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Arkansas State University - Beebe2012-2013 University CatalogP. O. Box 1000Beebe, Arkansas 72012-1000501-882-36001-800-632-9985 (Admissions Only)www.asub.edu“Transforming Lives Through Quality Learning Experiences”1

Arkansas State University - BeebeTABLE OF CONTENTSPhone Directory . 4Mission Statement . 7University Goals . 7Accreditation . 10University Calendar . 12Release of Student Information . 15Admissions and Transfer Policies . 16Fees and Expenses . 24Academic Policies . 29Degrees and Certificates . 35Special Academic Programs . 45Transfer to Baccalaureate Programs . 49Academic Support Services . 51Student Services . 52Academic Divisions and Departments . 55Division of Advanced Technology and Allied Health . 57Division of Business and Agriculture . 70Division of Education and Social Sciences . 90Division of English and Fine Arts . 110Division of Mathematics and Science . 117Division of Occupational Technology . 125Division of Distance Learning . 137Course Descriptions . 138Arkansas State University-Heber Springs . 221Arkansas State University-Searcy . 227Arkansas State University-Little Rock Air Force Base . 232Organization and Personnel of the University . 235Administrative . 240Instructional . 241Support . 253Emeriti . 259“Transforming Lives Through Quality Learning Experiences”2

Arkansas State University - BeebeGENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATIONPolicy StatementPolicies and procedures stated in this catalog—from admission through graduation requirecontinuing evaluation, review, and approval by appropriate University officials. All statements reflectpolicies in existence at the time this catalog went to press, and the University reserves the right tochange policies at any time without prior notice. For the most current catalog, please consult theuniversity website at www.asub.edu.University officials determine whether students have satisfactorily met admission, retention, orgraduation requirements. Arkansas State University-Beebe reserves the right to require a student towithdraw from the University for cause at any time.Students are encouraged to acquaint themselves with Arkansas State University-Beebe bystudying the policies and procedures listed in this catalog.DisclaimerASU-Beebe and its campuses reserve the right to restrict or limit the enrollment of any programand to make changes in the provisions (organization, fees, program offerings, curricula, courses,requirements, etc.) of this document when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of thestudent or school. The provisions of this publication do not represent a contract between a student,prospective or otherwise, and the approving boards or the school, and should not be regarded as such.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionArkansas State University-Beebe, with its other campuses at Searcy, Heber Springs, and theLittle Rock Air Force Base, is an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, status as a veteran, handicap or disability,or other unlawful factors in employment practices or admission and treatment of students. Thefacilities and services of Arkansas State University-Beebe and the other campuses are accessible to thehandicapped or disabled.Any questions regarding this policy should be addressed to the Director of HumanResources/Coordinator of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Arkansas State University-Beebe,P. O. Box 1000, Beebe, Arkansas 72012-1000, Telephone (501) 882-8967.“Transforming Lives Through Quality Learning Experiences”3

Arkansas State University - BeebePHONE DIRECTORY(Area Code - 800) 632-9985882-4415988-4151362-1100207-6200University SwitchboardUniversity FaxAcademic AdvisingAdmissions (voice/TTY 882-8960)Admissions OnlyRegistrarASU-Little Rock Air Force Base, a Degree Center of ASU-BeebeASU-Heber Springs, a Center of ASU-BeebeASU-Searcy, a Technical Campus of 82-8916882-8814207-6237207-6235Division of Advanced Technology and Allied HealthAdvanced Technology and Allied Health Division DirectorComputer-Aided Drafting/DesignComputer Systems and Networking TechnologyEMT/ParamedicsJohn Deere Agriculture Equipment TechnologyMedical Laboratory TechnologyPharmacy Technician SciencePractical 847882-8847Division of Business and AgricultureBusiness and Agriculture Division ChairAgricultureUniversity FarmBusiness DepartmentBusiness Department at SearcyComputer Information SystemsHealth Information AssistantVeterinary TechnologyROTCHospitality Administration at Heber Springs CampusCreative Arts EnterpriseEntrepreneurship 882-8998882-8873882-8878Division of Education and Social SciencesEducation and Social Sciences Division ChairCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood EducationHistoryPhysical EducationPolitical Science and GeographyPsychology“Transforming Lives Through Quality Learning Experiences”4

