Francis Marion University Catalog
F M U
CATALOG
2023-24
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Francis Marion University Catalog
TABLE of CONTENTS
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR ...........................................5
THE UNIVERSITY
...................................................7
His
tory
............................................................ 8
Orga
nizational Structure
.............................................. 8
Accreditation........................................................ 9
In
stitutional Eectiveness
............................................. 9
Eq
ual Opportunity and Armative Action
............................. 10
Dis
crimination, Harassment & Retaliation
............................. 10
Eng
lish Language Prociency
......................................... 10
Smoke-Free Policy .................................................. 11
Ca
mpus Facilities
................................................... 11
H
ousing
........................................................... 13
RESOURCES AND SERVICES
........................................14
James A. Rogers Library ............................................. 14
Co
mputer and Technology Services
................................... 14
Me
dia Center
...................................................... 14
Ma
th Resources
..................................................... 14
Cen
ter for Academic Success and Advisement
.......................... 14
Counseling and Testing .............................................. 15
Ser
vices for Students with Disabilities
.................................. 15
St
udent Health Services
.............................................. 17
FMU Iden
tication Card (ID)
........................................ 17
Po
lice Department
.................................................. 17
Housing and Residence Life .......................................... 18
Smi
th University Center
............................................. 18
B
ookstore
.......................................................... 18
Ma
il
.............................................................. 19
Te
lephone Service
................................................... 19
Laundry & Vending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dining S
ervices
..................................................... 19
Oce Ser
vices
...................................................... 19
R
ecycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS ..................................20
Gen
eral Information
................................................ 20
Admi
ssion to the University
.......................................... 20
Re
quirements for Admission
......................................... 20
Admi
ssion Appeals
.................................................. 21
Transfer Students ................................................... 21
In
ternational Students
............................................... 21
Tra
nsient Students
.................................................. 22
Co
ncurrently Enrolled Students
....................................... 22
Te
acher Cadets
..................................................... 22
Honor Students..................................................... 22
Fo
rmer FMU Students
............................................... 22
Ad
ult Student with No Prior College
Co
ursework (Degree Seeking)
...................................... 22
Ho
me-Schooled Students
............................................ 22
Non-Degree Seeking Students ........................................ 22
Senio
r Citizens
..................................................... 23
Or
ientation
........................................................ 23
FINANCIAL INFORMATION........................................24
Expenses .......................................................... 24
Lega
l Resident Dened
.............................................. 24
Fina
ncial Certication for International Students
........................ 24
Pa
yment Schedule
.................................................. 24
Fina
ncial Statement
................................................. 24
Refunds ........................................................... 25
Financial Assistance................................................. 26
Ho
w to Apply for Financial Assistance
................................. 26
Fina
ncial Assistance Programs
........................................ 26
In
stitutional Academic Scholarships
................................... 26
State Scholarships ................................................... 27
G
rants
............................................................. 27
L
oans
............................................................. 27
Wo
rk-Assistance Programs
........................................... 28
Tra
nsient Aid
....................................................... 28
Satisfactory Academic Progress ....................................... 28
St
andards of Satisfactory Academic Progress
............................ 28
Ter
mination of Financial Assistance Eligibility
.......................... 28
Rein
statement of Financial Assistance Eligibility
........................ 28
Vet
erans’ Benets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Institutional Scholarships ............................................ 29
STUDENT LIFE
....................................................40
Oce of S
tudent Life
................................................ 40
St
udent Government Association (SGA)
............................... 40
Student Regulations ................................................. 40
St
udent Organizations
............................................... 41
Ca
mpus Activities Board (CAB)
...................................... 42
Ca
mpus Recreation Services
.......................................... 42
Mu
lticultural Student Programs
....................................... 42
Student Publications ................................................ 42
A
thletics
........................................................... 42
Uni
versity Choral Programs
.......................................... 43
In
strumental Music Ensembles
....................................... 43
e U
niversity eatre
............................................... 43
Artist and Lecture Series ............................................. 43
Film S
eries
......................................................... 43
Ar
t Gallery Series
................................................... 43
FMU Ho
nor Code
.................................................. 43
Ac
ademic Conduct
.................................................. 44
Student Conduct.................................................... 44
Sexu
al Harassment
.................................................. 46
Alco
hol & Drug Policy
............................................... 46
Sp
eech and Demonstration Policy
..................................... 47
Hazin
g Policy
...................................................... 47
Guidelines for Student Concerns or Complaints......................... 48
St
udent Ombudsman
................................................ 48
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
........................................49
St
udent Responsibility
............................................... 49
Catalog Policies..................................................... 49
Ac
ademic Advising
................................................. 49
Ac
ademic Program Delivery
.......................................... 50
Exp
eriential and Non-Traditional Learning
............................. 50
I
nternships
......................................................... 50
Faculty-Mentored Research .......................................... 50
In
ternational Exchange and Studies Programs
.......................... 50
Co
operative Education
.............................................. 50
R
egistration
........................................................ 50
Co
urse Load
....................................................... 51
Classication of Students ............................................ 51
Cl
ass Attendance Policy
.............................................. 51
Dro
pping Courses
.................................................. 51
Audi
ting Courses
................................................... 51
Ad
vanced Placement Credit
.......................................... 52
College Entrance Board Advanced Placement........................... 52
Co
llege Level Examination Program (CLEP)
............................ 52
In
ternational Baccalaureate
........................................... 53
Ad
vanced Placement Exams Administered by FMU
..................... 53
Tra
nsfer Credit
..................................................... 54
Transient Credit .................................................... 54
Co
rrespondence Credit
.............................................. 54
Fina
l Examinations
................................................. 54
Gradin
g System
..................................................... 54
Grade P
oint Average
................................................ 55
Francis Marion University Catalog
Grade Changes ..................................................... 55
G
rade Appeals Policy
................................................ 55
G
rade Reports
...................................................... 56
Transcripts
......................................................... 56
R
epeating Courses ..................................................
56
Academic Renewal Policy ............................................ 56
A
cademic Standing .................................................
56
R
esidence Requirements
............................................. 57
Assessment ........................................................
57
C
hanges in Graduation Requirements .................................
57
Application for Degree .............................................. 58
P
rivacy of Student Educational Records
................................ 58
U
se of Social Security Number
........................................ 58
R
ecognizing Academic Distinction
.................................... 58
U
niversity Honors Program ..........................................
58
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ........................59
S
tudent Responsibility
............................................... 59
S
emester Hour Requirement .........................................
59
G
eneral Education Goals and Requirements
............................ 60
Undergraduate Degrees and Majors ................................... 61
D
epartment & College/School Organization
............................ 62
C
ourse Listings & Numbering ........................................
63
C
ancellation of Courses
.............................................. 63
College of Liberal Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Department of Biology
..............................................
64
Forestry
........................................................... 66
Department of Chemistry............................................ 80
Department of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy.............. 84
English ........................................................... 84
Modern Languages.................................................. 91
French . ...........................................................
91
Spanish
........................................................... 92
Philosophy and Religious Studies
.....................................
93
Department of Fine Arts............................................. 98
A
rt History Minor
.................................................. 98
Music Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
eatre Arts....................................................... 101
Visual Arts........................................................ 103
Graphic Design Specialty ........................................... 103
Art Education .....................................................103
Department of History
.............................................
106
Department of Mass Communication
................................
111
Speech Communication
............................................
113
Department of Mathematics......................................... 114
Statistics
.......................................................... 119
Department of Physics and En
gineering ..............................
121
Astronomy .......................................................
121
Physical Science
...................................................
121
Physics .......................................................... 122
Environmental Science Option
......................................
123
Industrial Engineering.............................................. 124
M
echanical Engineering ............................................
124
Pre-Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Civil, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering Technology.............. 126
Engineering Dual Degree Program w
ith Clemson University
............. 126
Department of Political Science and Geography........................ 127
Geography
........................................................ 127
Political Science
...................................................
128
Department of Psychology .......................................... 131
Department of Sociology............................................135
Anthropology .....................................................
137
School of Business
..................................................139
Bachelor of Business Administration ................................. 139
Accounting .......................................................
143
Business, General .................................................. 143
Business Economics................................................ 144
Economics
........................................................ 144
Finance .......................................................... 145
Management ......................................................145
Management Information Systems ................................... 147
Marketing ........................................................
147
N
on-prot Management Courses (NPM) .............................
148
Computer Science
.................................................
148
Healthcare Informatics ............................................. 150
School of Education ................................................
151
Art Education .....................................................152
Early Childhood Education
.........................................
152
Elementary Education .............................................. 153
Middle Level Education............................................. 153
Secondary Education ............................................... 153
Physical Education................................................. 157
School of Health Sciences
...........................................159
Healthcare Administration.......................................... 159
Nursing ..........................................................
162
Bachelor of S
cience in Nursing ......................................
162
RN-t
o-BSN Degree Program ........................................
165
Speech-Language Pathology .........................................168
Other Academic Programs ..........................................
169
Bachelor of General Studies Program ................................. 170
Military Science: Army Reserve Ocers Training
Corps (ROTC) .................................................. 170
Pre-P
rofessional Programs
.......................................... 171
Pre-Dental
...................................................... 171
Pre-Pharmacy
................................................... 171
Pre-Law
........................................................ 171
Pre-Medical.....................................................171
Pre-Veterinary ..................................................
172
P
re-Physical erapy
............................................. 172
P
re-Physician Assistant
........................................... 172
Cooperative Programs.............................................. 173
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Preprofessional Studies
w
ith the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine at MUSC .......
173
Medical Technology with McLeod Regional Medical
Center o
f Medical Technology ..................................
173
Pharmaceutical Studies (BSPS) .................................... 174
Interdisciplinary Programs.......................................... 174
African and African American Studies.............................. 174
Criminal Justice
.................................................
175
Environmental Studies
...........................................
175
Gender Studies .................................................. 175
L
egal Studies
.................................................... 176
International Studies
...............................................
177
Honors Program................................................... 177
e Model UN Experience ..........................................
179
Washington Semester Program ...................................... 179
Nonprot Management (NPM)...................................... 179
University Life
....................................................
180
GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
..............................
181
Administration .................................................... 181
History
........................................................... 181
G
raduate Council
.................................................. 181
G
raduate Faculty ..................................................
181
G
raduate Degrees
.................................................. 182
Course Listings & Numberings ...................................... 182
A
dmission to Graduate Study
........................................ 182
A
cademic Information
.............................................. 184
C
hanges in Graduation Requirements ................................
185
Business
.......................................................... 187
Education......................................................... 189
Nursing
.......................................................... 202
D
octorate of Nursing Practice .......................................
208
D
octorate of Occupational erapy
................................... 209
Psychology........................................................ 213
D
octor of Psychology
............................................... 217
S
peech-Language Pathology
......................................... 222
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Francis Marion University Catalog
FIRST TERM, SUMMER SESSION, 2023
March 22-May 22 Pre-registration for Summer I for currently
enr
olled students
May 23
Fin
al date for pre-registered students to pay
f
ees for Summer I
May 22-May 29 Continuous registration for Summer I for
c
urrently enrolled students;
p
ayment is due at the time of registration
May 29
Registration for Summer I for new
a
nd continuing students
May 30
S
ummer I classes begin
June 10
L
ast day to apply for degree for student
completing degree during either summer term
June 27
L
ast day to withdraw from an undergraduate
co
urse
June 29
S
ummer I classes end; examinations
SECOND TERM, SUMMER SESSION, 2023
March 23-June 26 Pre-registration for Summer II for currently
enr
olled students
June 27
Final date for pre-registered students to pay fees
f
or Summer II
June 27-July 3
C
ontinuous registration for Summer II for currently
enr
olled students; Payment is due at the
time of registration
July 4
H
oliday; University closed
July 5-6
R
egistration for Summer II for new and
co
ntinuing students
July 10 Summer II classes begin
Aug. 8
L
ast day to withdraw from an undergraduate
co
urse
Aug. 10
S
ummer II classes end
FALL SEMESTER, 2023
Aug. 14
Fin
al date for pre-registered students to pay fees
f
or Fall, 2023
Aug. 18-20 Housing opens for new students
Aug. 19-20
H
ousing opens for continuing students
Aug. 21
R
egistration for new and continuing students
Aug. 21
C
lasses begin at 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 4 Labor Day; University Closed
Oct. 9-10
F
all Break; No Classes, University Open
Oct. 25-Nov. 3
A
dvising and Pre-Registration (Spring)
Nov. 22
anksgiving Observance begins—No classes—
University Open
Nov. 23-24
anksgiving Break; University Closed
Dec. 4
C
lasses end
Dec. 5
R
eading Day
Dec. 6-12 Final Exams
Dec. 15 -16 Commencement Exercises
SPRING SEMESTER, 2024
Dec. 12 Final date for pre-registered students to pay fees
f
or Spring; nal payment for semester housing due
Dec. 12-Jan. 8 Continuous Registration for Spring Semester
f
or currently enrolled students; payment is
due at the time of registration
Jan. 7-8
H
ousing opens for new and continuing
s
tudents
Jan. 8
Or
ientation and Registration for Spring semester
f
or new and continuing students;
payment is due at the time of registration
Jan. 9
S
pring classes begin
Jan. 9-12
L
ate Registration; Drop/Add Period
Jan. 15
M
artin Luther King Jr. Holiday;
University Closed
Jan. 19
D
eadline for new students to have FMU Card
m
ade (Rogers Library); late charge aer this date
Feb. 25
M
idterm
March 1 Last day to apply for graduation for Spring
S
emester
March 11-15
Spring Break
March 18
C
lasses resume
March 20-March 29
A
dvising Period and Priority Pre-Registration
— F
all semester and summer terms
March 22
Priority deadline for housing applications and
r
eservation fees for Fall Semester
April 10
L
ast day to withdraw from a course
April 22
S
pring classes end
April 23 Reading Day
April 24-April 30
Fin
al Exams
April 29
G
rades due for graduating seniors by noon
May 1
Fin
al grades due by noon
May 3-4 Commencement Exercises
LATE SPRING TERM, SUMMER SESSION, 2024
March 20-Apr. 29 Pre-registration for Late Spring for currently
enr
olled students
Apr. 30
Fin
al date for pre-registered students to pay fees
f
or Late Spring
Apr. 30-May 6 Continuous registration for Late Spring term
f
or currently enrolled students;
p
ayment is due at the time of registration
May 6
R
egistration for Late Spring for new
and continuing students
May 7
L
ate Spring classes begin
May 21
L
ast day to withdraw from an undergraduate
course
May 24 Late Spring classes end; examinations
FIRST TERM, SUMMER SESSION, 2024
March 20-May 20 Pre-registration for Summer I for currently
enr
olled students
May 21
Fin
al date for pre-registered students to pay fees
f
or Summer I
May 22-May 27 Continuous registration for Summer I for
c
urrently enrolled students; payment is due
a
t the time of registration
May 27
R
egistration for Summer I for new and
continuing students
May 28
S
ummer I classes begin
June 7
L
ast day to apply for degree for student
co
mpleting degree during either summer term
June 26 Last day to withdraw from an undergraduate
co
urse
July 1
S
ummer I classes end; examinations
CALENDAR 2023-2024
Dates subject to change
TRANSFER: STATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...................226
Commission On Higher Education Transfer Policy for Two-Year
and Four-Year Institutions in South Carolina ........................ 226
FACULTY AND STAFF .............................................228
Board of Trustees .................................................. 228
Members Emeriti .................................................. 228
Past Presidents .................................................... 228
Distinguished Professors............................................ 228
Faculty Emeriti ....................................................228
Honorary Degree Recipients......................................... 230
Distinguished Service Award Recipients............................... 231
Board of Trustees Research Scholars .................................. 232
Faculty Award Recipients ...........................................232
Faculty ........................................................... 233
McLeod Regional Medical Center School
of Medical Technology ........................................... 242
Military Science ................................................... 242
Administrative Ocers & Sta....................................... 242
Coaches .......................................................... 243
INDEX ...........................................................244
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Francis Marion University Catalog
SECOND TERM, SUMMER SESSION, 2024
March 20-July 1 Pre-registration for Summer II for currently
enrolled students
July 2
Fin
al date for pre-registered students
t
o pay fees for Summer II
July 2-July 8
C
ontinuous registration for Summer II
for currently enrolled students;
P
ayment is due at the time of registration
July 4
H
oliday; University Closed
July 8
R
egistration for Summer II for new and
continuing students
July 9
S
ummer II classes begin
Aug. 7
L
ast day to withdraw from an undergraduate
co
urse
Aug. 12 Summer II classes end
FALL SEMESTER, 2024
Aug. 12 Final date for pre-registered students to pay fees
f
or Fall, 2024
Aug. 16-18
H
ousing opens for new students
Aug. 17-18
H
ousing opens for continuing students
Aug. 19 Registration for new and continuing students
Aug. 19
C
lasses begin at 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 2
L
abor Day; University Closed
Nov. 4
F
all Break; No Classes, University Open
Nov. 5 Election Day; University Closed
Oct. 23-Nov. 1
A
dvising and Pre-Registration (Spring)
Nov. 27
anksgiving Observance begins—No classes—
University Open
Nov. 28-29
anksgiving Break; University Closed
Dec. 2
C
lasses end
Dec. 3
R
eading Day
Dec. 4-10 Final Exams
Dec. 13-14
C
ommencement Exercises
6 - Calendar
PROJECTED TWO-YEAR CALENDAR
(Dates subject to change)
FALL SEMESTER 2023 2024
Housing opens for new students Aug. 18-20 Aug. 16-18
Housing opens for continuing students Aug. 19-20 Aug. 17-18
Registration Aug. 21 Aug. 19
Classes begin 4:30 p.m. Aug. 21 4:30 p.m. Aug. 19
Labor Day—University Closed Sept. 4 Sept. 2
Advising and Priority Pre-Registration (Spring) Oct. 25-Nov. 3 Oct. 23-Nov. 1
Fall Break—No classes Oct. 9-10 Nov. 4
Election Day—University Closed Nov. 5
anksgiving Observance begins; no classes; University Open Nov. 22 Nov. 27
anksgiving; no classes; University Closed Nov. 23-24 Nov. 28-29
Classes End Dec. 4 Dec. 2
Reading Day Dec. 5 Dec. 3
Final Exams Dec. 6-12 Dec. 4-10
Commencement Dec. 15-16 Dec. 13-14
SPRING SEMESTER 2024 2025
Housing opens forn new and continuing students Jan. 7-8 Jan. 5-6
Registration Jan. 8 Jan. 6
Classes begin Jan. 9 Jan. 7
MLK Jr. Day; University Closed Jan. 15 Jan. 20
Spring Break; no classes Mar. 11-15 Mar. 10-14
Advising and Priority Pre-Registration (Summer and Fall) Mar. 20-March 29 Mar. 19-March 28
Classes End April 22 April 21
Reading Day April 23 April 21
Final Exams April 24-April 30 April 23-April 29
Commencement May 3-4 May 2-3
LATE SPRING TERM 2024 2025
Registration May 6 May 5
Classes Begin May 7 May 6
Classes end/Exams May 24 May 23
SUMMER I TERM 2024 2025
Registration May 27 May 26
Classes begin May 28 May 27
Classes end/Exams July 1 June 30
SUMMER II TERM 2024 2025
Registration July 8 July 7
Classes begin July 9 July 8
Classes end/Exams Aug. 12 Aug. 11
Francis Marion University Catalog
THE UNIVERSITY
PURPOSE -
MISSION STATEMENT
Francis Marion University is a four-year public institution established by the
state of South Carolina, and is located in the northeastern part of the state
near the city of Florence. Enrollment is approximately 4,000.
Its purpose is threefold: to provide students with an excellent education,
stimulate inquiry and research, and serve the Pee Dee region and the state
of South Carolina.
Francis Marion University adheres to the primary purpose of its establishment
as a college in 1970: to make available excellent educational programs for the
people of the region and the state. e University oers bachelor’s degrees
in a wide range of liberal arts disciplines, as well as in the health sciences,
education, engineering and business. e University also oers professional
degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and specialist levels and three applied
doctoral programs in health professions. While maintaining high standards,
FMU serves students with a broad range of preparation and ability. e
University seeks a wide variety of students, primarily from the Pee Dee
region, but also from the entire state, other states, and foreign countries. We
believe that a student body diverse in age, racial and ethnic background, and
country of origin enriches the education of all students.
To achieve its educational goals, the University has outstanding faculty
members distinguished by high achievement and diverse academic
backgrounds. We provide traditional and, when appropriate, non-traditional
instruction, access to an excellent library as well as electronic resources, and
sta members committed to student learning and success. A low student-
faculty ratio and faculty concern for the individual student help us to
achieve our goals. e University recognizes the importance of the out-of-
the-classroom experience and oers opportunities for students to engage in
activities that promote personal growth. In addition, the University provides
students with special learning opportunities, such as an honors program,
internships, study abroad destinations, and cooperative degree programs.
Since our highest priority is excellence in teaching and learning, we believe
that intellectual inquiry and analysis by students and faculty members are
essential. We encourage all scholarly pursuits, including student research for
courses and faculty research for presentation and publication and for use
in the classroom. e University provides faculty members with support
for professional development through resources for innovative teaching,
scholarship, and service. Our goal of an academic experience built on inquiry
and research as well as the transmission of information allows students to
develop their ability to think and communicate, to gain knowledge and
skills, to pursue a career or further study, to appreciate the creativeness of
the human mind, to be aware of the human and natural environment of the
world, and to have the capacity to pursue a life of learning and understanding.
e University also serves the needs of Florence and the surrounding area
in ways beyond formal education. Numerous artistic and cultural activities,
athletic programs, health initiatives, and outreach eorts benet not only our
students, but also the community. To foster the economic development of the
region, we oer consulting services to business, industry, and government.
Academic and practical assistance to area schools is basic to our endeavors.
Faculty and sta members participate in and contribute to a wide range of
community activities.
Francis Marion emphasizes liberal arts education while oering new
academic programs and innovative technology. It is small enough to provide
attention to each student, but large enough to oer a variety of academic and
cultural resources. It thus combines the advantages of a liberal arts college
with the resources and programs of a public university.
(Approved by the Francis Marion Board of Trustees on November 19, 2020 and
by the Commission on Higher Education on June 2, 2022.)
THE UNIVERSITY
Francis Marion University is one of South Carolina’s 13 public, co-educational
universities. FMU prides itself on providing a strong liberal arts education
that serves as the foundation for a variety of professional careers.
e University oers a broad range of undergraduate degrees and a select
number of graduate programs that serve the needs of the community, and
of local businesses and industries of the Pee Dee region. Francis Marion is
the only state university located in the Pee Dee region, and is a critical piece
of the educational infrastructure in the region. Many of the University’s
students are the rst in their families to attend college.
As a comprehensive public university, FMU provides a high-value
educational experience in an excellent learning environment. It takes pride
in the personal attention students receive from faculty and sta. All faculty
members have advanced degrees, and more than 85 percent of the full-time
faculty hold doctoral or terminal degrees.
e vast majority of FMU’s students come from South Carolina. In a typical
year the student body includes students from nearly every county in the
state. But FMU also enrolls students from many dierent states and foreign
countries, allowing students to experience the diversity of people from other
cultures. In the fall of 2022, students came from 34 U.S. states and the District
of Columbia, and 24 foreign countries. e student-faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
e average age of undergraduates is 21, while the average age of graduate
students is 33. (All demographic gures from the Fall 2022.)
Located about six miles east of Florence, FMU’s 400-plus-acre main campus
is known for its natural beauty, which has been augmented with pleasing
landscaping. e campus includes hundreds of acres of mixed pine-
hardwood and bottomland forests accessed by trails.
FMU’s physical plant has grown steadily through the years. A recent gi
to the University of 146 acres, ve miles north of campus, brought the
University’s total holdings to more than 830 acres.
e University’s modern classroom buildings, laboratories, and residence
facilities provide a safe, comfortable learning environment for students. e
campus also features a number of recreational facilities that are available
for use by students, faculty, sta, and alumni, and for use in intramural and
intercollegiate athletic competition.
Most buildings have been constructed or renovated since 1970. Facilities are
equipped with ramps, and those of more than one story are equipped with
elevators. ough each building has its own unique design, all are planned
for architectural harmony.
One of the busiest places on campus is James A. Rogers Library, the largest
library in northeastern South Carolina. It serves as a valuable resource for
individual citizens, businesses, and industries in the entire region.
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e Pee Dee Education Center is located on the south end of the FMU
campus. e Center is a regional educational consortium serving 17 area
school districts, 70,000 students and 4,500 teachers. FMU works closely with
the Pee Dee Education Center to provide resources and services to school
districts in the Pee Dee, such as the Pee Dee Mathematics and Science
Regional Center which is housed in the facility. Additionally, the Center
provides early childhood services to schools and services to low incidence
disabled students through Project SHARE. For more information, contact
the Pee Dee Education Center at 843-669-3391.
Since 2011, FMU has grown its presence in downtown Florence. e
FMU Performing Arts Center opened in 2011. Additional FMU facilities
in downtown Florence include the Carter Center for Health Sciences; the
Recording Studio; the Hugh and Jean Leatherman Medical Education
Complex, a new medical educational complex adjacent to the Carter Center;
and University Place, home to the Steven F. Gately Gallery and the Kelly
Center for Economic Development.
rough these facilities, as well as its main campus, the University oers a
variety of programs and services to the community, including continuing
education, technical and professional assistance, industrial and economic
development, and artistic and cultural enrichment. Many cultural activities
(concerts, lectures, plays, art exhibits, planetarium and observatory shows,
and lm series) are oered at the PAC and on FMU’s main campus.
e University has an outstanding NCAA athletic program with seven
sports each for men and women. FMU teams have captured ve national
championships. e University’s school colors are red, white, and blue, and
the mascot is a Patriot.
HISTORY
Francis Marion University was established on July 1, 1970 as Francis Marion
College. It obtained university status in the 1980s. e University is named in
honor of a Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, the legendary
“Swamp Fox” who kept the patriot cause alive in South Carolina with his
guerilla-style ghting in the Pee Dee and Low Country regions of the state.
FMU’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Patriots.
e University traces its history to 1957 when the University of South
Carolina established a “freshman center” at the Florence County Library.
In 1961, a permanent campus for USC-Florence was established six miles
east of Florence on land donated by the Wallace family, the current location
of FMU. By 1966, enrollment at USC-F had reached 350 and community
leaders began a movement to establish a four-year institution to better meet
the educational needs of the region.
Following a Commission on Higher Education recommendation, FMU was
authorized as a state-assisted institution of higher learning by the State of
South Carolina on June 25, 1969. Gov. Robert E. McNair signed into law an
act creating Francis Marion College, eective July 1, 1970.
e College began its rst academic term when students from 23 of
South Carolina’s 46 counties gathered on August 31, 1970, for the rst fall
convocation and orientation. A total of 907 students subsequently enrolled
in programs oered through the College’s initial 10 departments.
During its rst year, the College embarked on a building program which saw
occupancy of the James A. Rogers Library in 1971, the Robert E. McNair
Science Building in 1972, the Walter Douglas Smith University Center and
Founders Hall in 1974, the John K. Cauthen Educational Media Center
in 1977, the Peter D. Hyman Fine Arts Center and the Village (student
apartments) in 1980, three residence halls and the Edward S. Ervin Dining
Hall in 1986, the omas C. Stanton Academic Computer Center and the
Reames Wing to Rogers Library in 1988, an addition to the J. Howard Stokes
Administration Building in 1990, three more residence halls and the Allard
A. Allston Housing Oce Complex in 1992, the Hugh K. Leatherman Sr.
Science Facility in 1994, the BB&T/Amelia Wallace Alumni/Faculty House
in 2003, the Forest Villas apartment complex in 2004 and 2007, and the Frank
B. Lee Nursing Building and e Grille in 2006. In 2007, the FMU Education
Foundation purchased the FMU Education and Non-Prot Consortium
Building. In 2008, the Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child was
completed. e FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence was
completed in 2011, and the Grin Athletic Complex opened in Spring 2012.
A recording studio supporting FMU’s Music Industry program opened in
2014, and, in 2016, FMU opened the Dr. Luther F. Carter Center for Health
Sciences, also in downtown Florence. New facilities are scheduled to come
on line in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Francis Marion College became Francis Marion University in 1992, following
the addition of graduate degree programs.
e institution has had four presidents: Dr. Walter Douglas Smith (1970-
1983), Dr. omas C. Stanton (1983-1994), Dr. Lee A. Vickers (1994-1999),
and Dr. Luther F. Carter (1999 to present).
Today, Francis Marion University’s academic program consists of a College
of Liberal Arts, a School of Business, School of Education, and a School
of Health Sciences. e University oers more than 40 programs of study,
as well as a variety of cooperative and pre-professional programs. e
University employs 291 full-time and part-time faculty members and about
271 full-time sta.
ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
e University is governed by a 17-member Board of Trustees. e trustees
serve four-year terms and are elected by the South Carolina General Assembly
with some appointments made by the state’s governor. e University is
committed to shared governance among the Board of Trustees, the faculty,
and the administration. e faculty elects its own ocers and committees.
e chief administrative ocer of the University is the president. e
University is organized along the following administrative divisions:
Academic Aairs, Administration and Planning, Finance and Facilities,
Development, University Communications, Student Life, University
Outreach, and Intercollegiate Athletics.
PROVOST’S OFFICE – FMU’s Provost is the University’s chief academic
ocer and the Provost’s Oce oversees all graduate and undergraduate
programs, and all academic departments within the University. e
University’s academics are organized into a College of Liberal Arts and three
professional schools, the School of Business, the School of Education, and
the School of Health Sciences. e College of Liberal Arts is home to 10
academic departments. e Provost’s Oce also manages the Library and
the Center for Academic Success and Advisement (CASA).
ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING – e division of Administration
and Planning is responsible for Human Resources, Campus Technology,
Institutional Research, Planning and Eectiveness, Instructional Technology,
and Inventory.
ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT – e Enrollment Management division
oversees Admissions, Financial Assistance, and the Registrar’s oce. It is
responsible for management of the admissions process for all students at the
University and the maintenance of all educational and nancial assistance
student records.
FINANCE AND FACILITIES – Finance and Facilities is responsible for
the University’s business operation, including accounting activities for
all revenues and expenditures, procurement and purchasing operations,
University student housing, and maintenance of the University’s facilities.
is area also oversees a number of contract operations including dining
services and the Patriot Bookstore.
DEVELOPMENT – e Development area is responsible for coordination
of the University eorts to secure nancial support from the private sector
and to serve as the receiving point for gis of dollars, securities, works of
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art, land, and equipment. is is done primarily through the Francis Marion
University Foundation, the Alumni Association, the FMU Fund, and the
Swamp Fox Club. rough these organizations, the various avenues of
supporting the University are made known to individuals, corporations, and
philanthropic foundations. Sub-divisions of Development division are listed
below. For more information, call 843-661-1295 or visit www.fmarion.edu.
e Alumni Aairs Oce – e Director of Alumni Aairs coordinates
activities of the Alumni Association and implements objectives, goals,
and policies of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. e Alumni
Association serves as the liaison among graduates, the Alumni Oce, and
the University community.
FMU Education Foundation – e FMU Foundation was organized
in 1974 to provide a means for seeking and accepting substantial gis
of money or property in order to build an endowment fund that would
promote the educational purpose and overall mission of the University.
e FMU Foundation is governed by an independent volunteer board of
directors and currently has more than $27 million in assets.
FM Annual Fund – Since the early years of the institution, friends, alumni,
faculty, sta, businesses, and industries have provided the opportunity
for bright young scholars to obtain a college education. rough annual
contributions, the FM Fund is able to support various scholarship programs
and educational initiatives such as instructional technology, library
acquisitions, and faculty development. Annual giving helps meet the ever-
increasing need for nancial support for the University.
e Swamp Fox Club – Recognizing the nickname of the University’s
namesake, the Swamp Fox Club is the fundraising arm of the Francis
Marion University Athletics program. e mission of the organization
is to provide a quality college experience for student-athletes as well as
scholarship support for each team as established under NCAA guidelines.
Members include faculty, sta, alumni, friends, businesses, and local
supporters.
REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS – FMU recognizes that its
mission reaches beyond the borders of the campus to the surrounding region
and the state and that it can and should serve as a catalyst and facilitator
for regional approaches to problem solving. e regional and community
programs oce oversees a number of outreach initiatives designed to further
that mission, including the Fred Sheheen Non-Prot Leadership Institute,
Local Government Institute, and the FMU Performing Arts Center, and
Richardson Center for the Child.
STUDENT LIFE – Student Life is responsible for creating an environment
that facilities personal growth and development for FMU students outside
the classroom. Services, oces, and programs within Student Life include
student activities (fraternities, sororities, student activities, and special
events), Campus Recreation Services, Residence Life, Multicultural and
International Student Life, Counseling and Testing, and the Dean of Students
Oce. e Dean of Students is responsible for managing student discipline
at the University.
UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS – e University Communications
Oce is responsible for communicating information pertaining to FMU to a
variety of audiences, both internal and external, through a variety of channels.
e oce oversees external media relations, internal communications, the
production of ocial University publications for o-campus audiences, and
marketing and communications support for University initiatives. e oce
distributes news and feature stories about University programs, activities,
and people through a variety of mediums, including video and social media.
It maintains e-mail and social media contact with various FMU audiences,
and produces Francis Marion Focus, FMU’s University and alumni periodical.
e oce also oversees the Multimedia Services department, which manages
a wide array of event videography and audio-visual support for campus
events and departments; and the Oce Services Department, which handles
campus mail and on-campus printing.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – e University considers
intercollegiate athletics to be an integral part of the educational environment.
FMU’s goal is to provide an outstanding, well-balanced athletic program
with oversight from the faculty. From the training that improves physical
tness of athletes to the teamwork and competition that provide excitement
for students and fans, intercollegiate athletics complements academic
pursuits when held in proper perspective. FMU is a member of the NCAA
and Conference Carolinas. One sports program, men’s golf, currently
competes at the NCAA Division I level and is a member of the Southland
Conference, while the other 11 programs are members of the NCAA
Division II Conference Carolinas. Coaches and student-athletes are held to
high standards and are expected to exemplify the same leadership roles on
campus and within the community as in athletic competition.
ACCREDITATION
Francis Marion University is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate,
masters, doctorate and specialist level degrees. Contact the Commission
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call
404-679-4500 for concerns or questions about the status of Francis Marion
University. Upon request, accreditation documents may be viewed in the
Oce of the Provost during normal business hours.
In addition, several individual academic programs have been recognized by
specialized accrediting organizations. e business programs are accredited
by AACSB International - e Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business. e teacher education programs are accredited by the National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved
by the South Carolina Board of Education. e chemistry program is
approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American
Chemical Society. e graduate psychology program is accredited by the
Master’s in Psychology Accreditation Council (MPAC) and meets the
standards of training approved by the Council of Applied Master’s Programs
in Psychology (CAMPP). Additionally, the specialist degree in school
psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists
(NASP). e theatre arts program is accredited by the National Association
of Schools of eatre (NAST). e visual arts and art education programs
are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
(NASAD). e baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree
program in nursing and/Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Francis
Marion University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). e Industrial Engineering
program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission
of ABET. e Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP) education
program in speech-language pathology {residential} at Francis Marion
University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic
Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard,
#310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a
“pre-accreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging
programs for a maximum period of 5 years.
INSTITUTIONAL
EFFECTIVENESS
Francis Marion University is committed to the continuous evaluation and
improvement of each and every component of the University from its
educational programs to the administrative and support oces that serve
them. e University employs a comprehensive institutional eectiveness
program that routinely monitors continued program and oce alignment
with institutional mission, the identication of salient process outcomes,
the measurement of meaningful quality indicators, and the implementation
of improvements. e faculty of the University, through its Institutional
Eectiveness Committee, accepts the ongoing evaluation of the institutional
eectiveness system as an important component of its responsibilities to the
institution.
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Students are frequently asked to participate in the assessment of the
University’s services through focus groups, surveys, writing samples,
academic inventories, interviews and other appropriate assessment
methods. Prospective students, parents, alumni, and constituents in the
local and regional business and service communities are also asked for
their input. roughout this process, FMU stresses to its students and other
participants that FMU is assessing the quality of its educational programs
and support services and not the individual participating in the assessment
eort. Reacting to the input from our students and other constituencies by
constantly improving the ability of the University to accomplish its mission is
the primary purpose of FMU’s institutional eectiveness system.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
& AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Francis Marion University is dedicated to equal opportunity through
armative action within the University community. e University’s
armative action program is designed to provide equal consideration
of all applicants for faculty and sta positions, for all faculty members in
the tenure and promotion process, and for administrators and other sta
members seeking promotions and upgrades, as well as for students seeking
admission, nancial aid, and equality in academic and athletic programs.
It is the policy of FMU to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without
regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, physical disability, sexual
orientation, or age. Furthermore, it is FMU’s policy to implement armative
action to prevent any disparate eects of discrimination because of race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
Hiring, training, promotion, pay scales, and benets practices are based
on qualications, demonstrated ability, and meritorious performance. e
University actively recruits students from protected categories and provides
opportunities for the growth and development of those students.
e University’s Armative Action Plan includes the monitoring and
reporting of compliance with applicable laws and regulations including
Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Executive
Order 11375; Revised Order No. 4; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended;
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veteran’s
Rehabilitation Act of 1974; Titles VII and VIII of the Public Health Service
Action; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with
Disabilities Act; and all applicable laws and ordinances of the state of South
Carolina.
A plan has been developed to help achieve FMU’s goal of equal employment
opportunity for all. e Dean of Students serves as the University’s
Armative Action Ocer and is responsible for ensuring that the University’s
commitments are met and for reporting progress to the President. e
Armative Action Ocer has the responsibility in accordance with the plan
to ascertain that a concerted eort is established and maintained to ensure
the achievement of goals and interim benchmarks. For more information,
call 843-661-1229.
Discriminatory Personal Conduct: e University seeks to promote a fair,
humane, and respectful environment for its faculty, sta, and students. To
that end, University policy explicitly prohibits sexual and racial harassment,
and all other personal conduct which inappropriately asserts that sex, race,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or ancestry is relevant to consideration
of individual worth or individual performance. e same policies provide
procedures for the informal resolution of instances in which such behavior
is suspected or alleged. e policies are available for inspection in the Oce
of Student Life, Smith University Center, or the Human Resources Oce,
Stokes Administration Building.
DISCRIMINATION,
HARASSMENT & RETALIATION
Francis Marion University follows all federal and state laws banning
discrimination in public institutions of higher learning. Francis Marion
adheres to all Title IX policies, and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, sex, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status or any other protected category under applicable
local, state, or federal law. General questions regarding Title IX can be
directed to the Oce of Civil Rights (www.ed.gov/ocr). Specic questions
may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator (titleixcoordinator@
fmarion.edu).
Vice President for Administration
PO Box 100547
Florence, SC 29502-0547
105 Stokes Administration Building
Tel. No. 843-661-1146
Harassment is unwelcome oensive conduct, written, verbal, or physical, that
occurs when a reasonable person would nd that such conduct creates an
intimidating, hostile, or oensive educational, work, or living environment.
A hostile environment is created when speech and/or actions are so severe,
persistent, or pervasive as to limit or deny one’s ability to participate in or
benet from an activity or educational program.
e University procedures are intended to protect the rights of both the
complainant and the accused, protect privacy, and prevent retaliation.
Unwelcome behavior that may be construed as discrimination or harassment
should be reported. However, intentionally false allegations will not
be tolerated and may result in sanctions. e University is obligated to
investigate any reports of discrimination or harassment and will consider
action as warranted.
No one may be subject to restraint, interference, coercion, reprisal, or
retaliation for seeking information about discrimination or harassment,
bringing a good faith complaint, or serving as a witness.
is policy is not intended to infringe on the rights of members of the faculty
to exercise academic freedom within the framework of the teaching and
learning environment of the University.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY
English has been designated the primary language of all faculty members at
FMU since fall 1991. “Primary” language is dened as written and spoken
English comparable to that of a native speaker. If the University considers
employing on its full-time teaching faculty a candidate whose second
language is English, that candidate will:
• give a lecture in his/her discipline in English to students and faculty who
will assess the candidate’s uency in English on the basis of being able to
comprehend fully the content of the lecture.
• submit a letter of interest and, when applicable, additional samples of
written work.
e English Fluency in Higher Education Act of the South Carolina General
Assembly requires that each public institution provide assurance that there
exists an adequate procedure for students to report grievances concerning the
inability of instructors to be understood in their spoken or written English.
At FMU, students should state such a grievance in a scheduled meeting with
the chairperson of the department or dean of the school involved.
e department chairperson or school dean will then arrange for a meeting
among the chairperson or dean, the grieving student(s), and the instructor.
It is the responsibility of the chairperson or dean to nd a satisfactory
resolution to the grievance and to report the resolution to the Provost.
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
FMU is committed to providing an environment conducive to its mission
that is safe, healthy and comfortable. Due to well-documented health and
safety risks related to smoking, and the University’s commitment to support
the comfort and well-being of its various constituents, FMU is a “smoke-
free” campus.
Smoking is prohibited on all property owned or controlled by Francis
Marion University, the Francis Marion University Foundation, and the
Francis Marion University Real Estate Foundation. is prohibition
includes all buildings and grounds, as well as within vehicles owned, leased,
or rented by the University and its related entities. e complete Francis
Marion University Smoking Policy may be found at www.fmarion.edu and is
available upon request from the Oce of Human Resources.
CAMPUS FACILITIES
Francis Marion University maintains a variety of facilities for the use of its
students, faculty and sta, and, when applicable, to the public at large.
