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A R K A N S A S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T YGRADUATE BULLETINL A R G E S C A L E D I S TA N C E E D U C AT I O N S U P P L E M E N T2011-20121
STATE LICENSURES AND AUTHORIZATIONSAlabamaLicensure: The Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and the State of Alabama Department of Post-secondary Education have licensed Arkansas StateUniversity pursuant to the Alabama Private School License Law, Code of Alabama, Title 16-46-1 through 10 to offer instruction in the following programs:Master of Science in Education - Curriculum and InstructionMaster of Science in Education - Educational Theory and PracticeMaster of Science in Education - Instructional Specialist in Special Education P-4Master of Science in Education - Instructional Specialist in Special Education 4-2Alabama Students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of theAlabama State Department of Education at 334-242-0035 or www.alsde.edu to verifywhether these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, or salary benefits.KansasLicensure: The Kansas Board of Regents has granted a Certificate of Approval for ArkansasState University to offer the following programs:Master of Science in Education - Curriculum and InstructionMaster of Science in Education - Educational LeadershipMaster of Science in Education - Educational Theory and PracticeMaster of Science in Education - Instructional Specialist in Special Education P-4Master of Science in Education - Instructional Specialist in Special Education 4-2Kansas Students: Contact the Kansas State Department of Education at 785-291-3678 orwww3.ksde.org/cert/cert.html to verify whether these programs qualify for teacher certification,endorsement, or salary benefits.MissouriLicensure: The Missouri Department of Higher Education has authorized Arkansas StateUniversity to offer the following programs:Master of Science in Education - Curriculum and InstructionMaster of Science in Education - Educational LeadershipMaster of Science in Education - Educational Theory and PracticeMaster of Science in Education - Instructional Specialist in Special Education P-4Master of Science in Education - Instructional Specialist in Special Education 4-12Missouri Students: Contact the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Educationat 573-751-4212 to verify whether these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, or salary benefits.TennesseeLicensure: Arkansas State University is authorized by the Tennessee Higher EducationCommission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluationby minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health andsafety, and fiscal responsibility.Master of Science in Education - Curriculum and InstructionMaster of Science in Education - Educational Leadership (Students must complete degreeby July 1, 2012)Master of Science in Education - Educational Theory and PracticeMaster of Science in Education - Instructional Specialist in Special Education P-4Master of Science in Education - Instructional Specialist in Special Education 4-122
Tennessee Students: Contact the Tennessee Department of Education at (615) 532-4885 orhttp://www.state.tn.us/education/ to verify whether these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, or salary benefits.Disclosure on Transferability of Credits per Tennessee Higher Education CommissionSECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1, is amended by addingthe following language as new, appropriately designated section: § 49-7-1 .Credits earned at Arkansas State University may not transfer to another educational institution. Credits earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by ArkansasState University. You should obtain confirmation that Arkansas State University will acceptany credits you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions thatyou may want to transfer credits earned at Arkansas State University to determine if suchinstitutions will accept credits earned at Arkansas State University prior to executing anenrollment contract or agreement. The ability to transfer credits from ArkansasState University to another educational institution may be very limited. Yourcredits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at Arkansas State University if you enroll in another educational institution.You should never assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that youknow the transfer of credit policy of Arkansas State University and of any othereducational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned atArkansas State University before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.The Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s website maintains useful information forstudents and the public: cate of Authorization: Arkansas State University is authorized by the Texas HigherEducation Coordinating Board to grant Master’s Degrees. Arkansas State University meetsthe standards set forth in the rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board andqualifies for an exemption pursuant to Subchapter G, Chapter 61, Texas Education Code and,Defined in Chapter 7.3 of Board rules. Arkansas State University is authorized to conductcourses, grant degrees, grant credit toward degrees, and to use certain protected academicterms in the State of Texas. Authority of for this exemption will continue as long as the institutionmaintains its accreditation status with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, TheHigher Learning Commission (NCA-HLC) and standards acceptable to the Coordinating Board.Accreditation: Arkansas State University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commissionof the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; 312/263-0456, www.ncahlc.org/.3
