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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL BULLETIN 2017-18Catalog Issue for the Year 2017-18This catalog is intended for informational purposes only. Requirements, rules, procedures, courses, andinformational statements are subject to change. The University reserves the right to revise any part without noticeor obligation.Policies approved by the Graduate Studies Committee become effective upon the publication of The University ofNorth Carolina at Greensboro’s Graduate School Bulletin.The University reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curriculum, academic policiesand other rules and regulations affecting students, to be effective whenever determined by the University. Thesechanges will govern current and formerly enrolled students. Enrollment of all students is subject to theseconditions.The Graduate School’s Internet address is: grs.uncg.eduThe University of North Carolina at GreensboroThe Graduate School241 Mossman BuildingPO Box 26170Greensboro, NC 27402-6170VOICE: 336.334.5596GRADUATE OFFICE FAX: 336.334.4424ADMISSIONS FAX: 336.256.0109EMAIL: gradinquiry@uncg.edu
The Graduate School Bulletin 2017-18Equality of Opportunity and Nondiscrimination:The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to the principle that educational and employmentdecisions should be based on an individual's abilities and qualifications and should not be based on personalcharacteristics or beliefs that have no relevance to academic ability or to job performance. Accordingly, UNCGsupports policies, curricula and co-curricular activities that encourage understanding of and appreciation for allmembers of its community. UNCG will not tolerate any harassment of or discrimination against persons. UNCG iscommitted to equal opportunity in education and employment for all persons and will not tolerate anydiscrimination against or harassment of persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disabling condition, or age.(From the Policy on Discriminatory Conduct)Military-Affiliated StudentsThe Graduate School assists in promoting the general welfare of military-affiliated students, including servicemembers and veterans, their spouses, and their dependent family members. When military personnel are called toduty and they or their family members must postpone studies, The Graduate School collaborates with eachstudent to decide the best course of action in cases of deferral of admission, continuous enrollment/readmission,leave of absence, time limit to degree and related coursework on the plan of study, and any other related policiesthat may be relevant. Please consult with Veterans' Services in the University Registrar's Office, and please contactThe Graduate School, (336) 334-5596, for individualized assistance specific to graduate programs.AccreditationThe University of North Carolina at Greensboro is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees. Contact the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097,or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard. All other inquiries, such as admission requirements, financial aid,educational programs, etc., should be made directly to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 336-3345000.UNCG Graduate Bulletin 2017-181
The Graduate School Bulletin 2017-18TABLE OF CONTENTSEquality of Opportunity and Nondiscrimination:. 0Military-Affiliated Students. 1Accreditation. 1CALENDAR OF EVENTS . 11THE GRADUATE SCHOOL . 13Message from the Vice Provost and Dean of The Graduate School . 13Mission Statement . 13About The Graduate School . 13APPLICATION, ADMISSION, AND REGISTRATION . 14Applying For Admission . 14General Application Requirements . 14Pursuing Multiple Programs . 14Application Deadlines . 15Additional Requirements for International Applicants . 15Campus Safety . 15UNCG Undergraduates Applying for Dual Registration . 16UNCG Undergraduates Applying to Accelerated Bachelor’s to Graduate Degree Programs (ADP) . 16Visiting and Non-Degree-Seeking Students . 17Admission To Graduate Study. 19Full Graduate Admission . 19Provisional Admission . 19Deferral of Admission . 20Registration . 20Immunization Clearance . 21Semester Hour, Course Prefix, Number, and Credit structure . 21Cross-Listed Courses . 22Service Learning Courses . 22Cross Registration . 22UNC Online Interinstitutional Agreement . 23Auditing. 23Use of University Libraries . 23ACADEMIC REGULATIONS . 24Online Learning . 24Summer Session . 24Student Responsibilities. 24Attendance. 25Class Attendance . 25Religious Observance . 26Appeals (Attendance) . 26Conflict of Interest . 26Student-Faculty Relationship . 26Faculty as Student. 26Student as Faculty. 26UNCG Graduate Bulletin 2017-182
The Graduate School Bulletin 2017-18Course Loads . 27Meeting Visa Requirements for International Students on an F-1 or J-1 Visa . 27Transfer Credit (Graduate). 27Independent Study (Graduate) . 28Continuous Enrollment . 28Leave of Absence . 29Preparing the Application for Leave of Absence . 29Readmission After Failure to Maintain Continuous Enrollment Without a Leave Of Absence . 29Grades . 29Withdrawal from a Program or a Course . 30Incomplete (Graduate). 30S-U Courses . 30Academic Eligibility to Continue in Graduate School. 31Degree Programs . 31Certificate Programs . 31VISIONS Program (Visiting Students) . 31Bryan Prelude (Visiting Students) . 31Readmission after Academic Dismissal. 31Academic Progress and Professionalism . 32Graduation and Commencement . 32Applying for Graduation . 32GPA Requirement for Graduation . 32Graduation Fee . 32Degree Name Changes . 33Appeals Policy and Procedures . 33Appeal of Grades . 33Appeals of Misapplication or Misinterpretation of Policies or Procedures. 33Criteria for Appeals . 34Informal Appeals Procedure . 34Formal Appeals Procedure . 34SUMMARY OF REGULATIONS ON CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES . 36Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master’s Certificates . 36Master’s Degrees and Specialists in Education Degrees . 37Doctoral Degrees . 40Doctor of Philosophy . 40Doctor of Education . 40Doctor of Musical Arts . 40Doctor of Nursing Practice . 40Summary of Requirements for Research Doctoral Degrees . 40GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS . 47Graduate Faculty . 53DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM LISTINGS . 53COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES . 54African American and African Diaspora Studies Program . 56UNCG Graduate Bulletin 2017-183
The Graduate School Bulletin 2017-18Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in African American Studies, (15) . 56Anthropology, Department of . 59Biology, Department of . 62Master of Science (MS) in Biology, (30) . 63Environmental Health Science, PhD (55) . 64Chemistry & Biochemistry, Department of . 77Chemistry, MS, (30). 78Medicinal Biochemistry, PhD, (56) . 80Classical Studies, Department of . 87Computer Science, Department of. 91Computer Science, MS, (30) . 92Communication Studies, Department of . 99Accelerated BA to MA Degree Program in Communication Studies. 100Communication Studies, MA, (30) . 101English, Department of . 105Accelerated BA to MA in English. 106Master of Arts (MA) in English, (30-36) . 107Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing, (36) . 109Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English, (42-48) . 110Geography, Department of . 122Accelerated BA to MA Degree Program in Geography . 123Global and Regional Studies Geography, PBC, (18) . 123Urban and Economic Development, PBC (GEO), (18) . 124Applied Geography, MA, (34-37) . 125Geography, PhD, (48-54) . 126History, Department of .
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