Luther F. Carter Center for Health Sciences – e Carter Center is a
51,000-square foot building in downtown Florence. It houses FMU’s graduate
programs in the health sciences and allied programs associated with the USC
School of Medicine. It opened in the fall of 2016. Key features of the building
include the Dr. Sompong Krakit Simulation Laboratory, and Haigh Porter
Auditorium. e building is named for Dr. Luther F. Carter, FMU’s fourth
president.
John K. Cauthen Educational Media Center – Named for the late pioneer
of educational television in South Carolina, Cauthen opened in 1977. e
building contains facilities for the production and presentation of audiovisual
materials as well as a Resource Area that houses the non-print resources
of the University (DVD, VHS movies, CD and audio cassettes, media kits,
etc.), support for instructional technology, and a public computer lab. It also
provides classroom and oce space for the mass communication, modern
languages, psychology programs and the School of Education. e James
“Ed” Dooley Planetarium, the Ashpy Lowrimore Auditorium, and the J.R.
Bryan Jackson Innovation Place (a computer lab equipped with teaching and
multimedia instructional technology) are also in the building.
Dooley Planetarium – e Dooley Planetarium is one of only ve
planetariums in the state and the only one in the northeast region of South
Carolina. e planetarium held its rst showing on Jan. 29, 1978, and since
then it has welcomed thousands of visitors through its doors. e facility
is also used for regular FMU astronomy classes. e planetarium was
renovated in 2014 and 2016, introducing new seating, ooring, a new sound
system and a fully digital star projector. e new system allows presenters to
customize programs, choose from hundreds of programming options that
include enhanced presentational experiences, and even to change a program
mid-show when questions arise. Technology has changed and improved, but
a constant at the planetarium has been the drive of its personnel to provide
the region with a meaningful experience that expands public knowledge of
the mysteries of the universe.
Cauthen Café – e Cauthen Café provides students, faculty and sta with
a relaxing respite in the midst of a busy campus. Complete with a Starbucks
retail location, Cauthen Café serves an assortment of great tasting food
such as pastries, sandwiches and salads, all made with high-quality, simple
ingredients.
Edward S. Ervin III Dining Hall – Named for a former chairman of the
Board of Trustees for Francis Marion University, this facility was occupied
in 1986. e Dining Hall, renovated in the summer of 2011, serves students,
faculty, and sta of the University as well as community groups. Also located
in Ervin Dining Hall is Provisions On Demand (P.O.D.) which reinvents the
campus store experience by blending the features of “corner store” quick
convenience with modern market style and service. P.O.D. oers a variety
of fresh food and produce, delicious prepared meals and everyday essentials
that deliver quality, selection and value.
Facilities Management/Campus Police Building – Opened in 1972, this
building provides utility services to other buildings and houses the Campus
Police and some oces of the Facilities Management Department. Campus
Police provide 24-hour law enforcement services from this location.
FMU Education Foundation and Non-Prot Consortium Building – e
FMU Education Foundation owns a building and four acres of land situated
on Highways 301/76 across from the FMU campus (west of Highway 327).
e FMU Foundation/Development Oce, Alumni Aairs, Community
Aairs, and several non-prot organizations including the North Eastern
Strategic Alliance (NESA) are located in this building. e Education
Foundation Building also houses the University’s oces of Counseling and
Testing and Student Health Services.
Founders Hall – Named in honor of those whose eorts and energies
led to the founding of the University, this building was occupied in 1974.
e building houses oces and classrooms for many of the University’s
academic programs including English, geography, history, philosophy and
religious studies, political science, sociology, and the School of Business. e
Center for Academic Success and Advisement (CASA) is also located in this
building.
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center – e FMU PAC
opened in 2011 and is located in downtown Florence. Its main elements
include an 849-seat main auditorium with a y tower and orchestra shell,
a 100-seat experimental theater, and an academic wing with classrooms,
oces, and rehearsal spaces for the Department of Fine Arts Music Industry
degree. e surrounding grounds include the 500-seat Truist Amphitheatre
and the Beverly Hazelwood and Starr Ward Garden Courtyard. FMU’s Music
Industry program, a division of the Department of Fine arts, is housed at the
PAC along with resident performing companies (the Florence Symphony
Orchestra, Masterworks Choir, South Carolina Dance eatre) and Drs.
Bruce and Lee Foundation. e PAC is home to a variety of cultural and civic
events throughout the year. Spaces are also available for rentals by the public.
More information is available at www.fmupac.org.
Francis Marion University Recording Studio – is new state of the art
facility utilizes both classic analogue and modern digital equipment. e
studio is focused around a fully loaded ProTools 11 HD rig with an Avid C24
console and ADAM A7 monitoring. ere is a full complement of industry
standard microphones from AKG, Sennheiser, Rode, Audio Technica,
Neumann, and many others. Classic analogue preamps are provided by
Neve, API, Universal Audio, and Audient. e studio features two isolation
booths and a great room large enough to handle ensembles of any size.
R. Gerald Grin Athletic Complex – Named for the long-time athletic
director and baseball coach, the Grin Athletic Complex was completed in
the Spring of 2012. e complex includes Cliord S. Cormell (baseball) Field
at Sparrow Stadium, Murray G. Hartzler (soccer) Field, the FMU Soball
Stadium, Marion L. “Spyder” Webb Plaza, Lake (“W”) Coleman, and a eld
house with oce space and locker rooms.
e Grille – Opened in the Fall of 2006, this one-story building is located
adjacent to the outdoor swimming pool. e facility provides an additional
dining option with indoor and outdoor seating available and convenient
access to the outdoor pool and sand volleyball court.
Hanson Park – Hanson Park was established in 2005. Named for longtime
psychology faculty member and administrator Gary Hanson, this park is
located between e Cottage and the President’s House and provides a quiet,
garden-like atmosphere for faculty, sta, students, and visitors.
Hewn Timber Cabins – African Americans were brought to the farm of J.
Eli Gregg in 1836 to raise cotton, but they also had to construct the farm
buildings as well as cabins for their own housing. Eight cabins, two of which
remain, were built beside a sandy road in a cotton eld. e road ran parallel
to what is now Francis Marion Road, just east of the center of campus, and
extended from what is now Stokes Administration Building to the Smith
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University Center. Aer emancipation, most of the cabins were moved
to scattered locations on the farm. e cabins remained occupied until
approximately 1953. ese remaining two cabins are listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and have been preserved, moved to their present
location on Wallace Woods Road.
Honors Center – e Honors Center is the most recent addition to FMU’s
Main Campus. Completed in Fall 2020, the building features a stunning, 40-
foot high atrium and is home to ve state-of-the-art classrooms, as well as
meeting and oce space. In addition to housing the Honors Program, Francis
Marion’s International Programs and the McNair Center for Research and
Service can also be found here.
Hugh and Jean Leatherman Medical Education Complex - is
36,000-square foot facility is located in downtown Florence and houses
classrooms, laboratories, and oce space for FMU’s School of Health
Sciences. e facility is named for the late Senator Hugh Leatherman who
represented Florence in the South Carolina Senate from 1981 until his death
in 2021, and his wife, Jean Leatherman, a real estate executive in Florence.
Peter D. Hyman Fine Arts Center – Named for a community leader who
was instrumental in the founding of the institution and who was the rst
chairman of the Francis Marion University Board of Trustees, this facility
was occupied in November 1980. It houses the John W. Baker Art and
Music Wing and includes faculty oces for the Department of Fine Arts,
classrooms, and studios for teaching art, art education, theatre, and music.
e south wing includes the Adele Kassab Recital Hall and the University
eatre, which has a working stage and the capability for quick changes from
a proscenium to a thrust stage.
John Kassab Courts – Renovated in 2003 with a new entranceway, playing
surface, fencing and landscaping, this facility consists of eight tennis courts,
four of which are lighted. It is named in honor of John Kassab, whose
leadership was a contributing factor to the establishment of the University.
Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Science Facility – Named for Senator Hugh K.
Leatherman Sr., who for many years has been a state senator from Florence
County and member emeritus of the University’s Board of Trustees, this
facility was completed in 1994. It provides oce, classroom and laboratory
space for biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
Frank B. Lee Nursing Building – Named for the former chairman of
the board of trustees of the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation, the local
philanthropic foundation which largely funded the building’s construction,
this facility opened for the fall 2006 semester. is two-story facility houses
oces, classrooms, the Elizabeth W. Barnes Clinical Laboratory, a computer
lab, three seminar/conference rooms, and the Dr. John M. omason
Auditorium.
Robert E. McNair Science Building – Named for the former Governor
of South Carolina who played a signicant role in making the University
possible, this structure was occupied in 1972. is building provides
classroom, laboratory, and oce space for biology, chemistry, and physics. It
also houses the McNair Center for Government and History. e auditorium
was renovated and renamed for Provost Richard N. Chapman in 2007. Also
due to generous gis from Progress Energy, the nuclear physics lab was
renovated in 2012.
Chapman Auditorium –
Chapman Auditorium, the principal academic
arena of Francis Marion University, is located in the Robert E. McNair
Science Building and is named aer FMU Provost, Dr. Richard N. Chapman.
Chapman served as FMU’s provost from 2000-2017. Chapman is also used as
a venue for University
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vents ranging from artistic performances to lectures to
public forums. It seats 458.
Observatory – Built in 1982, this two-story, pre-cast concrete structure has
a 12-foot rotating dome. Permanently mounted in the dome is a 14-inch
reecting telescope. A variety of other telescopes are also housed at the
Observatory. e rst oor houses a small classroom-orientation area with
a large screen TV for viewing images from an electronic eyepiece. Located
on the second-oor observatory deck are six mounts for 8-inch reecting
telescopes. Free public viewing sessions are held periodically to examine the
planets, stars, and special astronomical events such as comets and eclipses.
Oce Services Building – e Oce Services building, located north of
Hyman Fine Arts Center, was completed in 2013. Printing and mail services
are located in this facility.
Pee Dee Education Center – e Pee Dee Education Center is a consortium
of 16 school districts, Coker College, and Francis Marion University,
established to provide support for the school districts in the region.
President’s Residence (Wallace House) – Rebuilt in 1924 aer the original
1836 J. Eli Gregg home was destroyed by re, this antebellum-style house
was the home of Joseph Wilds Wallace Sr. and Sallie Gregg Wallace. In 1960,
in their memory, the Wallace family donated the house for the founding
site of the University of South Carolina at Florence. en named Wallace
Hall, the structure housed classrooms and meeting space for the Florence
campus. When Francis Marion University was established in 1970, the house
served as a facility for administrative oces. It was renovated as a permanent
residence for the president of FMU in 1983.
Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child – Named in honor of Gail
Ness Richardson, a longtime member of the Board of Trustees for Francis
Marion University, and Terry E. Richardson Jr., a Barnwell attorney, this
facility was occupied in 2008. e Center houses a child care program,
FMU classrooms, a developmental clinic, research facilities and community
programs.
James A. Rogers Library – Named for the rst chair of the State College
Board of Trustees, the library opened in December 1971. e 77,000
-square foot building was expanded in 1988 by adding a wing named for
the rst director of the library, J. Mitchell Reames. e library houses a
collection of over 398,000 volumes and over 550 print journal subscriptions
and provides access to 35,000 e-journals, over 343,000 e-books, and 142
electronic databases providing access to information from almost anywhere.
Membership in PASCAL, the statewide academic library consortium
provides access to millions of articles and to a statewide virtual library at
over 12.5 million volumes. e library is open 85.5 hours a week.
Walter Douglas Smith University Center – Named aer the founding
president of FMU and opened in 1974, the Smith University Center provides
comprehensive athletic and recreational facilities as well as oces for
Student Life, Dean of Students, Campus Recreation, Athletics, the Student
Government Association (SGA), Army ROTC, the student newspaper, the
Campus Activities Board (CAB), and the Patriot Bookstore. Facilities include
a 2,500 seat varsity gymnasium, tness center, the commons, meeting rooms,
game room, television lounge, locker rooms, and athletic training facilities.
e SUC provides expansive space for student Life activities, meetings, and
recreational events.
omas C. Stanton Academic Computer Center – Named for the second
president of Francis Marion University, this facility was occupied in 1988.
e building provides computer classrooms and a 30-station general-use
computer laboratory. It also houses a number of oces for the Campus
Technology group.
J. Howard Stokes Administration Building – Named for one of the
founders in establishing higher education for the Pee Dee area, this was the
rst building to be built on the Florence Regional Campus of the University
of South Carolina. It was built with funds contributed by citizens from across
the Pee Dee area and transferred to the University in 1970. An addition was
completed in 1990. It was last renovated in 1992-1995. e building houses
the university’s administrative oces.
BB&T/Amelia Wallace Faculty/Alumni Cottage – e Cottage, completed
in 2003, is a faculty/alumni facility and guest house. e facility is named
for BB&T, a major benefactor, and Amelia Wallace, whose family donated
Wallace House and the rst 100 acres of the land on which the University
is located. Lunch is served daily, Monday through Friday (unless otherwise
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announced), for faculty, sta, alumni, and guests.
University Place - Located at 142 N. Dargan Street in downtown Florence,
University Place houses the Steven F. Gately Gallery and Kelly Center
for Economic Development. e Steven F. Gately Gallery, named for the
late Steven F. Gately, a long time art professor at the University, hosts
rotating visual art exhibitions from a variety of artists. e Kelly Center for
Economic Development has been dedicated to the economic growth of the
Pee Dee Region through small business support/incubation and various
regional economic development initiatives since 2016. University Place is
also home to the Florence County Legislative Delegation Oce and the
North Eastern Strategic Alliance.
HOUSING
Allard A. Allston Housing Oce Complex – Named for a longtime
member of the Board of Trustees for Francis Marion University, this facility
was built in 1992 along with one of the two sets of residence halls. e
complex provides space for the Oce of Housing and Residence Life as
well as a study hall.
Forest Villas Apartment Complex – e Forest Villas Apartments were
constructed in two phases; Phase I was completed and occupied in the fall
of 2004 with completion and occupancy of Phase II following in the fall of
2007. e apartment buildings are named Allen Hall, Beaty Hall, Cusac
Hall, King Hall, and igpen Hall. e ve three-story buildings consist
of 103 four-bedroom apartment units, ve two-bedroom units and ve
one-bedroom units, capable of housing approximately 427 residents. Each
apartment includes single bedrooms. Four-bedroom and two-bedroom
apartments feature shared living, dining and kitchen facilities. Four-
bedroom units include two full bathrooms. Apartment units are available
with provisions for persons with disabilities.
Heyward Community Center – Named for Dr. Joseph E. Heyward who
served the University as Vice President of Student Life and as interim
Provost, this facility was built in 2004 and is available to all students.
is building consists of a large common lounge for social functions and
meetings, a smaller meeting/study area, a tness room, a laundry facility,
and an enclosed mail pickup area.
Residence Halls – e University has two sets of residence halls. Each set
consists of three residence halls linked to each other by exterior breezeways:
one set (built in 1986) Marion State, Palmetto, and Swamp Fox forms a
courtyard with the Edward S. Ervin III Dining Hall. e other set — Belle
Isle, Snow Island, and Ellen C. Watson (built in 1992) — forms a courtyard
with the Allard A. Allston Housing Oce Complex, which was built at
the same time. Residence halls provide housing for approximately 700
residents. Each residence hall suite consists of two bedrooms (two students
share a bedroom) with an adjoining bath shared by all four residents living
in the suite. First-oor residence hall units are available with provisions for
persons with disabilities. A Resident Assistant is assigned to each residence
hall oor to provide support for students.
e Village – e Village Apartments, the rst student housing on campus,
originally consisted of 10 apartment buildings occupied in the fall of 1980.
e Village currently consists of 12 two-story apartment buildings and
a one-story apartment and can house approximately 386 residents. e
apartment buildings named Anderson, Baxter, Dalton, Ervin, Ferguson,
Gallingten, Henderson, Johnston, Logan, and Moultrie consist of eight
apartments designed to accommodate four persons each in individual
bedrooms with a common living room, kitchen, and bath. e Ingram
and Kidwell apartment buildings consist of 16 apartments designed to
accommodate two persons, each sharing a bedroom, living room, kitchen,
and bath. Half of the single-story Newton building is an apartment for two
persons, each sharing a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bath. e other
half serves as an Emergency Medical Transport (EMT) station serving the
campus and the surrounding area. Additional information regarding all
residential housing at FMU can be found under the Housing and Residence
section.
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JAMES A. ROGERS LIBRARY
e Library serves the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning by
providing Francis Marion’s students, faculty, sta and regional citizens with
access to scholarly information. By providing this access, the Library is able
to contribute uniquely to that portion of the mission of Francis Marion
University that stresses its support of scholarly pursuits in the Pee Dee region
of South Carolina. Rogers Library is the largest library in northeastern South
Carolina, and its holdings include more than 398,000 volumes, 343,000
accessible e-books, 35,000 e-journals, 550 print subscriptions, 377,000
volumes of microforms, and 142 electronic databases to access information
from almost anywhere.
COMPUTER &
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
FMU’s Campus Technology oce, located in the Stanton Academic
Computer Center, provides information, technology resources and services
for instructional and research missions of the University.
Computer Laboratories – FMU computer labs are open to all enrolled
students, faculty, sta, and active alumni at FMU. Access to the laboratories
requires a valid FMU ID Card. Most academic departments also have smaller
computer laboratories near classrooms and academic oces across campus.
Students must supply their own CDs or ash drives for saving data. e
most commonly used computer soware is the Microso (MS) Oce Suite
(Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), but other specialized programs may
be available for use in the public computer laboratories. e soware and
documents available are copyrighted products and may not be reproduced
in part or in whole, for any purpose. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and
Safari are available for web browsing. Printing from computer lab devices is
available for a small fee.
Email for Students – All currently enrolled students are provided a
SwampFox Mail email account. ese accounts are powered by Google and
come with all of the current Google applications.
Emergency Alerts – e Swampfox Emergency Alert System has been
adopted by FMU in order to quickly notify students via SMS text messaging
(standard text messaging rates apply) and email in the event of an imminent
campus emergency. All students who provide a cell phone number and cell
phone carrier at the time of their registration will be automatically added to
our notication system. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain updated
contact numbers through the Registrar’s Oce (843.661.1175). In addition
to being notied of an imminent campus emergency, students will also
receive notications regarding other situations that aect the status of the
campus like weather-related class or school closings.
Technology Help Desk – Campus Technology provides support for a variety
of technology functions through the help desk at 843-661-1111 which is
located in the Stanton Academic Computer Center, Room 108.
MEDIA CENTER
e Cauthen Educational Media Center is dedicated to improving teaching
and learning opportunities by providing a variety of technological resources
to students, faculty and sta on campus. e Center supports academic
programs by providing study facilities and instructional space, in addition
to a computer laboratory. e Multimedia sta, which is based in the center,
maintains, operates and installs media equipment which supports a variety
of campus and community activities.
e Media Center is jointly staed by the Multimedia Services Department
and Campus Technology.
MATH RESOURCES
e Department of Mathematics has a computer lab for use as a resource
center for mathematical work. e computers contain mathematical soware
such as MAPLE, MINITAB, EXCEL, and GEOMETER’S SKETCHPAD for
students in the areas of mathematics and probability and statistics.
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC
SUCCESS & ADVISEMENT
e Center for Academic Success and Advisement (CASA) oers students a
one-stop resource for assistance with advising questions, academic support,
and career services. CASA, located in Founders Hall 220, is home to CASA
Advising, the Career Center, the Tutoring Center, as well as the Writing
Center (located downstairs in FH 114-C). CASA provides a variety of
services designed to help students thrive during their time at Francis Marion
University.
CASA also works in conjunction with University Life 100: First-Year
Seminar, providing rst-year students with valuable information to help
them become acquainted with the university, build connections on campus,
learn about strategies for being successful students, and make the most of
their time at FMU. CASA is also home to the Patriot Mentor program, a sta
of undergraduate peer mentors who work with new students in First-Year
Seminar courses.
All of these resources provide students with a network of knowledgeable and
friendly professionals who can help with questions they may have while at
the University.
CASA ADVISING
CASA advisors work closely with rst-year students to ease the transition
from high school to university life. e friendly and knowledgeable advising
team assists rst-year students in navigating the university, choosing majors,
nding career paths, selecting courses, and exercising habits that lead to
academic success. CASA advisors are dedicated to supporting students and
connecting them to resources that will help them be successful during their
academic careers at FMU.
CASA advisors also provide counseling for probationary students and
answer general questions for students about course registration, majors and
minors, study skills, time management, career guidance, and more.
Students can meet with an advisor by calling 843-661-1400 or visiting CASA
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CAREER CENTER
e Career Center, located in CASA (Founders Hall 220), provides
a comprehensive, educational approach to career development and
preparation. Career services and programs are available for all FMU students
and alumni.
Students are encouraged to begin using the Career Center during their
rst year of enrollment. Sta members are available to meet with students
exploring their skills and interests as they decide upon their majors and
plans for specic career elds. Students are also welcome to take an online
career inventory to explore FMU majors and their connections to future
employment.
e Career Center links students to employment opportunities through
employer visits and through Handshake, an online platform that connects
students to on-campus jobs, internships, and full-time positions. Career
guidance workshops also allow students to explore occupations, research
employers, and develop the skills needed to conduct successful job searches.
e Career Center holds a job fair each fall and spring semester, connecting
students and alumni with a variety of employers. Mock interviews are also
available for student job seekers.
e Career Center sta are available for one-to-one meetings to assist
students with development of employment documents, job searches, and
preparation of applications materials for graduate school or other pre-
professional programs. Students are invited to visit the Career Center or call
843-661-1676 to book an appointment with a sta member. Appointments
can also be booked through Handshake.
TUTORING CENTER
e FMU Tutoring Center provides all students with learning assistance for
a variety of subjects, including math, sciences, social sciences, business, and
humanities courses. Located in CASA (Founders Hall 220), the Tutoring
Center is staed by faculty members and trained peer tutors. Students are
welcome to meet with tutors to review course content, practice problem-
solving skills, and discuss study strategies.
Tutoring Center sta are available to meet with students for in-person and
online tutorials. To meet with a tutor, students can book their appointments
through the Tutoring Center’s webpage, call 843-661-1675, or visit the
Tutoring Center in FH 220.
WRITING CENTER
e FMU Writing Center is available to help all students improve their
writing abilities and acquire the skills needed to succeed at writing tasks
in academic and professional communities. English Department faculty
consultants and trained student consultants provide one-on-one assistance
on a wide range of writing tasks and projects, including research papers
for all disciplines, literary analyses, creative writing, lab reports, resumes,
business letters, and graduate school applications. Students are invited to
meet with a consultant at any stage of the writing process for guidance on
generating a topic, building an argument, incorporating research, revising a
dra, or learning about grammatical errors.
Writing Center Consultants are available for both face-to-face and online
tutoring services. To meet with a tutor, students can book their appointments
through the Writing Center’s webpage, call 843-661-1528, or visit the Writing
Center in Founders Hall 114C.
TESTING, COUNSELING, &
SPECIAL SERVICES CENTER
e Testing, Counseling, & Special Services Center helps students enhance
their academic, personal, and emotional well-being and supports the
educational mission of FMU by helping students cope with life’s challenges
while learning skills that optimize personal eectiveness. Professional
counselors are available in a safe and condential space for students who
may be experiencing diculties in their personal lives. Issues commonly
addressed include depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship
issues, identity issues, and academic diculties (with referrals made to
community agencies as needed). Counseling sessions are individualized to
students’ unique needs, and appointments are conveniently oered in-person
and virtually. e Center also houses the FMU Testing Center, which proctors
exams for students with disabilities as well as many standardized tests used
by graduate and professional schools. Lastly, the Center coordinates services
for students with disabilities. Students wishing to schedule a counseling
session or disability services appointment may contact the Center at 843-
661-1840 or set up an appointment online via our website:- www.fmarion.
edu/counselingandtesting/.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES
FMU is committed to making programs and activities available to qualied
students with disabilities. e University makes eorts to ensure that the
University grounds, major buildings, and classes are accessible to individuals
with disabilities.
e Testing, Counseling, & Special Services Center coordinates services
for students with disabilities, assists students in determining reasonable
accommodations on the basis of disability, and acts as a liaison between
students and faculty/administration on concerns relating to appropriate
accommodations. Center sta are also available to meet with prospective
students to discuss services available at FMU.
e process for establishing academic accommodations
is both individualized
and collaborative. Sta works with each student to select accommodations
that best t their unique needs and maximize their chance of success.
ACCOMMODATIONS PROCESS
Students can request accommodations by scheduling an appointment
at the Center (843-661-1840 or schedule online via www.fmarion.edu/
counselingandtesting. e Director or Assistant Director will conduct
an intake interview and gather information about the student’s history of
disabilities and past accommodations. Possible accommodations will be
discussed at this meeting based on the student’s unique needs, and the
Director or Assistant Director will discuss what documentation is required.
e request for accommodations should be made as soon as possible
(preferably at least two weeks before classes begin). If a request is
submitted aer classes have begun, reasonable eorts will be made to provide
accommodations. However, there may be some requests that cannot be met
because of the delayed request date. Please note that accommodations and
services received during K-12 education do not automatically transfer.
Students must provide documentation related to the disability. Such
documentation can be from a variety of sources and may take many forms,
and the Center sta will work individually with students to determine if
there is sucient information to establish the presence of a disability and the
need for specic accommodations.
Documentation must be from a qualied health services provider (e.g.,
physician, licensed psychologist) and should include a diagnosis, an
explanation of the eects of the disability in an academic setting, and
recommendations regarding accommodations. If a student has a Summary of
Performance from high school (or any other IEP/504 Plan documentation),
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this should be included; however an IEP/504 Plan or SOP is not sucient
documentation in itself. e Center will provide students with a Medical
Documentation Form for a qualied health services provider to complete
if needed.
Quality documentation will include the following:
• e credentials of the evaluator(s).
• A diagnostic statement identifying the disability.
• A description of the diagnostic methodology used.
• A description of the current functional limitations in major life
activities directly related to the disabling condition.
• A description of the expected progression or stability of the
disability.
• A description of current and past accommodations, services and/
or medications.
• Recommendations for accommodations, adaptive devices,
assistive services, compensatory strategies, and/or collateral
support services.
For diagnoses of learning disabilities and ADHD, additional documentation
may be necessary. Any psychological evaluations should include an
intellectual/achievement battery (learning disabilities) and/or a continuous
performance test with observational rating scales (ADHD). Documentation
from a current treating physician will be considered sucient if there is an
established history of the diagnosis. e Center does not provide testing for
these evaluations, and we will provide students with appropriate referrals if
requested.
When documentation is reviewed and considered sucient, the Director
or Assistant Director will contact the student to notify them that their
requested accommodations have been approved. At the beginning of each
term, the Center will notify each of the student’s professors regarding the
accommodations the student is receiving. is notication is condential
and does not reveal the nature of the student’s disability unless permission is
given for specic information to be shared.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
e Center can provide a variety of accommodations to ensure equal access
for students with disabilities. Accommodations are always determined on an
individualized, case-by-case basis, considering the student’s unique needs.
While there is not an exhaustive list of accommodations that are available,
please see below for examples of some accommodations that are commonly
used by FMU students.
• Accessible residence halls
• Accessible computers and adaptive soware
• Accessible parking permits
• Interpreters
• Extended testing time
• Alternative testing location (reduced-distraction environment)
• Examination reader and/or scribe
• Use of recording device in classroom
• Peer notetakers
• Priority registration
• Reduced-hours course load
Although the University is committed to providing academic
accommodations to students with learning disabilities, there is no specic
program for students with learning disabilities at the University. Students
with learning disabilities oen nd that the support services available to
the general student population are also useful to them. Tutoring services,
the Writing Center, Mathematics Lab, Peer Tutoring, Career Development,
CASA, and counseling services are some of the support services students
with learning disabilities may nd to be particularly helpful.
Due Process/Grievance
If a student encounters an issue where reasonable accommodations have
not been made, the student should rst contact Dr. Hunter, the Director of
Counseling & Testing (843-661-1841, will.hun[email protected]). He and the
Center sta will work to resolve the issue, serving as a liaison to the professor
or sta member and advocating for the student’s needs. If a satisfactory
outcome is not attained, the student should contact Dr. Charlene Wages,
ADA Compliance Coordinator (843-661-1140).
It is the policy of FMU to provide an equal educational and employment
opportunity to all present and future employees and students regardless
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. FMU is an
armative action/equal opportunity employer.
For additional information, please go to
http://www.fmarion.edu/counselingandtesting/disability-services.
SERVICE ANIMALS
AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS
Service Animal
Students with a service animal are strongly encouraged to voluntarily
register with disability services by contacting the Center. Service animals
are working animals, not pets. e work or task a service animal has been
trained to provide must be directly related to a student’s disability. Students
who intend to live on campus are required to inform the Housing Oce that
they plan to have a service animal with them in housing.
Service Animal Requirements and Etiquette
• e animal should be on a leash, harness or other tether. It is
recommended, but not required, that the animal wear some type of
commonly recognized symbol, identifying that the animal is a working
animal.
• e animal should respond to voice or hand commands and be in full
control by the handler.
• To the extent possible, the animal should be unobtrusive to other
individuals in the learning, living and working environment.
• e handler must adhere to and be aware of all applicable state and
local laws regarding ownership of animals (e.g., leash law, proper
identication, vaccinations, etc.)
• Cleaning up aer the animal is the sole responsibility of the
handler. In the event that the handler is not physically able to clean
up aer the animal, it is then the responsibility of the handler to hire
someone capable of cleaning up aer the animal.
Emotional Support Animal
Unlike a service animal, an emotional support animal does not assist a
person with a disability with activities of daily living, nor does it accompany a
person with a disability at all times. In order to receive permission to have an
emotional support animal in housing, a student must provide documentation
supporting the request. Preferably, the document will be submitted at least
one month before the beginning of each semester.
An ESA application and medical documentation form may be picked up
from the Testing, Counseling, & Special Services Center. If a student is
submitting separate medical documentation, it should include:
• Verication of the student’s disability from a physician, psychiatrist,
or other qualied mental health professional. is assessment must be
conducted by a third party that is separate from the University.
• Description of the type of animal requested.
• Statement on how the animal serves as an accommodation for the
documented disability (i.e. how it alleviates one or more identied
symptoms or eects of a person’s disability).
Emotional support animals are not allowed in other areas of campus (e.g.,
library, academic buildings, classrooms, labs, University Center, etc.), except
on a case-by-case basis as an approved accommodation.
Once approval is granted for an emotional support animal, the student
should be in contact with the Housing Oce to make arrangements to bring
the animal to campus. e student’s roommate(s) and/or suitemate(s) will be
notied (if applicable) to solicit their acknowledgement of the approval, and
notify them that the approved animal will be residing in a shared assigned
living space. In the event that one or more roommates or suitemates do not
want to reside with an emotional support animal, those individuals will be
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given the option to move to an alternate location. If roommates were assigned
BEFORE the animal owner applied for housing, the original roommates
will not be required to move; the animal owner will have to accept another
housing assignment. e Housing Oce will provide the student with
specic requirements for having a support animal in the residence halls (e.g.,
waste disposal, pest control).
Responsibilities of Handlers
Handlers are responsible for any damage or injuries caused by the animals
they are responsible for and must take appropriate precautions to prevent
property damage or injury. e cost of care, arrangement and responsibilities
for the well-being of a service animal and emotional support animal are the
sole responsibility of the handler at all times.
Removal of Service Animals/Emotional Support Animals
Service animals and emotional support animals may be ordered removed
by the Housing Oce or by Campus Police for the following reasons:
disruptive or out-of-control animal; non-housebroken animal; perceived to
be a substantial and direct threat to the health and safety of others. Animals
may not be le alone for unreasonably extended periods in a student’s room
or apartment. In the event that an animal is not being attended to as needed
(food, le alone for longer than a reasonable time, creating a disturbance),
the Housing Oce may order immediate removal of the animal. If a student
does not respond to this request, Florence County Animal Control may be
contacted for assistance in removing the animal.
Any cost of removing a service animal, or emotional support animal, shall be
the responsibility of the student.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
FMU is committed to providing professional and cost-eective health care
for its students through Student Health Services. e goal of Student Health
Services is to promote and maintain the health of students by providing
preventive services, health education, acute medical care, and referral
assistance so that students can best meet their educational objectives.
ere are no fees for services to be seen in Student Health. ere are modest
fees for o-site laboratory services. Fees for any o-site ancillary testing or
referral physician visits are the responsibility of the student receiving care.
Detailed information regarding Health Services can be found in the Student
Handbook.
• IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS – University regulations require
that specic immunizations be completed before a student is allowed to
register or attend class.
FMU has required Immunizations and recommended Immunizations,
as well as a TB risk assessment form for all students to complete.
Please click on the LINK below to access the information.
Health Forms are available on the Student Services and Documents
page: https://www.fmarion.edu/studentservices/
Please send immunization records to the Student Health Center, FMU
P.O. Box 100547 Florence SC 29501-0547, fax: 843-661-1373, or scan
and email to: s[email protected]
• INSURANCE – Students are strongly encouraged to acquire health
insurance, since an unexpected illness or accident can cause nancial
hardships, making it dicult for students to complete their education.
All students studying in the School of Health Sciences are required to
have health insurance. FMU does not have a preferred insurance carrier.
General health insurance may be purchased through the national
Health Insurance Marketplace at: www.healthcare.gov.
Students should explore their options carefully as coverage, premiums, and
eligibility varies. Students should not assume that they are covered under
their parents’ policy, but should check with their insurance companies to
make sure. International students are required to have health insurance
coverage.
FMU IDENTIFICATION CARD (ID)
e FMU Card is the ocial University Identication (ID) created for the
entire University community, but it is also a tool that allows students, faculty
and sta access to a number of critical functions. FMU Cards are used to
gain access to library materials and resources, for entry to various campus
events and activities, and for specic entry permission to certain facilities
on campus as well. e FMU Card also allows students ready access to meal
plans and Patriot Bucks. FMU Cards, which include a photograph of the
cardholder, are issued to employees when hired and to all students upon
completion of their initial registration. No additional cards are issued as long
as employment and enrollment is continuous and no changes are made to
the FMU Card program.
Additionally, per the SC “Student Identication Card Suicide Prevention
Act” beginning with Fall 2021 issued ID cards, they now have the following
on the reverse side:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
FMU Campus Police: 843-661-1109
A replacement FMU Card may be obtained for $20 at the Rogers Library.
Additional card details, including the card’s refund policy, are available at
www.fmarion.edu/fees and click “FMU Card.”
POLICE DEPARTMENT
FMU is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for the
campus community and our guests. e University’s Police Department
provides and coordinates around-the-clock police protection across
campus and at all FMU facilities. Campus police ocers are certied state
police ocers with full arrest authority for violations of state laws. Ocers
enforce all University regulations and policies. Ocers are responsible for
the immediate response to violent incidents on campus, law and trac
enforcement, crime and trac accident investigation, initial re and medical
emergency response, and campus evacuation for severe weather conditions,
such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Several outdoor emergency siren towers
are located around campus in order to notify campus community members
during an emergency.
e Downtown Health Sciences campus is patrolled by Francis Marion
University Police ocers working in close partnership with ocers from the
Florence Police Department, who patrol adjacent to the facility.
e personal safety and the security of the campus community are a vital
concern to FMU. A series of policies and procedures were developed to
ensure every possible precautionary measure is taken to protect everyone on
campus. e University annually publishes the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics and Fire Reporting Act
Report which is available to everyone. e Clery Report includes statistics
for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-
campus; in certain o-campus buildings/property owned or controlled
by FMU and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and
accessible from, the campus. e report also contains information on campus
security, facility access, alcohol and drug laws/policy, crime reporting, crime
prevention measures, sexual harassment policy, sexual assault issues, missing
students protocols, and campus residential res and re safety. You can
obtain a copy of the Clery Report by contacting the FMU Campus Police
Department, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. You can request that
a copy be mailed to you by calling 843-661-1109, or you can access the report
on our website: www.fmarion.edu/police.
• WEAPONS – e possession and/or use of rearms (handguns, ries,
shotguns) on campus is prohibited under state law except under very
limited circumstances. Violations can result in the arrest of the violator.
Other weapons: BB guns, pellet guns, air guns, paintball guns, slingshots
or other projectile weapons; hatchets, knives (with blades 2” or longer),
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swords or other edged weapons; bows/arrows, explosives, reworks,
impact weapons such as batons, nunchucks, slap jacks, brass knuckles
or martial arts type weapons; electrical shock devices (i.e. stun gun
or Taser); dangerous/noxious chemical mixtures, incendiary devices,
propelled missiles or other dangerous substances are prohibited
on campus and can result in removal from campus housing and/or
suspension from the University for the person possessing the item. All
weapons or prohibited items will be conscated and may be destroyed.
• PARKING AND TRAFFIC – Anyone operating a vehicle on campus
is subject to South Carolina laws and FMU Trac Regulations. Motor
vehicle operation on campus is a privilege granted by the Board of
Trustees which may be withdrawn at any time for cause. FMU, its
ocers, and employees assume no responsibility for damage to or loss
of any vehicle or its contents while it is operated or parked on campus.
Accidents, thes from or damage to vehicles should be reported to
Campus Police. Campus trac regulations are published in a Trac
Regulations Handbook, in the Student Handbook and on the web at
www.fmarion.edu/police/ticketappeal/.
• VEHICLE REGISTRATION – Registration is required for every
vehicle driven or parked on campus by an FMU community member.
Students obtain permanent decals from the Cashier’s Oce in Stokes
Administration Building. is decal is good for an academic year,
expiring on August 31. Decals must be permanently axed on the le
rear bumper OR to the bottom le rear exterior glass using the supplied
adhesive. e decal must be displayed in the most prominent place on
mopeds, motorcycles, or motor scooters and clearly visible from the
rear. Decals are vehicle specic and not transferable. Temporary parking
permits for up to 10 days may be obtained from the Cashier’s Oce
or from Campus Police for a substitute vehicle. To obtain a Temporary
Parking Permit, the person seeking a temporary permit must have a
vehicle permanently registered on campus for the current academic year
and the vehicle temporarily being used belongs to a family member or is
a rental. Two temporary permits per semester are permitted.
HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
e Housing and Residence Life Oce promotes academic success by
providing safe, comfortable, attractive, modern, and well-maintained
residential facilities and quality management operations.
Campus housing can accommodate more than 1,500 residents in either
suite-style residence halls or apartments. Campus housing facilities are
designed to accommodate full-time undergraduate students enrolled
in 12 (or more) credit hours and graduate students enrolled in six (or
more) credit hours. Students enrolled in fewer credit hours during the last
semester of study prior to graduation are also eligible. Students enrolled in
fewer credit hours may receive assignments when space is available.
Residence Hall Assignments
First-year students who choose to live on campus are assigned to residence
halls, where students live in a four-person suite including two bedrooms
and one bathroom. Some upper-class students also receive assignments in
the residence halls. All incoming rst semester college students (coming
directly from high school) who reside in campus housing will be assigned
to the Residence Halls for their rst semester, regardless of the their credit
hours.
Village Apartment Assignments
Students who have completed at least one traditional semester of college,
and have obtained sophomore status (minimum of 24 credit hours) with
acceptable academic and disciplinary records, are eligible to apply for
assignment in the Village Apartments. e Village Apartments oer two
options. e four-student units contain four bedrooms, one bathroom,
a living room and furnished kitchen. e two-student units contain one
shared bedroom, one bathroom, a living room and furnished kitchen.
Forest Villas Assignments
Students who have completed at least one traditional semester of college,
and have obtained sophomore status (minimum of 24 credit hours) with
acceptable academic and disciplinary records, are eligible to apply for
assignment in the Forest Villas. However, priority is given to juniors,
seniors, and graduate students. e Forest Villas apartment units contain
four private bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen. A
limited number of one- and two-bedroom units are occasionally available.
Amenities in all facilities include air-conditioning, basic utilities, local
telephone service, cable television and Internet access. All units include
basic furnishings (beds and mattresses, wardrobes, desks and chairs,
ooring and window treatments). Apartment commons areas are equipped
with stoves, refrigerators, microwave ovens, dining table and chairs, and
sofas. Forest Villas apartments also include a dishwasher and garbage
disposal.
e residence halls and Forest Villas Apartments are equipped with smoke
detectors, re extinguishers, and re sprinklers. e Village Apartments
are equipped with smoke detectors and re extinguishers but do not have
re sprinklers.
e residential facilities are conveniently located near the Ervin Dining
Hall, Rogers Library, and recreational facilities. All students are allowed to
have a vehicle on campus and ample parking is available.
Additional information regarding the housing facilities can be found under
the Campus Facilities heading in the section of this catalog entitled “e
University.”
Students should apply for housing immediately aer acceptance to the
University. Housing contract periods are: Fall, Spring, Late Spring, Summer
I and/or Summer II and run from the rst day of the term until the last day
of the term. Campus housing generally opens the weekend prior to the
beginning of classes for the fall and spring terms.
e University reserves the right to adjust/amend its policies at any time
as a result of exigent circumstances (Pandemic, Natural Disaster, Housing
Emergency, etc.)
SMITH UNIVERSITY CENTER
Named aer the founding president of FMU and opened in 1974, the
Smith University Center provides comprehensive athletic and recreational
facilities as well as oces for Student Life, Dean of Students, Campus
Recreation, Athletics, the Student Government Association (SGA), Army
ROTC, the student newspaper, the Campus Activities Board (CAB), and
the Patriot Bookstore. Facilities include a 2,500 seat varsity gymnasium,
tness center, the commons, meeting rooms, gameroom, television lounge,
locker rooms, and athletic training facilities. e SUC provides expansive
space for student activities, meetings, and recreational events.