Student ResponsibilityEach student should study this Graduate Bulletin and become completely familiar with theorganization and the regulations of the university. Failure to do this may result in seriousmistakes for which the student shall be held fully responsible.Policy StatementPolicies and procedures stated in this bulletin—from admission through graduation—requirecontinuing evaluation, review, and approval by appropriate university officials. All statementsreflect policies in existence at the time this bulletin went to press, and the university reservesthe right to change policies at any time and without prior notice.University officials determine whether students have satisfactorily met admission, retention,or graduation requirements. Arkansas State University reserves the right to require a studentto withdraw from the university for cause at any time.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionArkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a stronginstitutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its facultyand staff. To that end, the University provides opportunities in employment practices, admission and treatment of students without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, gender,national origin, or veteran status. ASU complies with all applical federal and state legislationand does not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.Questions regarding this policy should be addressed to the Affirmative Action ProgramCoordinator, P.O. Box 1500, State University, Arkansas 72467. Telephone (870) 972-3658.Services for Individuals with DisabilitiesArkansas State University's Coordinator of Services to students, faculty and staff with disabilities is also the university's compliance coordinator for Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Accessibility Guidelines(ADAAG). In this capacity, the coordinator arranges for academic adjustments and auxiliaryaids to be provided to qualified students and coordinates workplace accommodations. Thecoordinator also is the individual to whom concerns about physical access to facilities, buildings and grounds should be addressed. The coordinator's office is located on the second floor(Room 2181). The telephone number is (870) 972-3964. The number for the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) is (870) 972-3458.Arkansas State University will provide auxiliary aids, without cost, to those students with verified disabilities who require such services. If service providers are necessary, Arkansas StateUniversity will provide appropriately trained providers (other than paid tutors).4
Arkansas State UniversityThis is a supplement to the full Arkansas State University Graduate Bulletin thatprovides specific information regarding the Large Scale Distance Education programsin the College of Education. Additional information regarding Arkansas State University,the Graduate School, and the College of Education is available in the full ASUGraduate Bulletin.Published biannually by Arkansas State University, at State University, Arkansas 72467.See the ASU Graduate School web page at www.astate.edu/graduate for current bulletin information.Volume 95sAugust, 20115Number 1
ACCREDITATION OF PROGRAMSArkansas State University's academic programs are accredited by the regionalaccrediting agency for all programs. Individual programs are accredited by specializedaccrediting agencies for the respective programs.The Higher Learning Commission of theNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC)Thirty North LaSalle, Suite 2400Chicago, IL 60602Telephone: (312) 263-0456Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1979Chicago, IL 60601-2208Telephone: (312) 553-9355Fax: (312) 553-9616Email: caahep@caahep.orgAmerican Association of MuseumsCommission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)111 North Fairfax StreetAlexandria, VA 22314Telephone: (703) 706-3245Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training2201 Double Creek DriveSuite 5006Round Rock, TX 78664Telephone: (512) 733-9700Fax: (512) 733-9701Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass CommunicationsThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International AACSB777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750Tampa, FL 33602-5730 USATelephone: (813) 769-6500Fax: (813) 769-6559Council for American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs(CACREP)Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs222 South Prospect AvenueSuite 304Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001Telephone: (847) 692-7050Fax: (847) 692-7137Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)1701 Duke Street, Suite 200Alexandria, VA 223146
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)Engineering Accreditation Commission of the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography2025 Woodlane DriveSt. Paul, MN 55125-2998Telephone: (651) 731-1582Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 900Chicago, IL 60606Telephone: (312) 704-5304National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences8410 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 670Chicago, IL 60631Telephone: (773) 714-8880National Association of Schools of Art and Design11250 Roger Bacon DriveSuite 21Reston, VA 20190Telephone: (703) 437-0700National Association of Schools of Music11250 Roger Bacon DriveSuite 21Reston, VA 20190Telephone: (703) 437-0700National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and AdministrationNational Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)2010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500Washington, DC 20036Telephone: (202) 466-7496Fax: (202) 296-6620National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850Atlanta, Georgia 30326Telephone: 404-975-5000Fax: 404-975-5020National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)126 Mallette StreetChapel Hill, NC 27516Telephone: (919) 593-5205Fax: (877) 572-8693Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs222 South Prospect Avenue, Suite 304Park Ridge, IL 60068-4010Telephone (847) 692-7050Fax (847) 692-71375