Arkansas State University - 925Division of English and Fine ArtsEnglish and Fine Arts Division ChairEnglishFine ArtsMusicSpeech and ision of Math and ScienceMath and Science Division ChairBiological ScienceMathematicsPhysical -6232207-6228207-6239988-4151207-6248Division of Occupational TechnologyOccupational Technology DirectorAir ConditioningAuto Body RepairAutomotive TechnologyComputerized Machining TechnologyDiesel TechnologyIndustrial ElectronicsUpholstery (LRAFB)Welding Technology882-8894882-4442882-4460882-4409Division of Distance LearningDistance Learning DirectorDistance Learning Faculty Technical SupportDistance Learning Bb/WebCT Student Help 882-8967882-8855882-8826882-8867882-8976Other OfficesAssistant to the ChancellorASU-Jonesboro Programs (University Center)BookstoreBusiness ManagerBusiness Office/CashiersCareer & Transfer ServicesChancellorConcurrent EnrollmentDisability Services Voice/TTYEconomic Development CenterFarmFinancial AidHuman ResourcesInstitutional Advancement (Alumni Affairs)Institutional ResearchLearning CenterLibrary“Transforming Lives Through Quality Learning Experiences”5

as State University - BeebeMaintenance/Physical PlantPublic InformationScholarshipsStudent CenterStudent Life OfficeStudent Success CenterStudent Support ServicesTestingUniversity Cafe and Food ServicesUniversity Police (Emergency 288-3071)Upward BoundVeterans’ RepresentativeVice Chancellor for Academic AffairsVice Chancellor for ASU-Heber SpringsVice Chancellor for ASU-Searcy and Workforce and Economic DevelopmentVice Chancellor for External and Advanced ProgramsVice Chancellor for Finance and AdministrationVice Chancellor for Student Services“Transforming Lives Through Quality Learning Experiences”6

Arkansas State University - BeebeASU-BEEBEMISSION, VISION, and CORE VALUESMissionTransforming lives through quality learning experiences.To accomplish the University's Mission we will:Mission Component 1: Offer a core curriculum of courses in which students will acquire the basicfoundation of learning.Mission Component 2: Offer associate degrees which will prepare students for transfer into baccalaureateprograms.Mission Component 3: Offer associate degrees and certificates that enable students to enter theworkforce.Mission Component 4: Provide adult and developmental education programs for underprepared students.Mission Component 5: Provide economic and workforce development activities to support the needs ofbusiness and industry.Mission Component 6: Provide non-credit opportunities to enhance the cultural and educational well-beingof our constituents.Mission Component 7: Provide meaningful opportunities for students to enhance their learning capabilitiesoutside of the classroom.Mission Component 8: Partner with programs such as Regional Career Centers to provide additionallearning opportunities.Mission Component 9: Provide assistance to students through academic support, student services, andinstitutional support.Mission Component 10: Make baccalaureate degrees available through traditional methods and innovativetechnology.VisionWith 10,000 credit and 5,000 non-credit students, Arkansas State University-Beebe will becomea comprehensive university of choice that enriches lives and equips students to become life-longlearners capable of achieving excellence within an ever-changing global society.“Transforming Lives Through Quality Learning Experiences”7

Arkansas State University - BeebeCore ValuesWhile strengthening our practice of being student-centered, we will guide our internal conductas well as our relationships with those we serve by applying the values of integrity, diversity and globalawareness, access, and excellence. Integrity: We value integrity by having honesty and truthfulness in the consistency ofour actions, methods, and principles. Diversity and Global Awareness: We value diversity and global awareness by assistingour students and employees to increase their exposure to and understanding of ourdiverse local, state, and global societies and their impact on cultural and economic wellbeing. Excellence: We value continuous improvement and strive for excellence byaccomplishing our tasks with distinction. Access: We value access to educational opportunities by providing multiple locationsand diverse programs and delivery methods. Student Centered: We value a student-centered culture by focusing on the needs,abilities, interests and education of our students as our highest priority.GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMESThe ASU-Beebe faculty has developed a set of general education outcomes. These generaleducation outcomes clarify into measurable terms the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students willachieve through the successful pursuit of an associate degree. Specific learning objectives developed foreach course link directly to the general education outcomes. Course level assessment is designed toensure that, as an educational institution, we are continually improving student success in obtaining thegeneral education outcomes, as well as knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to the chosen vocation.Following is the ASU-Beebe General Education Outcomes:CommunicationStudents achieve general education competency in communication when they:1. Read for comprehension so they can restate, paraphrase, deduce, and summarize writteninformation.2. Write clearly, concisely, and accurately, and revise with logical organization utilizingtechnological resources.3. Speak clearly, concisely, accurately, logically, persuasively, and enthusiastically.4. Listen for comprehension so they can restate, explain, infer, and interpret information.Critical Thinking (all courses)Students achieve general education competency in critical thinking when they:1. Identify or define a problem or task.2. Research a subject by identifying and evaluating information utilizing traditional andtechnological resources.3. Select appropriate methodology including technology to gather data appropriate to theproblem or task.4. Appraise, critique, judge, validate, and verify information.5. Solve problems by recommending, generalizing, modifying, reconstructing, andsummarizing.“Transforming Lives Through Quality Learning Experiences”8