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JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITYUNDERGRADUATE CATALOGJackson State University Volume MMXVIIAll statements in this catalog are announcements of present policies only and are subject to change at anytime by proper authority without prior notice.Jackson State University is committed to the principles of equal educational opportunity, equal employmentopportunity, and affirmative action. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex,handicap, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, or on any other illegal basis.Jackson State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissionon Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialists, and doctorate degrees. Contact the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Jackson State University.Second-class postage paid at Jackson, Mississippi 39217The official mailing address for the University is as follows:1400 John R. Lynch StreetJackson, Mississippi 39217Telephone: (601) 979-2121www.jsums.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTSCampus Map. 5Directory. 6Academic Calendar 2019-2021. 8Background Information.15Memberships.15The University.16Vision Statement.16Mission Statement.16Expected Educational Results.16Principles For Collegiate Code of Conduct.16History of the University.17Organization of the Instructional Programs.18Summer Sessions.18Physical Facilities of the University.18Academic Buildings.19Auxiliary Buildings. 20Student Residential Communities.21University Services. 22Information Technology.22JSU Campus Store.23Post Office.23Recording Studio.23Institutional Research and Planning.23Financial Services.23Tours.23Public Safety (Campus Police).23Dining Services.23Student Housing/Residence Halls.24Student Services. 25The Division of Student Life.25Associate Vice President/Dean of Student Lifeand Judicial Services.25Latasha Norman Center For Counseling.25Student Health Services Center.26Housing/Residence Life.26Important Numbers.26Veteran and Military Student Center.26The Center For Student Engagement & Inclusion.26Student Organizations. 27Clubs and Organizations. 27Class Council. 27National Pan Hellenic Council, Inc. 27Religious Council.28Residential Council.28Special Interest Council.28Alice Varnado Harden Center For Service &Community Engaged Learning.28Career Services and Student Employment Center.28Jackson State University Student Center.29Student Publications/Student Life Marketing.29Provisions For Superior Students. 30The W.E.B. Du Bois- Dr. M.L.A. Harvey Honors College(Honors College). 30Ronald E. Mcnair Post-Baccalaureate AchievementProgram (Mcnair Scholars Program).31National Institute of Health – Marc Honors Program.31The Young Scientists Program.31Special Programs.32JSU Global.32Military Science Program (Rotc).32Aerospace Studies Program (Afrotc).33Title III–Institutional Aid Program.33Athletics.33Intercollegiate Athletics Mission.34Admissions, Tuition, and Financial Aid. 35Admission to the University.35Freshman Admissions Procedures.36Freshman Admission Requirements.36Early Admission.38Dual Enrollment.38Admission of Transfer Students.39International Student Admission. 40Non-Degree Student Admission. 40Admission to Teacher Education. 40Miscellaneous Information. 40Credit By College-Level Examination Program (Clep).41Advanced Placement.41Rejection of Application.41Residence Requirements.41Veteran Affairs.42Credit For Educational Experience InThe Armed Services.43Services For Students With Disabilities.43Tuition and Fees. 44Financial Aid. 46Scholarships, Honors, and Special Awards. 50Academic Regulations.56Student Responsibilities.56General Philosophy On Academic Records. 57The Academic Year. 57Student Academic Load. 57Semester Hour. 57Grades and Quality Points. 57Academic Honesty.58Classification of Students.58The Course Numbering System.59Registration.59Withdrawal From the University and Class.59Auditing Courses.59Mid-Term Grade Report.59Schedule Changes (Course Add/Drop). 60Name and Address Change. 60Scholastic Recognition. 60Class Attendance Policy. 60Academic Advisement.61Academic Standards.61Repeat A Course Policy.62Students Academic Grievance Procedure.62

TABLE OF CONTENTSTranscripts.63Transfer of Credits.63Major. 64Areas of Concentration. 64Graduation Requirements. 64Requirements for a Second Baccalaureate Degree.65Dual Degree Requirements.65Undergraduate Degree Programs.66Department of Chemistry, Physicsand Atmospheric Sciences.177Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering and Industrial Technology. 188Department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering and Computer Science. 197Department of Mathematics andStatistical Sciences. 202Academic Programs. 67School of Public Health. 206Department of Communicative Disorders.208Department of Health Policy andManagement/Healthcare Administration.209Division of Undergraduate Studies. 67The First Year Experience.68The W.E.B. Du Bois Honors College.71University College. 73The College of Business. 76Department of Accounting, Finance andEntrepreneurship.83Department of Business Administration.88The College of Education and Human Development. 94Department of Counseling Rehabilitationand Psychometric Services. 102Department of Elementary andEarly Childhood Education. 102Department of Educational, Multiculturaland Exceptional Studies.106Department of Health, Physical Educationand Recreation. 110School of Lifelong Learning. 114Bachelor of Science In ProfessionalInterdisciplinary Studies Degree Program. 118The College of Liberal Arts. 124Department of Art and Theatre. 126Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology. 128Department of English & Modern ForeignLanguages and Speech Commuications.130Area of Modern Foreign Languages. 135Department of Speech Communicationand Theater.137Department of History and Philosophy. 139Department of Journalism and Media Studies. 141Department of Military Science. 146Department of Music. 148Department of Political Science. 155Department of Psychology. 156Interdisciplinary Alcohol Drug Studies Center.160Margaret Walker AlexanderNational Research Center.160College of Public Service. 161Department of Social Work. 162College of Science, Engineering and Technology. 166Department of Aerospace Studies. 168Department of Biology. 169Description of Courses.212Description of Courses By Discipline. 213