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPSArkansas State University holds institutional membership in agencies, councils,and organizations important to the quality of its academic programs. Major memberships are shown below.American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of BusinessAmerican Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationAmerican Association of Colleges of NursingAmerican Association of State Colleges and UniversitiesAmerican Association of State Colleges of Agriculture and Renewable ResourcesAmerican Mathematical SocietyAssociation for University Business and Economic ResearchAssociation of Schools of Allied Health ProfessionsAssociation of Schools of Journalism and Mass CommunicationsBroadcast Education AssociationCouncil for Advancement and Support of EducationCouncil of Graduate Schools in the United StatesCouncil on Social Work EducationInternational Student ExchangeNational Association of Schools of Art and DesignNational Association of Schools of MusicNational Association of Schools of Public Affairs and AdministrationNational Collegiate Honors CouncilNational Council for Accreditation of Teacher EducationNational Council on Rehabilitation EducationNational League for NursingNational Student ExchangeNorth Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsOak Ridge Associated Universities*Southern Council on Collegiate Education for NursingTeacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities6
Oak Ridge Associated Universities:Since 2004, students and faculty of Arkansas State University have benefited from itsmembership in Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). ORAU is a consortium of 98colleges and universities and a contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) locatedin Oak Ridge, Tennessee. ORAU works with its member institutions to help their students andfaculty gain access to federal research facilities throughout the country; to keep its membersinformed about opportunities for fellowship, scholarship, and research appointments; and toorganize research alliances among its members.Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), the DOE facility thatORAU operates, undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates, as well as faculty enjoy accessto a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Students can participate in programscovering a wide variety of disciplines including business, earth sciences, epidemiology, engineering, physics, geological sciences, pharmacology, ocean sciences, biomedical sciences,nuclear chemistry, and mathematics. Appointment and program length range from one monthto four years. Many of these programs are especially designed to increase the numbers ofunder-represented minority students pursuing degrees in science- and engineering-relateddisciplines. A comprehensive listing of these programs and other opportunities, their disciplines, and details on locations and benefits can be found in the ORISE Catalog of Educationand Training Programs, which is available at http://www.orau.gov/orise/educ.htm, or by callingeither of the contacts below.ORAU's Office of Partnership Development seeks opportunities for partnerships andalliances among ORAU's members, private industry, and major federal facilities. Activitiesinclude faculty development programs, such as the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, the Visiting Industrial Scholars Program, consortium research funding initiatives,faculty research and support programs as well as services to chief research officers.For more information about ORAU and its programs, contact:Michael DockterAssociate Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology TransferORAU Councilor for Arkansas State UniversityMonnie E. ChampionORAU Corporate Secretary (865-576-3306); orVisit the ORAU Home Page (http://www.orau.org)7
TABLE OF CONTENTSState Licensures & Authorizations . 2Organization of the University . 9Officers of the University . 10Academic Deans of Independent Department.11The University . 13Mission . 13Core Values.13Vision.13Location . 13History . 13Degree Programs.14Accreditation.14The ASU System.14Library . 14Delta Studies Center . 15Museum.15Arkansas Heritage Sites.16General Information . 17Student’s Responsibility . 17Degrees Offered . 17Admission . 20Admission to Graduate School.20Academic Records Privacy Rights.20Admission of Students From Other Institutions.20Admission Requirements . 20Academic Policies and Procedures . 23Graduate Student Adviser . 23Graduate Courses and Credit . 23Transfer Credit . 23Grading System . 23Eligibility for Degree . 24Probation . 24Suspension. 24Readmission of Suspended Students . 24Graduate School Appeals and Grievance Processes . 24Application for the Degree . 25Placement Assistance . 25Graduate School Master’s Degree Policies . 26General Requirements . 26Transfer Credit . 26Time to Degree . 26Graduation Policies . 26Tuition/Fees . 27Frequently Asked Questions. 29Admission . 29Registration . 29Coursework . 30Financial Aid . 31Payment . 31Graduation. 32Technology . 32College of Education . 35Mission Statement . 35Graduate Courses & Credit . 35Degrees . 36Course Descriptions . 42Administrative Support Staff 2010 . 478
ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITYBOARD OF TRUSTEES—2010-2011Term ExpiresHoward L. Slinkard, Rogers.January, 2012Ron Rhodes, Cherokee Village.January, 2013Mike Gibson, Osceola.January, 2014Dan Pierce, Jonesboro.January, 2015Charles Luter, Paragould. .January, 2016OFFICERS OF THE BOARD—2010-2011Howard L. Slinkard . ChairRon Rhodes.Vice ChairMike Gibson . SecretaryPRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEMDr. Charles L. Welch, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.INTERIM CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITYG. Daniel Howard, M.S., M.P.H., H.S.D., PhD.9