BOOKSTORE
e Patriot Bookstore, located in the Smith University Center, is the
ocial on-campus university bookstore. e Bookstore has used and
new textbooks, rentable titles, digital books, and course-related supplies
required for Francis Marion University courses. It also has the largest
selection of Francis Marion University apparel and gis and is the source
for graduation supplies (caps, gowns, hoods, invitations, and ocial
University class rings).
e Patriot Bookstore accepts credit cards, and cash for transactions.
Online ordering is also available at https://www.fmarion.edu/patriot-
bookstore/. Normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8am- 4:30pm.
e Bookstore can be reached by calling 843.661.1345 or by emailing
bookstore@fmarion.edu.
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MAIL
Students living on campus are assigned a campus mailbox number and a
key to a mailbox. Mail is posted in mailboxes by 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Outgoing mail with proper postage may be placed in U.S. Postal
Service boxes located on campus or taken to the University Mail Center
in the Oce Services Building. e Mail Center also oers stamps for
purchase.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
e University provides telephone service to students living on campus.
Local service is provided at no cost. Personal calling cards should be used
when placing long distance calls from residence hall telephones. ere are
emergency phones with direct access to Campus Police strategically placed
around campus.
LAUNDRY & VENDING
For the convenience of residential students, there are two laundry facilities:
one located adjacent to Ervin Dining Hall, open 24 hours a day, and one
located in the Heyward Community Center building. Washers, dryers, and
beverage/snack machines are available at each laundry location. Other
vending machines for beverages and snacks can be found at several other
locations on campus. Refund information is posted at each location.
DINING SERVICES
FMU Dining Services provides a high quality dining experience in various
locations across campus. All new freshmen living on-campus in traditional
residence halls are required to purchase an all-access plan, which is already
included in the student’s room and board. Students who live in campus
apartments or who commute to campus are also encouraged to purchase
an all-access or block meal plan. Students may purchase a meal plan by
visiting the Cashier’s Oce (Stokes Administration Building, room 104) or
online at www.fmarion.campusdish.com.
FMU Dining Services oers several customer-oriented locations featuring
a variety of menu choices. e Ervin Dining Hall, located near the campus
housing facilities, serves hot meals daily in addition to a complete salad
and deli bar, pizza and grill items, and fresh desserts. e Grille, located
adjacent to the outdoor pool, provides a wide variety of menu options
including hot burgers and grill items, along with an additional menu of
revolving food themes. Students can also enjoy a leisurely cup of coee,
pastry items, and hot sandwiches with friends at the Cauthen Cafe located
in the Cauthen Media Center. Or, stop by the P.O.D. Bistro market located
beside the Ervin Dining Hall for a variety of espresso drinks, snacks,
beverages, and grab-and-go items.
OFFICE SERVICES
FMU’s Oce Services operation provides mail service and light-duty
printing for the FMU community. Printing and associated services are
provided on a per-job basis. ere is no charge for mail services beyond
the cost of postage. Oce Services is located in the Oce Services building
and is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
RECYCLING
FMU has an active campus-wide recycling program. e University
recycles oce paper, newspapers, cardboard, aluminum, plastic, and
glass. Of these items, paper creates the largest volume of recycling waste
on campus. Recycling is encouraged throughout campus, with readily
available drop-o points in all buildings.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Francis Marion University encourages all qualied students to apply for
admission. Equal educational opportunities are oered to students regardless
of race, sex, religion, color, or national origin.
CAMPUS TOURS – Campus tours for prospective students are oered
through the Admissions Oce Monday through Friday and on select
Saturdays. Appointments should be made for all tours by calling 843-661-
1231 or register online at https://www.fmarion.edu/admissions/visitus/
OPEN HOUSE – e University hosts several open house events each year
for prospective students and their families. Dates are publicized in the media
and posted on the FMU website or may be obtained by calling the Oce of
Admissions at 843-661-1231.
ADMISSION TO THE
UNIVERSITY
All prospective students must submit a completed application and pay a
nonrefundable application fee. Students must also submit ocial transcripts
from high school and all colleges (if any) attended. Francis Marion University
remains test optional. If scores are submitted, they must be printed on the
transcript or sent directly from the testing agency.
Admission decisions at FMU are made on a rolling basis, which means that
as soon as a prospective student’s le is complete, he or she will be notied of
his/her admission status through the Patriot Link.. If the prospective student
is currently enrolled in high school or another postsecondary institution,
tentative admission may be granted. A nal decision will be made upon
receipt of nal grades and/or proof of high school graduation. Students
are encouraged to apply at least six months prior to the intended date of
enrollment. Each semester, the admission deadline is noon on the Friday
prior to the start of classes. Students must also be accepted to the University
before they will be considered for housing assignments or academic
scholarships. Withholding information or providing false information to
the University can result in a student’s application being rejected, admission
rescinded, or dismissal from the University.
Acceptance is valid for one academic year, provided there is no enrollment at
another institution. If the admitted student enrolls at another institution, he/
she must reapply to FMU as a readmit student.
FMU accepts SAT (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math) and ACT
test scores. e University also administers an institutional SAT (ISAT) and
an institutional ACT (Residual ACT) to incoming students who have not
taken the SAT or ACT in high school or who need to improve their scores.
Scores from the ISAT and Residual ACT can be used only at FMU and
cannot be transferred elsewhere. Neither the ISAT nor the Residual ACT can
be used to qualify for the LIFE scholarship. Prospective students should call
the Oce of Counseling and Testing to schedule an appointment and ask
about current testing fees.
e University accepts credit for Advanced Placement, CLEP, and
International Baccalaureate. Please see the “Academic Information” section
in this catalog for more information about these programs. Admissions
categories and their specic requirements are listed on the following pages.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION
e following are requirements for general admission to the University.
FRESHMEN
First-time freshman applicants will be evaluated on successfully completed
college preparatory courses and high school grade-point average. Submission
of SAT (evidenced-based Reading & Writing and Math) or ACT scores are
optional. Special talents and other relevant factors, including extracurricular
activities and service to community, will enhance an application but not
overcome a poor academic record.
In addition to the application and application fee, freshman applicants
should submit the following:
1. Ocial high school transcripts indicating successful completion of
the following college preparatory courses:
English 4 Units
At least two courses containing strong grammar and composition
components, at least one in English literature, and at least one in
American literature (completion of college preparatory English I, II,
III, and IV will meet these requirements).
Mathematics 4 Units
ese include Algebra I (for which Applied Mathematics I and
II may count together as a substitute, if a student successfully
completes Algebra II), Algebra II, and Geometry. A fourth
higher-level mathematics course should be selected from among
Algebra III/trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, discrete
mathematics, or a capstone mathematics course and should be
taken during the senior year.
L
aboratory Science
3 U
nits
A
t least one unit each of two laboratory sciences chosen from
biology, chemistry, or physics, a third unit from the same eld
as one of the rst two or any other lab science with a biology or
chemistry prerequisite.
F
oreign Language
2 U
nits
T
wo units of the same foreign language.
F
ine Arts
1 U
nit
On
e unit in Appreciation, History, or Performance of one of the
ne arts.
S
ocial Science
3 U
nits
On
e unit of U.S./American history is required. One half unit each of
economics and government is strongly recommended.
E
lective
1 U
nit
A co
llege preparatory course in Computer Science (i.e., one involving
signicant programming content, not simply keyboarding) is
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strongly recommended for this elective. Other acceptable electives
include college preparatory courses in English; ne arts; foreign
languages; social science; humanities; laboratory science (excluding
earth science, general physical science, general environmental
science, or other introductory science courses for which biology
and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite); or mathematics above the
level of Algebra II.
P
hysical Education or ROTC .......................
1 U
nit
2.
A
cceptable ocial scores on the SAT (Evidence-Based Reading &
Writing and Math), ACT, ISAT, or Residual ACT. (Optional)
3.
P
roper completion of all application materials.
NOTE: First-time freshmen who are missing one required high school
course, provided it is not in English, may be admitted to the University.
Students who are decient in a foreign language will be required to take a
foreign language course during their rst year at FMU. Students missing
more than one required course will not be admitted.
ADMISSION APPEALS
Students who are deferred or denied admission to the University may
appeal the decision to the Admissions, Advising, and Retention Committee.
To make an appeal, the applicant should prepare a typed letter addressed
to the attention of the Director of Admissions. e letter should explain
why reconsideration of the admissions decision is warranted and should
clearly describe any extenuating circumstances that will help the committee
determine the applicant’s suitability for admission. e committee meets
several times each semester.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer applicants must submit an application, the required application fee,
and have ocial transcripts sent from high school as well as each college
attended. Test scores are not required for applicants who have earned at least
22 hours of college-transferable work. A 2.0 cumulative college grade point
average is required.
From Other Postsecondary Institutions
Students must be eligible for readmission to the institutions they last
attended. Students with unsatisfactory academic records or conduct at other
institutions are considered only if there are extenuating circumstances and/
or time intervals (such as military or work experience) that would give clear
evidence to the Admissions Oce that admission is warranted. Students who
wish to appeal to the committee should submit a request in writing to the
Director of Admissions. e committee meets several times each semester.
e maximum amount of credit acceptable upon transfer is 70 semester
hours from institutions accredited as junior colleges or two-year institutions.
Transfer students are reminded of FMU’s residence requirements, which
stipulate that at least the last 30 semester hours of course credits must be
taken in residence at FMU within ve calendar years preceding the date the
degree is granted. Also see residence requirements for students pursuing a
Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Transfer Students Who Previously Attended FMU
Former FMU students who transfer to another institution while eligible to
continue at FMU may return to FMU provided that they earned a 2.0 grade
point average on all college-transferable work since leaving FMU. ey must
complete an application for admission as a readmit..
A
ssociate of Arts or Associate of Science Transfer Policy
Students who earn an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree
from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university are eligible to
transfer directly from the degree granting institution to FMU.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students must be procient in English and academically
procient in their own countries before they are accepted to FMU. e
course of study must include course selections from English, history,
mathematics, and science, and the application must include appropriate
test scores. International students should attain the educational equivalent
of an American high school diploma to be considered for admission to
FMU. Further information about these requirements can be obtained from
the educational system in the applicant’s own country or from the Oce of
Admissions at FMU.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ACCEPTANCE DEADLINES
All international degree-seeking students must be accepted to FMU by:
July 1 to begin classes in the Fall Semester.
November 1 to begin classes in the Spring Semester.
April 1 to begin classes in the Late Spring and Summer Semesters.
Students are encouraged to apply to the University as early as possible to
allow ample time to complete the application before these deadlines.
e following steps must be completed in order for international students to
be considered for admission to FMU:
1. Application Form – e student must submit a completed
Application for Admission. e application form must be
accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee.
2. Financial Certication – An applicant must provide proof of his or
her ability to have expenses covered for completing the degree. is
support can come from the applicant’s family or sponsor. e cost
of attendance changes annually. Please call the Admissions Oce or
check the website for current information. is sum includes tuition,
room, food, books, and miscellaneous expenses. e University
requires an ocial statement from a bank, employer or sponsor or
some other ocial adavit of support. Financial certication must
be sent to the University as a part of the admissions process. e
University has a Certicate of Financial Support form that must be
used. Original signed copies should be submitted to the Admissions
Oce.
3. School Records – An applicant should request a transcript or
certicate of satisfactory study from each institution attended.
Examples of this include “A” or “O” levels, baccalaureate, bachillerato,
Reifezeufgnis, or other school certicates. ese records should
include an English translation of the subjects studied, grades received
in those subjects, and degrees, diplomas, or certicates earned. An
explanation of the school’s grading system should accompany the
transcripts. To be considered ocial documents, all transcripts must
come directly to FMU from the educational institution attended.
No facsimiles will be accepted. Student who have completed
university work from institutions located outside the U.S. must have
those transcripts certied by either the World Education Services
(WES) or by International Education Consultants (Josef Silny and
Associates). More information is available at www.wes.org and
www.jsilny.org.
4.
T
est of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and IELTS – e
TOEFL is required of all international students except those whose
native language is English. An acceptable TOEFL score of at least a
500 (173 on the computerized version or 61 on Internet version) is
required. Appropriate scores on the IELTS (International English
Language Testing System) may be used in lieu of the TOEFL.
I
nformation about the TOEFL can be found at many schools or at
U.S. embassies, consulates, or oces of the United States Information
Service. If information is not available in the applicant’s country,
it can be obtained by writing to TOEFL, Box 6161, Princeton, NJ
08541-6161, USA.
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In some instances students who are transferring from other
postsecondary educational institutions in the United States may
be accepted for admission to FMU without TOEFL scores. is
could occur if the student has a high verbal score on the SAT and/
or acceptable grades on freshman English courses at the institution
from which the student is transferring.
International students, entering FMU as degree seeking or as exchange
students, receive support and guidance regarding immigration
documentation, curricular and optional practical training and general
counseling from the international programs oce. You can reach them at
843-661-1647.
TRANSIENT STUDENTS
Admission to undergraduate courses for one semester or summer session may
be granted to students from other colleges and universities whose courses of
study have been approved by their academic deans or registrars. Transient
students must complete an undergraduate Application for Admission, and
transient permission from the student’s home institution must be received in
writing by the FMU Oce of Admissions prior to enrolling.
CONCURRENTLY ENROLLED
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
High school students who want to take one or more FMU courses must:
Attend a high school that partners with FMU
• Submit an Application for Admission
• Have scores of at least 900 on the SAT (Evidence-Based Reading &
Writing and Math) or 90 (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and
Math) on the PSAT, composite scores of at least 19 on the ACT, or
place into specic courses with appropriate FMU placement test
scores.
• Submit a recommendation from high school counselor along with an
ocial high school transcript.
TEACHER CADETS
Teacher Cadets must attend a high school that partners with FMU for the
Teacher Cadet program, and submit an Application for Admission, along
with a recommendation from the high school that is based on the Center for
Education Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) criteria for
eligibility in the Teacher Cadet Program. Admission will be for EDUC 190
only. e application fee will be waived.
HONOR STUDENTS
FMU Honors gives gied students in all majors the opportunity to work with
faculty in small and stimulating classes, to engage in interdisciplinary study
that synthesizes knowledge from dierent disciplines, and to achieve their
full intellectual potential. Participants in FMU Honors are encouraged to
take an active role in the learning process and to be active learners, critical
thinkers, and contributing members of today’s global society.
Membership in FMU Honors is established by application. To be eligible to
apply, rst semester freshmen must have attained a minimum score of 1160
on the SAT (Evidenced-Based Reading & Writing and Math), a minimum
composite score of 24 on the ACT, or have distinguished themselves in some
other way as deserving of Honors admission. Second-semester freshmen
must have earned an overall grade point average of 3.0 in order to become
or remain eligible for Honors. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must earn
an overall grade point average of 3.25 in order to become or remain eligible
for Honors.
FORMER FMU STUDENTS
Students who have not attended continuously one or more semesters (fall
or spring) and have not attended another postsecondary institution since
leaving FMU must reapply by submitting an Application for Admission.
https://www.fmarion.edu/admissions/applynow/
ADULT STUDENT WITH NO
PRIOR COLLEGE COURSEWORK
(DEGREE SEEKING)
Students who are at least 21 years old and who have not attempted any
prior college coursework, regardless of the length of time they have been
out of high school, are eligible for consideration under the Adult Student
Admission Policy.
Veterans under 21 years old who have served on active duty at least one year
are also eligible for consideration under the Adult Student Admission Policy.
Students applying to FMU under this policy must have a high school
diploma or equivalent. If an adult student has prior college coursework, then
the transfer student admission requirements must be met. See “Transfer
Student” in this section.
Adult students with no prior college coursework must submit the following:
1. Completed application
2. Proof of high school diploma or its equivalent
3. Ocial transcripts from high school(s) attended
4. Pay the nonrefundable application fee
Prior to enrollment, students admitted as adult students will take placement
tests in English and mathematics for accurate placement in these areas. Adult
students may receive academic credit for life experience by CLEP or foreign
language examinations.
HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS
FMU recognizes home schooling as an alternative to traditional high
school. Home-schooled students are required to meet regular standards for
admission. In order for college preparatory work to be considered, home
schools in South Carolina must be recognized by one of the state’s Home
School Supervisory Associations. Home-schooled applicants from out of
state will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and should document home-
school aliations from their home state.
NON-DEGREE SEEKING
STUDENTS
In order to apply for status as a non-degree seeking student, the applicant
must submit an application and proof of high school graduation or its
equivalent. Non-degree seeking students wishing to change their enrollment
status to degree-seeking must meet University admission requirements.
No more than 30 semester hours earned as a non-degree seeking student
may be applied toward a degree.
Applicants who are veterans must meet applicable University admission
requirements. Veterans who have served on active duty may be eligible for
consideration under the Adult Student Admission Policy, found on page 25.
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SENIOR CITIZENS
South Carolina law authorizes state-supported colleges and universities
to permit legal residents of South Carolina who are 60 years of age or
older, providing such persons do not receive compensation as full-time
employees, to attend classes for credit or non-credit on a space available
basis without the required payment of general University fees. While the
application fee and general University fees are waived for these persons, all
other fees must be paid.
ORIENTATION
FMU recognizes that the choice to attend college is one of the most
important decisions a person can make. e University also recognizes
that this decision has an impact upon a student’s entire family. In response
to this unique time in the life of a student and his/her family, parents and/
or guardians are encouraged to attend FMU’s Orientation Program with
their students. Each program includes information regarding academic
advising and registration. Students and their families have an opportunity
to meet with faculty, sta, and students during this orientation.
Information sessions are also provided to assist students as they prepare
for the transition from high school to college. e Orientation Program
is required for all new freshman and transfer students. e cost of the
Orientation Program is covered by the Enrollment fee with additional
charges for guest(s).
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EXPENSES
e expenses involved in attending Francis Marion University include basic
fees and certain other University fees as listed on the website at the following
link: www.fmarion.edu/about/fees. Students living on campus will also pay
housing and dining costs depending upon options chosen. Students should
also take into consideration costs for books and supplies as well as the cost of
clothing, snacks, recreation, laundry, transportation, etc., in planning their
expenses for each semester.
FMU reserves the right, with the approval of proper authorities, to make
changes in tuition and fees at any time. All fees are due and payable on the
date they are incurred or the due date specied.
LEGAL RESIDENT DEFINED
Charges for tuition and fees depend upon the student’s status as a resident or
non-resident of South Carolina. A non-resident pays a higher rate of tuition
and fees than a legal resident of South Carolina.
For fee purposes, the State’s Code of Laws denes South Carolina residents
as independent persons who reside in and have been domiciled in South
Carolina for a period of no less than 12 months with the intention of making
a permanent home therein. ose who meet these criteria and/or their
dependents may be considered eligible to pay general university fees at state-
supported higher education institutions at in-state rates.
Eligibility begins with the next academic semester aer expiration of the
required 12 months.
Exceptions to the 12-month requirement may be made for independent
persons and their dependents who locate in South Carolina for full-time
employment and for military personnel and their dependents. A student
who believes he/she meets the state’s criteria should contact the Admissions
Oce at least two weeks prior to registration.
FINANCIAL CERTIFICATION
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
An international student applicant must provide proof of his or her ability to
pay expenses. is support can come from the applicant’s family or sponsor.
e cost of attendance changes annually. Please call the Admissions Oce or
check the website for current information. is sum includes tuition, room,
food, books, and miscellaneous expenses. e University requires an ocial
statement from a bank, employer, sponsor or some other ocial adavit of
support. Financial certication must be sent to the University before an I-20
can be sent to the student. Financial certication should come directly from
the source. No facsimiles will be accepted.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
To complete registration and/or to maintain housing reservations, students
must pay any balance due, receive sucient nancial assistance, or provide a
combination by the following dates:
Fall 2023 Spring 2024
Pre-registered students
b
y Aug. 14, 2023
b
y Dec. 12, 2023
completing registration
and mail-in payments
Housing students
b
y Aug. 14, 2023 by Dec. 12, 2023
All checks and money orders should be made payable to Francis Marion
University. Visa, Discover, American Express, and MasterCard may be used.
e University will impose a check return fee of $30 for a check drawn on a
nancial institution and returned.
All required fees must be paid on or before the specied date of enrollment
or the student’s enrollment may be canceled. A student who fails to resolve
any other indebtedness to the University or to any of its auxiliary agencies
on the date such obligations are due and payable may not be permitted to
register for classes or be issued a transcript.
Francis Marion University uses electronic means (such as email and the
Internet) as a method of communication and of providing billing, payment,
and enrollment services. Signatures or acknowledgments provided by
the student electronically to FMU via FMU’s systems and/or @fmarion.
edu email are valid and legally binding. Additionally, by accepting Francis
Marion University’s oer of admission and enrolling in classes, each student
accepts responsibility for paying all debts to the University, including tuition
and fees, for which he or she is liable. An individual’s registration as a FMU
student constitutes his or her agreement to make timely payment of all
amounts due.
A payment plan is available for eligible students. To sign up for a payment
plan login to your patriot portal.
Log into Patriot Portal:
•
C
lick on “Swampfox Self Service”
•
C
lick on “Financial Information”
•
C
lick on “Student Finance”
•
C
lick on “Make a Payment”
•
C
lick on “Continue to Payment Center”
•
C
lick on “Enroll in Payment Plan”
Payment plan note: A Francis Marion University student whose semester fees
are $500.00 or more is eligible for the Semester Payment Program. Charges
may include general university and housing fees. Optional fees including the
FMU Debit Card, car decals, and meal plans cannot be calculated into the
payment plan. All previous debts to the University must be paid in order to
be eligible. **Fees are subject to change.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
It’s imperative that you understand that the University is advancing value
to you in the form of educational services and that your right to register for
class(es) is expressly conditioned upon your agreement to pay institutional
cost including, but not limited to, tuition fees, housing, meals, and any
additional costs incurred by you.
You have agreed that should you fail to pay any balances due (by the
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required due date), your right to register for classes and other services
will be withheld in accordance with FMU policy until you pay all past
due balances. Any delinquent debts may/will be reported to a credit
bureau, referred to collection agencies, and reported to the Department
of Revenue; such reporting may negatively impact your ability to obtain
credit.
You will pay Francis Marion University or agencies acting on behalf of the
University the collection fee, which may be up to a maximum of 33.3333%
of the debt, and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s
fees, incurred in such collection eorts.
You are authorizing the University and any respective agents or
contractors to utilize all contact information you have provided the
University, including, but not limited to cell phone numbers, landlines,
email addresses, other wireless devices using automated telephone dialing
equipment or articial or pre-coded voice or text messages, and all mailing
addresses to contact you.
If you register for classes and never attend or if you stop attending classes
during a semester, it is your responsibility to ocially withdraw from the
University. Withdrawing prior to the 60% point in a semester (term) may
result in a balance owed to the University from the reduction of federal aid.
REFUNDS
Required Student Fees - Semester fees are refundable for full-time and part-
time students according to the following schedule:
When a student leaves the University before the end of the semester,
voluntarily or through dismissal, University tuition and fees are reduced
based on the percentage below. All students receiving nancial aid are
governed by a federally mandated pro rata refund policy. An adjustment
percentage does not guarantee a refund.
Complete Withdrawal from the University
100% Withdrawal through late registration
90% Withdrawal between the end of the 100 percent refund period
and the end of the rst 10 percent of the term
50% Withdrawal between the end of the 90 percent refund period and
the end of the rst 25 percent of the term
25% Withdrawal between the end of the 50 percent refund period and
the end of the rst 50 percent of the term
An administrative fee of $100 will be withheld from the refund aer the 100
percent refund period.
A special refund schedule for summer school is outlined in the Summer
Schedule published in early spring.
Refunds are computed from the date of ocial withdrawal from the
University. No refunds are made for full-time students dropping courses
and not withdrawing from the University, unless by dropping courses a
student’s enrollment status drops below 10 hours. Fees are refundable for
part-time students ocially dropping courses without withdrawing from the
University according to the following schedule:
Changes in Enrollment Status
(below 10 hours. Calculated based on credit hours)
100% Withdrawal through late registration
50% Within 14 calendar days of the University’s ocial rst day of
classes
Certain fees are non-refundable and are so noted. No refunds are allowed
because of irregularity in attendance of classes. Refunds are held pending the
settlement in full of all outstanding and current obligations payable to the
University. Circumstances may warrant the assessment of a reinstatement fee
for the purpose of academic reinstatement.
Appeal Process – An appeal process exists for students or parents who
believe that individual circumstances warrant exceptions from published
policy. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the University’s Withdrawal
Appeals Committee. Address appeals to the Withdrawal Appeals Committee,
Oce of the Registrar, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence,
SC 29502-0547.
Refund Request – All requests for refunds must be made during the
academic year for which fees were paid. e academic year begins with the
Summer II term and ends with the Summer I term.
Financial Impact of Complete Withdrawal – Students who receive Title
IV Funds (Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Perkins, Direct Loans,
sub and unsub) and withdraw completely from the University are subject to
the Return of Title IV Funds regulation. Students with funds from any of
these programs “earn” their nancial aid dollars while enrolled. If a student
withdraws prior to completing 60 percent of a term, a pro-rated portion of
the federal nancial dollars must be considered “unearned” and returned to
federal programs. Unearned nancial aid dollars which have to be returned
to the federal aid programs could cause students to owe the University a
signicant amount upon withdrawal.
In addition to the amount of federal aid that FMU must return, students who
received nancial aid for other educational costs including o-campus living
expenses, may be required to repay a portion of those funds to the federal
programs. Failure to return aid due to the federal aid programs will result in
loss of eligibility for federal nancial aid assistance.
Federal aid funds to be returned are distributed to the programs in the
following order: Unsubsidized Direct Loan, Subsidized Direct Loan, Federal
Perkins Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, and
other Title IV programs.
Institutional Refund Distribution - e Financial Assistance Oce returns
funds according to the Return of Title IV Funds regulations. Once Title
IV programs have been satised, the balance of the refund is distributed
as follows: Institutional Scholarships, Institutional Waivers, Need-Based,
Enhancement, LIFE, HOPE, Palmetto, and student.
Housing and Dining – e Housing and Dining Refund Policy is separate
and apart from the Academic Refund Policy and follows dierent procedures
than the Academic Refund Policy due to the unique business of providing
food and housing services to students.
Students who withdraw from on-campus housing during the period between
the authorized move-in date through 14 calendar days into the fall and
spring semesters will receive a 90% refund of the housing fee, less the $173
housing application reservation fees. e 90% refund period begins on the
authorized move-in date and continues through 14 calendar days into the
fall and spring semester. During this period, students with a mandatory meal
plan who withdraw from the residence halls or move from the residence halls
to the apartments will receive a 90% refund of the meal plan assessment. All
other students who wish to change or withdraw from a voluntary meal plan
during this period may request a refund by completing and submitting the
Dining Services Refund Request form (available at the Housing Oce). is
policy does not apply to any declining balance accounts.
Aer the 90% refund period, there is no guaranteed refund of housing
and meal plan fees. However, appeals will be considered for situations
such as marriage, activation for military service, or uniquely extenuating
circumstances that occur during the term of the contract. Appeals must
be made within the academic semester that the appeal is based upon and
should be submitted as soon as possible aer the change of status occurs. e
decision of the Appeals Refund Committee is nal.
All appeals require completion of the Housing and/or Dining Refunds -
Appeal Form which must be submitted to the Director of Housing and/or
the Director of Dining Services who will forward the request to the Housing
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and Dining Refund Committee. Students will be notied in writing of the
committee’s decision. e decision of the Housing and Dining Refund
Committee is nal.
A refund of funds placed on the FMU ID Card (debit account) may only
be requested upon graduation or ocial withdrawal from the University.
Requests should be submitted to the Cashiers Oce, Stokes Administration,
Room 103. See the FMU ID Card Holder Agreement at www.fmarion.edu/
accounting/students/ for more information on the terms and use of the FMU
ID card as a debit card.
Refund checks are held in the Cashier’s Oce for 10 days and then are
forwarded to the student’s permanent home address.
TUITION WAIVED FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
South Carolina law authorizes state-supported colleges and universities to
permit legal residents of South Carolina who are 60 years old or older to
attend classes for credit or non-credit on a space available basis without the
required payment of general University fees. While the application fee and
tuition are waived for these persons, all other required fees must be paid.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
It is recognized that the costs of higher education are a signicant addition
to one’s budget. e mission of the Financial Assistance Oce is to provide
access and retention opportunities for students choosing to pursue a
course of study at FMU. is is met by (1) providing information services
to prospective students and their families, (2) assisting students and their
families in the nancial assistance application process, (3) determining
eligibility for assistance and making nancial assistance awards, and (4)
facilitating the timely delivery of nancial assistance proceeds to students.
Student nancial assistance programs are administered according to a
nationally accepted policy that the student and his or her parents are
responsible for the student’s educational expenses. erefore, eligibility for
nancial assistance will be based on a comparison of educational expenses
for the period of attendance and what the student’s family can reasonably be
expected to contribute as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid).
General program descriptions and application information follow. More
detailed information is available by visiting our website by going to “Financial
Assistance” at www.fmarion.edu.
HOW TO APPLY
FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Students do not have to wait for an acceptance decision from the Oce of
Admissions to begin the nancial assistance application process. Students
should begin the nancial assistance application process as early as possible.
1. A student must complete and le the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible aer November 30. A new
FAFSA or renewal FAFSA must be completed for each academic
year. A FAFSA is required for most types of nancial assistance.
e FAFSA is on the web at www.studentaid.gov. Francis Marion
University must be designated as a school to which the student
wants results sent by placing code 009226 on the FAFSA. Priority
processing will be given to students who le a FAFSA prior to
February 1 and complete his/her FA le by March 1.
2. New freshmen students who wish to be considered for scholarships
should view the scholarship link under the Admissions tab at www.
fmarion.edu.
Continuing students who wish to apply for institutional scholarships
should submit the FMU scholarship application to the Oce of
Financial Assistance by March 1. Students interested in institutional
scholarships are also encouraged to le a FAFSA. For scholarship
purposes, a FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for need-based
scholarships. e application can be downloaded from January 1 -
March 1 on the Financial Assistance web page at www.fmarion.edu.
3. Aer the student les a FAFSA, the federal processing center will
generate a Student Aid Report (SAR). is SAR will be emailed to
the student. Also, if FMU was listed on the FAFSA, the University
will receive the same data electronically from the U.S. Department
of Education. Requests for additional information will be sent to the
student via his/her FMU gmail account and Patriot Portal. Once all
requirements are met and the student’s le is complete, an oer of
nancial assistance will be made.
AWARD CRITERIA
Financial Assistance awards are based on the following requirements; non-
compliance with these requirements may signicantly alter or eliminate
eligibility for assistance.
• Final acceptance by the University into an eligible program.
• Full-time enrollment. Financial assistance may be available at reduced
levels to those enrolled less than full-time.
• e applicant is not in default on any federal student loan.
• e applicant does not owe a repayment on any Federal Pell or Federal
SEOG grant.
• Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress as dened by the University
for nancial assistance purposes. See “Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy” later in this chapter.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
For nancial assistance purposes, an undergraduate or graduate student
must generally be enrolled in a degree program at least half-time (six credit
hours for undergraduates, three credit hours for graduate students). Some
programs are limited to students who are full-time (12 or more undergraduate
credit hours in a fall or spring semester or six or more graduate credit hours).
Please check individual program descriptions for enrollment requirements.
FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
e University oers a comprehensive program of student nancial assistance
in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment to assist
both undergraduate and graduate students in meeting educational expenses.
FMU administers nancial aid without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
INSTITUTIONAL
ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are made available in varying amounts to students through the
generosity and outstanding commitment of businesses, organizations, and
individuals, including the Francis Marion University Foundation.
All institutional academic scholarships are renewable provided the student
earns 30 semester hours a year and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0
or higher.
Academic Fellows Scholarships – ese awards are granted to rst-year
students ranging from $500 to $3,000 a year. e most competitive students
have a minimum of 3.0 grade point average and a 1160 combined SAT
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math) or 24 ACT Composite.
Scholarships are awarded in rounds, with deadlines of December 15,
February 15, and March 15. Students must be accepted to the university to
be considered for merit based awards.
Konduros Scholarships – is scholarship is awarded by the University
to two or three rst-year students. e award is for $6,000 per year. To be
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considered, students should apply and be accepted to FMU by December 1.
Finalists are selected, and invited to participate in an on-campus interview.
Notication to award recipients is made available by mid February.
Robert E. McNair Scholarships – e McNair Scholarship is awarded to
two or three students in each rst-year class. e scholarship guarantees a
student a full grant award to include tuition, room and board. Students must
complete service learning while enrolled and a study abroad experience. First-
year students will apply online and must apply for the McNair Scholarship
by the rst Monday in December. To be eligible for consideration, students
should have a minimum of 3.0 grade point average and a 1160 combined SAT
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math) or 24 ACT Composite. Essays
and letters of recommendations are required in the application. Finalists are
selected, and invited to participate in an on-campus interview. Notication
to award recipients is made available by mid February.
Phi eta Kappa Scholarships - Phi eta Kappa Scholarships are awarded
on a limited basis to members of the Phi eta Kappa Honor Society who
transfer to FMU. Students must have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point
average from the two-year institution where they are members of Phi eta
Kappa.
STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Other scholarship opportunities that students should consider include:
S.C. HOPE Scholarships – e South Carolina HOPE Scholarship,
established under the South Carolina Education Lottery Act, was approved
by the General Assembly during the 2001 legislative session and signed
into law on June 13, 2001. Act 356 authorizes funding for scholarships in
the amount of $2,800 per year to eligible students attending four-year
public and independent institutions in South Carolina. e purpose of the
S.C. HOPE Scholarship program is to provide funding to students who
graduate from high school with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average but
are not eligible to receive the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows scholarships. Act 356
authorizes the Commission on Higher Education to promulgate regulation
for administration of the S.C. HOPE Scholarship program. ere is no
application for the S.C. HOPE Scholarship. All students who are accepted to
the University will be automatically considered.
S.C. LIFE Scholarships – e South Carolina General Assembly passed
legislation authorizing the creation of the Legislative Incentives for Future
Excellence (LIFE) Scholarships in June 1998. is scholarship is valued at
$5,000 per year and is available to qualied S.C. residents who have two
of the following three at high school graduation: 1100 on the SAT (critical
reading/math), 22 ACT (24 ACT if graduated high school prior to 2023), a
3.0 grade point average, and/or are in the top 30 percent of high school class.
LIFE Scholarships are renewable as long as a student maintains a 3.0 grade
point average and earns an average of 30 non-remedial hours per academic
year. ere is no application for the LIFE Scholarship. All students who are
accepted for admission to the University will be automatically considered.
Students cannot receive both the LIFE Scholarship and the Palmetto Fellows
Scholarship. For more information refer to the CHE website at www.che.
sc.gov.
Palmetto Fellows Scholarships – Palmetto Fellows Scholarships are awarded
to South Carolina high school students with exemplary academic credentials.
e competition for these awards begins when students take the PSAT in
their junior year of high school. e South Carolina Commission on Higher
Education selects Palmetto Fellows based on criteria that include class rank,
extracurricular activities, leadership ability, and school recommendations.
Palmetto Fellows receive up to a $6,700 (increases to $7,500 aer rst year)
per year scholarship from the state, for up to four years of undergraduate
study if the student adheres to the provisions of the Palmetto Fellows
program. Application should be made via the high school guidance oce.
Enhancement Scholarships – e South Carolina General Assembly has
passed legislation for a new scholarship for certain students who are LIFE
or Palmetto Fellows recipients majoring in math and science disciplines. For
more information, go to our website at www.fmarion.edu/nancialassistance/
scholarships/. Regulations, eligibility requirements, and award amounts
are subject to change based on directives from the Commission on Higher
Education (CHE). e Enhancement Scholarship is based upon availability
of funds to be appropriated for the program.
e Army National Guard oers a variety of assistance programs including
tuition assistance and student loan repayment programs. Contact your local
armory for details.
Information concerning Athletic Scholarships may be obtained from the
Director of Athletics at 843-661-1240.
GRANTS
Federal Pell Grants are available to students seeking a rst undergraduate
degree. Eligibility is determined by need analysis. Grant amounts vary
according to individual student need. Completion of the FAFSA is required
annually.
e South Carolina Need-Based Grant is available to a limited number of
needy South Carolina residents who are seeking their rst undergraduate
degree. Completion of the FAFSA is required annually.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are available to a
limited number of students seeking a rst undergraduate degree. Need
analysis is used to award these grants to students demonstrating exceptional
need. Completion of the FAFSA is required annually. Priority is given to
recipients of Pell Grants.
LOANS
e University administers a variety of loan programs including federal
and state loans. e Direct Loan programs require student loan entrance
interviews before money can be delivered.
Direct Loans (DL) are loans available to students enrolled at least half-time
in an eligible program. Repayment begins six months aer a student ceases
to be enrolled at least half-time. Monthly payments vary according to the
amount borrowed but cannot be less than $50.
DLs may be subsidized or unsubsidized. To qualify for a subsidized DL, a
student must demonstrate need according to federal guidelines. For any
subsidized DL funds a student receives, the federal government pays the
interest while the student is in school. Unsubsidized DLs are available to
students who do not or only partially qualify for subsidized funds. With
unsubsidized DLs, the student is responsible for paying the interest. Interest
accrues immediately, and the student has the option of paying toward the
interest while in school or waiting until six months aer graduation or
withdrawal. e principal payments are still deferred. e accrued interest
may be periodically capitalized (added to the loan principal) according to
the lender’s policy.
A student may apply for and receive funds from both subsidized and
unsubsidized DL loans simultaneously as long as the cost of attendance is
not exceeded. e maximum yearly borrowing limits for dependent students
are $5,500 for freshmen, $6,500 for sophomores, and $7,500 for juniors and
seniors. e maximum yearly borrowing limits for independent students
are the lesser of the cost of education or $9,500 for freshmen, $10,500 for
sophomores, and $12,500 for juniors and seniors. e aggregate borrowing
limits for the DL program are $31,000 for dependent undergraduate students
and $57,500 for independent undergraduate students of which a maximum
of $23,000 can be subsidized loans. e maximum yearly borrowing limit
for graduate students is the lesser of the cost of education or $20,500. e
aggregate borrowing limit for the DL program is $138,500 for graduate
students. Graduate students may only apply for unsubsidized DL loans.
Federal Parent and Graduate PLUS Loans are non-need-based loans
available to the parents of a dependent student and to Graduate students if
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the student is enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program. Repayment
generally begins within 60 days of loan disbursement. Monthly payments
vary according to loan amount but cannot be less than $50. e maximum
yearly borrowing limit is the student’s cost of education as determined by
FMU minus any other nancial assistance.
e South Carolina Teacher Loan/Career Changers is a non-need-based
loan in which portions of the loan are canceled in return for teaching in
critical geographic and/or subject areas of need as determined by the State
Board of Education. For SCTL, freshmen and sophomores may receive up
to $2,500 per year; juniors, seniors, and graduate students may receive up
to $7,500 per year. For the Career Changers program, students may borrow
$15,000 per year. For more information about this loan or to request an
application, call the S.C. Student Loan Corporation at 1-800-347-2752 or go
online at www.scstudentloan.org.
WORK-ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS
Several programs are oered that enable students to work part-time in
various departments on campus.
A limited number of Graduate Assistantships are available for students
enrolled in graduate programs. For more information, contact the appropriate
director of graduate studies in business, education, nursing, or psychology.
e Federal Work Study Program is a federal program designed to expand
part-time employment opportunities for students, particularly those from
low-income families who are in need of the earnings in order to pursue a
course of study. e awards made are not grants but maximum amounts a
student can earn while working for FMU. Checks are issued semi-monthly.
Positions are available to a limited number of students.
Non-Work Study student positions are available to a limited number of
students. ese students are employed by various administrative oces
and academic departments/schools. Positions normally go to students with
particular talents or skills that may be useful to the University schools or
departments. e intent is to develop further the students’ skills, creativity,
sense of awareness, and responsibility.
Students interested in on-campus work-assistance programs can view
campus job openings on Handshake, the FMU student jobs portal. Students
are welcome to contact the Career Center at 843-661-1676 if they have
questions about how to apply for jobs, set up their Handshake prole, or
upload their resume to Handshake.
TRANSIENT AID
In most cases, nancial aid is not available to transient students. Occasionally,
however, there are extenuating circumstances which warrant an exception to
the policy. To be considered for an exception, contact the Oce of Financial
Assistance.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC
PROGRESS
Students who receive nancial assistance from any federal program
authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 must meet
minimum standards of academic progress.
ese programs include but are not limited to:
• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
• Federal Work-Study
• Direct Loans
• Federal PLUS (Parent) Loans
Certain state, institutional, private assistance, and waiver programs also
require that students maintain these standards of satisfactory academic
progress.
STANDARDS
OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC
PROGRESS
Pursuant to the Act and regulations issued by the United States Department
of Education, FMU has determined that students are considered to be
making Satisfactory Academic Progress if they meet the following minimum
standards:
1. Receive admission to and are enrolled in an eligible program of
study.
2. Meet University standards for continuing enrollment as published
in this catalog including continuance based on appeal.
3. Earn a minimum of 67 percent of all credit hours attempted
(includes withdrawals, repeat passes, and carryovers) at FMU. is
includes all academic terms (fall, spring, and summer).
4. Have a minimum 2.0 grade point average at the end of the second
year of college.
