of Alabama, [email protected] Surrency, Jacques, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Sciences, B.S., Fort Valley State University; M.S., Ph.D., Alabama A&M University [email protected] Terrill, Thomas, Associate Profession of Agricultural Economics, B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ph.D., University of Georgia- Athens, [email protected] Wacaster, Jean, Associate Professor of Education, B.A., Shorter College, M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Georgia, [email protected] Williams, Archie Lamar, Coordinator of Agricultural Engineering Technology Program, Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, B.S.E.E.T., Fort Valley State University; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, [email protected]

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