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 2010-2011EXECUTIVE OFFICERSG. DANIEL HOWARD, 2008M.S., Indiana University-BloomingtonM.P.H., Indiana University-BloomingtonH.S.D., Indiana University-BloomingtonPhD., Indiana University-BloomingtonInterim Chancellor of the UniversityProfessor of Educational LeadershipGLENDALL JONES JR., 2002B.B.A., Henderson State UniversityJ.D., University of ArkansasM.L., University of FloridaInterim Executive Vice Chancellor and ProvostAssistant to the Chancellor for Diversity InitiativesED KREMERS, 1994B.S., Arkansas Tech UniversityVice Chancellor for Finance and AdministrationCHRISTIAN MURDOCK, 2008B.S., Oklahoma State UniversityM.Div. Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryVice Chancellor for University AdvancementWILLIAM R. STRIPLING, 1979B.A., University of TampaM.R.C., Arkansas State UniversityPh.D., Southern Illinois UniversityVice Chancellor for Student Affairs10
ACADEMIC DEANS OFINDEPENDENT DEPARTMENTDONALD WAYNE KENNEDY, 1993B.S., Sam Houston State UniversityM.Ed., Sam Houston State UniversityPh.D., Louisiana State UniversityInterim Associate Dean, College of Agriculture & TechnologyAssociate Professor of Animal ScienceLEN FREY, 2000B.S., Arkansas State UniversityM.B.A., Arkansas State UniversityPh.D., University of MemphisDean, College of BusinessAssociate Professor of ManagementC. WILLIAM ROE, 2000B.S., Mississippi State UniversityM.B.A., Mississippi State UniversityPhD., Mississippi State UniversityAssociate Dean, College of BusinessProfessor of ManagementJAMES WASHAM, 1989B.S., Arkansas State UniversityM.B.A., Arkansas State UniversityPh.D., University of MississippiAssociate Dean, College of BusinessAssociate Professor of FinanceOSABUOHIEN P. AMIENYI, 1989B.S., Tennessee State UniversityM.A., Northern Illinois UniversityPh.D., Bowling Green State UniversityInterim Dean, College of CommunicationsProfessor of Radio-TVGREGORY MEEKS, 2003B.S.E., Ouachita State UniversityM.S.E., Henderson State UniversityPh.D., University of North TexasInterim Dean, College of EducationAssistant Professor of Teacher EducationMARY JANE Bradley, 1987B.S.E., Arkansas State UniversityM.S.E., Arkansas State UniversityEd.S., Arkansas State UniversityEd.D., University of MemphisInterim Associate Dean, College of EducationAssociate Professor of EducationDirector, Professional Education ProgramsDAVID B. BEASLEY, 2009B.S., Mississippi State UniversityM.S., Mississippi State UniversityPh.D., Purdue UniversityDean, College of EngineeringInterim Dean, College of Agriculture & TechnologyProfessor of EngineeringROBERT DALE MILLER, 1997B.M.E., East Texas State UniversityM.M., East Texas State UniversityPh.D., Texas Tech UniversityCAROL O'CONNOR, 2002B.A., Manhattanville CollegeM.Ph., Yale UniversityPh.D., Yale UniversityInterim Dean, College of Fine ArtsProfessor of MusicInterim Dean, College of Humanities & Social SciencesProfessor of HistoryDEBORAH CHAPPEL TRAYLOR, 1991B.S.E., Arkansas State UniversityM.A., Duke UniversityPh.D., Duke UniversityInterim Associate Dean, College of Humanities& Social ScienceAssociate Professor of English11
JEFFREY R. BAILEY, 1992B.A., Morehead State UniversityM.S.L.S., Clarion University of PennsylvaniaInterim Dean, Library and Information ResourcesCECIL L. CLARK, 2011B.S., University of Louisana-MonroeM.A., American Public UniversityChair, Independent Department of Military ScienceProfessor of Military ScienceSUSAN N. HANRAHAN, 1995B.S., University of KansasM.P.A., University of KansasPh.D., Temple UniversityBEVERLY BOALS GILBERT, 1978B.A., University of MississippiM.Ed., University of MississippiEd.D., University of MississippiDean, College of Nursing and Health ProfessionsProfessor of Physical TherapyDean, Continuing Education and Community OutreachProfessor of Early Childhood EducationANDREW NOVOBILSKI, 2009B.S., Drexel UniversityM.S., University of Texas-ArlingtonPh.D., University of Texas-ArlingtonJOHN PRATTE, 2006B.A., University of TexasPh.D., University of ColoradoDean, College of Sciences and MathematicsProfessor of Computer ScienceAssociate Dean, College of Sciences and MathematicsProfessor of PhysicsLYNITA M. COOKSEY, 1993B.S., Arkansas State UniversityM.S., Arkansas State UniversityPh.D., Oklahoma State UniversityDean, University CollegeAssociate Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsAssociate Professor of Environmental EntomologyANDREW SUSTICH, 1991B.S., University of Illinois - Urbana/ChampaignM.S., University of Illinois - Urbana/ChampaignPh.D., University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign12Dean, Graduate SchoolDean, The Honors CollegeProfessor of Physics
THE UNIVERSITYMISSIONArkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth, and enricheslives. (ASU e3).CORE VALUESArkansas State University values the following as central to our success: Student-Centered: We are committed to education, inquiry and service in orderto meet students' changing needs. We foster lifelong learning, civic and socialresponsibility, leadership, and individual and career growth. Learning-Centered: We nurture intellectual flexibility, knowledge and skills byintegrating teaching, research, assessment and learning to promote continuousimprovement of our scholarly community. Excellence: We pursue excellence within the campus community through opportunities for achievement in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activityand service. Diversity: We embrace diversity in all of its dimensions realizing that mutualrespect for individual
This is a supplement to the full Arkansas State University Graduate Bulletin that provides specifi c information regarding the Large Scale Distance Education programs in the College of Education. Additional information regarding Arkansas State University, the Graduate School, and the College of Education is available in the full ASU Graduate .