5. Complete their degrees within attempting 180 hours for an
undergraduate degree, 54 hours for a graduate degree in education
or business, 86 hours for a graduate degree in psychology, 54 hours
for nurse educator, and 82 hours for nurse practitioner. Attempted
hours include all coursework taken at FMU and other universities,
advanced placement, and College Level Examination Program
credits.
TERMINATION OF FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY
e satisfactory academic progress of all students receiving nancial
assistance is veried at the end of the fall and spring semesters. At the end
of the fall semester, students not making satisfactory academic progress are
notied and encouraged to use the spring semester to demonstrate academic
progress. Financial assistance eligibility is not terminated at the end of a fall
semester with the following four exceptions:
1. Students for whom fall semester brings their attempted hours up
to the maximum level (examples: 180 for undergraduate students,
54 for education, business, nurse educator graduate students, 82 for
nurse practitioner, 86 for psychology graduate students).
2. Students who were approved by appeal through fall semester only.
3. Students who were approved by appeal through fall and spring but
received more than four hours of Fs/Ws during the fall or earned
less than a 2.0 fall semester and cumulative grade point average.
4. Students who do not have a cumulative 2.0 grade point average aer
their second year at college.
At the end of the spring semester, students who received nancial assistance
during the spring semester are evaluated. ose who do not meet the
minimum satisfactory academic progress standards will be notied that their
nancial assistance is terminated.
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REINSTATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility for nancial assistance may be reinstated in one of three ways:
1. Improving the percentage of hours completed to 67 percent by
enrolling in and completing courses at FMU or that will transfer to
FMU.
2. e approval of an appeal submitted by the student to the Oce
of Financial Assistance. e appeal should include explanation
and documentation of any unusual circumstances that prevented
the student from performing his or her best academically. Appeal
guidelines are available from the Oce of Financial Assistance.
3. Approval aer evaluation of academic transcripts determining that
the criteria set for the previous year or semester was met.
A student who has been academically dismissed from the University must
appeal separately to the Admissions Oce for reinstatement to the University.
VETERANS’ BENEFITS
e following policies and procedures are of primary concern to veterans,
service persons, reservists, and other eligible persons who receive VA
Educational Assistance benets while enrolled at the University. To nd out
more and apply for benets visit www.va.gov/education. Dependents who
are eligible for VA Educational Benets, Chapter 35, may also be eligible for
the South Carolina Tuition Program for Children of Certain War Veterans
tuition waiver. More information may be found at www.scdva.sc.gov/
education.
Enrollment Certication – Certication for benets by the Francis Marion
University School Certifying Ocial (SCO) is necessary in order for eligible
veterans, service persons, reservists, and dependents to receive educational
assistance benets from the Veterans Administration. All necessary forms
for application and procedures for enrollment certication may be obtained
from the University’s SCO. Each student’s request will be handled individually
according to the type of VA Education Assistance Program for which the
student is eligible and the student’s enrollment status at the University. e
SCO is located in the Oce of the Registrar, Stokes Administration Building,
843-661-1175.
Generally, eligible VA students must have completed formal University
admission requirements and must be fully admitted into a degree program
before they request certication for VA benets. Students should contact
the University’s SCO in the Oce of the Registrar for specic information
about requesting VA benets for their course enrollment. e Veterans
Administration will make the nal decision regarding approval of benets
for students in special admissions categories.
It is the responsibility of the student to contact the FMU SCO to schedule
an initial meeting when starting VA Educational Benets at FMU. At this
meeting, the student will need to bring the ocial Certicate of Eligibility
(COE) from the Department of Veterans Aairs.
To ensure receipt of benets, eligible VA students must submit a Request
for Certication of Educational Benets for each academic term. is
form signies an intention to register for classes and supplies the number
of credit hours for which they will enroll. Aer the certication request
has been submitted to the FMU SCO, it is then submitted to the Veterans
Administration Regional Oce for processing.
All students receiving VA Educational Assistance benets from the Veterans
Administration are responsible for immediately notifying the University’s
SCO of any changes in their degree program and/or their credit hour load
during a semester, to include changing degree program or major, dropping
or adding a course, withdrawing from school, or auditing a course. e
VA will not allow payment for courses not computed in a student’s grade
point average or not counted toward graduation requirements for a student’s
degree program.
VA PENDING PAYMENT COMPLIANCE
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), Francis Marion University
adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S.
Department of Veterans Aairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benets, while payment
to the institution is pending from VA. Francis Marion University will not:
• Prevent the student’s enrollment;
• Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
• Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
• Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries,
or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have
satised their tuition and fee bills to the institution.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
• Produce the VA Certicate of Eligibility (COE) by the rst day of class;
• Provide a written request to be certied;
• Provide additional information needed to properly certify the
enrollment as described in other institutional policies
Further information regarding compliance assurance may be found
at www.fmarion.edu/veterans.
G.I. Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Aairs
(VA).
Military Service Members
Students receiving Tuition Assistance (TA) from their Military Service, such
as (but not limited to) FTA and CAP, are required to receive the approval
from their Educational Services Ocer (ESO) or Military Services counselor
before they are allowed to enroll in courses. Refunds for unearned TA funds
follow the same refund schedules as the University.
e FMU withdrawal and readmission policies for military service members
may be found in the “Academic Standing” section of this Catalog.
INSTITUTIONAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
FMU expresses its sincere appreciation to all of the individuals, businesses,
and organizations that have contributed to the University including the
Francis Marion University Foundation, the FMU Annual Fund, and the
Swamp Fox Club. rough their generosity, FMU students receive needed
scholarships and nancial assistance in varying amounts.
Unless otherwise noted, full-time enrollment is required and the awards are
not renewable. For continuing students, a scholarship application must be
submitted each year by March 1 to the Oce of Financial Assistance.
Current awarded or established scholarships are found below.
e ACS Technologies Scholarship was established in April 2015 to support
students who are pursuing a degree in computer science at FMU.
e Ann Burch Aiken Scholarship was established in January 2009 by
the Aiken Foundation to honor a lifelong resident, community leader, and
volunteer to pay tribute to her contributions to family and the community,
and beneting a student from the Pee Dee.
e J. Boone Aiken Scholarship was established in 1971 by J. Boone Aiken,
longtime community leader of Florence as an award made to an incoming
freshman on the basis of scholarship, character, need, and school or
community service.
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e J. Boone Aiken Business Administration Scholarship was established
in December 1981 by the Aiken Foundation in memory of J. Boone Aiken, a
Florence business and community leader who was Chairman of the Guaranty
Bank & Trust Co. from 1950 until his death in 1978, as an award made
annually to deserving FMU students majoring in business administration
or economics.
e J. Boone Aiken Citizenship Scholarship was established in September
1976 by J. Boone Aiken as an award made to a student who demonstrates
those unusual qualities of life which promote the best interest of humanity.
e Pearle E. Aiken Memorial Scholarship was established in May 1974 in
memory of Pearl Aiken by the Magnolia Garden Club and J. Boone Aiken
Sr. as an award made to deserving students in need of assistance to complete
their education.
e Allen Mathematics Scholarship was established in October 2008 to
perpetuate the legacy of Dr. Roger “Bucky” Allen aer 35 years of service to
FMU as a faculty member and department chair and benets a student from
South Carolina majoring in Mathematics.
e Altrusa Club of Florence Scholarship was established in June 1974
by the Altrusa Club of Florence as grants awarded to selected students of
Florence District 1 on the basis of scholastic achievement and need.
e Assurant Specialty Property Scholarship was established to recognize
and assist an outstanding student who is a dependent of an employee of
Assurant Specialty Property in Florence, SC and is majoring in business and
is a resident of a Pee Dee county. Assurant is a premier provider of specialized
insurance products focused on providing a variety of aordable plan choices
to consumers.
e Bishop Bonar Anderson Memorial Scholarship was established in May
1982 by Mrs. Sandra Levy and Mrs. Bebe Anderson Hennessy in memory
of their father as an award made annually to an FMU student majoring in
business administration with concentration in nance or accounting.
e Ralph King Anderson III Scholarship was established in April 1984
by Judge Ralph King Anderson Jr. as an award made to assist a qualied
paraplegic or a qualied quadriplegic at FMU.
e Teresa C. Anderson Scholarship was established in July 2000 by Teresa
Anderson, an FMU graduate, as an annual scholarship awarded to a graduate
of Wilson High School who does not qualify for the state’s LIFE or HOPE
Scholarship.
e Nicki A. Ard Endowed Scholarship was established in September 2006
by her brothers, Ken and Sammy Ard, to honor her memory. is scholarship
pays tribute to Nicki and all that she overcame and accomplished. Although
physically challenged and conned to a wheelchair, she ministered to others
through her music and messages of hope and inspiration. is scholarship is
designated for a graduate of Hannah-Pamplico High School.
AT&T Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was established October 2009 in honor
of Dr. Fred Carter and to recognize the FMU Performing Arts Center and
its impact on the Pee Dee region and is an award to a student with nancial
need and who is a resident of South Carolina, preferably the Pee Dee region,
with a major in performing arts.
e Hartwell M. Ayer and Cornelia W. Ayer Scholarship was established
in August 1996 with a bequest from Col. Cornelia W. Ayer as awards made
to deserving students.
e Alice Coleman Baker Scholarship was established in October 2007 by
her family and friends in honor her 30 years of service to FMU as director
and assistant vice president of human resources as an endowed scholarship
with rst preference given to a member of John Calvin Presbyterian Church.
Consideration is also given to students majoring in business administration
and residents of the Pee Dee.
e Dr. John W. Baker Fine Arts Memorial Scholarship was established in
September 1986 by family and friends of Dr. Baker who served as the rst
Vice President for Academic Aairs at FMU and is an award made to a junior
or senior on the basis of outstanding work in music or art.
e Bank of America/Benjamin W. (Chip) Ingram Memorial Scholarship
was established by NationsBank in November 1993 in memory of Benjamin
W. (Chip) Ingram III and is an award made to a student enrolled in the
business program at FMU.
e Doris K. Banks Memorial Scholarship was established in January 1986
by her family and her friends as an award to a qualied graduate of West
Florence High School who has been accepted at FMU.
e Elizabeth Barnes Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in
August 1999 by the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation in memory of Elizabeth
Barnes for her dedication to the nursing profession. e endowed scholarship
recipient must be a nursing student from Florence, Darlington, Dillon,
Marion, Williamsburg, Clarendon, or Marlboro counties.
e Bahij Joseph “B.J.” Baroody Scholarship was established in December
2005 by Charles Schoeld, James Schoeld, and Marshall Schoeld in
memory of Mr. Baroody who was a founder and guest lecturer at USC-
Florence, now FMU, and is designated for a student with nancial need
enrolled in the nursing program and who is a resident of South Carolina.
e Flora M. Barringer Scholarship
was established in August 1988 by
the Flora M. Barringer Foundation as an award made to a junior or senior
majoring in business or economics maintaining a grade point average of 3.0.
e Martin C. Barringer Scholarship was established in March 1991 by
Davis National Bank and Martin C. Barringer who served on the bank’s
board for many years as director and chairman and is an award made to a
resident of Marion County (rst preference) or the Pee Dee or Grand Strand
area, who is majoring in business administration.
e William R. Barringer Scholarship was established in August 1988 by
the Flora M. Barringer Foundation as an award made to a junior or senior
majoring in business or economics and is maintaining a grade point average
of 3.0 or better.
e E.J. Bartol Memorial Scholarship was established in January 1993
by his son, Larry J. Bartol, as an award made to a deserving student whose
parent is an alumnus of FMU.
e H. Philip Baugh Scholarship was established by Philip Baugh in
memory of his father H. Phillip Baugh. is scholarship is awarded to a
student who is a member of a Presbyterian Church in the Pee Dee Area, with
a focus on a congregation located in a rural community. If no such candidate,
the recipient must be a resident of the Pee Dee.
e Elizabeth S. Beasley Scholarship was established in March 2012 through
an estate gi. e scholarship is designated for students with nancial need.
e Lewis E. Beasley Americanism Scholarship was established in 1977 by
Senator Strom urmond, advisor to the John P. Gaty Charitable Trust as a
scholarship based on the competitive excellence of a student paper showing
a strong advocacy of the private free enterprise system and the form of
government provided by the U.S. Constitution.
e omas L. Beaty Sr. Memorial Scholarship was established in July 1993
by Mrs. omas L. Beaty and Mr. Lang Beaty as an annual award made to an
outstanding FMU tennis player.
e Beneteau USA Scholarship was established in January 2007 by its
leadership team to assist the dependents of Beneteau USA employees pursue
and complete degree requirements at FMU. First preference is given to
employees with a dened career path with Beneteau USA. Second preference
is given to employees or dependents of employees of Beneteau USA.
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e Bennettsville Municipal Scholarship was established in July 2017 by the
City of Bennettsville to provide support for citizens of the city to pursue their
higher education at Francis Marion University. City Council recognizes the
critical need for an educated citizenry and supports this endeavor to benet a
city resident who maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
e John C. and Anna M. Bernhard Scholarship Fund was established in
May 1984 by Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bernhard, in honor of Christie Clarke, as
awards made on the basis of academic excellence to deserving FMU students.
e Nabila F. Bishara Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in
October 2006 by her husband Dr. Makram A. Bishara and sons, Dr. Tarek
M. Bishara and Steve M. Bishara, to recognize her dedication to the eld
of healthcare, in particular nursing and is an award made to a student in
the nursing program, with rst preference given to students from Mullins,
South Carolina, and second preference given to students from Marion, South
Carolina.
e William J. Blackwell and William E. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship
was established in 1975 by Mr. William H. Blackwell, a founder of FMU,
in memory of his father, William J. Blackwell, and Mrs. Blackwell’s father,
William E. Carpenter, as awards made to students on the basis of need,
character, and commitment to ministerial careers.
e Mary Louise Garrison and Michael H. Boswell Memorial Scholarship
is a scholarship established by the Garrisons in 2004 and renamed in June
2012 to honor the memory of their beloved nephew who was a 1990 graduate
of Francis Marion University. e scholarship is designated for a student
with nancial need.
e William H. Breazeale Jr. Scholarship Fund was established in May 1997
by colleagues, friends, alumni, and students to honor Dr. William H. “Jack”
Breazeale upon his retirement from FMU aer 27 years and is a scholarship
for a sophomore, junior, or senior student who is majoring in chemistry or
physics, with preference given to chemistry majors.
e Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Nursing Scholarship was established
in May 1998 and funded through a generous grant from the Doctors Bruce
and Lee Foundation as awards for students who are legal residents of the
following counties: Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Marion, Williamsburg,
Clarendon, and Marlboro and who are in the FMU pre-nursing or nursing
program.
e Margaret M. Bryant Award was established in December 1972 by
Dr. Margaret M. Bryant and are awards to deserving seniors majoring in
humanities who plan to pursue graduate work in the humanities.
e Gerald Allen Burley Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in July
1989 by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Burley Sr. in memory of their son as an
award made to deserving FMU students from the Pee Dee region of South
Carolina.
e Julia and Mark Buyck Endowed Scholarship was established in
October 2015 to recognize the merits and academic achievements of a
deserving incoming Francis Marion University student from South Carolina.
As lifelong supporters of education, the arts, and civic engagement, Julia and
Mark Buyck have enriched the region with their wisdom, leadership, and
philanthropic activities.
e Dr. Joseph P. Cain Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in January
1976 by the Mullins Civitan Club as an award made to a student from the
Mullins School System or from Marion County on the basis of demonstrated
interest in completing a college education.
e Wylie H. and Isabelle B. Caldwell Memorial Scholarship was
established in November 1989 by Judge Wylie H. Caldwell Jr., in memory
of his father who was the rst Family Court Judge for Florence County from
1969 until 1980, and is an award made to FMU students who are residents
of Florence County.
e Sam Carbis Solutions Group Scholarship was established in June 2014
to support employees or dependents of employees of Sam Carbis Solutions
Group, LLC to pursue their education at FMU.
e A.E. Carmichael Family Scholarship was established in March 1974 as
an award to students made on the basis of scholastic merit and need.
e Carolina Bank Golf Scholarship was established in January 2002 as an
award for an outstanding student-athlete who is a member of the FMU golf
team.
e Carolina Health Care Scholarship was established in April 2002 to
encourage students to pursue careers in health care and is an award designated
for a student with nancial need who is majoring in any healthcare related
area.
e MUSC Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship was established in
August 2000 by the MUSC Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary as an award for a
sophomore, junior or senior who is pursuing a health-related major and is a
resident of Florence or a surrounding county.
e Stanley R. Carraway Jr. Scholarship was established in August 1998 by
Stanley and Boo Carraway, alumni of FMU, as an award for a nontraditional,
part-time student enrolled in two or three courses, majoring in business
administration, and maintaining a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
e Elizabeth V. Carter Memorial Scholarship was established in April
1986 by her husband, Francis L. Carter, as an award made annually to an
outstanding FMU student.
e Otelia Chapman Scholarship was established in March 2010 by Dr.
Richard Chapman, Provost and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, to honor
his mother, Otelia Chapman, and is a scholarship designated annually to two
graduate students with out-of-state residence, pursuing a graduate degree in
applied psychology.
e Citizens Bank Scholarship was established in March 2012 to recognize
and assist an outstanding student from the communities served by e
Citizens Bank, a premier nancial provider for local communities in South
Carolina. e scholarship is designated for a student majoring in business.
e City of Manning Municipal Scholarship was established in June 2018
by the City of Manning to provide support for citizens of the city to pursue
their higher education at Francis Marion University.
e Mom and Pop Cong Women’s Basketball Scholarship was established
in August 1984 by Mr. Ralph Cong as an award made to assist deserving
women basketball players.
e Dr. Morgan B. Coker Scholarship was established in February 2018 by
Mrs. Helen Coker, Dr. Coker’s wife, to commemorate his service to FMU in
perpetuity. Dr. Coker was the founding chair of the Department of Business
Administration at FMU and became the rst Dean of the School of Business
in 1987. He inspired thousands of students during his 29 years at Francis
Marion. e scholarship will be awarded to majors within the FMU School
of Business from the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina who have obtained
junior status and have maintained a cumulative 3.0 grade point average.
e Mr. and Mrs. W. Luther Coker Memorial Scholarship was established
by Dr. and Mrs. Morgan B. Coker, family and friends in memory of Dr.
Coker’s parents and is an annual award to an FMU student who has
maintained a 3.25 grade point average, is majoring in business or education,
and has completed specic science courses.
e Coker-Harrington Student Recruitment Endowed Scholarship was
established in February 2008 by the Richard C. Harrington family, of which
several generations are graduates of FMU, and is an award made to an out-
of-state student who has a proven academic performance.
e Moseley C. Coleman Scholarship was established in January 1976
by Mr. Coleman as an award made on the basis of scholarship, merit, and
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nancial need to applicants whose records indicate they will make the best of
their opportunity to attend FMU.
e W.W. “Buster” and Martha H. Coleman Scholarship was established
in April 1990 by William W. Coleman Jr., and Alice Coleman Baker, son and
daughter of the above, and is an award made to a student-athlete or student
from Hannah-Pamplico High School.
e Eva and Emery Cramer Memorial Scholarship was established in
December 1992 by Sandra S. Levy and Sheila S. Garrett to honor the memory
of their maternal grandparents and is an annual award made to a junior who
displays good character and has demonstrated high academic achievement
while pursuing a major in the liberal arts eld.
e Helen M. Cramer Scholarship was established in December 1990 by
Mrs. Helen M. Cramer and her son, Mr. Samuel Cramer, as an award made
to employees and children of employees of Sam Carbis Solutions Group who
are full-time students at FMU.
e Dr. Lynn M. Croshaw Endowed Scholarship was established in
December 2019 to provide opportunities for deserving students to pursue
a degree from Francis Marion University. Dr. Croshaw was the rst of his
family to achieve a college degree, made possible by scholarships that he
received. Dr. Croshaw joined Francis Marion College in 1970 as one of the
original professors in the Department of Biology and is remembered fondly
by many that he encountered over his fullling 35 year career.
e Marion G. Daniels Scholarship was established in March 2004 by a
generous gi from the estate of Mrs. Marion G. Daniels to recognize and
assist outstanding students who are pursuing a college degree and is an
award to a student from Florence County with nancial need.
e Darlington County School District Endowed Scholarship for Teacher
Education was established in October 2000 by the Darlington County School
District Board of Education as an award made to a student from Darlington
County who has been accepted into the teacher education program.
e omas C. Davidson Scholarship Fund was established in June 2003
by FMU alumni and friends to pay tribute to Coach Tom Davidson who
faithfully served the students of FMU as assistant dean of students, assistant
baseball coach, assistant men’s basketball coach, and men’s soccer coach and
is a scholarship designated for a member of the baseball team or a student
leader involved in student government, the University Programming Board,
Greek organizations, or student publications.
e Rhett C. E. Davis Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. and
Mrs. Roger A. Davis, family, and friends in August 1993 and is awarded to
an FMU student who exhibits good character, scholarship, and commitment
to humankind.
e Yvonne G. Davis Endowed Community Service Scholarship was
established in February 2019 by the president of Francis Marion University,
Dr. Luther F. Carter, on the behalf of the FMU African-American Faculty
and Sta Coalition.
e Dedicated Community Bank General Scholarship was established in
March 2018 to support students residing in either Florence or Darlington
County and attending Francis Marion.
e Nicky Demetrious Scholarship was established in January of 2009
by friends and family to perpetuate the memory of Nicky Demetrious, a
graduate of FMU and native of Darlington County, and benets an FMU
student-athlete participating on either the men’s or women’s tennis team.
e Distinguished Alumni Scholarship was established by past recipients
of the annual FMU Distinguished Alumnus Award to provide recognition
and nancial assistance to future generations of FMU students. Preference is
given to children of FMU alumni.
e Doctors’ Tennis Scholarship was established in July 1977 by Dr. C.
Edward Floyd and Dr. T. Carroll Player Jr. and are awards of varying amounts
to student-athletes who have outstanding potential in tennis.
e Adam Robert Doub Scholarship was established in October 2004 by
his sister, Misty Doub, for a student who demonstrates nancial need.
e William Dargan Douglas Trust Fund Scholarship was established in
February 1985 in memory of William B. Douglas’ father to assist promising
students at FMU.
e Catherine Claire and Susan Elaine Dozier Endowed Scholarship was
established in December 1992 by family and friends to honor Catherine
Claire and Susan Elaine Dozier and is an award made to a deserving FMU
student.
e Dugout Scholarship was established by Dr. E. Conyers O’Bryan Jr. in
April 1978 as an award to assist FMU student-athletes who show outstanding
ability in baseball.
e Duke Energy Mathematics Scholarship was established in March 2002
to assist students who wish to pursue a teaching career and for the students
that these teachers will serve and instruct. e award is designated for
students whose residence is served by Duke Energy.
e Duke Energy Science Scholarship was established in March 2002 by
Progress Energy to provide support for students seeking to become qualied
teachers and for the children who will benet from their presence. e award
is designated for students whose residence is served by Duke Energy.
e Joseph Benjamin DuRant Scholarship was established in December
1995 by Mr. DuRant in honor of his friend Mr. John McInnes and is an
award made in recognition of Mr. DuRant’s commitment to education and
to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Florence.
e Joseph Benjamin DuRant Athletic Scholarship was established in
January 2003 by Mr. DuRant as an award to further educational opportunities
for student-athletes in the pursuit of an undergraduate degree at FMU.
Preference is given to students from Florence County.
e Dow and Alice Eagles Memorial Scholarship was originally established
in August 1979 by Mrs. Lorenzo D. Eagles Sr., family and friends in memory
of Lorenzo Dow Eagles Sr. and revised in March 2006 following the death of
Alice C. Eagles and is an award made to recognize the scholastic merits and
achievements of a deserving student from the Pee Dee region.
e ECO Building, LLC Scholarship was established to support students
from North Carolina who are pursuing a graduate degree in nursing to
practice as a clinician. is annual scholarship is supported by a group
of business owners from North Carolina who desire to provide nancial
assistance to students seeking graduate nursing degrees at FMU
e Francis “Frank” Marion and Lucille Caston Elmore Scholarship was
originally established in October 1979 to honor Frank Elmore by his widow
and daughter, Mrs. Lucille (F.M.) Elmore and Dr. Frances L. Elmore, and is
an award given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Elmore to an incoming freshman
on the basis of merit (renewable if the student maintains a 3.0 grade point
average).
e ESAB Welding & Cutting Products Inc. Scholarship was established in
April 2005 to recognize and assist outstanding students who have nancial
need and who reside in the Pee Dee area.
e Farmers Telephone Cooperative Scholarship was established April
1995 and endowed in June 2002 as an award for a student living in the service
area (Lee, Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, or lower Florence county) of
the Farmers Telephone Cooperative or whose parents or guardians are
members of the cooperative.
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e Arthur L. “Pop” Fickling Memorial Scholarship was established in
1975 as an award to recognize and motivate a student from the Florence area
whose scholarship and need merit the support of the Florence Lions Club.
e First Reliance Bank Scholarship was established in August 2003 by
First Reliance Bank in Florence and is an award to recognize and assist
outstanding students from the Pee Dee area majoring in business or nance.
Preference given to students who are dependents of an employee of First
Reliance Bank, graduates of Florence Christian School, or student-athletes.
e Fleet Mortgage Business Scholar Award was established in May 1988
by Fleet Mortgage and is an award to a junior or senior majoring in business
administration or economics and maintaining a grade point average of 3.0 or
better. e recipient will be known as the Fleet Mortgage Business Scholar.
e Florence Breakfast Rotary Club Scholarship was established in
October 1991 by the Florence Breakfast Rotary Club. e scholarship is an
annual award made to a deserving FMU student.
e Florence City/County Bicentennial Scholarship was established in
1977 by the Florence City/County Bicentennial Commission as a scholarship
awarded annually to a student on the basis of general merit reected by
scholarship, good citizenship, and academic promise.
e Florence County Bar Pre-Law Scholarship was established in December
2000 by the Florence County Bar Association as an award made to a student
in the pre-law program with preference given to Florence County students.
e Florence County School District 2 Board of Trustees and
Administration Scholarship was established in January 1999 by the
Florence County School District 2 Board of Trustees and is an award to a
junior or senior in the teacher education program maintaining a 3.0 grade
point average with rst preference given to graduates of Hannah-Pamplico
High School, then to graduates of other Pee Dee area high schools.
e Florence Medical Society & Alliance Scholarship was established in
December 2018 to provide opportunities for deserving students to pursue
a degree from Francis Marion University. e Florence Medical Alliance
consists of professionals within Florence County who are committed to
providing quality health care opportunities for the Florence community.
e Florence Rotary Club Endowment Scholarships were established
in November 1979 as an award on the basis of need to deserving students
demonstrating acceptable scholarship.
e Florence School District 4 Board of Trustees Scholarship was
established in November 1999 as an award designated for a graduate of
Timmonsville High School who is majoring in education or seeking teacher
licensure.
e Florence Symphony Guild Scholarship was established in 2018 to
provide opportunities for deserving students to pursue a degree from
Francis Marion University. e Florence Symphony Guild was established
in 1970. e purpose of the organization is to support, serve, and promote
the Florence Symphony Orchestra and its growth and activities, to encourage
talented young musicians, and to help broaden interest in good music for the
Florence area.
e W. Lee Flowers Athletic Scholarship was established in February 2001
by W. Lee Flowers and is an award of varying amounts given to a student-
athlete who has shown excellent skill in the classroom and on the eld of
competition. e award may be renewed annually for up to four years as long
as the recipient remains in good standing with the University and the NCAA.
e Dr. Lonie Clarence Floyd Jr. Scholarship was established in December
2005 by Charles Schoeld, James Schoeld, and Marshall Schoeld in
memory of Dr. L.C. Floyd Jr. who was a family practice physician for forty
years. e need-based scholarship is designated for a pre-med student.
e Wanda Love Sarvis Francis-Kelly Memorial Endowed Scholarship
was established in April 2009 in honor of the 5th anniversary of “Walking
for Wanda” Multiple Sclerosis walking team and is an award made annually
to a student with a major in early childhood education from North or South
Carolina.
e Francis Marion University Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
was established in September 1990 as awards made to deserving students
who meet academic criteria.
e Francis Marion University American Chemical Society Scholarship
was established in May 2013 to assist h year chemistry majors who are
pursuing an ACS-certied degree.
e Francis Marion University and Communities for Students of Dillon
County Scholarship was established in January 2002 as an award to graduates
of Dillon High School, Lake View High School, and Latta High School based
on nancial need, good character, and active participation in high school.
e FMU School of Business MBA Scholarship was established in July 2018
to provide opportunities to deserving students to pursue a graduate degree
from the School of Business from Francis Marion University.
e George Williams Garrett Scholarship was established in February
2011 by Sheila Garrett in memory of her husband George W. Garrett. First
preference is given to a rising junior who has declared a major in computer
science or mathematics.
e B. Pratt Gasque Scholarship was established in April 1987 by Mr.
Gasque as an award made to students from Marion County, preferably
majoring in history.
e Charlie and Arquila Gause Memorial Scholarship was established
in July 2007 by Mr. Walter Timothy Gause in memory of his parents’
commitment to the American Dream and is an award made to students with
nancial need with preference given to students representing an underserved
population. First preference is given to students who are majoring in math,
one of the sciences, or sociology, and who are from the Pee Dee area.
e Julia L. Gentry Nursing Scholarship was established in June 2000 by
Kenneth G. and Betty B. Gentry in memory of their daughter Julia, who was
a member of the Class of 1982, and is an endowed scholarship made to a
student who is pursuing a degree in nursing.
e Joan and Garry Gladstone Academic Scholarship was established in
May 1987 by Mrs. Joan Gladstone and endowed in 1999 and are awards made
to upperclassmen and freshmen showing academic promise and nancial
need.
e Maude & A.G. Greene Endowed Scholarship was established in April
2019 by Glenn and Belva Greene to honor the memory of life-ling educators,
A.G. and Maude Greene, an award to a declared education major from the
Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. Preference is given to a rst generation
university student in need of support to continue towards a degree in
Education.
e Dr. Stephen A. and Ruth Brody Greenberg Scholarship was established
in May 1986 by his wife and sons as an award made to a deserving student
with nancial need and a specic goal directed toward helping others.
e Captain Harley B. Hackett III Scholarship was established in January
1974 and given in memory of Captain Harley B. Hackett III, USAF by his
mother, Mrs. John H. (Rebecca) Knobeloch, and is an award made to an
entering freshman with modest nancial resources on the basis of academic
potential and demonstrated initiative.
e Dr. Kenneth H. Hanger Jr. Scholarship for Foreign Students was
established in January 1992 by Dr. Kenneth H. Hanger Jr. as an award made
to an international student who is enrolled in the business program at FMU.
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e Kenneth and Robin Hanger Scholarship was established in January
1991 as an award made to a high school graduate from Florence County who
demonstrates a need for nancial assistance.
e Gary W. Hanson Scholarship was established in the fall of 2005 by
family and friends to honor Dr. Hanson’s legacy at FMU as a distinguished
faculty member, administrator, and friend and is an award to a graduate
student enrolled in the Master of Science in Applied Psychology program.
e Dr. Harlan Hawkins Women’s Basketball Scholarship was established
in May 1989 by Dr. Harlan G. Hawkins, a retired FMU professor, as an award
made to a member of the FMU women’s basketball team who meets the
academic requirements for receiving nancial assistance.
e Health Facilities Federal Credit Union Scholarship was established in
2007 by its leadership team and is an award to assist members of the Credit
Union to pursue and complete degree requirements at FMU. Preference will
be given to a Credit Union member studying criminal justice in the political
science or sociology program or who is accepted in the nursing program.
e recipient must be a resident of Florence, Marion, Dillon, or Darlington
counties.
e Dr. Lynn D. “Skip” Hendrick Award in Physics and Health Physics was
established in August 1999 by friends and colleagues to honor Dr. Hendrick,
a founding faculty member who devoted his professional life to the teaching
of college physics, and is a scholarship awarded to a sophomore, junior, or
senior who is majoring in health physics, physics, or engineering.
e Joseph E. Heyward African-American Faculty/Sta Coalition
Scholarship was established in April 2003 as a need-based scholarship to
be awarded annually to African-American students who are sophomores,
juniors, or seniors in order to help them achieve their educational and career
goals.
e Wessie G. Hicks Nursing Scholarship was established in September
2006 by her children, Lee Hicks Nunn and Ruell L. Hicks Jr., in memory
and honor of her dedication to the eld of nursing and is an award made to
a student from the Pee Dee area who has been formally admitted into the
nursing program.
e Wilbur Hicks Music Scholarship was established in September 2006
in memory of Wilbur Hicks, a native of Florence County, poet, song writer,
musician, preacher, barber, farmer and man of many trades and talents, and is
an award for a student from the Pee Dee area who has a major concentration
in music.
e Gladys Hite Tennis Scholarship was established in April 2002 by Gladys
Hite as an award to assist an outstanding student-athlete who is a member of
the FMU women’s tennis team.
e Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. Endowed Scholarship was
established in March 2013 to assist students in pursuing and completing
degree requirements in the Industrial Engineering Program at FMU.
Awarded to an employee of Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. who are
accepted into the Industrial Engineering Program.
e Bob Howell Memorial Track Scholarship was established in June 1992
by Michael A. Howell and Mrs. Joan Sallenger as an award made to assist a
student-athlete who shows ability in the areas of track and cross country.
e Wayne E. Huggins Scholarship was established in December 2002 by
FMU alumnus Wayne Huggins and is an award to a student-athlete pursuing
a degree in general business, accounting, or computer science. Recipient
must be a graduate of a South Carolina high school with preference given to
students from the Pee Dee region. e award will be made to a member of
the baseball team, women’s basketball team, or men’s basketball team.
e IGA Scholarship was established by Henry Johnson and Heyward King,
Jr. to focus scholarship support in the areas covered by IGA stores with special
consideration aorded to IGA employees, their children, and grandchildren.
e Charles Nelms Ingram Memorial Fund was established by Mrs. Mary
Alice Caudle Ingram in 1978 as awards made to worthy as well as needy
FMU students.
e Mary Alice Caudle Ingram Nursing Scholarship was established in
December 2006 through a bequest from her estate and is an award for a
student enrolled in the nursing program who has nancial need.
e Dr. Linda Jacobs Shakespeare Scholarship was established in May of
2016 and now honors the memory of Dr. Jacobs, who was a professor in
the FMU Department of English and a long-time Shakespeare admirer. e
scholarship will be awarded to a non-freshman student at Francis Marion
who has demonstrated nancial need and an appreciation of Shakespeare
and his work.
e Joseph A. James Scholarship was established in November 2005 by
Barbara and Hamilton Lott in honor and recognition of Dr. Joe James’
distinguished career as a faculty member at FMU and is a scholarship
designated for a junior or senior with a major in Modern Languages – French
Track.
e Wanda and Arnett James Scholarship was established in September
2012 for students who have nancial need. Preference is given to students
who are employees, or dependents of employees of one of the McDonald’s
restaurants owned and operated by Wanda and Arnett James in the Pee Dee
area. Preference is given to recipients majoring in the physical sciences or
mathematics (rst preference) or a program oered through the Fine Arts
Department.
e L. H. “Jack” and Helen Johnson Memorial Scholarship was established
in April 1976 by a resolution of the ACL YMCA Board dated December 12,
1975 and is an annual award made to deserving FMU students.
e William H. Johnson Scholarship was established in July 2020, to
provide opportunities to deserving students to pursue a degree from Francis
Marion University. Dr. Wanda Fernandopulle is a contributing writer for
Harvard University/Oxford University Press/W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for
African and African American Research, where she helps to preserve African
American history. e purpose of the William H. Johnson Scholarship
is to bring awareness to African and African American art history. is
scholarship was inspired by William H. Johnson, an African American artist
(1901-1970), who was born and raised in Florence, SC.
e Jones/Mogy Kappa Alpha Order Scholarship was established in
November 2012 by family and friends in memory of Frank Fitzgerald Jones, a
1984 graduate who was killed in an auto/train accident in 1986, and Richard
A. Mogy, a 1986 graduate who lost his life in an accident on his family farm
in 2003. Both were members of the Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity. e award
is designated for a member of Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity.
e Junior League of Florence Scholarship was established in November
1974 and is a scholarship awarded to a female sophomore, junior, or senior
from Florence County who demonstrates scholastic merit.
e Adele Kassab Music Scholarship was established in February 1971 as
awards made to talented students who have made outstanding contributions
to the University music program.
e John and Adele Kassab Scholarship was established in February 2006
in honor of John and Adele Kassab who have been two of FMU’s most ardent
supporters since the institution’s inception and who maintained a lifelong
commitment to educating the young people of the Pee Dee area. is is a
scholarship designated for a student from Florence County who is majoring
in education.
e Brian Kelley Endowed Scholarship has been established to provide
deserving students with support to pursue their educational endeavors at
Francis Marion University. roughout his life, Brian exemplied leadership,
service, and loyalty to family, friends, and his community. While at FMU,
Brian was actively involved in the Student Government Association, the Pi
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Kappa Alpha fraternity and intramural sports. Brian’s commitment to FMU
extended beyond graduation when he became a lifetime member of the FMU
Alumni Association where he served as a member of the Board of Directors
as well as two terms as president.
e James A. Kimbell Jr. Accounting Scholarship was established in April
1995 in honor of Dr. James A. Kimbell by faculty, sta, students, and alumni
as an award for a student majoring in accounting.
e G. Wayne King Scholarship was established in July 2008 to honor
the distinguished career and unique memory of Dr. G. Wayne King, FMU
faculty member in the Department of History. e scholarship benets a
student from Florence County majoring in history.
e Heyward L. King Sr. and Frances Cockeld King Scholarships were
established in June 2003 by family members as two awards to recognize and
assist deserving students from Lake City.
e Reamer B. King Scholarship was established in the fall of 2010
to recognize a most deserving local businessman, civic leader, and
philanthropist. e scholarship fund will provide full tuition scholarships for
incoming freshmen residing in the Pee Dee area.
e Kirby Scholarship was established in April 1998 by John and Vicki
Kirby, alumni of FMU, and endowed in July 2005 by Dr. John Kirby and is
an award to a junior or senior in the teacher education program with a grade
point average of 3.0 or higher who is a graduate of Latta High School.
e Kiwanis Club of Florence Scholarship was reestablished in October
2010 as an annual award made to an incoming freshman who was a member
of the Key Club and a resident of Florence County.
e Kraikit Education Scholarship was established in January 2020 to
provide opportunities for deserving students to pursue an education degree
from Francis Marion University.
e Kraikit International Scholarship was created to oer a nurse, who is
a native of ailand, an opportunity to complete their MSN degree in the
Nurse Educator (NE), with the intent for the student to return to ailand
and teach in rural areas for no less than ve years.
e Kraikit Nursing Scholarship was created to oer a registered nurse
(R.N.) employed by Fresenius Medical Care in the Florence, SC area the
opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Francis
Marion University via the RN to BSN program.
e Kyle Foundation Scholarship was established in December 1985 by the
H.M. and Pearl Kyle Foundation as an award made to assist a worthy and
deserving student at FMU.
e Latta Community Center Scholarship was established in August 1999
as an award made by the Town of Latta to a graduate of Latta High School.
e Latta School Board of Trustees Teacher Education Scholarship was
established in June of 1999 to honor past and present members of the Latta
School Board of Trustees and is an endowed scholarship award made to
a graduate of Latta High School who is majoring in education or seeking
teacher licensure.
e Jonathan Chase Lee Scholarship was established in September 2009
in memory of Jonathan Chase Lee by his parents, David and Shana Lee, his
grandparents, brother and uncle, as an award to a graduate of Marion High
School who is a resident of Marion County with nancial need.
e William Albert Lewis Memorial Scholarship was established in March
1987 by Mrs. Nelle J. Lewis, widow, and daughters Lynn L. Simmonds, Mitzi
L. Leeke, and Gayle L. Nanke and is an award made to an FMU student
majoring in business administration. Preference is given to a student-athlete.
e Lillie-Kate Scholarship was established in April 2018 to provide
opportunities to deserving African-American students to pursue a degree
from Francis Marion University in Physician Assistant Studies.
e Rebecca S. Lunn African-American Faculty and Sta Coalition
Scholarship was established in January 2007 to honor the memory and
service of longtime FMU employee Rebecca Lunn and is an award designated
for a minority student who is a sophomore, junior, or senior and a citizen of
the U.S.
e Rebecca S. Lunn Florence Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma eta
Sorority Inc. Scholarship was established in July 2008 by the Xi Omicron
Chapter of Delta Sigma eta Sorority Inc. and is an annual award given to
an active member of the Xi Omicron Chapter with a grade point average of
3.0 or higher.
e Norma M. Lynch Scholarship was established in September 1985 by
Mr. Marvin W. Lynch as an award made to a senior majoring in education
and who is a graduate of a South Carolina high school and who is pursuing a
teaching career in South Carolina.
e Malloy Foundation Scholarship was established in October 2012 by
the Malloy Foundation in Cheraw, SC, to assist students from Chestereld
County who demonstrate nancial need.
e Douglas A. Mandra Psychology Scholarship was established in
November 1994 by friends and colleagues of Dr. Douglas A. Mandra, former
professor of psychology, as an award made to an exemplary student majoring
in psychology.
e Marion County Healthcare Foundation Scholarship was established
in 2016 to recognize and assist outstanding students from Marion County.
e Marion County Healthcare Foundation was established to aid, support,
and improve the quality of life in Marion County via grants and scholarships
to deserving individuals and organizations.
e Marion School District One Graduate Scholarship was established in
December 1981 by Marion School District One as awards made to recognize
the promise of excellence demonstrated by teachers from Marion School
District One who are FMU graduate students.