363028LUTHER G. BARRETT DRIVE23491719. Transitional Residence Hall20. J.Y. Wooddard Building21. Joseph Alexander Residence Hall22. T.B. Ellis Building23. Stewart Residence Hall24. Dixon Residence Hall25. McAllister-Whiteside Residence26. Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center27. Facilities & Construction MNGT28. Rose Embly McCoy Auditorium29. F. D. Hall Music Center30. John A People Building31. Executive Guest House32. Plant Science Laboratory34. Z.T. Hubert35. T. B. Ellis Annex36. University DEPT Office Spaces:UNIT #1 International Programs2018131282967315344847BLACKBURNMIDDLE SCHOOLUNIT #2 Army/Air Force (ROTC)UNIT #3 Alumni AffairsUNIT #4 College of Science, Engr, & TechUNIT #5 Alcohol and Drug Studies37. School of Engineering38. Athletics Support Facility - 139. Athletics Support Facility - 240. Proposed President’s Home41. Walter Payton Health & Recreation Center42. Palisades Student Apartments43. Structures Lab44. COFO45. University Health Center46. I. D. Center47. Campus Police48. JSU Student Center49. Campbell College Suites50. One University Place43101646BISHOP J. P. CAMPBELLDRIVEWATERTANKGIBBS-GREEN MEMORIAL PLAZA1422NEW TIGER TRAILSEMINARY ROW2924452519FACILITY LEGENDMOREHOUSE AVENUE371. Administration Tower2. Alexander Residence Hall3. Charles F. Moore4. Dollye M.E. Robinson5. Undergraduate Recruitment6. Johnson Hall7. Johnson Hall Annex8. Jones-Sampson Hall9. H.T. Sampson Library10. Old Industrial Arts11. (Building Demolished)12. Ayer Hall13. B.F. Roberts Hall14. Heritage Dining Hall15. College of Business16. J.L. Reddix Campus Union17. Just Hall of Science18. Blackburn Language Arts3231PRESIDENTIAL METERYDRIVE27443839CAMPUS MAPPASCAGOULA STBOB CARPENTER DRIVEPEARL STCAMPUS MAPJACKSON STATE UNIVERSIT Y 4JAC KS ON STAT E U NI V ER S I TY 5WALTER PAYTON DRIVEDALTON

DIRECTORYUNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIONSchool of Public HealthOffice of the PresidentJackson Medical Mall(601) 979-8806H. P. Jacobs Administration Tower, Ninth Floor(601) 979-2300College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyDivision of Academic AffairsEngineering Building(601) 979-2153H. P. Jacobs Administration Tower, Seventh Floor(601) 979-2244College of Liberal ArtsDivision of Business and FinanceDollye M.E. Robinson Building(601) 979-7036H. P. Jacobs Administration Tower, Fifth Floor(601) 979-3060Division of Institutional AdvancementWHERE TO GO FOR INFORMATIONAND ASSISTANCE:H. P. Jacobs Administration Tower, Third Floor(601) 979-2835AdmissionsDivision of Information TechnologyMississippi e-Center, Second Floor(601) 979-4299Undergraduate Admissions,B.F. Roberts Hall, Second Floor(601) 979-0928Disability Services & ADA ComplianceDivision of Intercollegiate AthleticsLee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center(601) 979-2291Support Services for Student and Employees and Disabilities,Student Center, Second Floor(601) 979-3704Division of Research and Economic DevelopmentAlumni RelationsH. P. Jacobs Administration Tower, Sixth Floor(601) 979-2931JSU Downtown, 101 Building(601) 979-2281Division of Student LifeAthletic TicketsJSU Student Center, Third Floor(601) 979-2241Athletics Office, Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center(601) 979-2420General CounselAutomobile RegistrationH.P. Jacobs Administration Tower, Eighth Floor(601) 979-3950Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Building(601) 979-2580COLLEGES AND DIVISIONSBooks and SuppliesJSU Campus Store, JSU Student Center, First Floor(601) 979-2021Division of Undergraduate StudiesCharles F. Moore Building, First Floor,(601) 979-2127Career Services CenterPlacement Office, Jacob L. Reddix Building, First Floor(601) 979-2477Division of Graduate StudiesH. P. Jacobs Administration Tower, First Floor(601) 979-2455JSU OnlineH. T. Sampson Library, First Floor, Innovate(601) 979-077College of BusinessCollege of Business Building(601) 979-2411EmergenciesFire, Police, Health Center – Department of Public Safety,Police Building (601) 979-2580College of Education and Human DevelopmentJoseph H. Jackson Building(601) 979-2433Financial AidFinancial Aid, B.F. Roberts Hall, First Floor(601) 979-2227College of Public ServiceJSU Downtown, 101Building(601) 979-8836Food ServicesCampus Dining, JSU Student Center, First Floor(601) 979-0440JAC KS ON STAT E U NI V E R S I TY 6