e Marlboro Electric Cooperative Inc. Endowed Scholarship was
established in October 1997 and endowed in July 2004 and is an award to a
full-time student who is the dependent of a member owner in Marlboro or
Dillon counties. Preference is given to undergraduate students with nancial
need and a major concentration area in business administration or education.
e A. William and Lee Marner Scholarship was established in August
2009 in memory of A. William “Bill” Marner by his wife Lee Marner as an
award to a student with nancial need and with a major in physical science,
mathematics, or other ne arts degree.
e McClam Scholarship was established in November 1984 in honor of
the McClam family particularly the donor’s mother and father, Rose S. and
David P. McClam as an award made to assist worthy and deserving students
from rural areas of South Carolina with preference to students from the Pee
Dee region.
e Margaret McLamb Grimsby and Eva Bradford Scholarship was
established in May 2012 through an estate gi given by Ms. Margaret
McLamb Grimsby to further her commitment to ensure students are
provided the opportunity to attend FMU.
e I.P. McWhite Scholarship is a memorial scholarship established in June
1985 as an award to assist deserving students, preferably from lower Florence
County.
e Frances Corry Means Memorial Scholarship was established in June
1994 by family and friends to honor the memory of Frances Corry Means,
who served as Acquisitions Librarian at FMU from July 1, 1970, through
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June 30, 1980, and is an award made to a student who demonstrates nancial
need.
e Dolores J. Miller Endowed Scholarship was established in August
2018 to provide opportunities for deserving students to pursue a degree
from Francis Marion University. Dolores J. Miller moved to Florence,
South Carolina upon the request of Dr. Walter Douglas Smith, the founding
president of Francis Marion College, prior to the founding of the institution
on July 1, 1970.
e Darla Moore Scholarship, established in 2021, is made possible by the
generosity of the Darla Moore Foundation, and the scholarship will fund
tuition, fees, and housing for its recipients. Darla Moore Scholars must
be incoming freshmen and South Carolina residents who enroll in full-
time undergraduate studies at FMU. e scholarship is primarily, but not
exclusively, geared toward students who will be the rst in their family to
attend college. e Darla Moore Foundation was founded in 2010 by Lake
City, SC philanthropist and nancier Darla Moore, with the mission of
enhancing the lives of the residents of South Carolina and the United States.
e Morning News Scholarship was established in May 2015 to assist
students in pursuing and completing degree requirements in the Mass
Communication program at FMU.
e Lenna V. Morrow Memorial Scholarship was established in October
1986 by family and friends of Dr. Morrow, who was a member of the FMU
English Department, and is an award made to a junior or senior majoring in
English showing promise in his or her discipline.
e Mothers on a Mission Scholarship was established in July 2019 by
M.O.M (Mothers On a Mission) Inc., a 501c3 non-prot located in Columbia,
SC. Mothers On a Mission, Inc. was established by Jericha Peterson, a
graduate of Francis Marion University. e purpose of this scholarship is
to provide supplemental nancial assistance to a single mother pursuing a
4-year degree who is a resident of the state of South Carolina.
e Hal Norton Scholarship was established in July 1986 by an anonymous
donor to honor Rev. Hal Norton of the Garden City Chapel in Garden City
and is an award made to deserving students at FMU.
e Palmetto Brick Company Scholarship was established in March
2005 as an award based on nancial need for a student from Chestereld
or Marlboro counties with preference given to children of employees of
Palmetto Brick.
e Dr. Panos and Debi Kalaritis Chemistry Scholarship was established
in 2015 by Dr. and Mrs. Kalaritis in appreciation of the support provided
by Francis Marion University during the initial establishment of IRIX
Pharmaceuticals and to provide the opportunity for future chemists to
contribute to the health and vitality of a community in the same manner
they have done.
e Pee Dee Claims Association Scholarship was established in July 1995
as an award to a student from the Pee Dee area who displays an interest in
entering the insurance profession.
e Pee Dee Chapter of SCACPA Scholarship was established in September
1994 by the Pee Dee Chapter of the South Carolina Association of Certied
Public Accountants as an annual award to an upper classman who is majoring
in accounting.
e Pee Dee Education Center Board of Directors Memorial Scholarship
was established by the Pee Dee Education Center in the fall of 1998 to honor
deceased members of the Board of Directors and is an award to a junior and
senior in the teacher education program with a grade point average of 3.5 or
higher. Preference is given to graduates of Pee Dee area high schools.
e Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Scholars Program was established in
October 1997 to give nancial assistance to deserving students of its member
owners and employees. Full-fee scholarships are awarded to students who
meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. e scholarships are
renewable for up to four consecutive years.
e Pee Dee Electric Cooperative - Jule Connor Scholarship was established
in June 2004 by Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Inc. to honor the distinguished
service of Mr. Connor as a trustee of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative and to
give nancial assistance to deserving students of its member owners and
employees and is up to a full-fee scholarship awarded to a student who meet
the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. e scholarship may be
renewable for up to four consecutive years.
e Pee Dee Electric Cooperative - omas B. Cunningham Scholarship
was established in memory of omas Brockman Cunningham who died on
November 14, 1999. He served as a trustee of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative
for 32 years. is is up to a full-fee scholarship awarded to a student who
meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. is scholarship may
be renewable for up to four consecutive years.
e Pee Dee Electric Cooperative - Robert E. Goodson Sr. Scholarship
was established in June 2004 by Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Inc. to honor
the distinguished service of Mr. Goodson as a trustee of Pee Dee Electric
Cooperative and to give nancial assistance to deserving students of its
member owners and employees and is up to a full-fee scholarship awarded
to a student who meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. e
scholarship may be renewable for up to four consecutive years.
e Pee Dee Electric Cooperative - William B. Howell Scholarship was
established in March 2005 by Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Inc. to honor
the distinguished service and leadership of Mr. Howell as Chairman of the
Board of Trustees of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative and to give nancial
assistance to deserving students of its member owners and employees and
is up to a full-fee scholarship awarded to a student who meet the eligibility
requirements and academic criteria. e scholarship may be renewed for up
to four consecutive years.
e Pee Dee Electric Cooperative - R. Sidney Kelley Scholarship was
established in September 2000 to honor Sidney Kelley who served as a
trustee of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative for 26 years and to give nancial
assistance to deserving students of its member owners and employees and
is up to a full-fee scholarship awarded to a student who meet the eligibility
requirements and academic criteria. e scholarship may be renewed for up
to four consecutive years.
e Pee Dee Electric Cooperative - Billy Earl Moody Scholarship was
established in December 2006 by Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Inc. to honor
the distinguished service of Mr. Moody as a trustee of Pee Dee Electric
Cooperative and to give nancial assistance to deserving students of its
member owners and employees and is an award of up to full-fees designated
for a student who meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria.
e scholarship may be renewable for up to four consecutive years.
e Pee Dee Electric Cooperative – E. LeRoy “Toy” Nettles Scholarship
was established in March 2016 by Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc. to honor
and in memory of the distinguished service of Mr. Nettles, who served as the
President and CEO and to provide nancial assistance to deserving students
of its members and employees and is up to full-fee scholarship awarded to a
student who meets the eligibility requirements and academic criteria.
e Pee Dee Electric Cooperative - James E. Sellers Scholarship was
established in March 2005 by Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Inc. to honor
the distinguished service of Mr. Sellers as a trustee of Pee Dee Electric
Cooperative and to give nancial assistance to deserving students of its
member owners and employees and is up to a full-fee scholarship awarded
to a student who meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. e
scholarship may be renewed for up to four consecutive years.
e Pee Dee Federal Credit Union Scholarship was established in November
1995 as an annual award made to persons who live, work, worship, or attend
school in Florence County.
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e Pee Dee Kiwanis Club Track Scholarship was established in May 1990
to assist a student-athlete from South Carolina who shows outstanding ability
in track and eld with preference given to a student from the Pee Dee area.
e Pee Dee Orthopaedic Associates P.A. Scholarship was established in
September 2002 to recognize and assist outstanding students and is an award
designated for a student majoring in a science-related eld.
e Pepsi Cola of Florence Scholarship was established in April 2015 to
award an employee or dependent of an employee an annual scholarship to
FMU.
Dr. LeRoy “Pete” Peterson Endowed Scholarship was established in January
2008 by the FMU African American Faculty and Sta Coalition as an award
given to a minority U.S. citizen majoring in one of the natural sciences.
e Jewel Ann Poston Scholarship
honors the memory of Jewel Ann
Poston. Ann was born on December 17, 1940. Ann was married to Donald F.
Poston for 35 years. Ann was a graduate of Francis Marion and was a devoted
teacher. Jewel Ann Poston passed away on February 7, 2003.
e Kathleen Matthews Poston Memorial Scholarship honors the memory
of Kathleen Matthews Poston. Kathleen Matthews Poston was born on
February 28, 1942. Kathleen was married to Donald F. Poston for ten years
and they lived in Pamplico, SC. Kathleen passed away on May 9, 2014.
e W.O. Powers Scholarship was established by James A. Brown in
December 2010 in recognition of W.O. “Billy” Powers’ long standing support
and commitment to FMU and is awarded to a student from the Pee Dee
region, who has permanent residence in Sardis and Timmonsville.
e William H. “Pops” Price Memorial Scholarship was established in
January 1982 by Mrs. Anne Price ompson, daughter; Mr. William Haynie
Price, son; and friends of Mr. Price, who was a campus security ocer, and
is an award made to an FMU student to recognize and encourage academic
merit.
e Joe, Sandy, and Gregg Privette Scholarship was established in 2007
by the estate of Mrs. Elva H. Privette. e Privettes resided in Florence and
owned Privette Music Company and is an award for a student majoring in
music who demonstrates nancial need.
e Lorie Marie Pruett Nursing Scholarship was established in April 2012
by local community leaders to honor the memory of Lorie Pruett who was
tragically killed in an automobile accident. e scholarship is designated
for a student in the nursing program who is from the Pee Dee area and has
nancial need.
e Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Scholarship
was established in October 1973 and revised in December 1995 as an award
made to a worthy college woman from Florence County in need of funds to
complete her education and enter the profession of elementary or secondary
education.
e Realtor Association of the Greater Pee Dee - Ted Kulp was established
in 1977 by the Multiple Listing Service Inc. of Florence as an annual award
made to a deserving FMU student from the Florence County area.
e Rick Reames School Psychology Scholarship was established to honor
Mr. Rick Reames’ distinguished and lasting service to both the Pee Dee
Education Center and the school districts within the Pee Dee region.
e Ted Revis - B.G. Waldrop Scholarship was established in January 1997
by Brian Waldrop and family as an award to assist students who do not
qualify for federal nancial aid or other nancial assistance.
e Gail Ness Richardson Scholarship was established in January 1992
by Mrs. Gail Ness Richardson as an award made to assist a deserving FMU
student.
e Roche Carolina Scholarship was established in April 2002 by Roche
Carolina Inc. to provide an endowed fund for scholarships for students
majoring in chemistry. Recipient must be a graduate from a public or private
high school in Florence or Darlington counties and demonstrate nancial
need.
e Tom Roop Scholarship was established in 1986 by former biology
majors in recognition of his skills as teacher and adviser and is an award
made to a biology major at FMU.
e Nat Rosenfeld Tennis Scholarship was established in January of 1992
as an endowed scholarship in honor of Nat Rosenfeld who served as the rst
tennis coach (1964-1970) in the early years of Francis Marion College.
e Dr. Brian E. Sang Scholarship was established in January 2015 to
support students who plan on pursuing a career in medicine or dentistry.
e Santee Electric Cooperative Teacher Training Endowed Scholarship
was established in January 2001 by Santee Electric Cooperative in Kingstree,
SC as awards made to students and teacher assistants in the Williamsburg
County School District to assist students seeking a teaching degree.
e Santee Cooper Industrial Engineering Scholarship was established in
June 2013 to assist students in pursuing and completing degree requirements
in the Industrial Engineering Program at FMU.
e Kevin M. Sattele, MD Scholarship was established by Dr. Kevin Sattele
and Mrs. Lori Sattele in December 2010 and is awarded to a student who is
pursuing a degree in biology.
e Martin F. and Leah Stooks Schnibben Scholarship was established in
October 1982 by Mr. Martin F. Schnibben as an award made to recognize the
academic merit and achievements of selected FMU students from Florence
County.
e Dr. Louise T. Scott Distinguished Educator Scholarship was established
in November 2002 by her family in recognition of her contribution and
dedication to education in the Pee Dee region and is an award designated for
a student who is majoring in education.
e Robert C. Scott Jr. Distinguished Educator Scholarship was established
by the Pee Dee Education Center in the fall of 1998 to honor its founder and
longtime director who dedicated his life to improving education in the Pee
Dee region and is an award to a junior and senior in the teacher education
program with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Preference is given to
graduates of Pee Dee area high schools.
e Honorable Robert Claude Scott, Jr., Endowed Memorial Scholarship
was established in May 2022 to provide opportunities for deserving students
to pursue a degree from FMU’s School of Education. e late Robert Claude
Scott, Jr. was a highly decorated combat veteran of WWII who became a
nationally known public school educator through his eorts to provide
opportunities for all South Carolina students. For his extraordinary
contributions to the Pee Dee, South Carolina, and the nation, he was awarded
the Order of the Palmetto, the State’s highest civilian award. Scholarship
recipients should have a GPA of at least 3.0. Preference shall be given to
graduates of the Pee Dee’s 19-member school districts, students who have
served actively in the United States military or are serving part-time in the
US military reserves or state national guard, and rst-generation college
students.
e D.L. Scurry Foundation Scholarship was established in 1977 by the
D.L. Scurry Foundation, Greenville and is an award made to deserving
students from South Carolina.
e Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity - Jay Williams Memorial Scholarship
was established in January 1979 by the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Chapter
of FMU as an award made to recognize and reward the scholastic merit and
attainments of a deserving FMU student.
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e Tom Sills Scholarship was established in January 2000 by family,
friends, and colleagues in memory of omas Wiett Sills, who served FMU
with distinction from June 1, 1980 until his death on May 25, 1998, and
is an award for a part-time student who is employed as a teacher’s aide in
the public schools and is pursuing professional teacher licensure or for a
student who is enrolled in the teacher education program.
e Drs. Sarawadee and Orachun Sitti Scholarship was established in
January 2002 as an award for a junior or senior who is majoring in physics,
chemistry, or biology.
e Jack W. Smith and Charles E. Parker Mathematics Lab Scholarship
was established in April 2004 by the faculty in the FMU Math Department
to honor two former colleagues with an annual award to a student worker in
the Mathematics Lab or a student whose primary residence is in Marlboro
County and is majoring in mathematics or science.
e Rebecca Smith Education Scholarship, formerly known as the
Beta Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society Scholarship, is an
annual award made to encourage a worthy college woman in need of funds
to complete their education and enter the profession of elementary or
secondary education.
e Wayne G. Smith Memorial Scholarship was established in August
2004 in memory of Wayne who was a student at FMU at the time of
his death and is an award that assists outstanding students majoring in
engineering.
e Ralston Eugene Smith Jr. and Cora Taylor Younger Smith
Scholarship was established in August 1979 by Mrs. Cora T.Y. Smith and
given as an award to recognize the scholastic merits of a deserving FMU
student majoring in history or who minor in government and politics.
e Nellie Cooke Sparrow Memorial Scholarship was established in
December 1988 by the Sparrow Family as an award made to assist deserving
FMU students residing in Florence County School District 3.
e Texie A. Young Stackhouse Education Trust was established in 1974
in memory of Texie A. Young Stackhouse for the education, support, and
welfare of needy, deprived, and deserving young men and women.
e omas C. Stanton Scholarship was established in July 1993 by
friends in honor of Dr. omas C. Stanton who served as the second
president of FMU. is award is to benet the sons and daughters of single
parents in Florence County.
e W.C. and Sara Stanton Scholarship was established in December
2000 by Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Stanton. Mr. Stanton served as a member of the
Board of Trustees of FMU. is award is given to a student seeking a degree
in nursing who resides in Dillon, Marlboro, or Chestereld counties.
e Beverly Floyd Stewart Scholarship was established in January 1994
by Beverly Floyd Stewart, family, and friends as an award made to an FMU
chemistry or biology major.
e Helen Rhoads Stokes Memorial Scholarship was established in
February 1982 by her sons in memory of their mother as an award made
on the basis of merit and need to a deserving FMU student, with preference
to an elementary education major from Florence County.
e Dr. J. Howard Stokes Memorial Scholarship was established in
February 1982 by family and friends in memory of Dr. J. Howard Stokes,
a founder of FMU. is award is given on the basis of merit and need to
a deserving FMU student, with preference given to a pre-medical student
from Florence County.
e Joseph T. Stukes History Scholarship was established in April 1990
by the Florence Sertoma Club as an annual award made to a rising FMU
senior who shows academic promise in history.
e Synovus Scholarship was established in June 2005 for students from
South Carolina as an award made to a student who is majoring in business
and demonstrates nancial need.
e Jarett and Nealy Taylor Scholarship was established in June 2018 by
Jarett and Nealy Taylor to provide scholarship support for citizens of the
Town of Latta or the County of Dillon to pursue their higher education at
Francis Marion University.
e Marty ames Memorial Scholarship was established in January
1998 by Billy and Jo ames in memory of their daughter, Marty ames,
who was a student at FMU at the time of her death. She lost her life in an
automobile accident caused by a drunk driver in November 1996. is a
scholarship designated for a student from Sumter County.
e Marty ames Zeta Tau Alpha Scholarship was established in August
1998 in memory of Marty ames, an FMU cheerleader and member of
the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority who lost her life in an automobile accident
caused by a drunk driver in November of 1996, and is an award made to
members of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority who maintain a grade point average
of 3.0 or higher.
e ermo Fisher Scientic Scholarships were established in August
2018 to support students who are residents of the Pee Dee region of South
Carolina and who are pursuing a degree in chemistry at Francis Marion
University.
e Urma Isgett ompson Scholarship was established in January 1999
in memory of Urma Isgett ompson by members of Friendship United
Methodist Church and is awarded to students pursuing a minor in music
and maintaining a grade point average of 3.0.
e Toledo Carolina, Inc. Scholarship is an award given to a student from
the Pee Dee area who is majoring in English and who has demonstrated
nancial need. Preference is given to students who are not receiving other
scholarships such as LIFE or HOPE.
e Charles B. and Idette H. Tucker Scholarship was established in
November 1982 by Charles B. and Idette H. Tucker and is an award made
to recognize the merits and academic achievements of a deserving FMU
student from the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.
e Rip Tutor Baseball Scholarship was established in October 1995 and
is awarded to a member of the FMU baseball team.
e Visiting Nurses Association of Florence Scholarship was established
in January 1991 by Mr. J.P. Johnson, executive director of Atlantic Homecare
Inc., and is an award to assist students in pursuit of a nursing degree.
e Vocational Rehabilitation - H.B. Powell Scholarship was established
in June 1980 to honor Mr. H.B. Powell for his long work as area supervisor
with the Florence Vocational Rehabilitation Department and is an award
made to a deserving vocationally handicapped student from Dillon,
Florence, or Marion counties.
e WBTW TV-13 Scholarship was established in 1998 as an award to a
deserving student who is in the Mass Communication Program majoring
in broadcasting.
e Amelia Mellichamp Wallace Memorial Scholarship was established
in June 1994 by Mrs. Amelia Wallace Vernon and Mrs. Kenneth Sallenger
in honor of their mother and is an award made to a deserving student.
e Walter G. and Joseph W. Wallace Memorial Scholarship was
established in July 1974 by Mrs. Walter G. Wallace as an award made on
the basis of achievement to a freshman or upperclassman.
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WebsterRogers LLP Scholarship was established in October 2002 by
WebsterRogers LLP as an award designated for a student from eastern
South Carolina who has demonstrated nancial need and is majoring in
accounting.
e Wellman Scholarship was established in May 1977 as scholarships
awarded to students indicating a sincere interest in the study of business as
a major or minor and coming from a school district serving Johnsonville,
Poston, Hannah-Pamplico, Prospect, Lake City, Britton’s Neck, Pleasant
Hill, Battery Park, or Hemingway.
e Wells Fargo Bank Scholarship,
formerly the Wachovia Bank
Scholarship
was established in 1974 as an award made primarily on the
basis of scholarly promise to a student entering or in FMU Honors.
e Wells Fargo Advisors Scholarship was established in August 1998
by Wheat First Union in Florence and the Wheat First Union Foundation
as an award to a student majoring in nance, business economics, or
management with a 3.0 or higher grade point average.
e West Florence Rural Volunteer Fire Department Award was
established in June 1996 by members of the West Florence Rural Volunteer
Fire Department, John E. Floyd Jr., and e Prudential with annual awards
of varying amounts to students who perform volunteer service to the re
department and meet the academic criteria established for the award.
e Clarissa White Scholarship was established in July 2002 by Pee Dee
Pathology Associates P.A. to encourage students to pursue careers in
health-related elds. is award is for a junior or senior from the Pee Dee
region.
e Chris J. and Victoria C. Yahnis Scholarship was established in June
2000 by Mr. Chris J. Yahnis through a generously endowed gi as an
award in varying amounts up to full-fee to assist a deserving student who
demonstrates nancial need. is scholarship was specically designated
to help students who would not be able to attend college without this need-
based scholarship.
e Ted Zuppa Scholarship was established in October 2010 in memory
of Ted Zuppa by his wife Evon and daughter Carol Ann Good, an inaugural
faculty member of FMU who served 29 years as the cataloging librarian in
the James A. Rogers Library, and is awarded to a rst generation college
student.
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STUDENT LIFE
e University provides a balanced student life program which contributes
signicantly to the total educational experience of its students. Students are
encouraged to participate in a variety of co-curricular activities designed
to enhance their sense of community responsibility and their capacity for
leadership. In addition to co-curricular activities, several University oces
exist specically to provide support and activities to increase student success
levels.
Student organizations, clubs, honor societies, Greek chapters, as well
as Student Government are not only a vital part of the operation of the
institution but also an important part of the total student educational
experience. Students are advised to choose activities wisely and to balance
academic activities with participation in service, spiritual, athletic, social,
and recreational pursuits.
General administrative responsibility for the student life program rests
with the Student Life Division; however, the major initiative in developing
organizations and activities appropriate to the educational purposes of the
University, as well as in implementation of programs that have been planned,
is a shared responsibility of students, faculty, and sta.
DIVISION
OF STUDENT LIFE
Student Life is committed to enhancing the student experience at Francis
Marion University by providing services and support for students as they
engage in their collegiate career and connect with the University community.
Recognizing that the academic mission of the University is preeminent,
programs and services are designed to support the academic success of
FMU students. e divisional mission is to foster student development by
engaging students in learning opportunities that encourage their personal,
social, cultural, moral, physical, and cognitive growth.
Oces and departments within the Division of Student Life include Army
ROTC, the Dean of Students Oce, Student Activities, Fraternity and
Sorority Life, and Student Government. Leadership for the Division of
Student Life is provided by the Vice President for Student Life and the Dean
of Students.
Student Handbook – e Francis Marion University Student Handbook
is designed to provide students, faculty, and sta valuable information
regarding campus services, policies, and procedures that pertain to student
life. Upon enrollment, FMU students agree to become aware of and abide by
policies and procedures contained in the handbook. Because the handbook
outlines e FMU Honor Code in detail, it is important that students
review it carefully. Additionally, pertinent information relating to student
organizations, University oces and services, and campus events can be
found in the handbook.
e Student Handbook is available online at www.fmarion.edu/
studentservices/. A limited number of printed copies are available for
students and oces by request.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION (SGA)
Upon enrollment, all full-time students automatically become members of
the Student Government Association, the organization that represents all
students in planning, organizing, and directing major campus programs and
initiatives for the student body.
e Student Government Association provides an early experience in self-
government that serves as a useful background for later public service.
Because the University encourages student participation in the aairs of the
school, students are appointed to serve on many University committees. Such
students are nominated by the Student Government Association Executive
Council and the Oce of Student Life and appointed by the President of the
University. Leaders of Student Government work to represent the student
body as well as to develop pride in and loyalty to their alma mater.
An elected Executive Council and Legislative Assembly (Senate) perform
most of the work of the Student Government Association. e Judicial
Council studies and rules on interpretations of the Student Government
Association Constitution.
e Student Government Association consists of three divisions:
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, composed of President, Vice President, Secretary,
and Treasurer.
STUDENT SENATE, composed of the Vice President of the Student
Government Association and 30 Senators elected at large. Five Senate seats
are reserved for freshmen.
JUDICIAL COUNCIL, composed of ve members who are full-time
students and who have the grade point average required by the standard
procedures for the operations of the Student Government Association as
adopted by the Senate.
STUDENT REGULATIONS
e University considers all students to be adults who are capable of
recognizing their responsibility to the school they have chosen. Consequently,
the University has adopted the FMU Honor Code which can be found in
the Student Handbook. e Student Handbook is published annually and
made available online to students. It is the responsibility of each student to
obtain a copy, become familiar with the contents, and abide by the policies
and procedures contained in the handbook. While detailed policies are in the
handbook, the following are signicant and should be noted:
1. e University reserves the right to refuse admission or to require
withdrawal if such action appears to be in the best interest of the
student, the student body, or the University.
2. In order to receive academic credits or a degree, a student’s
indebtedness to the University must be settled, and the student must
account satisfactorily for all property entrusted to his/her care.
3. e possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs by
a student must conform to FMU policy and to South Carolina law.
Copies of this policy are available in the Student Life Oce.
4. Salespersons are not permitted to contact students on campus, nor
are students permitted to serve as commercial agents on campus.
5. Any student withdrawing from the University must see his/her
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adviser to obtain a Complete Withdrawal Form. e completed
form must be taken by the student to the Oce of the Registrar so
that rolls and records can be corrected. (See “Withdrawing from the
University.”)
6. Students must register any automobiles they intend to bring on
campus. Permits are issued for an academic year and may be secured
during registration at the beginning of each semester or from the
Cashier’s Oce.
7. Any student group claiming sponsorship by the University and any
student or student group seeking publicly to represent the University
must have prior approval from appropriate authorities as authorized
in the Student Handbook.
8. Registration assumes students individually and collectively
will conform to all regulations published in the Francis Marion
University Catalog and the Student Handbook as well as to all
special regulations (e.g., trac rules, rules of personal conduct at
University activities, and housing rules and regulations) designed to
support ongoing university operations.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
e University has several student organizations that help meet the academic,
social, political, religious, and recreational needs of FMU students. Interested
parties should contact the Oce of Student Life for more information about
current organizations. e following are the organizations currently active
at FMU:
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS
Accounting & Finance Club
American Chemical Society
American Marketing Association
Association of Computing Machinery
Biology Club
Economics Club
Education Club
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
Honors Student Association
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Math Club
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
Psychology Club
Student Nurses’ Association
Society of Physics Students
Teaching Children of Poverty Scholars
HONOR SOCIETIES
Alpha Psi Omega - A national honorary dramatic fraternity designed to
recognize and reward the academic excellence of the students participating
in college theatre activities.
Beta Beta Beta - A national biological honor society designed to stimulate
interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation of the biological sciences.
Beta Gamma Sigma - A national honor society for business programs
accredited by the AACSB - International Association for Business
Management Education. Election to membership recognizes and rewards
academic excellence of students in business programs.
Chi Alpha Sigma - e National College Athlete Honor Society. e
organization’s purposes are to encourage and reward high academic
scholarship of college athletes at four-year accredited institutions; to
recognize outstanding academic achievement by intercollegiate varsity letter
winners; to encourage good citizenship, moral character, and friendship
among the high academic achievers in college athletics; to recognize and
honor the individual athlete, his/her team, sport, athletic department, and
college or university; and to mentor and to provide leadership to other
athletes.
Gamma Sigma Epsilon – A national honor society that promotes academic
excellence and undergraduate research scholarship in chemistry.
Kappa Delta Pi - An international honor society in education designed to
promote excellence in and recognize outstanding contributions to education.
Omicron Delta Kappa - A national leadership honor society which
recognizes and encourages achievement in scholarship, athletics, social
service and religious activities, campus government, journalism, speech, the
mass media, and creative and performing arts. Election to membership is on
the basis of merit.
Phi Alpha eta - e national honor society to distinguish students who
excel in the study of history. e FMU chapter emphasizes the common
pursuit of historical understanding by students and professors.
Phi Kappa Phi - A national honor society whose general objective is to
unite university graduates of high academic achievement without regard
to department, course of study, or sex, for the advancement of the highest
scholarship. It is the preeminent academic honor society at FMU.
Pi Gamma Mu - An international honor society in social science designed
to recognize those students with high achievement in the social sciences
(economics, geography, history, political science, international relations,
sociology, and psychology). Founded in 1924, the honor society encourages
excellence in the social sciences, both in scholastics and in research.
Pi Sigma Alpha - e national honor society in political science is designed
to stimulate scholarship and intelligent interest in political science. e
national honor society sponsors programs and events of value to the
profession and teaching of political science. Each local chapter is encouraged
to provide a framework for enriching the exposure of its members and the
wider university community to the study of government and issues of public
concern.
Psi Chi - e national honor society in psychology is designed to provide
recognition for outstanding scholastic achievement. e FMU chapter
attempts to encourage, stimulate, and maintain high scholarship, research,
and involvement of members in the eld of psychology.
Sigma Delta Pi - e National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society honors
students who have demonstrated academic excellence in the study of the
Spanish language, and in the study of literature and cultures of the Spanish-
speaking world.
Sigma eta Tau - e mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma
eta Tau International, is advancing world health and celebrating nursing
excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. STTI membership is by
invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate
excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional
achievements in nursing. Francis Marion University’s Chapter of STTI, Chi
Lambda, was chartered October 16, 2014.
Sigma Tau Delta - A national society designed to confer distinction for high
achievement in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies in English
language and literature.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon - A national honorary society for students interested in
computer science.
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE
Patriot-Fraternity Council – Serves as the coordinating body of the
following fraternities at FMU:
Kappa Alpha Order
Pi Kappa Alpha
Tau Kappa Epsilon
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Panhellenic Conference – Serves as the coordinating body of the following
NPC (National Panhellenic Council) sororities at FMU:
Alpha Delta Pi
Kappa Delta
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity for Women
National Pan-Hellenic Council – Serves as the coordinating body of the
following NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council) fraternities and sororities:
Alpha Kappa Alpha – sorority
Alpha Phi Alpha - fraternity
Kappa Alpha Psi - fraternity
Iota Phi eta – fraternity
Sigma Gamma Rho – sorority
Zeta Phi Beta – sorority
SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS
A.Bevy
Alive in Christ Student Ministries
Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)
Catholic Campus Ministries
College Democrats
College Republicans
Collegiate Farm Bureau
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FMU Film Society
Fine Arts Student Production Company
FMU Diplomats
FMU Young, Gied and Blessed Choir
Green Club
International Domestic Student Ambassadors
Intramural Student Council
NAACP
Phi Beta Lambda
Praise in Motion
Pre-Vet Club
Royalettes Dance Team
South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL)
S
tudent Alumni Association
S
tudent Athlete Advisory Committee
S
wim Club
T.A.O.C.A.T.N.A
ee O.G.s Dance Team
e Patriot Players
Additional information about all of these organizations, as well as how to
create and initiate new organizations and activities, is available in the FMU
Student Handbook, www.fmarion.edu/studentlife/#handbook.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD
(CAB)
e Campus Activities Board (CAB) is responsible for providing a variety
of events throughout the year for the student body of FMU. Additionally,
CAB partners with other student organizations and academic departments to
provide a variety of programs for the FMU campus. All activities are open to
FMU students, faculty, and sta members.
SPECIAL AND TRADITIONAL
EVENTS
e Student Life Oce sponsors a number of special and traditional events
throughout the academic year, including: e First Friday Music Festival,,
the Student Activities Fairs, the Ms. FMU Pageant, the Student Life Awards,
Arts International, the FMU Boat Regatta, FM A’Glow, the Swampfox 500,
the President’s Bowl Quiz Competition, the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebration, the Greek Games, and annual Homecoming events.
CAMPUS RECREATION
SERVICES
e mission of Campus Recreation Services, located in Smith University
Center, Room 214 is to enhance participants’ tness and wellness, knowledge,
personal skills, and enjoyment by providing opportunities for a variety of
activities that may contribute to individual physical tness and wellness,
opportunities for cooperative and competitive play activity in game and
non-game form, and access to quality facilities, equipment, and programs.
Operating under the
Division of Student Life,
the Campus Recreation
program has a variety of programming options and is open to all students,
faculty, and sta. e Intramural Program provides an extensive competitive
sports program for men and women designed to oer a wide range of activities
to meet the needs and desires of the majority of the students. Competition has
been organized in several sports ranging from basketball and ag football to
table tennis and billiards.
e Smith University Center, in partnership with Campus Recreation
Services, oers a number of recreational and tness activities for students,
faculty, and sta as well as meeting space for groups and organizations.
Activities available include: basketball, billiards, table tennis, racquetball,
swimming, a tness center and weight room. e outdoor recreational pool is
open during late spring, summer, and early fall when weather permits.
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT
PROGRAMS
e Student Life Oce provides leadership in the University’s eort to support
students, inform the campus community of the values of multiculturalism,
and assist in encouraging a campus environment that is conducive to inclusion
and diversity. e purpose of the oce is to amplify the academic, social, and
cultural development of students as well as plan and implement programs that
facilitate opportunities for self expression and cultural harmony, diversity and
inclusion. Activities including lectures, forums, and cultural and social events
are open to all students, faculty, and sta.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
Student publications are under the jurisdiction of a student-faculty-sta
Publications Board. No student publication may be distributed on campus
through University distribution facilities without the approval of the
Publications Board. Publications are supervised by a sta coordinator who
directs the activities of student writers and assistants.
• e Patriot newspaper is published regularly for the students of Francis
Marion University. Students are encouraged to become involved with e
Patriot, which has a sta including student editors, writers, photographers,
and managers. A member of the FMU faculty serves as the adviser to the
student newspaper, which provides not only a record of campus news
and events but also an excellent outlet for students seeking practical
journalistic experience.
• e Snow Island Review is a campus literary journal featuring the work of
FMU students and is published on a semester basis.
ATHLETICS
Because intercollegiate athletic programs are recognized as valuable assets
in developing campus spirit, the University strives to build a balanced,
competitive athletic program. e Francis Marion University athletic teams
are known as the Patriots, and the University colors are red, white, and blue.
e athletic website address is www.fmupatriots.com
FMU is aliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
and is a member of the Conference Carolinas. One of the University’s sports
programs (men’s golf) competes at the NCAA Division I level and is a
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member at the Southland Conference, while the other 11 programs compete
in the Division II Conference Carolinas. Conference Carolinas consists of
the following institutions: Barton College, Belmont Abbey College, Chowan
University, Converse University, Emmanuel College, Erskine College, Francis
Marion University, King University, Lees-McRae College, North Greenville
University, University of Mount Olive, UNC Pembroke, and Southern
Wesleyan University.
FMU oers 14 intercollegiate sports: women’s basketball, cross country,
tennis, soccer, soball, track and eld and volleyball, Also men’s basketball,
baseball, cross country, golf, tennis, soccer, and track and eld. FMU has
been represented by student-athletes in NCAA Post-season competitions
every full year of competition since moving to NCAA membership in
1992. is includes a pair of tennis (doubles) national titles and a men’s golf
national championship in 2003; 18 trips to the men’s tennis tournament; 15
appearances in women’s tennis; ten appearances in women’s basketball; eight
appearances in baseball; four appearances in men’s golf; three appearances in
women’s volleyball, men’s basketball and men’s soccer; and two appearances
in women’s soccer and soball.
For more information concerning individual teams and/or tryouts, contact
individual coaches in the athletic department. FMU students are admitted
free to regular-season home sporting events with their FMU ID Card.
UNIVERSITY CHORAL
PROGRAMS
e University Choral Program oers two choral performance groups:
Concert Choir and Cut Time. Academic credit is given at the rate of one
hour per semester. A total of three semester hours of credit may be applied
toward graduation. Choral groups plan several o-campus performances as
well as performances on campus for students, faculty, sta, and community.
Additional information is available from the Director of the Choral Program.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
ENSEMBLES
FMU oers three instrumental music performance ensembles: Wind
Symphony, Jazz Express, and Chamber Jazz Ensemble. ese are open to
all students with experience on wind or percussion instruments. Academic
credit is given at the rate of one hour per semester for each ensemble. A
total of three semester hours of credit may be applied toward graduation.
Scholarships may be available (if funded) for participation in ensembles.
Additional information about all ensembles is available from the Director of
Instrumental Activities.
THE UNIVERSITY THEATRE
e University eatre presents three or four major and several short
experimental theatre productions involving approximately 150 students
each year. Casts for the productions are selected by open acting auditions.
Backstage work is done by student volunteers. Previous experience or
training is not required to take part in the University eatre, and all
interested students are encouraged to participate.
ARTIST & LECTURE SERIES
Each year programs are presented for the University community by
outstanding artists and respected lecturers from a variety of elds. Planning
of these programs is assigned to the Artist and Lecture Series Subcommittee
composed of students and faculty members. is committee and the
University Programming Board provide a broad range of oerings during
the student’s University experience.
FILM SERIES
FMU oers lm showings free to the public. e Artist and Lecture Series
presents showings at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., usually on the second and third
Tuesday of each month. e English Department presents showings at 3:30
and 7:30 p.m., usually on the rst and fourth Tuesday of each month. All
lms are shown in the Ashpy Lowrimore Auditorium in the John K. Cauthen
Educational Media Center. Dates of lm showings may vary. Please visit the
University website for the most up-to-date information.
ART GALLERY SERIES
e Department of Fine Arts sponsors the Art Gallery Series, hosting varied
shows of two- and three-dimensional works showcasing local and regional
artists. Exhibits change regularly throughout the academic year. e mission
of the program is to present exhibitions that support and enhance the
academic goals of the visual arts program at FMU, providing a non-prot
institutional setting in the service of society for educational purposes.
Art galleries are located in the Hyman Fine Arts Center. e Fine Arts Center
Gallery features large cases along glass walls, allowing three-dimensional
works to be displayed and viewed from the outdoor breezeway as well as
inside the lobby adjacent to the Fine Arts eatre and Adele Kassab Recital
Hall. Gallery exhibits are free and open to the public during the University’s
normal operating hours. A calendar of art gallery exhibits can be found on
the University website.
FMU HONOR CODE
Statement of Honor
Upon becoming a member of the Francis Marion University Community,
students are expected to behave with honor and integrity in a manner that
reects the values of the institution. Students must interact in a civil manner,
both in and out of the classroom, treating all persons and property with
respect. Upon enrollment at Francis Marion University, students pledge not
to lie, cheat, or steal. ey also pledge not to violate the FMU Honor Code or
any civil/criminal laws. Inasmuch as honor and integrity serve to dene one’s
character, the University community expects that students will not tolerate
the aforementioned behaviors in others and will exhibit reasonable judgment
in reporting students who violate the FMU Honor Code.
e Honor Pledge
“As a student at Francis Marion University, I pledge to obey the FMU
Honor Code and civil/criminal laws. I pledge not to lie, cheat, or steal. I will
encourage others to respect the Honor Code and will exhibit reasonable
judgment in reporting students who violate it.”
Philosophy and Purpose
e FMU Honor Code consists of academic and student conduct sections and
contains the expectations, policies, and procedures that apply to all Francis
Marion University students. ese sections are designed to support the
educational mission of the University, to protect the University community
from disruption and harm, and to maintain appropriate standards of
individual and group behavior. e sections should be read broadly and are
not intended to dene misconduct in exhaustive terms.
Authority of the University
e University reserves the right to take all necessary and appropriate steps
to protect the safety and well-being of the campus community. Any act
committed by a student, whether on- or o-campus, which is determined by
the University to be a threat to the safety or well-being of the community or
which is disruptive to the primary purposes of the University may result in the
University taking action in accordance with community standards. Student,
for the purpose of this policy, is dened to mean a person enrolled for one or
more hours of academic credit, or in a non-credit course or courses oered
in the name of the University; or a person admitted or seeking admission
to the University if action is related to University admission, function, or
event. Violations by non-students may result in restricted access to campus
or University events. Non-students are expected to abide by these policies as
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well. It is the responsibility of the student host of the non-student to make his
or her guest aware of these behavioral expectations.
Civility in the Classroom
e classroom is an integral component of the educational community, and
FMU strives to provide an environment appropriate to the University setting.
Students are expected to interact in a civil manner, treating all persons with
respect, and to adhere to behavioral standards contained in the respective
course syllabi. Disruption of classroom instruction by students is not
tolerated and will result in the removal of the disruptive student or students
from class. Disruptive or uncivil behavior in the classroom may result in
appropriate disciplinary action, which could include suspension, expulsion,
or other University sanctions.
Reporting of Violations
Students may report possible Academic Conduct violations to the instructor
in question, the appropriate Department Chair or Dean, and the Oce of
the Provost. Students reporting possible academic violations have the right
of condentiality. Students may refer possible Student Conduct violations to
Campus Police or to the Student Life Oce. ose making such referrals are
required to provide information pertinent to the case.
ACADEMIC CONDUCT
A primary responsibility of an instructor is to certify that a specic academic
assignment has been mastered suciently to merit college credit. An
inseparable part of this responsibility is to take all possible precautions to
ensure that the credit has not been attained by fraud. e instructor should
rigorously enforce honesty concerning all academic work submitted by
his/her students for evaluation. While it is dicult to dene precisely and
all inclusively all aspects of academic dishonesty, the following statements
should serve as a guide.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, wrongfully giving, taking or
presenting any information or material by a student with the intent of aiding
him/herself or any other person on any academic work which is considered
in any way in the determination of the nal grade. Plagiarism involves the
use of the ideas or writings of another without acknowledgment of that use.
A more detailed description of these two forms of academic dishonesty, and
how allegations of academic dishonesty are handled, are described in the
FMU Student Handbook.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Francis Marion University prohibits the conduct listed below. Persons
committing such acts are subject to appropriate action from the University.
Students found responsible for committing violations are subject to sanctions
that may include a written reprimand, loss of privileges, removal from
campus residential facilities, restitution, educational sanctions, probation,
suspension, expulsion, or other University sanctions and/or conditions.
University Violations
1. Drugs and Narcotics
a. Use, possession, sale, delivery, manufacture or distribution of any
drug or narcotic or distribution of drugs or the use of drugs for
which the holder has no legal prescription, or other drug-related
conduct that is a violation of South Carolina law. Such conduct
is a University violation regardless of where it occurs on or o
campus.
b. Possession of drug-related paraphernalia unless it is proven
allowable under South Carolina law.
c. Being under the inuence of a drug, chemical compound, or
narcotic unless proven allowable under South Carolina law. is
also includes the use of medicine prescribed to another person
and other controlled substances.
d. e misuse of common products for the intent of inducing or
producing an altered state of consciousness and/or intoxication.
2. Alcoholic Beverages
a.
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se, possession, sale, delivery, manufacture or distribution,
consumption of alcoholic beverages on University property
or during University activities. (Please refer to the “University
Alcohol Policy and Housing Violations” for more details on
alcohol issues).
b.
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nder the inuence of alcoholic beverages on University property
or during University activities. For purposes of this policy, a blood
alcohol concentration of .08 or greater is conclusive evidence that
a student is under the inuence of alcohol, but a student’s conduct,
physical appearance, and other factors are also evidence. (Please
refer to the “University Alcohol Policy and Housing Violations”
for more details on alcohol issues).
c.
e use of alcohol in any form is prohibited and includes: liquid,
powder, gel, or any combination thereof for the purposes to
consume, possess, distribute, or manufacture, regardless of proof
level.
3. Actions Against the University Community and Members of the
University Community
a. Physical abuse or assault of any person, or other conduct which
threatens the health or safety of any person including self.
b. Sexual misconduct that includes any inappropriate sexual conduct
or conduct of a sexual nature directed toward another person that
is unwanted, disparaging, or perceived to have a negative impact
on the campus community, including derogatory, degrading, or
humiliating communication.
c. Assault, including sexual assault and/or any conduct that is
considered felonious in nature.
d. Intentional or reckless conduct that endangers the health or safety
of self or others.
e. Excessive pressure or threats against another person in an eort
to coerce or intimidate.
f.
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eliberate constraint or incapacitation of another without
consent or permission.
g. Placing another in a dangerous/injurious situation with or without
their knowledge.
h. Behavior that injures or endangers the welfare of any member of
the University Community.
i.
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arassment of any student or member of the University
Community. (Please refer to the Harassment Policy.)
j.
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nuencing or attempting to inuence another to not eectively
participate in any University appropriate activity, proceeding,
and/or function. is includes grievances and conduct hearings.
k.
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etaliation against any student or students who les grievances
or provides information or testimony in any conduct proceeding,
hearings, meetings, and/or investigations. (Please refer to
Retaliation Policy.)
l.
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talking and/or unauthorized surveillance which includes:
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nwanted and repeated contact (aer notice to desist) with
another individual or group through personal contact using
electronic or other media.
2.
Other behaviors which are perceived as threatening or
intended to intimidate or induce fear.
3. M
aking unauthorized video or photographic images of a
person in a location in which that person has a reasonable
expectation of privacy. Includes the storing, sharing, and/or
other distribution of such unauthorized images by any means.
m. Violation, or attempted violation, of local, state or federal law,
whether on or o campus, when it appears that the student or
student organization has acted in a way which adversely aects
or seriously interferes with the University’s normal educational
function.
n. Other conduct in which a reasonable person having sucient
intelligence to acquire postsecondary education would
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understand is injurious to the University or the University
Community. is standard shall not be interpreted to infringe
upon a student’s constitutional rights.
4. Firearms, Weapons and Explosive and Incendiary Devices
a. Possession, while on University-owned or -controlled property
or any University sponsored or supervised activities, of any
rearm such as, but not limited to ries, shotguns, ammunition,
handguns, pellet guns, bb guns, blow guns, paintballs, stun guns,
and air guns.
b. Possession or use of pocket knives having a blade longer than two
inches; this includes displayable knives and collections.
c. Use of any of the following weapons: nunchucks, brass knuckles,
bows/arrows, batons, tasers, slap jacks, sling shots, hatchets or
other edged weapons, and any martial arts weapons. is includes
display item weapons.
d. Possession or use of recrackers, reworks, or any incendiary
devices. is includes, but is not limited to the intentional or
reckless use of ammable materials and/or any materials that can
be used as an accelerant.
e. e act of arson to include intentional or reckless behavior
contributing to arson.
f. Any other device or weapon that could be potentially harmful to
self or others.
g.
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hemical components expelled in a reckless manner.
5. e, Damage and Unauthorized Use and Entry
a. e, wrongful appropriation, and unauthorized possession
whether attempted or actual.
b.
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amage to property of the University (including library
materials) or of any organization aliated with the University or
of another member of the University Community (i.e., faculty,
sta, student, or campus visitor). is includes all University-
owned, -controlled, or leased property.
c.
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ossession of property known to be stolen or of another person
without permission.
d.
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nauthorized use of another student’s ID card, to gain access,
privileges, or as a form of identication whether with or without
the other student’s permission.
e.
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lteration or misrepresentation of any form of identication.
f.
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nauthorized entry into the dining hall or allowing another to
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ter the dining hall without permission from the appropriate
University ocial(s).
g.
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nauthorized presence, use or entry into University facilities.
h.
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nauthorized possession or use of keys or entry card to University
facilities. is includes access codes.
i.
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nauthorized use or misuse of University-owned, -controlled, or
leased equipment.
j.
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nauthorized use of campus parking decals and temporary tags.
6. Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with the reasonable directions of a University
ocial acting in performance of his/her duty. is includes but is
not limited to:
a.
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ailure to report to a University oce or ocial aer notice to do
so.
b.
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ailure to appear for a judicial hearing or comply with a
disciplinary penalty.
c.
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ailure to pay promptly, aer notice, all University bills, nes,
accounts, and other nancial obligations.
d.
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ailure to produce positive student identication upon request.
7. Providing False Information, Forgery and False Alarms
a.
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urnishing false or incomplete information to a University
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cial to include but not limited to misleading or incomplete
inf
ormation.
b. Providing false information during an investigation of a violation
or during a student conduct hearing or conduct meeting.
c. Filing an allegation known to be without merit or cause.
d. Falsication, distortion, or misrepresentation of information
during a conduct proceeding.
e.
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alsely reporting a re or other emergency, such as the presence
of an explosive or incendiary device.
f.
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nowingly setting o a re alarm or emergency call box when
no re or emergency exists. is includes tampering with and/or
removing emergency equipment to support false report.
g.
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orgery of records or identication or University documents to
include transcripts, receipts, work records, time cards, drop add
forms, student ID cards, campus vehicle registrations, and any
form used or created by the University.
8. Disruptive and Disorderly Conduct
a. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration
and ocial proceedings at a University activity or in the
classroom.
b.
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sorderly, disruptive behavior on University-owned, -controlled,
or leased property.
c.
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ewd, indecent or obscene conduct or inappropriate attire that is
disruptive or inconsistent for the context of the activity.
d.
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ranks and practical jokes that infringe upon the rights of others
or have a negative impact upon the University Community.
e.
e incitement of others to violate written University policies
or regulations or any directions and/or instructions verbal or
written by University personnel.
9. Abuse, Misuse of the University Computing System
a.
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nauthorized use and abuse of the University’s computing and
network system.
b.
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nauthorized use of and access of another person’s networking
account.
c.
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ttempted or actual breach of security of computing data,
equipment, or network.
d.
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ny violations outlined in the “University Policy on Acceptable
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omputer Use” as listed in the Student Handbook, University
Catalog, or any publications created or used by the University.
10. Hazing (Also see Hazing Policy)
H
azing, which is dened as; any intentional, negligent, or reckless act,
on or o University property, by a student(s) or student organization,
acting alone or with others, which is directed against any other
student(s), that endangers the mental or physical health or safety
of that student. In accordance with South Carolina law, it is also
unlawful for any person to knowingly permit or assist any person
in committing these acts. e authority allowed and provided by
South Carolina law shall supersede university procedures concerning
hazing when appropriate. Hazing includes such things as wrongful
striking, laying open hand upon, threatening with violence, or
oering to do bodily harm to punish or injure or other unauthorized
treatment of a tyrannical, abusive, shameful, insulting, or humiliating
nature, and other such actions. Additionally, the following actions are
prohibited as well:
a. Assisting any person in committing acts dened as hazing.
b. Failing to report promptly any information within his/her
knowledge of acts dened as hazing.
c. Abusive treatment of another person or persons.
d. Having knowledge of hazing activities and failing to report the
activity and permitting hazing to occur.
e. Allowing non-students to participate in organization initiations,
intake processes, or any activity reserved for enrolled students of
the University.
f. Intentional or reckless behavior that has a foreseeable potential
for causing physical harm.
g. Any activity that intimidates or threatens a student with ostracism
or that subjects a student to extreme mental stress.
h. Any activity that would incite others to engage in hazing activity.
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e implied or expressed consent of a person to acts which violate
the above does not constitute a defense to violations of these sections.
In addition, such organizations and their individual members
may face criminal prosecution under the laws of the state of South
Carolina. Any violator of the law is subject to criminal conviction
and may be ned, jailed, or both. South Carolina Law empowers the
university president latitude in addressing alleged cases of hazing that
supersedes the FMU student conduct procedures otherwise outlined
in the handbook.
Per S.C. State Statute SECTION 59-101-210, FMU maintains and
updates a report of violations by fraternity and sorority organizations.
FMU updates and posts this report (e Tucker Hipps report) each
semester. It is available on our website:
https://www.fmarion.edu/tuckerhipps/
11. Housing and Residence Life Regulations
e Department of Housing and Residence Life has a detailed list of
policies, procedures, and regulations. Students who violate housing
policies are also subject to other University violations as well.
Students living in campus housing are responsible for all activities in
their assigned room, apartment, and building. For more information,
please see the Housing and Residence Life section of the Student
Handbook.
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niversity Parking Policies and Regulations
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iolation of properly constituted rules and regulations governing the
use of motor vehicles on University-owned or -controlled property.
13.
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moking Policy
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rancis Marion University is a “smoke-free campus.” Smoking is
prohibited on all property-owned or -controlled by Francis Marion
University, the Francis Marion University Foundation, and/or the
Francis Marion University Real Estate Foundation. is prohibition
includes all buildings and grounds. is policy also includes all
devices for smoking.
a.
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e sale or distribution for marketing purposes of products
desig
ned to be smoked on Francis Marion University property.
b.
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dvertising and marketing eorts related to products designed
to be smoked is prohibited in public spaces on Francis Marion
University property and its entities as well as publications
produced by the same.
c.
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s policy includes cigarettes, cigars, vapor devices, electronic
smoking devices, or any combination thereof that is used to
smoke and/or emits any substance into the air for the purpose of
the activity of smoking.
14.
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olicitation Policy
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olicitation by persons not aliated with the University is prohibited
for non-invitees. Students assisting with the distribution of solicitation
materials are subject to the Honor Code. Both commercial and non-
commercial solicitations are prohibited in non-public areas of the
University.
Implementation of the Student Conduct Process
e conduct process for students is based upon the elements of constitutional
due process and local, state and federal law which have been developed over
the last several decades. While University students do not give up their rights
at the gates of the University, it is important to understand that the level of
due process in the University disciplinary system diers from that of the legal
system. e following procedures outline the University process and shall
be carried out as fully as possible. Community members should be aware,
however, that there are emergency situations in which these procedures may
be omitted when necessary to protect public safety. Any person may refer
a student or student group or organization suspected of a violation of the
section. Persons making such referrals are required to provide information
pertinent to the case and will normally be expected to appear before a
conduct board or conduct ocial as a complainant. e Dean of Students
Oce administers the conduct process at Francis Marion University, except
for academic violations, which are administered by the Oce of the Provost.
A detailed description of the process used to administer Student Conduct
and Academic Violations may be found in the FMU Student Handbook.
Portions of the materials are adapted from similar documents at the University
of Maryland, the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), University of Delaware,
Spelman College, and Texas Tech University, and from other materials from
sources provided by the Association for Student Conduct Administration and
its members. Denitions of cheating and plagiarism are adopted from “Student
Rights and Responsibilities” (1970) in the Student Handbook of the University
of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
It is the policy of FMU, in keeping with eorts to maintain an environment
in which the dignity and worth of all employees and students of the
University are respected, that sexual harassment of students, employees,
and visitors to the University is unacceptable conduct and will not be
tolerated. Sexual harassment may involve the behavior of a person of either
sex against a person of the opposite or same sex. As a place of work and
learning for students, faculty, and sta, FMU must be free of all forms of
sexual intimidation, exploitation, and harassment. All community members
should be aware that the University does not condone such behavior and is
prepared to take action to prevent and correct such behavior. Individuals
who engage in sexual harassment are subject to disciplinary actions which
may include, but are not limited to, oral or written warnings, demotions,
transfers, suspension without pay, or dismissal for cause or sanction under
the student Code of Conduct.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is prohibited under
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for employees and under Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972 for students. e South Carolina
State Human Aairs Law also prohibits sex discrimination. Students should
immediately contact the Vice President for Student Life or the Vice President
for Administration. Any faculty or sta member receiving a complaint
of sexual harassment should seek the advice of the Vice President for
Administration.
ALCOHOL & DRUG POLICY
FMU prohibits the illegal and irresponsible use of alcohol and other drugs.
e University will enforce federal, state, and local laws, as well as its own
alcohol and drug policies. Procedures that support these laws and policies
have been instituted and are strictly enforced. It is the responsibility of every
member of the University community to know the risks associated with
the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs and to assist the University
in creating an environment which promotes health-enhancing attitudes
and activities. Additional information about alcohol and drug policies and
procedures may be found in the FMU Student Handbook, the FMU Sta
Handbook and the FMU Faculty Handbook.
e use of alcoholic beverages on campus is not encouraged and is prohibited
with the following exceptions; (1) the private use of alcohol within student
apartments by students of legal drinking age, (2) the provision of alcohol
at certain events sponsored by a University department, contracted
organization, or campus community organization upon approval by the
appropriate University ocial (see herein). Events must meet all criteria
contained herein. e use of alcoholic beverages within these two exceptions
is permitted only for those of legal drinking age (21 years of age or older).
Alcohol is prohibited in the Residence Halls. For appropriate events, the
Provost or Vice President responsible for approving the event will determine
how, when, and where alcohol may be used.
FMU prohibits the unlawful manufacture, dispensation, possession, use or
distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol on its property or as a part of any of
its activities by faculty, sta or students regardless of permanent, full-time,
part-time or temporary status, pursuant to state and federal laws.
Statutes adopted by the State of South Carolina prohibit certain activities
regarding alcoholic beverages and drugs. e law provides for certain
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penalties including nes up to $5,000 and incarceration up to ve years.
Violations of the law also subject the oender to administrative sanctions
under the University’s rules and regulations. e following activities are
unlawful:
• Purchase of alcoholic beverages on behalf of a minor.
• Purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21
years old.
• Presentation of false or improper identication in order to obtain
alcoholic beverages.
• Possession of an open container of beer, wine, or other alcoholic
beverage in a moving vehicle or in an area where such possession has
been prohibited.
• Driving under the inuence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Selling, giving, or providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21
years old.
• Distribution, use or possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Referrals or information about alcohol and drug matters are available to any
student, faculty, or sta member of Francis Marion. For more information
about these programs, contact the Oce of Counseling and Testing at 843-
661-1840. Complete copies of the FMU Alcohol and Drug Policy may be
found in the FMU Student Handbook or may be obtained from the following
oces: Student Life, Provost, Communications, Administration/Human
Resources, and Athletics.
SPEECH AND DEMONSTRATIONS POLICY
e University recognizes the rights of free speech and peaceful assembly as
guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution,views
this right as fundamental to the democratic process, and supports the rights
of students to express their views or to peacefully protest and peacefully
dissent against actions and opinions with which they disagree.
e University also recognizes a concurrent obligation to develop policies
and procedures which safeguard this freedom of expression but which, at
the same time, will maintain on the campus an atmosphere conducive
to academic work, preserving the dignity and seriousness of University
ceremonies and public exercises and respecting the private rights of all
individuals. us,the University has established regulations intended to
regulate the time, place and manner of such activities in compliance with the
constitution in order that demonstrations do not prohibit the freedoms or
rights of other members of the University community.
e following regulations are intended to enumerate the essential provisions
necessary to reconcile freedom of assembly with responsibility in any
campus meeting conducted for the purpose of expressing opinions of the
participants.
1. Gatherings should be reviewed by the Vice President for Student Life
and the University Space Committee to ensure that they comply with
all time, space and manner regulations.
2.
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therings may be conducted in areas which are generally available to
the public, provided that such gatherings:
a. Are conducted in an orderly and peaceful manner.
b. Do not obstruct in any way pedestrian or vehicular trac.
c. Do not interfere with classes, scheduled meetings, events,
ceremonies or with other essential processes of the University.
d. Are held in assigned meeting rooms inside a building.
3. Meetings which would impose an unusual demand upon sta or
facilities must have approval regardless of where they are held on
campus.
4. Violation of the above stated policy or any University regulations which
occur during such a gathering will result in appropriate disciplinary
action.
5.
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ersons who are not members of the University community, as well as
those who are, may not engage in activities which disrupt, obstruct, or
in any way interfere with the pursuits of teaching, learning, campus
activities, or any other University process.
HAZING POLICY
e University will take action against any club, organization, or individual
which/who has committed an act of hazing as dened by the following:
any intentional, negligent, or reckless act, on or o University property, by
a student(s) or student organization, acting alone or with others, which is
directed against any other student(s), that endangers the mental or physical
health or safety of that student. In accordance with South Carolina law, it
is also unlawful for any person to knowingly permit or assist any person
in committing these acts. e authority allowed and provided by South
Carolina law shall supersede university procedures concerning hazing when
appropriate. Hazing includes such things as wrongful striking, laying open
hand upon, threatening with violence, or oering to do bodily harm to punish
or injure or other unauthorized treatment of a tyrannical, abusive, shameful,
insulting, or humiliating nature, and other such actions. Additionally, the
following actions are prohibited as well:
a. Assisting any person in committing acts dened as hazing.
b. Failing to report promptly any information within his/her
knowledge of acts dened as hazing.
c. Abusive treatment of another person or persons.
d. Having knowledge of hazing activities and failing to report the
activity and permitting hazing to occur.
e. Allowing non-students to participate in organization initiations,
intake processes, or any activity reserved for enrolled students of
the University.
f. Intentional, negligent, or reckless behavior that has a foreseeable
potential for causing physical harm.
g. Any activity that intimidates or threatens a student with ostracism
or that subjects a student to extreme mental stress.
h. Any activity that would incite others to engage in hazing activity.
e implied or expressed consent of a person to acts which violate the above
does not constitute a defense to violations of these sections.
In addition, such organizations and their individual members may face
criminal prosecution under the laws of the state of South Carolina. Any
violator of the law is subject to criminal conviction and may be ned, jailed,
or both. Below is a description of the law under which such action may be
taken:
According to South Carolina law: “It is unlawful for any person to
intentionally or recklessly engage in acts which have a foreseeable potential
for causing physical harm to any person for the purpose of initiation or
admission into or aliation with any chartered student, fraternal, or sororal
chartered organization. Fraternity, sorority, or other organization for the
purposes of this section means those chartered fraternities, sororities, or other
organizations operating in connection with a school, college, or university….
It is also unlawful for any person to knowingly permit or assist any person in
committing acts made unlawful by the above or to fail to report promptly any
information within his/her knowledge of acts made unlawful by the above to
the chief executive ocer of the appropriate school, college, or university.”
S.C. State Statute SECTION 59-101-200. Hazing prohibited; penalties.
(A) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Student" means a person enrolled in a state university, college, or
other public institution of higher learning.
(2) "Superior student" means a student who has attended a state
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university, college, or other public institution of higher learning longer
than another student or who has an ocial position giving authority over
another student.
(3) "Subordinate student" means a person who attends a state university,
college, or other public institution of higher learning who is not dened as
a "superior student" in item (2).
(4)"Hazing" means the wrongful striking, laying open hand upon,
threatening with violence, or oering to do bodily harm by a superior
student to a subordinate student with intent to punish or injure the
subordinate student, or other unauthorized treatment by the superior
student of a subordinate student of a tyrannical, abusive, shameful,
insulting, or humiliating nature.
(B) Hazing at all state supported universities, colleges, and public institutions of
higher learning is prohibited. When an investigation has disclosed substantial
evidence that a student has committed an act or acts of hazing, the student
may be dismissed, expelled, suspended, or punished as the president considers
appropriate.
S.C. State Statute SECTION 59-101-210. Institutional reports of hazing
violations; contents; availability; redress for violations.
(A)(1) Beginning with the 2016-2017 academic year, a public institution of
higher learning, excluding technical colleges, shall maintain a report of actual
ndings of violations of the institution's Conduct of Student Organizations by
fraternity and sorority organizations formally aliated with the institution.
FMU updates and posts this report (e Tucker Hipps report) each semester.
It is available on our website: https://www.fmarion.edu/tuckerhipps/
As indicated above, South Carolina Law empowers the university president
latitude in addressing alleged cases of hazing that supersedes the FMU
student conduct procedures otherwise outlined in the handbook.
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT
CONCERNS OR COMPLAINTS
e University deems it essential that all students be provided an adequate
opportunity to bring concerns, complaints, or suggestions to the attention
of the administration with the assurance they will be treated promptly,
professionally, fairly, and without fear of reprisal. If any student believes he or
she has been mistreated by any member of the faculty or sta, the procedures
below should be followed. ese procedures are intended to simplify the
proper route for students to follow in reporting any perceived mistreatment
by a University employee and are not intended to replace any existing policy
or process for matters that may be grieved (i.e. sexual harassment, grade
appeals, etc.).
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oncerns about faculty on academic or other matters should be
reported to the department chair or dean who supervises the professor
or instructor.
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oncerns about any form of perceived mistreatment by a University
employee should be reported to the employee’s supervisor or to the
oce of the Vice President of the division to which the employee
belongs.
• Concerns about admission, registration, advising, or nancial assistance
issues should be reported to the Associate Provost for Enrollment
Management or the Provost’s Oce.
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oncerns about billing, student accounts, or other administrative issues
(Campus Police, Dining Services, Bookstore, etc.) should be reported to
the oce of the Vice President for Finance and Facility Aairs.
• All other concerns about non-academic matters, including complaints
about treatment by other students, should be reported to the Student
Life Oce.
Students should be aware that once a concern is reported, the complainant
may be directed to take further steps or action to have the matter addressed.
By reporting to the oces above, the student will be able to determine the
appropriate steps to address his or her concerns.
STUDENT OMBUDSMAN
e FMU Ombudsman was created in 2016 by the University President
under the auspices of the administration as a resource for all Francis Marion
University students to assist in the resolution of non-academic conicts,
concerns, and other problems that they may encounter while pursuing their
course of study. e Ombudsman acts as a neutral and impartial resource
for students in addressing and resolving non-academic issues and concerns.
e FMU Ombudsman does not take sides in disputes, does not petition
on behalf of students or the University, and does not advocate for any
particular outcome. e Ombudsman has no stake in outcomes. Instead,
the Ombudsman advocates for a fair process and works to assist students in
identifying their options to provide avenues for the resolution of their issues.
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Each student is responsible for the proper completion of his or her academic
program, for familiarity with the Francis Marion University Catalog, for
maintaining the grade point average required, and for meeting all other
degree requirements. e academic adviser will counsel, but the nal
responsibility for a successful college career rests with the student.
Students are required to have knowledge of and observe all regulations
pertaining to campus life and student deportment. e University’s Code of
Student Conduct is summarized in the “Student Life” section of this catalog
and stated in expanded form in the FMU Student Handbook. As students
willingly accept the benets of membership in the Francis Marion University
academic community, they acquire obligations to observe and uphold
the principles and standards that dene the terms of FMU community
cooperation and make those benets possible.
Each student while associated with the University is expected to participate
in campus and community life in a manner that will reect credit upon the
student and the University.
Change of Name or Address – Each student is responsible for maintaining
communication with the University and keeping on le with the Oce of the
Registrar at all times any change in name and current address, including zip
code, email address, and telephone number. Failure to do so can cause serious
delay in the handling of student records and important correspondence.
Information regarding advising and preregistration will be emailed to the
FMU Gmail address for those students who are currently enrolled. Because
of its nature and purpose, campus housing may not be regarded as a student’s
permanent home address.
Student Evaluation of Course and Instructor – Every semester students
are provided the opportunity to evaluate each course and its instructor so
that educational quality may be maintained and enhanced. All students are
encouraged to respond to the evaluation with honesty, sincerity, and a sense
of condentiality. e evaluation is administered during class time, with the
instructor leaving the room while a designated student hands out forms,
collects forms, and then delivers the completed forms to the appropriate
administrative assistant. ese evaluations are completely anonymous, and
faculty members do not receive any feedback until grades have been turned
in to the Registrar. Upon noting that these procedures of evaluation have not
been followed, a student may contact the Oce of the Provost in order to
condentially notify the administration of such failure to follow procedures.
CATALOG POLICIES
e FMU Catalog serves as an agreement for students entering the university
during the catalog year. University regulations are policy statements to guide
students, faculty, and administrative ocers in achieving the goals of the
institution. Necessary interpretations of these policies will be made by the
appropriate authorities with the interests of the students and the institution
in mind. Students are encouraged to consult an adviser if they have questions
about the application of any policy.
e Francis Marion University Catalog serves as the denitive guide to
academics, and the acquisition of degrees at the university. All Students must
satisfactorily complete all requirements described in the catalog in eect
at the time of rst enrollment as a degree student at the university, or all
requirements described in the catalog in eect at the time of graduation.
A student who changes from one major or minor to another must meet
requirements of the new major or minor in eect at the time of the change.
A student who leaves the university or changes to another major or minor
for a period of one calendar year or longer and then returns to the university
or to the original major or minor will be required to meet requirements in
eect at the time of return.
Federal and State Declarations of Emergency or other events may require
the revision of university policies or procedures, as described in the catalog
and other university documents. Any such changes must be approved by the
president of the university and recorded by the university registrar. ey
will also be reected in the electronic copy of the Catalog on the university
website.
Such declarations of emergency may also result in the University imposing
processes and procedures that may include, but not be limited to, closures,
mode of content delivery, and/or public health and safety protocols.
Information regarding graduation requirements is available in the Oce of
the Registrar. Students are responsible for keeping themselves apprised of
current graduation requirements for the degree programs in which they are
enrolled.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic advisors provide guidance to students as they pursue their
degree programs. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors to
discuss their academic progress and any questions they may have about the
university and its programs. Students also must meet with their advisors
prior to registration for courses each fall and spring semester.
First-year students are assigned to an advisor in the Center for Academic
Success and Advisement (CASA), located in Founders Hall 220. First-year
students in the Honors Program, however, are placed with an honors faculty
member for advising.
Aer their rst year at FMU, students are placed with advisors who are
faculty members within their major or disciplinary specialty.
Students placed on Probation 2 are assigned an advisor in the Center for
Academic Success and Advisement until they improve their academic
standing.
Many students enter the University having decided on a major and/or
program of study. ere are, however, those students who have not decided
on a major. is group of students is admitted as undecided majors. Students
who wish to declare or change their major during their rst year at FMU
should speak to their assigned advisor. Students who are in their second year
at FMU should visit the department of their new major and meet with the
administrative assistant, who will then assign them a new advisor.
Students are responsible for meeting with their advisors, checking their
degree audits, and reviewing the degree requirements listed in this catalog.
Francis Marion University Catalog
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
DELIVERY
SEMESTER SYSTEM – e University operates on the semester system
with a fall term scheduled from late August until early December and a
spring term from mid-January to early May. Courses meet for 15 weeks
during the semester, normally culminating in a nal examination period.
Two commencements are held annually, one in December and another in
May. Students completing degree requirements during summer terms may
participate in December commencement exercises.
SUMMER SESSION – e University operates a late spring term of three
weeks and two summer terms of approximately ve weeks each. Some courses
may extend over more than one term during the summer session. Generally,
students can earn a maximum of 15 semester hours of credit in the full
summer session. However, those students enrolled in laboratory courses may
earn as much as 18 semester hours of credit. Courses are generally scheduled
by most departments and schools of the University. A special eort is made
to oer courses that meet the certication needs of public school teachers.
EVENING COURSES – e University oers evening courses during each
semester and during summer sessions. Courses oered are selected primarily
on the basis of demand from those students who cannot attend daytime
classes. Evening courses are oered on campus and at selected sites in the
community.
OFF-CAMPUS COURSES – e University oers courses in o-campus
locations where sucient student demand warrants them. ese are regular
University courses for students who cannot attend classes on campus. On
occasion the University oers credit courses on a contract basis with an area
school system or healthcare organization.
ONLINE COURSES – e University oers online, dual delivery, and/or
hybrid educational opportunities in select programs. Please consult each
individual program to determine if coursework is oered in an alternative
online format.
EXPERIENTIAL & NON-
TRADITIONAL LEARNING
Experiential Learning at FMU seeks to add practice components to the
theory learned in the classroom and lead to more complete learning that
enhances traditionally acquired knowledge. Such real-life experiences
better prepare students for their roles as employees and citizens. Learning
activities that engage the learner in the phenomena being studied also serve
to enhance students’ awareness of their own values and the values of others.
ese supervised activities occur outside the normal classroom, laboratory
or library. ey may be credit or no-credit and fall into four categories all of
which involve University direction and student reection.
INTERNSHIPS
Internship programs provide meaningful introductions to career options in
professionally related work experiences in business, industry, government,
or service agencies. Internships are oered by individual departments to
allow students to gain practical work experience in a particular eld while
working on a degree. is work experience is usually unpaid and may
oer academic credit if there is appropriate faculty supervision. Students
generally work between eight and 12 hours a week while also taking other
classes. Rules of eligibility and lists of companies oering internships can
be obtained from departmental oces or the Oce of Career Development.
Some departments require internships as part of the curriculum in certain
disciplines.
Service learning allows students to put their academic training to use
solving real problems in their communities. is teaching method enhances
learning through supervised experience related to course work, with goals
and objectives that focus on both the learning and service of the activity.
Students develop by combining service tasks with structured opportunities
that link the tasks to self-reection, self-discovery, and the attainment of
values, skills, and knowledge content.
FACULTY-MENTORED
RESEARCH
Students who have studied content and method courses use this knowledge as
they work with faculty in designing, carrying out and reporting on a research
project. is activity leads to an enhanced and more practical understanding
of discipline-specic professional methods. It may also lead to the discovery
of new information and the dissemination of that knowledge through
publications and/or presentations at regional and national professional
meetings.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
& STUDIES PROGRAMS
FMU oers many opportunities for students wishing to maximize and
globalize their educational experience by studying at exchange partner
institutions in Canada, England, France, Germany, and Ireland. Students
may also pursue short-term learning opportunities through travel study
courses or summer language, culture and science programs. FMU students
are also eligible to participate in exchanges oered through other universities
in South Carolina. For more information about the Exchange Programs,
contact the International Programs Director, Dr. J. Mark Blackwell at (843)
661-1657/email jblackw[email protected].
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative education involves alternating periods of academic study
(coursework within the major) and periods of related work with the
participating Cooperative Education employer. Work periods normally take
place during the sophomore and junior years and usually last one semester.
To qualify for participation in the program, students must have successfully
completed 30 semester hours of academic work and make formal application
in the department overseeing the experience.
e work assignment is considered an integral part of the student’s education.
Each completed work period will appear on the student’s transcript, but no
academic credit is awarded for this experience. Normally the student will
not be enrolled in any classes during the semester of the work experience.
During the Cooperative Education program, the student will be classied as
full-time. Full-time status provides a way to address insurance, taxes, loans,
and other concerns surrounding university status.
To enroll in the program, a student must obtain a form from the Director of
Career Development, obtain approval from his/her department chair/dean,
and return the completed form to the Director of Career Development.
REGISTRATION
e Registrar is responsible for the management of the registration process
by which students enroll in classes. Registration procedures for each term
are described in the schedule of classes for that term and on the University’s
website.
Each student should meet with his or her faculty adviser to select courses to
be taken. e student may enter his or her schedules via the Patriot Portal,
in the adviser’s oce or in the Oce of the Registrar. Students must pay fees
in the Cashier’s Oce.
rough the registration process, students assume academic and nancial
responsibility for the classes in which they enroll. ey are relieved of these
responsibilities only by formally terminating enrollment by dropping or
withdrawing in accordance with procedures and deadlines specied in the
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schedule of classes each term.
COURSE LOAD
e unit of measurement of University course work is the semester hour.
Semester hours are also referred to as credit hours or credits. One semester
hour for lecture is dened as one class hour of classroom or direct faculty
instruction per week and an expectation of at least two hours of out-of-class
student work each week. One semester hour for laboratory is dened as a
minimum of 2-3 class hours of work each week in a laboratory under the
supervision of a lab supervisor/instructor and an expectation of at least one
hour of additional out-of-class student work each week.
One semester hour for clinical is dened as a minimum of 2-3 class hours
of work each week in a clinical setting under the supervision of a clinical
supervisor/instructor.
One semester hour for studio is dened as a minimum of two class hours of
studio work each week under the direct supervision of an instructor and an
expectation of at least two hours of individual studio work each week.
One semester hour for music ensemble is dened as a minimum of one class
hour of supervised rehearsal each week and an expectation of at least two
hours of individual student work each week.
For information on course listings and numbering refer to “Academic
Programs-Undergraduate” or “Academic Programs-Graduate.”
e usual course load for a FMU student is 15 to 17 hours per semester.
With the approval of the student’s department chair or dean, a student who
earned a grade point average of 3.0 during the preceding regular semester
(while completing 15 hours or more) or has a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average may obtain permission to take up to 19 hours in one semester. In
addition, seniors who are within 19 hours of graduation and who have a 2.5
cumulative grade point average may also obtain permission. Overloads of 20
hours or more require the permission of the Provost.
No student who has earned fewer than 15 hours at FMU will be permitted to
carry an overload. Transient and correspondence courses which may cause
an overload must be approved prior to enrolling in the course(s).
e maximum course load permitted for Late Spring Term is one course,
with a maximum of four credit hours. e maximum course load for First
Summer Term or Second Summer Term is seven hours.
Students with grade point averages of less than 2.0 may be required to carry
reduced course loads.
CLASSIFICATION
OF STUDENTS
Undergraduate students who are enrolled in the regular session and who
are registered for 12 or more semester hours for University credit (not audit
credit) are classied as full-time. Undergraduate students who are enrolled in
the regular session but who are registered for fewer than 12 semester hours
are classied as part-time. A graduate student enrolled for six or more hours
is considered to be a full-time student.
All undergraduate students are also classied as either special or regular.
Special students are those who have completed a baccalaureate degree
but are taking undergraduate courses. Regular students are candidates for
baccalaureate degrees and are further classied as follows:
Freshmen – Students who have earned fewer than 22 semester hours of
credit
Sophomores – Students who have earned at least 22 but fewer than 54
semester hours of credit
Juniors – Students who have earned at least 54 but fewer than 87 semester
hours of credit
Seniors – Students who have earned 87 or more semester hours of credit
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
It is the responsibility of the student to attend all scheduled meetings in the
courses in which he/she is enrolled. If a student is absent more than twice
the number of required class or laboratory sessions per week during regular
semesters or more than 15 percent of required sessions during accelerated
semesters, a grade of F or W will normally be assigned, unless absences have
been excused for cause by the instructor.
Individual instructors may choose alternative requirements for attendance. It
is the responsibility of the instructor to inform students, at the beginning of
each course, of all attendance policies. e instructor, at his/her discretion,
may utilize a warning of excessive absences or compulsory attendance.
Attendance policies will be outlined in the class syllabus.
If a student violates the stated attendance policy, the instructor will notify the
Oce of the Registrar to drop the student from the class with the appropriate
grade. It is the responsibility of a student to make up work missed because of
absence from announced tests and laboratory sessions. However, announced
tests and laboratory sessions may be made up only at the discretion of the
instructor.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
A student is expected to follow the course schedule for which he/she registers.
However, prior to the withdrawal date a student may initiate withdrawal
from a course. Withdrawals requested prior to the withdrawal date will have
a recorded grade of W. Aer the withdrawal date, a student may not initiate
withdrawal from a course. Withdrawal dates will be November 10 in fall
semesters and April 10 in spring semesters. In the event that November 10 or
April 10 fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the withdrawal date will be the Monday
immediately following that date. When a student initiates withdrawal from
a course, the withdrawal is not complete until the student lls out a Drop
Form, obtains all required signatures, and delivers the form to the Registrar’s
Oce.
A faculty member may withdraw a student from his/her course at any time
during a semester prior to the submission of senior or nal grades, and the
grade recorded will be W. Reasons for withdrawal may include, but not be
limited to, course policy or Honor Code violations. Students withdrawn
from a course for an Honor Code violation may be assigned a grade of F
in accordance with individual course policies. When a faculty member
withdraws a student from a course, the withdrawal is not complete until the
faculty member lls out an Automatic Dropping of Students Form, obtains
the signature of the department chair or dean, and delivers the form to the
Registrar’s Oce.
AUDITING COURSES
A student admitted to FMU as a regular or special student may elect to audit
one or more courses provided that he/she meets the course prerequisites or
receives the approval of the Registrar. Students who audit a course should
adhere to the class policies including attendance. Students who do not adhere
to the stated policies may be dropped from the course for not attending. No
credit is given for auditing.
Audited courses are considered part of the course load for a regular student in
determining overload approval but not when determining whether a student
is classied as full-time. Changes from audit to credit are not permitted aer
the regular change of schedule period has ended. Change from credit to
audit is permitted aer the change of schedule period has ended only if the
student is doing passing work in the course and only upon the approval of
the Registrar.
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Audited courses are charged at the same rate as courses taken for credit.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CREDIT
(College Board Exams and CLEP)
Advanced placement credit can be earned through the College Entrance
Board Advancement Placement Exams, CLEP exams, International
Baccalaureate (IB) exams and through placement exams oered by FMU.
Francis Marion University may accept a total of 30 hours of advanced
placement credit. A student may not take a course for which he/she has
previously earned advanced placement credit. Students may audit such
courses with the permission of the instructor and the appropriate academic
chair/dean.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE BOARD
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Students who have taken advanced placement tests through the College
Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program and who score
satisfactorily may obtain college credit. e score necessary for credit for a
particular course is determined cooperatively by the appropriate department
or school and the Registrar. Students must request that their scores be sent
to Francis Marion University c/o the Oce of Counseling and Testing.
Advanced Placement scores obtained during high school are usually received
at FMU in mid-July.
Scores required to receive credit in the AP program:
College Board
AP Examinations
S
core
C
ourse Exempted
C
redits
African American Studies
3, 4
AAA
S 200
3
A
frican American Studies
5 AAA
S 200 +AAAS Elective
6
A
rt History
3, 4, 5
A
rt 101
3
S
tudio Art: Drawing
3, 4, 5
A
rt 203
3
S
tudio Art: 2-D Design
3, 4, 5
A
rt 204
3
S
tudio Art: 3-D Design
3, 4, 5
A
rt 205
3
B
iology 3 Biology 104 4
Biology 4 Biology 105/115L 4
Biology 5 Biology 105/115L, 106 8
Calculus AB*
3, 4
M
ath 201
3
C
alculus AB
5
M
ath 201, 202
6
C
alculus BC
3
M
ath 201, 202
6
C
alculus BC
4, 5
M
ath 201, 202, 203
9
Ch
emistry
3, 4, 5
Ch
emistry 111, 111L, 112 112L
8
C
omputer Science A
3, 4, 5
C
omputer Science 226
3
C
omputer Science AB
3, 4, 5
C
omputer Science 226, 227
6
M
acroeconomics
3, 4, 5
Ec
onomics 204
3
M
icroeconomics
3, 4, 5
Ec
onomics 203
3
E
nglish Language
3, 4
E
nglish 101
3
a
nd Composition
5
E
nglish 101, 102
English Literature
3, 4
E
nglish 101
3
a
nd Composition
5
E
nglish 101, 102
6
B
oth English AP Exams
3, 4, 5
E
nglish 101, 102
6
E
nvironmental Science
3, 4, 5
B
iology 103
4
F
rench Language
3, 4, 5
F
rench 101, 102
6
F
rench Literature
3, 4, 5
F
rench 201, 202
6
I
talian Language 3, 4, 5 Elective 6
Japanese Lang & Cult. 3, 4, 5 Elective 6
Comparative Government
a
nd Politics
3, 4, 5
E
lective
3
U
nited States Government
a
nd Politics
3, 4, 5
P
olitical Science 101
3
E
uropean History
3
H
istory 103
3
E
uropean History
4, 5
H
istory 103, 104
6
U
nited States History
3 H
istory 101
3
U
nited States History
4, 5
H
istory 101, 102
6
W
orld History: Modern
3, 4, 5
H
istory 105
3
Human Geography 3, 4, 5 Geography 101 3
Latin Literature 3, 4, 5 Elective 3
Latin
3, 4, 5
E
lective
3
M
usic eory
3
M
usic 115
3
M
usic eory
4, 5
M
usic 115, 215
6
A
ural Subscription
3
M
usic 116
1
A
ural Subscription
4, 5
M
usic 116, 216
2
N
onaural Subscription
3, 4, 5 M
usic Elective
1
P
hysics 1
3, 4, 5
P
hysics 215
4
P
hysics 2
3, 4, 5
P
hysics 216
4
P
hysics C: Electricity &
M
agnetism
3, 4, 5
P
hysics 202
4
P
hysics C: Mechanics
3, 4, 5
P
hysics 201
4
P
recalculus
4, 5
M
ath 137
3
P
sychology
3, 4, 5
P
sychology 206
3
R
esearch
3,4,5
Elective
3
S
eminar
3,4,5
Elective
3
S
panish Language
3, 4, 5
S
panish 101, 102
6
S
panish Literature
3, 4, 5
S
panish 201, 202
6
S
tatistics 3, 4, 5 Math 134 3
* Including AB subscore on BC exam.
WHO RECEIVES MY AP GRADE REPORT? HOW CAN I HAVE A
COPY SENT TO A COLLEGE?
AP Grade Reports (transcripts) include nal grades for all AP Exams ever
taken. A copy of the report is automatically sent to you, the college(s) you
designated on your answer sheet, and your school. Transcripts are typically
mailed the July following each exam.
If you would like a grade report sent to an additional college, or if you did not
specify a college to receive your grade report at the time of testing, you can
contact AP Services to request delivery of additional grade reports. Requests
generally take one week to process from the date they are received and cost
$15 per report. Rush reports are processed within 2 working days and are
available for $25 per report. AP Services may be reached at:
AP Services
PO Box 6671
Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
Phone: 609-771-7300 or 888-225-5427
(toll free in the U.S. and Canada)
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/exgrd_rep.html
COLLEGE LEVEL
EXAMINATION PROGRAM
(CLEP)
e University awards credit for satisfactory scores on many of the
Subject Examinations oered through the CLEP program. Only freshman
and sophomore students are eligible to take CLEP exams without prior
permission from a department chair or school dean. Juniors and students
who have attained senior standing may attempt CLEP exams but rst must
obtain written permission from the department chair or dean of the school of
the discipline in which a particular exam is oered. Normally, seniors during
the semester prior to their graduation will not be allowed to attempt CLEP
exams. No graduating senior will be allowed to attempt CLEP exams aer the
deadline for applying for graduation. CLEP exams can be taken at the Oce
of Counseling and Testing at FMU (843-661-1840). e chart below explains
how the test scores will be evaluated for credit at FMU.
Scores required for credit in the CLEP Program:
Course allowed
CLEP Exam
S
core
t
oward degree
C
redits
American Govt.
50
P
ol. Sci. 101
3
A
merican Literature
50
L
it. 200 Elective
3
A
nalyzing & Interpreting
Literature 50 Lit. 200 Elective 3
Biology 50-62 Biology 105/115L 4
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63+ Biology 106 4
Calculus 50 Math 201 3
Chemistry
50-62
Ch
emistry 101
4
63+
Ch
emistry 102
4
C
ollege Algebra
50
M
ath 111
3
E
nglish Literature
50
L
it. 200 Elective
3
E
nglish Composition
50-57
E
nglish 101
3
w
ith essay
58+
E
nglish 102
3
F
inancial Accounting
50
A
ccounting 201
3
F
rench
50-61
F
rench 101 & 102
6
59+
F
rench 201 & 202
12
H
istory of the U.S. I: Early
C
olonizations to 1877
50
H
istory 101
3
H
istory of the U.S. II:
1865 t
o Present
50
H
istory 102
3
I
nformation Systems & Computer
A
pplications
50
C
omputer Science 150
3
I
ntroductory Business Law
50
B
usiness 206
3
I
ntro Psychology
50
P
sychology 206
3
I
ntro Sociology 50 Sociology 201 3
Pre-calculus 50 Math 137 3
Principles of Management 50 Management 351 3
Principles of Marketing
50
M
arketing 331
3
P
rinciples of Macroeconomics
50
Ec
onomics 204
3
P
rinciples of Microeconomics
50
Ec
onomics 203
3
S
panish
50-61
S
panish 101 & 102
6
63+
S
panish 201 & 202
12
W
est Civilization I: Ancient
N
ear East to 1648
50
H
istory 103
3
W
est Civilization II:
1648 t
o Present
50
H
istory 104
3
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE
To assist you in reaching your academic goals, FMU awards college course
credit for satisfactory scores on higher level International Baccalaureate
(IB) examinations. Students who have completed courses and the tests in
the International Baccalaureate Program must have their scores sent to the
Oce of Counseling and Testing at FMU for evaluation. e chart below
explains how the tests will be evaluated in terms of credit at FMU. e ocial
FMU transcript will reect the credit awarded to the student.
I.B. Exam
C
ourse allowed
Higher Level
S
core
t
oward degree
C
redits
Biology
4
B
iology 104
4
B
iology
5
B
iology 105/115L
4
B
iology
6, 7
B
iology 105/115L, 106
8
Ch
emistry
5
Ch
emistry 101
4
Ch
emistry
6, 7
Ch
emistry 101, 102
8
C
omputing Studies
5, 6, 7
C
omputer Science 190
3
Ec
onomics
5, 6, 7
Ec
onomics 203, 204
6
E
nglish (Lang. A)
4, 5
E
nglish 101
3
E
nglish (Lang. A)
6, 7
E
nglish 101, 102
6
F
rench 4 French 101 3
French 5 French 101, 102 6
French 6 French 101, 102, 201 9
French
7
F
rench 101, 102, 201, 202
12
G
eography
4, 5, 6, 7
G
eography 101
3
H
istory-American
4, 5, 6, 7
H
istory 101 or 102
3
H
istory-European
4, 5, 6, 7
H
istory 103 or 104
3
M
athematics
5
M
ath 201*
3
M
athematics
6, 7
M
ath 201, 202**
6
M
athematics - Prob. & Statistics
(35 h
our option)
6, 7
M
ath 134
3
M
usic
4, 5
M
usic 115, 116, 101
7
M
usic
6, 7
M
usic 115, 116, 101, 215,
216,
245
14
P
hysics
5
P
hysics 215
4
Physics 6, 7 Physics 215, 216 8
Psychology 5, 6, 7 Psychology 206 3
Spanish
4
S
panish 101
3
S
panish
5
S
panish 101, 102
6
S
panish
6
S
panish 101, 102, 201
9
S
panish
7
S
panish 101, 102, 201, 202
12
*S
tudents will be placed in MATH 202 and receive credit for MATH 201 aer
successful completion of MATH 202 with a grade of C or higher.
**Students will be placed in MATH 203 and receive credit for MATH 201 and
202 aer successful completion of MATH 203 with a grade of C or higher.
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL
Francis Marion awards credit to students who attain satisfactory scores
(E or higher) in Cambridge International A and AS courses. Satisfactory
scores and FMU credit awarded is listed below in common curricula. e
Registrar will determine credit in other subject areas oered by Cambridge
International on an individual basis. Students should have exam results
sent directly to Francis Marion University, c/o e Oce of Counseling and
Testing.
AICE
SC
ORE
C
ourse
Cr
edits
Exempted
B
iology AS 9700
E o
r higher
B
iol 105/115
4
B
iology A 9700
E o
r higher
B
iol 105/115, 106
8
P
hysics AS 9702
E o
r higher
P
hysics 215
4
P
hysics A 9702
E o
r higher
P
hysics 215, 216
8
P
sychology AS 9990
E o
r higher
P
syc 206
3
P
sychology A 9990
E o
r higher
P
syc 206
3
S
ociology AS 9699
E o
r higher
S
oci 201
3
S
ociology A 9699
E o
r higher
S
oci 201
3
A
ccounting AS 9706
E o
r higher
A
ctg 201
3
A
ccounting A 9706
E o
r higher
A
ctg 201
3
B
usiness AS 9609 E or higher Busi 150 3
Business A 9609 E or higher Busi 150 3
Economics AS 9708 E or higher Econ 203 3
Economics A 9708
E o
r higher
Ec
on 203
3
C
omputer Science AS 9618
E o
r higher
CS 190
3
C
omputer Science A 9618
E o
r higher
CS 190
3
Ch
emistry AS 9701
A, B
, or C
Ch
em 111, 111L, 112, 112L
8
Ch
emistry A 9701
A, B
, or C
Ch
em 111, 111L, 112, 112L
8
Ch
emistry AS 9701
D o
r E
Ch
em 111, 111L
4
Ch
emistry A 9701
D o
r E
Ch
em 111, 111L
4
M
athematics AS 9709
E o
r higher
M
ath 137, 140
6
M
athematics A 9709
E o
r higher
M
ath 137, 201
6
M
athematics AS 9231
E o
r higher Math 137, Math 201
6
M
athematics A 9231
E o
r higher
M
ath 201, 202
6
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
EXAMS ADMINISTERED
BY FMU
English Composition Examinations – Students admitted into Francis
Marion University will complete a process of directed self-placement
(DSP) to choose between English 101 or the extended version of English
101 (English 101E plus English 101L). Students will complete the DSP
questionnaire found on the English Department’s website (www.fmarion.
edu/english/compositionprogram/requirementsandcourses/), and then, if
needed, will work with their advisers or the Composition Coordinator to
determine which course is better suited for their writing skills. Students may
arrange to take the ACCUPLACER test through the Oce of Counseling
and Testing (843-661-1840). Students with advanced competencies will be
advised to enroll in English 101 if they receive a score of 103 or higher on the
ACCUPLACER. Students may receive credit for freshman English courses
through Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment credit.
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Foreign Language Credit – FMU uses the College Level Examination
Program (CLEP) to determine eligibility for advanced placement and
exemption credit in modern languages. For those who wish to start above
the 101 level, the CLEP exam must be taken prior to beginning the language
sequence at FMU. e Oce of Counseling and Testing administers CLEP
exams. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 843-
661-1840.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Transcripts of students transferring from another institution are evaluated
in the Registrar’s Oce, and the results are provided to the applicant.
Determining the applicability of transferred credits to major requirements is
the responsibility of the Registrar’s Oce.
Credit may be allowed for courses that are appropriate to the curriculum
in which the student is admitted. Courses passed with a grade of D or its
equivalent are not transferable and are not used in computing a student’s
grade point average except for specic courses taken in approved fourth-
year cooperative programs. All transfer credit must have been completed
at a regionally accredited institution. No credit is awarded for coursework
taken on a non-credit basis, even non-credit courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions. Transfer students are cautioned that a course, though
acceptable for transfer, may not necessarily be applicable to a specic Francis
Marion major, program, or degree.
Students who have earned an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science
degree from a public two-year institution of higher learning shall receive a
minimum of sixty (60) transfer credit hours. No more than 76 semester hours
of credit may be accepted from institutions accredited as junior colleges or
two-year institutions.
In order to complete requirements for an undergraduate degree, a transfer
student must earn at least 25% of the required semester hours for that degree
in residence at FMU (including a minimum of 12 semester hours above 299
in the student’s major).
TRANSIENT CREDIT
A FMU student desiring to take courses at some other institution either
during the summer session or the regular session and wishing to have
courses transferred to FMU to apply toward a degree must have in advance
the approval of his/her adviser or department chair/school dean as well as
the Registrar before registering for the courses. is is known as transient
credit. Only those students who are in good academic standing (those with
cumulative grade point averages of 2.0 or above) and rst semester transfer
students in good academic standing (those transferring in with cumulative
grade point averages of 2.0 or above from other institutions) can be approved
to take courses at other institutions. No course specically required in the
student’s major may be taken at another institution without prior approval
of the department chair or school dean. Forms are available in the Oce of
the Registrar.
It is the student’s responsibility to have an ocial transcript sent to the
Oce of the Registrar upon completion of the course(s) but no later
than one month prior to the date he/she is scheduled to complete degree
requirements. Grades earned at other institutions will not be computed in the
FMU grade point average except when determining whether the student can
graduate with honors and when taken in approved fourth-year cooperative
programs. A grade of C or higher must be earned for a course to transfer to
Francis Marion. A maximum of 30 semester hours in transient credit may
be accepted as partial fulllment of the requirements for the baccalaureate
degree. e sum of the transient credit and the transfer credit from junior
colleges and two-year institutions may not exceed 76 hours.
CORRESPONDENCE
CREDIT
A maximum of 30 semester hours in correspondence courses may be
accepted as partial fulllment of the requirements for the baccalaureate
degree. No more than 12 semester hours may be accepted in any one
subject. e institution and the courses taken must have prior approval of
the student’s adviser, department chair/school dean and the Registrar. e
student must have a grade of C or better on each course accepted. Grades
on correspondence courses are not included in computation of grade point
average. No course specically required in the student’s major may be taken
by correspondence without prior approval of the department or school.
Correspondence credit does not count as residential credit.
Information on correspondence courses available through other colleges and
universities can be obtained from the Oce of Counseling and Testing.
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
e standing of a student in his/her work at the end of a semester is based
upon daily class work, tests or other work, and the nal examinations. Final
examinations are given on the dates and at the times designated in the
nal examination schedule. e nal examination schedule is available in
the schedule of classes published each semester. It is also available on the
University website.
GRADING SYSTEM
A (Distinction)
A grade of A indicates achievement of distinction and carries four quality
points per semester hour.
B+
A grade of B+ carries three and a half quality points per semester hour.
B (Above average)
A grade of B indicates above-average achievement and carries three quality
points per semester hour.
C+
A grade of C+ carries two and a half quality points per semester hour.
C (Average)
A grade of C indicates average achievement and carries two quality points
per semester hour.
D+
A grade of D+ carries one and a half quality points per semester hour.
D (Below average)
A grade of D indicates below-average achievement but acceptable credit
toward graduation and carries one quality point per semester hour.
F (No Credit)
A grade of F indicates unsatisfactory achievement or withdrawal from the
course aer completion of one-third of the course without passing grades.
Semester hours are included as work taken in computation of grade point
average. No quality points or credits are earned.
IN (Incomplete)
IN is given a student who for an acceptable reason is allowed to postpone
beyond the end of the semester or term the completion of some part of a
course requirement. Approval by the department chair or dean is required.
e designation of IN is not computed in the grade point average. If the IN is
not replaced by a permanent grade by the end of the next semester or summer
term in which the IN was given, the designation of IN will automatically
become a grade of F. e grade of IN may not serve as a prerequisite for
sequenced courses.
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W (Withdrew)
W indicates that a course was dropped with permission prior to completion
of one-third of the course or that a course was dropped with a passing grade
aer completion of one-third of the course. It is not included as semester
hours taken in computation of grade point average.
CO (Continuing)
CO is reserved for students who at the end of the semester have not completed
all their work in self-paced mathematics, French, and/or Honors 491-99.
is grade is not computed in determining grade point average; however,
these hours are included in the gross hours attempted and therefore are used
to determine eligibility to stay in school. Under penalty of F, students must
enroll the next semester in those courses in which CO was earned. Students
will not be allowed to receive the CO grade more than once in the same
course.
S (Satisfactory)
S indicates average or better than average achievement in certain courses
which are graded on an S-U (Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory) basis only. Such
courses are not included in computation of grade point average.
U (Unsatisfactory)
U indicates unsatisfactory achievement in certain courses graded on an S-U
(Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory) basis only. No credit is earned.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Grade points are computed by multiplying the number of semester hour
credits per course by the grade earned. e grade point average (GPA) is
computed by dividing the total number of quality points by the total number
of net hours taken. In the calculation of grade point average, the semester
hours for the rst repetition of a course will not count in computing net
semester hours taken, but in subsequent repetitions, semester hours will
be included in computing net semester hours taken. For a repeated course,
the higher grade of the rst two course grades earned plus the grades on all
other repetitions will determine the number of quality points earned. Other
institutions, however, may recalculate a student’s grade point average and
include all grades in that calculation. All grades will appear on the student’s
FMU transcript. A student with a low grade point average is advised to repeat
courses for which a grade of D or F was earned.
A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher is required for graduation
on all work attempted at FMU (including four-year cooperative programs).
In addition, a student must maintain an average of 2.0 or higher in his/her
major courses in order to meet graduation requirements. Some programs
may require a higher grade point average for admission, continuance in the
program, and/or graduation.
Advanced placement credits, credits transferred from accredited institutions
(except for credit for specic courses taken in approved fourth-year
programs), credits earned through correspondence and/or extension work,
and credit for courses taken on a Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory basis are not
used in computing a student’s grade point average but may be accepted
toward a degree.
For calculating the grade point average for honor graduates, see the “Honor
Graduates” section later in this chapter.
GRADE CHANGES
If a mistake was made in calculating or recording a term grade, the instructor
of the course may change the grade. A change of grade may occur only within
one calendar year from the receipt of the grade.
1. A faculty member seeking to change a student’s term grade because
of a mistake must request the change on the appropriate form,
which may be obtained from the Oce of the Registrar.
2. e department chairperson or dean shall approve or disapprove
change-of-grade requests. If approved, the requests will be sent to
the Registrar with instructions to make the necessary corrections on
the ocial record.
GRADE APPEALS POLICY
MEMBERSHIP: e Grade Appeals Committee will consist of ve faculty
members to be elected by the faculty at large. e committee will elect the
chair.
FUNCTION: e committee will hear nal course grade appeals not
resolved at the level of the academic unit.
GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Unless the faculty member has acted in an
arbitrary or capricious manner in the assignment of the nal course grade
in question, or unless the instructor’s grading policy is in violation of the
guidelines established by the University or his/her own policies as noted in
the syllabus or other written documents, it is the right of the instructor to
determine whether or not the nal course grade should be changed.
PROCEDURES: e committee will meet as necessary, and is called by the
Committee Chair. Appeals for grade changes may not be made aer 60 days
from the date the grade was given. e following procedures will be followed:
1. e student will rst attempt to resolve the issue by consulting with
the instructor.
2. If the issue is unresolved aer consultation with the instructor, the
student will then consult with the department chair/school dean to
attempt a resolution.
3. If the matter is not resolved aer consultation with the instructor
and the chair/dean, then the student may petition the chair/dean,
who will forward the matter to the Grade Appeals Committee. e
petition must include the following items: a completed petition
form signed by the instructor of the course (unless the instructor
is no longer a member of the FMU faculty), the student’s adviser,
and the chair/dean of the academic unit that oered the course; a
letter explaining the basis for the grade appeal; and if applicable,
supporting documents and a list of any other evidence to be
presented. e student’s argument will be limited to statements
from the student and the evidence delineated in the petition.
4.
U
pon receipt of a completed grade appeal petition, the chair of
the Grade Appeals Committee will promptly inform the faculty
member, the appropriate department chair/school dean, and the
Provost. e committee chair will also make available to the faculty
member a copy of the petition and the supporting documentation.
5.
e Grade Appeals Committee, upon receipt of a student’s grade
appeal petition, might seek additional information and advice, as
it deems necessary. In some cases, the committee may conduct
a hearing, as when the student, faculty member, or committee
members might ask for one. Because this hearing is for informational
purposes only, it should not replicate judicial proceedings. No legal
counsel shall be permitted to appear.
6.
W
ithin 10 workdays aer a decision, the chair of the Grade
Appeals Committee will notify the student, the faculty member, the
appropriate department chair/school dean, and the Provost of the
committee’s ndings and recommendations. If the Grade Appeals
Committee, through its inquiries and deliberations, determines that
the grade should be changed, it will request that the instructor make
the change, providing the instructor with a written explanation of
its reasons. Should the instructor decline, he or she will provide an
explanation for refusing.
7.
I
f aer considering the instructor’s explanation the Grade
Appeals Committee concludes that it would be unjust to allow
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the original grade to stand, the committee may then recommend
to the appropriate department chair/school dean that the grade
be changed. e chair/dean in consultation with the instructor
will assign the appropriate grade. Only the chair/dean, upon the
written recommendation of the Grade Appeals Committee, has
the authority to eect a change in grade over the objection of the
instructor who assigned the grade.
GRADE REPORTS
At the end of each semester and each summer term, grade reports are made
available to students via the Patriot Portal.
Faculty members must give students an opportunity to make an informed
decision on their academic performance prior to the last date to withdraw
without academic penalty. Mid-term grades for rst-semester freshmen will
be recorded, submitted to the Registrar, and mailed to the advisers. Mid-
term grades for other students will not be submitted. Faculty will receive a
class roll prior to the last date for withdrawal to verify those enrolled in and
attending the class.
TRANSCRIPTS
Ocial transcripts, bearing the University seal, will not be issued without the
written consent of the student. A transcript will not be released if the student
is indebted to the University.
Forms for requesting transcripts may be obtained from the Registrar’s
Oce or through the University’s website. A fee of $9 must accompany each
individual transcript request. e request must be returned to the Oce of
the Registrar aer fee payment is made.
REPEATING COURSES
Students may enroll in a course for a maximum of three times. Enrollments
resulting in a grade of W are included in this total.
e grade earned during the second enrollment in a course will replace the
original grade when calculating the student’s grade point average, as long as
the grade earned during the second enrollment is higher than the original
grade. All grades earned aer the second enrollment in a course will be
included in the calculation of grade point average.
A student may not repeat for credit a 100- or 200-level language course for a
higher grade once he/she has received credit for another course at a higher
level in the same language.
Once a student has completed, either successfully or unsuccessfully, a course
at FMU, he/she may not repeat that course at another institution for transfer
credit to FMU. However, a student may be permitted to repeat for additional
credit a course he/she took for credit ten or more years previously.
A student may not repeat a nursing course that has a clinical or laboratory
component unless they are enrolled in the nursing program.
A student may not repeat an Honors course in order to raise his/her grade
point average. In order to improve the grade point average, a student may
repeat in a regular section a course that he/she took as an Honors section, but
the new grade will carry no Honors credit.
When a student repeats a course, all grades appear on the transcript. Grades
of CO and W are not used in the calculation of grade point average but may
aect a student’s eligibility for nancial assistance. Students should consult
with Financial Assistance and their advisors before making a decision to
repeat a course.
Appeals to this policy must be made to the Provost in writing before
registration in the class.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL POLICY
An undergraduate student formerly enrolled at FMU who has not been
enrolled at FMU for three consecutive calendar years is eligible to apply for
Academic Renewal. e intent of this policy is to provide a renewed start for
undergraduate students who experienced academic diculty during their
initial enrollment at FMU. Academic Renewal Applications are available to
readmitted students in the Registrar’s Oce.
NOTE: Academic renewal is not available to graduate students.
All coursework previously taken at FMU by a student who is granted
Academic Renewal will be treated as if it were transfer credit from another
institution for purposes of granting credit toward graduation from FMU. e
earlier courses, therefore, will not be included in computing the student’s
grade point average. Only those earlier courses in which a student earned a
C or higher may be counted toward fulllment of graduation requirements.
All courses and grades, including those taken while previously enrolled
at FMU, will appear on the student’s transcript. Other institutions are
likely to include all grades and courses when calculating a student’s grade
point average for such purposes as transfer or admission to graduate and
professional programs.
e Academic Renewal Policy is subject to the following stipulations:
1. A student may be readmitted under the Academic Renewal Policy
one time only.
2. A student seeking readmission under the Academic Renewal Policy
who has been enrolled at other institutions of higher education
since leaving Francis Marion University must be in good academic
standing at the institution most recently attended.
3. A student must seek academic renewal at the time of application for
readmission. Once academic renewal has been granted, the action
is irreversible.
4. A student readmitted under the Academic Renewal Policy will be
governed by the rules and regulations (including major, minor, and
General Education Requirements) in eect at FMU at the time of
readmission.
5. Readmission under the Academic Renewal Policy does not
guarantee acceptance into any program at FMU that requires a
specic grade point average. Admission to those programs depends
upon the policies of the particular academic schools or departments
involved.
6.
S
tudents admitted under the Academic Renewal Policy are
automatically placed on Academic Probation 2.
7.
A co
urse completed, either successfully or unsuccessfully, at FMU
prior to academic renewal may not be repeated at another institution
for transfer credit to FMU.
8.
F
ollowing readmission under the Academic Renewal Policy, a
student must complete at least 30 semester hours at FMU to be
eligible for graduation.
9.
A
ll courses taken at FMU, including those taken prior to academic
renewal, will be counted when computing eligibility for graduation
with academic honors.
ACADEMIC STANDING
ELIGIBILITY TO CONTINUE
A minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average is required to maintain good
academic standing.
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PROBATION
Aer the rst major (full fall or spring) semester a student fails to obtain
the required minimum 2.0 overall grade point average, the student is placed
on academic Probation 1 and will receive written notication from the
University.
While on Probation 1, the student is encouraged to repeat appropriate
courses to regain an overall 2.0 grade point average and may take no more
than 14 credit hours in a major semester, seven hours in any one summer
term, and four hours in the late spring term. e student is removed from
probation if the cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher at the end of
that semester. At the end of the Probation 1 semester, if the student’s semester
GPA is at or above a 2.0 but the cumulative GPA is below 2.0, that student
will stay on Probation 1 during the following semester. At the end of the
Probation 1 semester, if the student’s overall grade point average is less than
a 1.25 and the semester GPA is below a 2.0, then the student is dismissed.
If the student’s semester GPA is below 2.0 and the overall cumulative grade
point average is at least a 1.25 but less than a 2.0 at the end of the Probation 1
semester, then the student is placed on Probation 2. A student on Probation
2 is strongly encouraged to repeat appropriate courses to regain an overall 2.0
grade point average and is not allowed to take more than 14 hours in a major
semester, seven hours in any one summer term, and four hours in the late
spring term. Students on Probation 2 are assigned an academic advisor in the
Center for Academic Success and Advisement. Once the student’s academic
advisor has advised the student, the academic advisor will enter the student’s
schedule into the system. e student is required to meet with their CASA
advisor at least twice during the Probation 2 semester. e student is removed
from probation if the cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher at the
end of that semester. At the end of the Probation 2 semester, if the student
earns a semester GPA of 2.0 or above but earns a cumulative GPA below
2.0, that student is placed on Probation 1 for the following semester. At the
end of the Probation 2 semester, if the student fails to earn a 2.0 cumulative
grade point average and the semester GPA is also below a 2.0, the student is
dismissed from the University.
is policy is for eligibility to continue only. Some degree programs may
have higher grade point average requirements for graduation.
ACADEMIC DISMISSAL
Aer the rst academic dismissal, the student will not be allowed to enroll at
FMU until he/she has served the one major semester dismissal. At the end of
serving the dismissal, the student may apply for readmission by submitting
the appropriate application packet to the Admissions Oce. If the student
meets all other admission requirements, the student will be readmitted and
placed on Probation 2. e student must meet the Academic Standards to
continue.
Aer the second academic dismissal, the student will not be allowed to enroll
at FMU until he/she has remained out of FMU for two major semesters.
e student may then apply for readmission by submitting the appropriate
application packet to the Admissions Oce. If the student meets all other
admission requirements, the student will be readmitted and placed on
Probation 2. e student must meet the Academic Standards to continue.
Aer the third academic dismissal, the student will not be considered for
readmission into the University unless she/he is eligible for the Academic
Renewal program and has earned an Associate of Science or Associate of
Arts Degree from another accredited institution. If the student meets all
other admission requirements, the student will be admitted only into the
Academic Renewal Program and placed on Probation 2.
A student who has been dismissed may appeal the dismissal. e policy and
procedure for this appeal can be obtained from the University Registrar.
WITHDRAWING FROM THE UNIVERSITY
Complete withdrawals must be initiated by the student at the Registrar’s
Oce. A Complete Withdrawal Grade Report will be completed. Failure to
le the Complete Withdrawal Grade Report Form with the Registrar’s Oce
may result in the grade(s) of F for the course(s). A student who withdraws
from the University aer completion of one-third of the semester receives in
each course a grade of W or F based on his/her academic average at the time
of withdrawal. A student may not withdraw two weeks prior to Reading Day
or any time thereaer.
MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS
A student who is a member of the armed services (either active or reserve)
and who is called to active service or deployed and who is unable to complete
a semester will be withdrawn from courses with a grade of W. A Complete
Withdrawal Grade Form must be submitted to the Registrar along with
proof of military orders. A member of the service who is called to active
duty or deployed for a short duration because of a natural disaster or similar
circumstance will be oered accommodation so that, in consultation with
the instructors, all courses may be nished. Accommodation may include
alternate assignments or an extension of the time to complete a course.
e eective date of a student’s complete withdrawal from the University
will be the date that the student initiates the withdrawal and a Complete
Withdrawal Grade Report Form is led.
Military service members who must terminate enrollment in a semester due
to military service lasting 30 days or more will be readmitted to the University
at the conclusion of the military service. Students will be readmitted into the
same academic program and with the same academic status as they were
prior to their military service unless otherwise requested. e student must
promptly notify the FMU School Certifying Ocial (SCO) or the Registrar
of the break in enrollment due to military service. For further details on the
readmission process, contact the FMU SCO, who is located in the Oce of
the Registrar, Stokes Administration Building, 843-661-1175.
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
To earn an undergraduate degree at FMU, students must complete a
minimum of 25% of the required semester hours for that degree in residence
at FMU (30 semester hours for a 120 semester hour degree) within ve
calendar years preceding the date the degree is granted. A minimum of 12
hours above 299 in a student’s major must be completed in residence at FMU.
No more than nine of the nal 30 semester hours required for the degree
can be taken at another institution with the exception of hours earned by
students while participating in an FMU International Student Exchange
Program. In special cases, students may petition the Provost for up to an
additional six hours of transfer credit.
In residence means students earn a grade in a class in which they are enrolled
at FMU and supervised by a faculty member of FMU. Credit earned at
another institution will not satisfy the 25% residency requirement.
ASSESSMENT
All students who enroll at FMU are required to participate in assessment(s)
of oral communication skills, basic computer skills, General Education
knowledge and their chosen major(s), if required. Participation may include,
but is not limited to, such activities as capstone courses, assessment tests,
portfolios, student surveys, and the assessment activities of their major(s).
CHANGES IN GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
In addressing the needs of an ever-changing society, the curriculum oered
by FMU continues to evolve. Continuously enrolled students may elect to
meet the graduation requirements stated either in the University Catalog of
the year in which they rst entered FMU or in the University Catalog of the
year in which they are graduated from the University. Students returning to
FMU aer an absence of one year or more will be expected to meet the stated
either in the University Catalog of the year in which they returned to FMU
or in the University Catalog of the year in which they are graduated. e
eective University Catalog must not be more than 10 years old.
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APPLICATION FOR DEGREE
Undergraduate students who plan to graduate from FMU must complete an
Application for Degree with the Registrar’s Oce. December graduates must
complete and submit the form by October 1. May graduates must complete
and submit the form by March 1. Summer graduates must complete and
submit the form by June 15. Students are strongly encouraged to complete
and submit the form the semester before they intend to graduate to allow
adequate time to complete the Senior Review process. Students should
schedule a Senior Review with the Registrar’s Oce when they reach senior
classication by earning 87 semester hours of course credits.
All degree requirements must be completed in order to participate in the
commencement ceremony.
PRIVACY OF STUDENT
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS
e written institutional policy concerning the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974 (the Buckley Amendment) is housed in the
Registrar’s Oce. e University is restricted in the release of certain student
records without the prior written consent of the student.
However, the University can release directory information that includes such
information as the student’s name, address, telephone number, etc., without
the student’s permission. A student who does not want this information
released must make a request in writing to the Oce of the Registrar within
two weeks aer the rst day of class. e request for nondisclosure must be
led each term of enrollment.
Students have the right to inspect and review information contained in their
educational records. Students wishing to review their records must make a
written request to the Registrar listing the item or items of interest.
ese records will be made available within 45 days of the request.
USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY
NUMBER
e Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S. Public Law 93-579, Sect. 7) requires that we
notify you that disclosure of your social security number (SSN) is voluntary.
But you should know that FMU uses the SSN for federal identication
and your ocial transcript. e Patriot Portal (online registration) system
requires you to enter your Identication Number (ID) and a password
for entry. If you do not wish to disclose your SSN, you can apply for a
special identication number in person in the Registrar’s Oce, Stokes
Administration Building, Room 118.
RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC
DISTINCTION
WILLIAM H. BLACKWELL AWARD
Named in memory of the founding chairman of the Francis Marion
University Foundation, the William H. Blackwell Award goes to the individual
baccalaureate student(s) with the highest grade point average. Although all
baccalaureate degree recipients during the year are eligible for consideration,
this award is presented only during the spring commencement ceremony.
HONOR GRADUATES
e Latin phrases distinguishing the levels of performance recognized by
medieval universities have come to be used to honor modern graduates as
well. An undergraduate student who completes degree requirements with a
grade point average from 3.5 to 3.74 shall be granted a diploma cum laude
(with praise). An undergraduate student who completes degree requirements
with a grade point average of 3.75 to 3.89 shall be granted a diploma magna
cum laude (with great praise). An undergraduate student who completes
degree requirements with a grade point average of 3.9 or higher shall be
granted a diploma summa cum laude (with greatest praise).
All work that is taken at FMU (including repeated courses) and all work that
is taken at other institutions and considered transferable (including courses
in which grades of D and F are earned but which were not transferred) will
be included in computing a student’s grade point average for honors. In order
to receive a diploma cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude, a
transfer student must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours at FMU.
In order to graduate with honors for a second degree, a candidate must have
graduated summa, magna, or cum laude in his or her rst degree and must
have earned a minimum of 60 hours at FMU. All work taken at the collegiate
level will be computed to determine the student’s grade point average for
honors.
PRESIDENT’S LIST
Any full-time undergraduate student who attains a grade point average of
3.75 or higher in a given semester shall be recognized as exceptional and
placed on the President’s List.
PRESIDENT’S LIST FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS
Any part-time undergraduate student who has completed at least 12 hours
at FMU and who has declared a major shall be placed on the President’s List
for Part-Time Students at the end of any semester in which the student has
completed at least six semester hours and in which the student has attained a
grade point average of 3.75 or higher.
DEAN’S LIST
Any full-time undergraduate student who attains a grade point average of
at least 3.25 but less than 3.75 in a given semester shall be recognized as
distinguished and placed on the Dean’s List.
DEAN’S LIST FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS
Any part-time undergraduate student who has completed at least 12 hours
at FMU and who has declared a major shall be placed on the Dean’s List for
Part-Time Students at the end of any semester in which the student has
completed at least six semester hours and in which the student has attained a
grade point average of at least 3.25 but less than 3.75.
UNIVERSITY MARSHALS
Each year the University selects a number of outstanding undergraduate
students to serve as marshals for campus events and lead academic
processions, especially commencement ceremonies. ese full-time students
serve an important role for the University by assisting at plays, lectures,
concerts, and other public occasions. New marshals are chosen at the end
of their freshman year from those who have compiled an outstanding grade
point average. Marshals are honored in the fall of their sophomore year at
a luncheon hosted by the University president and serve for the remaining
three years of their FMU career. Marshals wear distinctive blue blazers with
the University logo.
UNIVERSITY
HONORS PROGRAM
See page 177.
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UNDERGRADUATE
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Each student is responsible for the proper completion of his/her academic
program as based on the requirements stated in the Francis Marion
University Catalog. e assigned faculty adviser is available for consultation,
but responsibility remains with the student.
SEMESTER HOUR
REQUIREMENT
Francis Marion University oers ve baccalaureate degrees: the Bachelor of
Arts, the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Business Administration, the
Bachelor of General Studies, and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Each of
these degrees requires a minimum of 120 semester hours of approved credit,
which includes those hours required for completion of the General Education
Program and those hours required for majoring in the student’s area or areas
of concentration. Some majors may require more than 120 hours.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS
& REQUIREMENTS
FMU oers programs of study that encourage students to think critically
and creatively, communicate clearly and honestly, develop appreciation of
aesthetic values, and be concerned with the common good as well as their
own interests. Our educational goals are sustained by the liberal arts tradition
and seek to provide all baccalaureate degree students with the following:
Goal 1. e ability to compose eectively with rhetorical awareness,
integrate relevant research when appropriate, and produce developed,
insightful arguments.
Goal 2. e ability to demonstrate comprehension of dierent forms
of communication.
Goal 3. e ability to explain artistic processes and evaluate artistic
product.
Goal 4. e ability to use fundamental math skills and principles in
various applications.
Goal 5. e ability to describe the natural world and apply scientic
principles to critically analyze experimental evidence and reach
conclusions.
Goal 6. e ability to recognize historical processes, to identify
historical periodization, and to explain historical connections among
individuals, groups, and ideas around the world.
Goal 7. e ability to recognize diverse social and cultural practices
and to articulate connections between individual behavior and
sociocultural processes.
Goal 8. e ability to describe the governing structures and operations
of the United States, including the rights and responsibilities of its
citizens.
Goal 9. e ability to apply critical thinking skills to assess arguments
and solve problems.
e General Education required of all students at FMU is designed to give
students an introduction to the broad areas of knowledge essential to a
successful life and career. Included in the General Education program are
choices in the humanities, the social sciences, the laboratory sciences, and
basic communications. rough this program, students begin to acquire an
awareness of the diverse cultures of the past and present. ey also develop
communication, conceptualization, and analytical and critical thinking
skills. ese general education courses provide the foundation for the
student’s declared major.
Students should note the following specic requirements pertaining to the
General Education program:
ENGLISH
Students must complete English Composition through English 102 with a
grade of C or higher to satisfy the Communications portion of the General
Education Requirements.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Students must complete a course that includes discussion of and reading in
their entirety the following documents: the Constitution, the Declaration of
Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation, ve Federalist Papers, and
at least one document that is foundational to the African American Freedom
struggle. Political Science 101 or 103 meet this requirement.
MATHEMATICS
A minimum of six hours in mathematics above Math 105, Math 105E, and
105L. Math 105, Math 105E, and Math 105L are the only math courses that
do not count toward the hours of Mathematics in the General Education
Requirements. A B.A. degree allows PRS 203 to be substituted for one of
these mathematics courses. Students should consult with their academic
advisers concerning their mathematics courses.
MATH 170 and 270 can only be used to fulll the General Education
Requirements for Mathematics for the majors of early childhood education,
elementary education, and B.G.S. educational studies.
MATH 134 is required for majors in nursing, business, middle education,
and medical technology and is recommended for majors in history and
psychology.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Credit toward graduation may not be earned in both Physical Science 101
and any physics course.
HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES/NATURAL SCIENCES
General Education Requirements in the Social Sciences, Humanities,
and Sciences dier for teacher education students seeking South Carolina
licensure and are listed under South Carolina Licensure Requirements in
the School of Education section of this catalog. Specic General Education
Requirements for each teacher licensure program oered at FMU are also
listed under each department oering a Teacher Licensure Option.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Completion of a course in a foreign language numbered 102 is required for
the Bachelor of Arts degree.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Area Semester Hours
B
.S.
B
.A.
1.
C
ommunications
9 ho
urs
18 ho
urs
a. English (a minimum of 6 hours in English Composition with a grade
o
f C or higher in each course, ending with English 102)
6
6
b
. Speech Communication 101
3
3
c. F
oreign Language (B.A. requires completion of a Modern Languages 100
0
9
a
nd 102-level foreign language)
2.
S
ocial Sciences
9 ho
urs
9 ho
urs
a. P
olitical Science 101 or 103
3
3
b. Anthropology, Economics, Geography, or Sociology
a
3 6
c. A
nthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, or Honors 250-259
b
3
3.
H
umanities
12 ho
urs
12 ho
urs
a. Literature (any language) 3 3
b
. History
3
3
c. A
rt 101, Music 101, or eatre 101
b
3 3
d
. African and African American Studies 200, Art, Gender Studies 200, History, Literature
3
3
(a
ny language), Modern Languages 100, Music, Philosophy and Religious Studies,
eatre, or Honors 260-269
b
4.
H
umanities/Social Sciences Elective
0 ho
urs
3 ho
urs
African and African American Studies 200, Anthropology, Art, Economics, Gender Studies 0 3
200, G
eography, History, Literature (any language), Modern Languages 100, Music, Philosophy
a
nd Religious Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, eatre, or Honors 250-279
5.
M
athematics
6 ho
urs
6 ho
urs
M
athematics (a minimum of 6 hours: Mathematics 111, (or 111E) and higher;
B
.A. degree allows PRS 203 to be substituted for one of the mathematics courses)
6
6
6.
N
atural Sciences (Laboratories are required with all courses)
12 ho
urs
8 ho
urs
a. B
iology or Environmental Science
4
4
b
. Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science
c
4 4
c. A
stronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science
c
P
sychology 206/216, or Honors 280-289
d
4 0
d
Must be a four credit hour course with laboratory
(To satisfy the Natural Sciences Requirement, students must take at least one course from a, at least one course from b, and at least one
course from c.)
Total Semester Hours for the General Education Program
48 h
ours
56 H
ours
B.B.A. & B.G.S. degrees must satisfy the general education requirements for either B.S. or B.A.; B.S.N. degree must satisfy the general education requirements for
the B.S.
a) B.S.N. students may count Psychology 334 as social science elective.
b) Art Education students may count ARTH 221 as Humanities and Secondary Math Education students may count Math 315 as Humanities Elective.
c) Credit toward graduation may not be earned in both Physical Science 101-102 and any chemistry course or any physics course.
All major programs require students to complete either a minor of 18 semester hours or two collaterals of 12 semester hours each as part of a degree program
at Francis Marion University. e only exceptions are programs leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree; majors in Art Education, Biology
Secondary Education Option (although no minor is required, a collateral in chemistry is required), Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English
Secondary Education option, Middle Level Education (no minor or collateral is required for the Middle Level Education major, two specied areas of specialization
are required), History Secondary Education Option (no minor or collateral is required), Mathematics Secondary Education option (although no minor is required
for the Mathematics Secondary Education option, one collateral is required), and Physics; and double majors (unless a specic minor or collateral is required for
one of those majors). Majors in Healthcare Administration (Clinical Track), Bachelor of General Studies and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs do not
require a minor or collaterals.
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UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREES & MAJORS
e Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree may be earned. e Bachelor
of General Studies degree may be earned. e Bachelor of Arts or the
Bachelor of Science degree may be earned with a major concentration in
Biology, Economics, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology,
or Sociology. Only the Bachelor of Arts degree may be taken with a major
concentration in English, French, Mass Communication, Spanish, eatre
Arts, or Visual Arts. Only the Bachelor of Science degree may be taken with
a major concentration in Art Education, Chemistry, Computational Physics,
Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education,
Health Physics, Healthcare Administration, Middle Level Education,
Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
or Music Industry. Only the Bachelor of Business Administration degree may
be taken with a major concentration in Accounting, Business Economics,
Finance, General Business Administration, Management, Management
Information Systems, or Marketing.
MAJOR
e typical liberal arts major at FMU consists of a minimum of 30 semester
hours. Students must satisfy all requirements as listed for each major. e
list of requirements for each major precedes the list of courses oered in that
subject in this catalog.
A minimum of three courses above 299 in the student’s major must be earned
in residence (see general “Residence Requirements” earlier in this catalog
and specic requirements for School of Business students in the Business
section of the catalog). Correspondence credit does not count as residential
credit.
Students should declare a major no later than the second semester of their
sophomore year, and it is desirable that certain course selections be made
in the freshman year for students planning to major in one of the business
programs, education, mathematics, engineering technology, or one of the
sciences.
All major programs require students to complete either a minor of 18
semester hours or two collaterals of 12 semester hours each as part of a
degree program at FMU. e only exceptions are programs leading to the
Bachelor of Business Administration degree; majors in Art Education, Early
Childhood Education, Elementary Education (although no minor is required
for the Elementary Education major, one collateral is required), Middle Level
Education (no minor or collateral is required for the Middle Level Education
major, two specied areas of specialization are required); English–Teacher
Licensure Option; Math–Teacher Licensure Option (one 12 hour collateral
is required); Physics; and double majors (unless a specic minor or collateral
is required for one of those majors). Majors in Healthcare Administration
(Clinical Track), Bachelor of General Studies and the Bachelor of Science in
Nursing programs do not require a minor or collaterals.
MIN
OR
A student’s minor must be dierent than the subject area of the student’s
major area of study.
A student may earn a minor in most of the subject areas oered at
FMU through the completion of 18 semester hours. e specic course
requirements for minors are found in the department/school sections of
this catalog. Specic minors may be required for particular major programs.
Students are expected to declare a minor (if required) no later than the
second semester of their sophomore year. e minor requirement is waived
for students completing a double major unless a specic minor is required
for one of those majors.
COLLATERAL
A student’s collateral must be dierent from the subject area of the student’s
major area of study.
A student may earn a collateral in most subject areas oered at FMU through
the completion of 12 semester hours. e specic course requirements for
collaterals are found in the department/school sections of this catalog.
Specic collaterals may be required for particular major programs. Students
are expected to declare a collateral (if required) no later than the second
semester of their sophomore year. e collateral requirement is waived for
students completing a double major unless a specic collateral is required
for one of those majors. Although no minor is required for the Elementary
Education major, one collateral is required.
DOUBLE MAJOR
e minor and collateral requirement is waived for students completing a
double major unless a specic minor or collateral is required for one of those
majors. e double major will be listed on the student’s transcript, but only
one diploma will be awarded.
SECOND DEGREE
A second baccalaureate degree may be earned aer the rst degree has
been awarded by an accredited institution. Students will be considered as
having met the General Education Requirements. Some exceptions may
occur due to outside accrediting agencies. Students are required to meet
with an academic adviser to review the requirements for the major in which
the student wishes to earn the second degree. Second degree students must
complete a minimum of 25% of the semester hours required to complete the
major in residence at FMU, including 12 semester hours above the 299 level
in the major. All course requirements for the second major must be satised.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Within some majors, specializations are oered allowing students to plan a
focused area of study. Described under degree programs, the specializations
are labeled either options, tracks, concentrations, or specializations.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
e rationale and organizing principles that guide the School of Education’s
development of professional education programs are couched in a tripodal
model which mirrors the school’s goals for its students. We believe that our
students must be knowledgeable about learners, content, and pedagogy.
Students must be reective as they plan, implement, and evaluate pedagogical
and curricular issues. Students must be collaborative, developing and honing
communication and leadership skills necessary to work with colleagues,
students, parents, and community leaders to plan and implement ecient
and eective educational programs and to initiate change when needed. We
believe that critical thinking is the connecting strand which permeates these
three elements. Critical thinking is a process which involves assessment,
analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and appropriate action. It is our goal to
prepare the Professional Educator for the 21st century.
South Carolina teacher licensure requires completion of an approved
professional education program.
e professional education programs approved and available at FMU are
those listed below. Major requirements for these professional education
programs are listed in their respective sections of this catalog.
Licensure Area
.........................................G
rade Levels
Art Education
.................................................K-12
B
iology ......................................................
9-12
E
arly Childhood Education .................................
P
re K-3
Elementary Education ..........................................
2-6
M
iddle Level Education .........................................
5-8
En
glish ......................................................
9-12
Hi
story
......................................................9-12
M
athematics
..................................................9-12
A
pproved programs in professional education require the following, in
addition to or as a part of, the General University Requirements for all
programs:
1. Minimum of 126 hours required for the degree.
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2. Specic General Education Requirements as indicated in the
“School of Education” section of this catalog.
3. Overall grade point average of 2.5.
DEPARTMENT & COLLEGE/
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
e academic program of FMU is oered through the following college and
three schools:
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Department of Biology
Biology (B.A., B.S., minor, collateral)
Environmental Science (B.S.)
Environmental Studies (B.A.)
Environmental Science and Studies (minor, collateral)
Forestry (B.S.)
Department of Chemistry
Chemistry (B.S., minor, collateral)
Department of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy
English (B.A., minor, collateral)
Modern Languages (B.A., tracks in French, and Spanish;minors
and collaterals in French, and Spanish)
Philosophy (Minor and collateral)
Religious Studies (Minor and collateral)
Department of Fine Arts
A
rt History (Minor)
M
usic (Minor only)
P
erforming Arts (B.A., B.S., tracks in Music Industry Business,
M
usic Industry Performance, Music Industry Technology,
eatre Performance and eatre Design/Technology,
(n
o minor or collateral)
eatre (Minor, collateral) (See Performing Arts for major)
V
isual Arts (B.A., minor, collateral)
Department of History
H
istory (B.A., B.S., minor, collateral)
Department of Mass Communication
M
ass Communication (B.A., minor, collateral)
S
peech (No major, minor, or collateral)
Department of Mathematics
M
athematics (B.A., B.S., minor, collateral)
S
tatistics (Minor only)
Department of Physics and Engineering
A
stronomy (Collateral, no major or minor)
I
ndustrial Engineering (B.S., no minor or collateral)
M
echanical Engineering (B.S., no minor or collateral)
P
hysics (B.S., minor, collateral)
P
hysical Science (Courses only: no major, minor, or collateral)
Department of Political Science and Geography
G
eography (Minor, collateral)
P
olitical Science (B.A., B.S., minor, collateral)
Department of Psychology
P
sychology (B.A., B.S., M.S., S.S.P., minor, collateral)
D
epartment of Sociology
A
nthropology (Minor and collateral)
S
ociology (B.A., B.S., minor, collateral)
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting (B.B.A., minor for non-B.B.A. majors, collateral for B.B.A.
majors)
Business (Minor only)
Business Economics (B.B.A., no minor or collateral)
Computer Science (B.S., minor in Computer Science and in Soware
Engineering, collateral in Computer Science)
Economics (B.A., B.S.) Students are no longer permitted to declare the
B.S. or B.A. in Economics as a major
Finance (B.B.A., minor for non-B.B.A. majors, collateral for B.B.A.
majors)
General Business Administration (B.B.A., M.B.A., no minor or
collateral)
Healthcare Informatics (B.S., no minors or collateral)
Management (B.B.A., minors for non-B.B.A majors in Human
Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, and
Sports Management, collaterals for B.B.A. majors in General
Management, Human Resource Management and Supply Chain
Management)
Management Information Systems (B.B.A., collateral for B.B.A. majors,
no minor)
Marketing (B.B.A., collateral for B.B.A. majors in Marketing and Sports
Marketing, no minor)
Master of Business Administration (Generalist; Concentration in
Healthcare Executive Management)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Education (minor)
Early Childhood Education (B.S., no minor or collateral)
Education-Secondary (No undergraduate major, minor or
collateral)
Elementary Education (B.S., no minor or collateral)
Health (Courses only: no major, minor, or collateral)
Instructional Accommodation (M.Ed., no minor or collateral)
Learning Disabilities (M.A.T., M.Ed., no minor or collateral)
Middle Level Education (B.S., no minor or collateral; two
specialty areas)
Physical Education (Courses only: no major, minor, or collateral)
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Healthcare Administration (B.S., minor, collateral)
(See page 159)
Nursing (B.S.N. Pre-licensure, R.N. to B.S.N. Track, M.S.N., no
minor or collateral)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Speech-Language Pathology Program (M.SLP., undergraduate minor,
no collateral)
OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Bachelor of General Studies Program
General Studies (B.G.S., no minor or collateral)
Military Science (Minor, no major or collateral)
Pre-professional Programs
Pre-Dental (Courses only)
Pre-Engineering (Courses only)
Pre-Law (Courses only)
Pre-Medical (Courses only)
Pre-Pharmacy (Courses only)
Pre-Physical erapy (Courses only)
Pre-Veterinary (Courses only)
Cooperative Majors and Programs
Degrees earned at Francis Marion University
Engineering Technology (Civil, Electronics, and Mechanical)
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(B.S. – Major oered through cooperative arrangements
with South Carolina Technical Colleges, no minor or
collateral)
Medical Technology
(B.S. in Biology with emphasis in Medical Technology)
Pharmaceutical Studies (Oered through cooperative
arrangements with South Carolina College of Pharmacy)
Degrees earned at other institutions
e University oers a curriculum which will prepare a student for
transferring to another institution for completion of the professional
degree.
Engineering – Dual Degree (Oered through cooperative
arrangements with Clemson University, no minor or
collateral)
Interdisciplinary Programs
African and African American Studies (Minor, collateral)
Criminal Justice Concentration (Available to Political
Science and Sociology majors)
Gender Studies (Minor, collateral)
Healthcare Administration (B.S., no minor or collateral)
Honors Program (Courses only: no major, minor, or collateral)
International Studies (Minor, collateral)
Interprofessional Healthcare (Courses only: no major, minor,
or collateral)
Legal Studies (Collateral)
Nonprot Management (Collateral)
University Life (Course only: no major, minor, or collateral)
COURSE LISTINGS
& NUMBERING
For University courses, the following information is indicated:
Course number
Course title
Semester hour value of course
Number of clock hours required per week in course
Statement of prerequisites and/or other restrictions on enrollment
Term(s) oered
Brief course description
Restriction of credit
When two courses are listed under a single title, a comma (,) between the
course numbers indicates that the rst is not prerequisite to the second.
Courses are classied by numbers, which indicate the class level at which
they are most oen taken. Class levels and number sequences are as follows:
Freshman Courses ......................................100-199
Sophomore Courses ....................................200-299
Junior Courses .........................................300-399
Senior Courses .........................................400-499
Senior or Graduate Courses ..............................500-599
Graduate Courses.......................................600-799
With written departmental/school approval, seniors may take courses
numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or graduate credit. Designation
of credit as undergraduate or graduate must be made at registration. With
written departmental/school approval and with an overall grade point average
of 3.0 or better, seniors may take courses numbered 600-799 for graduate
credit. All seniors taking courses for graduate credit must submit a Graduate
Application for Admission. Some programs require formal admission before
enrolling in any course numbered 600 or above. Work taken for graduate
credit may not be used to meet undergraduate requirements. Any senior
permitted to enroll for graduate credit will be classied as a non-degree
student until the student has attained regular admission to a graduate degree
program. No more than 12 hours of graduate work may be completed prior
to the completion of baccalaureate degree requirements and admission to the
graduate program as a graduate degree student.
e gures enclosed in parentheses immediately following the title of a
course are, in order of appearance, indications of the following:
1. Number of semester hour credits given for the course.
2. Number of lecture hours normally scheduled each week for one
semester in the course.
3. Number of laboratory hours normally scheduled each week for one
semester in the course.
If there is one gure only, there are as many class meeting hours per week
as there are semester hours credit for the course. A two-number sequence,
such as (3:4), means that the course carries three semester hours credit but
meets four class hours each week. A three-number sequence, such as (3:2-
3), means that the course carries three semester hours credit but meets two
lecture hours and three laboratory hours each week.
Terms Oered Key:
F
=
F
all
S
=
Spring
S
U
=
S
ummer
AF
=
A
lternating Fall Terms
A
S
=
A
lternating Spring Terms
Certain courses may be oered as summer workshops and/or through
distance learning.
CANCELLATION OF COURSES
e University reserves the right to withdraw any course for insucient
enrollment. In certain cases and with the approval of the Dean, classes may
be oered with fewer than the required number of students in order to meet
specic needs.
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MISSION STATEMENT
e mission of the Francis Marion University College of Liberal Arts is
to provide students with skills and knowledge needed for personal and
professional success.
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Chair and Coordinator: Dr. Vernon W. Bauer
Faculty: Tamatha Barbeau, Vernon Bauer, Jerey Camper, Jason Doll, Drew
Gower, Nathan Harness, Travis Knowles, Gerald Long, Jennifer Lyles, Lisa
Pike, Gregory Pryor, Jeremy Rentsch, Ednaliz Rodriguez-Medina, Timothy
Shannon, Henry Slone, Jerey Steinmetz, Ann Stoeckmann, Lorianne
Turner, Janay Vacharasin, Shayna Wrighten, Paul Zwiers
MISSION STATEMENT
e mission of the Department of Biology is to produce scientically literate
graduates who display robust knowledge of biological principles from
molecules to ecosystems. We train our undergraduate students to use their
critical thinking skills and mastery of biological principles to perform inquiry
into the biological world and eectively convey biological information.
We are committed to experiential learning including laboratory, eld, and
research experiences. Students graduating from this program will be well
prepared for a variety of professional careers or entry into graduate school
programs.
BIOLOGY DEGREES
MAJOR
A major in Biology requires the following:
Communications
..........................................9-10 h
ours
En
glish 101 (or 101E/L), 102
..................................6 o
r 7
S
peech Communication 101
......................................3
M
athematics
................................................ 6 h
ours
M
athematics 111, 132, or higher. ..................................
6
S
ocial Sciences. .............................................
9 h
ours
P
olitical Science 101 or 103
.......................................3
S
ocial Science Elective ...........................................
3
S
ocial Science Elective ...........................................
3
H
umanities
................................................ 12 h
ours
Literature ......................................................
3
History
........................................................3
Fin
e Art Appreciation ...........................................
3
H
umanities Elective .............................................
3
B
iology ................................................
36-37 h
ours
B
iology 105/115L* or 107 ........................................
4
*Biology 103 and 104 may substitute for 105 and 115L
with permission from the department
Biology 106 or 108 ..............................................4
Cellular Biology Block (either 301, 302, or 407)......................4
Or
ganismal Biology Block (either 201, 202, 206, 207, 208, 209, 216, 303,
307, 312, 313, o
r 315)
..........................................4
E
cology Block (either 308, 317, 318, 400, 402, 411, or 412) ............
4
G
enetics Block (either 401, 403, or 409) ...........................
4
B
iology Electives
............................................11-12
B
iology Capstone Seminar (499) ..................................
1
C
hemistry
................................................. 12 h
ours
Introductory Chemistry (111, 111L, 112 and 112L) ..................8
Organic Chemistry (201).........................................4
Physics. ..................................................
8-12 h
ours
G
eneral Physics (215 and 216) ....................................
8
O
R Technical Physics (200, 201, and 202)
..........................12
2n
d Collateral OR Chemistry Minor
.......................7-12 h
ours
Electives.
............................................. 11-12
hours
Total Hours Required for Graduation. .....................
120 ho
urs
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a
major in biology is 33. e minimum number of semester hours in all
courses (major and non-major) required for the major in biology is 120.
To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in biology, a student must
satisfy all requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree and complete a
foreign language through 202.
MINOR
A minor in biology requires 18 hours of biology including Biology 105/115
or 107 AND 106 or 108. No more than 12 hours may be below the 199 level.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in biology requires 12 semester hours of biology, no more than
eight of which are below the 199 level.
OTHER INFORMATION
To advance to higher level biology courses, a student must earn a grade of
C or higher in each prerequisite biology course. Internships, Biology 490,
494 and 498, do not fulll the requirements of biology electives for a biology
major, minor, or collateral.
Students planning graduate studies in biology are advised to complete two
semesters of organic chemistry, to take introductory courses in calculus, to
gain a reading knowledge of a foreign language, and to take two semesters of
Biology 497 (one credit hour of reading and planning followed by two credit
hours of research).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND
STUDIES DEGREES
Coordinator: Dr. Jason Doll
e Environmental Science and Studies program seeks to educate and train
the next generation of environmental professionals. By using critical thinking
skills and understanding environmental issues from an interdisciplinary
perspective, students learn how to understand and solve current and future
environmental challenges. e Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental
Science is for students wishing to pursue careers in conservation biology,
environmental science, natural resource management and related elds. e
Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies is for students wishing to
pursue careers in business, environmental economics, environmental justice,
environmental law and policy, sustainability and related elds.
MAJORS
Environmental Science
A major in Environmental Science will require completion of the following
courses. ese include General Education courses, core Environmental
Science classes, and interdisciplinary courses related to Environmental
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Science.
General Education Requirements ..........................
36 ho
urs
Communications
............................................9 h
ours
En
glish 101, 102 ................................................
6
S
peech Communication 101
......................................3
S
ocial Sciences
..............................................9 h
ours
P
olitical Science 101 or 103
.......................................3
E
conomics 203 .................................................
3
S
ociology 201
...................................................3
H
umanities
................................................12 h
ours
Literature ......................................................
3
A
rt 101, Music 101, or eater 101 ................................
3
History
........................................................3
H
umanities Elective .............................................
3
M
athematics
................................................6 h
ours
M
ath 111 or higher
..............................................6
E
nvironmental Science Core
...............................14 ho
urs
ENVR 101
.....................................................
4
ENVR 102 .....................................................3
ENVR 201 .....................................................3
ENVR 250/POLI250.............................................3
ENVR 499
.....................................................
1
E
nvironmental Science Interdisciplinary Classes .............
55 ho
urs
Biology ...................................................
20 h
ours
B
IOL 105/115 or 107 ............................................
4
B
IOL 106 or 108 ................................................
4
B
IOL 210 ......................................................
4
B
IOL Electives – Choose 2 of the following, At least 4 hours must be at .
t
he 300 level or above
............................................8
B
IOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 206, BIOL 207,
B
IOL 208, BIOL 209, BIOL 212, BIOL 307,
B
IOL 308, BIOL 312, BIOL 313, BIOL 317,
B
IOL 318, BIOL 320, BIOL 400, BIOL 411,
B
IOL 412, BIOL 413, BIOL 440, BIOL 442
Chemistry
.................................................16 h
ours
CHEM 111 a
nd 111L ...........................................
4
CHEM 112 a
nd 112L ...........................................
4
CHEM 203.................................................... 4
CHEM 313 ................................................... 4
English
ENGL 318..................................................... 3
Economics
EC
ON 340:
.................................................... 3
G
eography Elective – Choose 1 from the following
.................... 3
GEO
G 105, GEOG 215
Sociology Elective – Choose 1 from the following
..................... 3
SO
CI 331, SOCI 351, SOCI 388
Political Science Elective – Choose 1 from the following ..............
3
PO
LI 202, POLI 203, POLI 205, POLI 206, POLI 215,
ENVR 351/PO
LI 351, ENVR 355/POLI 355
Physical Science
PSCI 101: P
hysical Science I .....................................
4
O
pen Electives
................................................15
T
otal hours required for graduation ............................
120
R
ecommendations: Biology 413: Biostatistics and Research Methods is
strongly recommended
Environmental Studies
A major in Environmental Studies will require completion of the following
courses. ese include General Education courses, core Environmental
Studies classes, and interdisciplinary courses related to Environmental
Studies
General Education Requirements ...........................
52 ho
urs
Communications
...........................................21 h
ours
En
glish 101,102
................................................ 6
Speech
.........................................................3
F
oreign Language ..............................................
12
S
ocial Sciences
..............................................9 h
ours
P
olitical Science 101 or 103
.......................................3
E
conomics 203 .................................................
3
S
ociology 201
...................................................3
H
umanities
................................................12 h
ours
Literature ......................................................
3
A
rt 101, Music 101, or eater 101 ................................
3
History ........................................................3
Humanities Elective .............................................3
Mathematics................................................6 hours
M
ath 111 or higher
..............................................6
S
cience Elective .............................................
4 h
ours
C
hemistry, Physics or Physical Science
.............................4
E
nvironmental Studies Core
...............................11 ho
urs
ENVR 101
.....................................................
4
ENVR102
.....................................................3
ENVR 250
.....................................................
3
ENVR 499
.....................................................
1
E
nvironmental Studies Electives – Choose 3: 9 hours
ENVR 201
.....................................................
3
ENVR316/P
RS 316
..............................................3
ENVR351/PO
LI 351
.............................................3
ENVR 355/PO
LI 355
............................................3
E
nvironmental Studies Interdisciplinary Classes .............
33 ho
urs
Business
B
USI 150 ......................................................
3
En
glish
ENGL 318......................................................3
Economics
ECON 204 .....................................................3
EC
ON 340 .....................................................
3
G
eography
GEOG 105 .....................................................
3
GEO
G 215 .....................................................
3
M
anagement
M
GT 351 ......................................................
3
S
ociology Elective – Choose 2 from the following
......................6
SO
CI 331, SOCI 351, SOCI 388
Political Science Elective – Choose 2 from the following ................
6
PO
LI 202, POLI 203, POLI 205, POLI 206, POLI 215
Open Electives
................................................ 15
T
otal hours required for graduation ............................
120
MIN
OR
A minor in Environmental Science and Studies consists of 18 hours to
include ENVR 101 and 14 additional hours of Environmental Science and
Studies related courses listed below. No more than 12 hours may be below
the 199 level, no more than two classes may be from any one discipline.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in Environmental Science and Studies consists of 12 hours to
include ENVR 101 and 8 additional hours of Environmental Science and
Studies related courses listed below. No more than eight hours may be below
the 199 level, no more than two classes may be from any one discipline.
Courses eligible for the Environmental Science and Studies minor and
collateral include the following. Other courses may be included with the
approval of the department. Courses from a department major may not
count towards that department major and Environmental Science and
Studies minor or collateral.
B
IOL 105/115: Biological Science I
B
IOL 106: Biological Sciences II
B
IOL 107: Integrated Biological Concepts I
B
IOL 108: Integrated Biological Concepts II
BIOL 210: Conservation Biology
B
IOL 212: Natural History of South Carolina
B
IOL 318: Tropical Ecology
B
IOL 400: Fisheries Science and Management
BIOL 440: Ecotoxicology
BIOL 442: Wildlife Biology
CHEM 111/L: General Chemistry I
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CHEM 112/L: General Chemistry II
CHEM 203/L: Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 313/L: Environmental Chemistry
ECON 340: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
ENVR 102: Introduction to Sustainability
ENVR 201: Water Quality and Water Resource Management
ENVR 250: Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy
ENVR 306: Special Topics in Environmental Science
ENVR 316: Environmental Ethics
ENVR 351: U.S. Environmental Policy and Politics
ENVR 355: I
nternational Environmental Policy and Politics
GEO
G 105: Physical Geography
GEO
G 215: Introduction to Mapping and GIS
SOCI 331: Environment and Society
SO
CI 351: Environmental Crime
SO
CI 388: Disasters and Extreme Events
OTHER INFORMATION
To advance to higher level environmental science courses, a student must
earn a grade of C or higher in each prerequisite environmental science
course. Internships and 498 do not fulll the requirements of environmental
science electives for an environmental science major, minor or collateral.
FORESTRY MAJOR
(Program begins Fall 2025)
Coordinator: Dr. Vernon Bauer
Graduates of the Francis Marion University Forestry Program will be able
to meet society’s demands for the management and protection of forests
for recreation and products as well as the conservation and management of
wildlife. e program focuses on practical eld skills and the reinforcement
of sustainable and responsible forestry practices.
Students must complete 30 hours prior to enrollment in the Forestry
Program, including the following required pre-forestry core courses:
Mathematics 111 or higher and 134, Biology 103/Environmental Science
101, Biology 109, and Chemistry 111 and 111L. Students must maintain a
2.75 grade point average or better in all courses making up those 30 hours.
Students must also have a grade of C or better and a grade point average of
2.6 or better in the pre-forestry core courses listed above. If a student takes a
course twice, the higher of the two grades will be used to calculate the pre-
forestry core GPA and overall GPA; any subsequent / additional attempts will
not be considered in calculating the pre-forestry core GPA or overall GPA.
Qualied pre-forestry students must then apply and be accepted in order to
enroll in the technical forestry courses. If more students apply for admission
into the Forestry Program than space allows, admission will be based on
rank order using the grade point averages.
A major in Forestry requires the completion of the following courses. ese
courses include general education courses, a core of professional forestry-
related courses, and adjacent science courses to satisfy the certication
requirements of the Society of American Foresters.
Communications ......................................
9-10 ho
urs
En
glish 101 (or 101E/L), 102
..................................6 o
r 7
S
peech Communication 101
......................................3
M
athematics*
.............................................6 ho
urs
M
athematics 111 or higher
.......................................3
M
athematics 134
................................................3
S
ocial Sciences
............................................9 ho
urs
P
olitical Science 101 or 103
.......................................3
Sociology 201
...................................................3
Economics 203
.................................................3
H
umanities..............................................12 hours
Literature ......................................................3
History ........................................................3
Fin
e Art Appreciation ...........................................
3
H
umanities Elective .............................................
3
B
iology/Environmental Science ............................
28 ho
urs
Introduction to Env. Science (BIOL 103/ENVR 101
..................4
Introduction to Plant Biology (109)................................4
Conservation Biology (210) ......................................4
Fi
sheries Science and Management (400)
...........................4
T
errestrial Ecology (402)
.........................................4
B
iology Electives: Two courses from 209, 303, 307, 313, 320, or 413 ....
8
C
hemistry
................................................4 ho
urs
G
eneral Chemistry (111 and 111L) or higher
........................4
E
conomics ...............................................
3 ho
urs
Economics 340 .................................................
3
T
echnical Education in Forestry
............................49 ho
urs
Fie
ld Orientation (201) ..........................................
4
D
endrology (202) ...............................................
4
S
patial Analysis (203)
............................................3
F
orest Mensuration (204) ........................................
3
F
orestry Field Experience (205) ...................................
4
S
oils and Hydrology (301)
........................................4
T
ree Physiology (302)
............................................4
F
orest Health and Protection (303) ................................
3
S
ilviculture (304)
................................................4
Forest Harvesting and Roads (305) ................................3
Forest Resource Policy (306)......................................3
Forest Planning and Management (401) ............................4
W
ood Properties, Utilization, and Valuation (402) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
S
enior esis and Capstone (499) .................................
3
T
otal Hours Required for Graduation
......................120 ho
urs
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
TECHNICAL FORESTRY MAJOR DEGREE
PROGRAM
Applications to the technical portion of the Forestry Program may be
submitted during the freshman year if a student has:
•
C
ompleted at least 30 total hours with an overall grade point average
of 2.75.
•
C
ompleted the pre-forestry core courses with a grade of C or better
and have a grade point average of 2.6 or better in those courses.
Applications may be obtained from the biology department and the
application deadline is March 1. Aer admission to the Forestry Program,
students will complete an additional 90 hours of general education, science,
and technical forestry course work. Some of the technical forestry courses
are only oered in the summer and many may also require extra driving on
the part of the student to locations away from FMU.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY OPTION
Coordinators: Dr. Gregory S. Pryor and Dr. Lorianne S. Turner
Medical technologists usually serve as technical assistants to pathologists,
performing clinical laboratory procedures helpful to physicians in the
determination of the nature, course, and treatment of disease. A Bachelor
of Science degree in Biology with emphasis in medical technology at FMU
is awarded aer successful completion of 120 hours. A cooperative program
with McLeod Regional Medical Center allows students to become medical
technologists in four years. Students will complete their clinical studies
during the senior year (3+1 program). Applicants to this program must be
at least in their junior year. Acceptance is on a competitive basis. For more
information about the option, refer to the description under “Cooperative
Programs.”
Students may also elect to obtain a Bachelor of Science in biology, with the
appropriate prerequisites, and then apply to a medical technology program
for their clinical year of study (4+1 program).
BIOLOGY SECONDARY EDUCATION
OPTION
Coordinator: Dr. Nathan Harness
e Francis Marion University School of Education prepares caring and
competent teachers for the 21st century.
e Biology Secondary Education Option oers students the knowledge
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base for licensing to teach biology in the state of South Carolina. Students
complete a program of study composed of core areas in biology, related
sciences and education, and student teaching. e department supports and
encourages the conceptual framework in the School of Education.
Students must schedule a conference with the School of Education to discuss
the Professional Education Program and must successfully complete the
Biology courses listed for licensure in secondary education by the School of
Education.
e Biology Secondary Education Option requires completion of the
following courses, which include General Education courses, certain core
science and mathematics courses, education courses, biology courses, and
student teaching.
General Education Requirements .......................
36-37 ho
urs
Communications ....................................
9 o
r 10 hours
En
glish 101 (or 101 E), 102 ...................................
6 o
r 7
S
peech Communication 101
..................................... 3
S
ocial Sciences............................................9 hours
Political Science 101 or 103 ...................................... 3
Social Science Electives ......................................... 6
(G
eography 105 and Sociology 201 recommended)
Humanities
..............................................12 ho
urs
Literature .....................................................
3
A
rt 101, Music 101, or eater 101 ...............................
3
History
....................................................... 3
H
umanities Elective ............................................
3
M
athematics
..............................................6 ho
urs
M
ath 111 (or 111E), 132, or higher ...............................
6
B
iology Course Requirements .............................
49 ho
urs
I
ntroductory Biology
B
iology 105/115 or 107 AND 106 or 108 ........................
8
C
ell & Molecular Biology: one course from Biology 220, 301 .........
4
Or
ganismal Biology: One course from
B
iology 201, 202, 206, 207, 208, 209, 303, 307, 312, 313, 315, or 320
. 4
E
cology: One course from Biology 308, 317, 318, 400, 402, 411, 412
... 4
G
enetics: One course from Biology 401, 409 .......................
4
B
iological Research Methods Biology 413 and 491 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Biology Electives: Four semester hours of 200 level or above
Biology courses.............................................. 4
Senior Seminar
Biology 499 .................................................
1
C
hemistry
...................................................... 12
C
hemistry 111, 111L, 112, 112L, and 201
Physics
Physics 215*
................................................. 4
E
ducation Requirements
..................................42 ho
urs
P
re-Professional Education
...............................7 ho
urs
Education 190
............................................... 3
Education 192
............................................... 3
P
rofessional Education .................................
20 ho
urs
Education 310
............................................... 3
Education 311
............................................... 3
Education 313
............................................... 1
Education 322
............................................... 3
E
ducation 393 and 437 (concurrent)
............................ 5
Education 411
............................................... 3
Education 420
............................................... 3
Student Teaching Block .................................15 hours
Education 487 ............................................... 3
Education 490 .............................................. 12
*I
n addition, students are strongly encouraged to take Physics 216.
Total hours required for graduation
........................128-129
VETERINARY STUDIES OPTION
IN BIOLOGY
Coordinator: Dr. Tamatha Barbeau
e Veterinary Studies Option prepares biology students for paraprofessional
careers involving the health, well-being, or management of animals. It also
prepares students for entry into various professional-level veterinary medicine
and veterinary sciences post-graduate programs. Potential career outcomes
vary widely and may include veterinary medicine, veterinary support, animal
care and support in biomedical and diagnostic research setting, population
management of animals, zookeeping careers, and positions with non-prot
animal rescue/relocation/rehabilitation organizations. e Veterinary
Studies Option can also meet the admission requirements of most Veterinary
Schools. Students who plan to pursue Veterinary School should research the
individual requirements of the programs to which they intend to apply.
e Veterinary Studies Option requires the following:
Communications ......................................
9-10 ho
urs
En
glish 101 (or 101E/L), 102
..................................6 o
r 7
S
peech Communication 101
..................................... 3
M
athematics*
.............................................6 ho
urs
MATH 132 or higher ..........................................3-6
Social Sciences ............................................9 hours
POLI 101 or 103................................................ 3
S
ocial Science Elective ..........................................
3
S
ocial Science Elective ..........................................
3
H
umanities
..............................................12 ho
urs
Literature .....................................................
3
History.
....................................................... 3
Fin
e Art Appreciation ..........................................
3
H
umanities Elective ............................................
3
B
iology
.................................................33 ho
urs
B
IOL 105/115 or 107 ...........................................
4
B
IOL 106 or 108 ...............................................
4
Or
ganismal Block: (201, 202, 209, 216, 311, 312, 315)
............... 4
C
ellular Block: (301, 302, or 407)
................................. 4
E
cology Block: (412)
............................................ 4
G
enetics Block: (401 or 409)
..................................... 4
B
iology Elective
................................................ 4
B
iology Elective
................................................ 4
S
enior Seminar (499) ...........................................
1
S
tatistics*
MATH 134 or BIOL 413. ........................................ 3
Veterinary Studies Internship (BIOL 490)...................1-3 hours
Chemistry Collateral .....................................
12 ho
urs
I
ntroductory Chemistry (111, 111L, 112 and 112L) .................
8
Or
ganic Chemistry (201)
........................................ 4
P
hysics
...............................................8-12 ho
urs
G
eneral Physics (215 and 216) ...................................
8
O
R Technical Physics (200, 201, and 202)
......................... 12
2nd C
ollateral or Minor
.................................7-12 ho
urs
Electives ..............................................
8-24 ho
urs
Total Hours Required for Graduation
......................120 ho
urs
*Veterinary Studies students are required to complete the appropriate
math requirement to take physics. If they take MATH 134 as the statistics
requirement, they will fulll the second math for general education. If they
take BIOL 413 for the statistics requirement, they will need to take a second
mathematics course.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR
VETERINARY SCHOOL
Students applying to Veterinary School should:
• take Microbiology (BIOL 311) to fulll the Organismal Block.
•
t
ake Genetics (401) to fulll the Genetics Block.
•
t
ake Principles in Animal Nutrition (BIOL 217), Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy (BIOL 305), and Animal Physiology (BIOL 410) to
fulll the biology electives.
•
co
mplete a Chemistry Minor including Biochemistry (CHEM 404)
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BIOLOGY COURSES (BIOL)
102 Biology for Education Majors (4:3-3) (Recommended for all education
majors with the exception of MLE science and secondary biology; does not
count towards the Biology major). is course is a lab science course that
provides the information needed for the Life Science part of the PRAXIS
“Elementary Education: Content Knowledge” exam. By the end of the
course, students should: understand the scientic method, including being
procient with science and engineering practices; have an understanding
of the basic science upon which biology rests, including the areas of cell
biology, genetics, organ systems, energetics, evolution, and ecology; develop
a basic understanding of how plants and animals contribute to and function
within our environment; and be familiar with plant and animal diversity and
physiology.
103 Introduction to Environmental Science (4:3-3) (Same as ENVR 101,
Does not count toward biology major). A study of the needs of human
beings for food, energy, and other natural resources and the eects of their
actions on the air, water, soil, plants, and other animals. e diversity of life,
ecology and evolution will be included. roughout the course the process
of doing science is emphasized. Credit cannot be received for both BIOL 103
and ENVR 101.
104 Human Biology (4:3-3) (Does not count toward biology major.) S.
Basic biology of humans and how to interpret emerging technologies such
as DNA ngerprinting and genetic engineering. e process of doing science
is emphasized.
105 Biological Sciences I (3) F, S, SU. (Eligibility to take Math 111) e
content of this course covers broad concepts of the scientic method,
biological chemistry, and the molecular and cellular basis of life. Includes
the topics of cell structure, energetics and metabolism, molecular genetics,
Mendelian inheritance, and cell reproduction, with selected applications at
the tissue and organ levels of organization. Required for majors, minors,
and collaterals in biology, health physics majors, and pre-nursing majors.
Recommended for other science majors and middle level education majors
who have an emphasis in science. Credit cannot be given for both Biology
105 and 107.
106 Biological Sciences II (4:3-3) F, S, Su. (Eligibility to take MATH 111)
A survey of the domains of life in an evolutionary framework. Includes
biological evolution and the mechanisms of evolutionary change, a survey
of biological diversity with examples of plant and animal structure and
physiology, and general ecological principles. Includes laboratory and eld
experiences. Credit cannot be given for both Biology 106 and 108.
107 Integrated Biological Concepts I (4:3-3)(Eligibility to take MATH
111) Introduction to biology’s core concepts from molecules through cells
including biological information, evolution, cells, emergent properties
and homeostasis. is course covers similar material found in Biology
105 but increases the amount of critical analysis of data and teaches the
skills necessary to critically think about biological problems. is course
is designed for Biology Majors, Minors, and other science majors. Credit
cannot be given for both Biology 105 and 107.
108 Integrated Biological Concepts II (4:3-3) (Eligibility to take MATH
111)Introduction to biology’s core concepts from organisms through
ecological systems, including biological information, evolution, cells,
emergent properties, and homeostasis. is course covers similar material
found in Biology 106 but increases the amount of critical analysis of data and
teaches the skills necessary to critically think about biological problems. is
course is designed for Biology Majors, Minors, and other science majors.
Credit cannot be given for both Biology 106 and 108.
109 Introduction to Plant Biology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 103 or
Environmental Science 101) An introduction to the principles of plant
biology, including structure, function, growth, development, reproduction,
evolution, and adaptation of the embryophytes, or land plants.
115 Laboratory for Biological Sciences I (1:3)(Eligibility to take MATH
111) (Prerequisite/Corequisite 105) F, S, SU. is course is a practical
examination of life science topics through experimental procedures with
instruction on laboratory equipment and techniques. Required for majors,
minors, and collaterals in biology and health physics majors. Recommended
for other science majors and middle level education majors who have an
emphasis in science.
201 Invertebrate Zoology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or
108 or permission of the department) AF. Structure, physiology, ecology, life
histories, and evolutionary trends of invertebrate animals.
202 Vertebrate Zoology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108
or permission of the department) S. Classication, ecology, life histories, and
evolutionary trends of vertebrate animals.
205 Human Anatomy (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105 or 106 and sophomore
status or higher in pre-nursing major or permission of the department) F,
S, SU. Designed as anatomic studies for students in medical technology,
nursing, and related allied health programs. Fundamental tissues, organs,
and systems; anatomic terminology; early development; connective tissue,
skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, genitourinary,
endocrine, and integumentary systems.
206 Fall Flora (4:2-4) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108 or
permission of the department) F. Collection, preservation, identication,
and classication of 250 native and naturalized plants in the Pee Dee region
during fall season. Most of the laboratory time is spent in the eld studying
the taxonomical, morphological, and ecological aspects of plants. Taxonomic
keys used extensively. Students may select only two courses from the Biology
206, 207, 208 series.
207 Spring Flora (4:2-4) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108 or
permission of the department) S. Collection, preservation, identication,
and classication of 250 native and naturalized plants in the Pee Dee region
during spring season. Most of the laboratory time is spent in the eld
studying the taxonomical, morphological, and ecological aspects of plants.
Taxonomic keys used extensively. Students may select only two courses from
the Biology 206, 207, 208 series.
208 Summer Flora (4:2-4) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108 or
permission of the department) SU. Collection, preservation, identication,
and classication of 250 native and naturalized plants in the Pee Dee region
during the summer season. Most of the laboratory time is spent in the eld
studying the taxonomical, morphological, and ecological aspects of plants.
Taxonomic keys used extensively. Students may select only two courses from
the Biology 206, 207, 208 series.
209 Entomology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108 or
permission of the department) General biology of insects, including anatomy,
diversity, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution. e lab emphasizes
collection, identication, and preservation.
210 Conservation Biology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or
108 or permission of the department and Mathematics 111 (or 111E)) AF.
Lecture emphasizes biological diversity, extinction processes, and applied
conservation methods, including design principles for biological reserves.
Conservation policy is discussed in the context of social, economic, and
political factors. Laboratory and eld experiences highlight the science of
conservation and regional conservation issues.
212 Natural History of South Carolina (4:3-3) AS. Topics will include
the scientic method and may cover a variety of plants and/or animals.
Identication, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and conservation of these
groups will be covered. Laboratories will include outdoor eld trips.
213 Biology of Sex (3) (Prerequisite: 4 hours in biology) is course will
provide an introduction to the biological principles involved in human
reproduction. Topics include the evolution of sex, reproductive anatomy and
physiology, endocrinology, puberty, biology of gender, reproductive cycles,
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pregnancy, birth, fertility control, sexual disorders, and current issues in
reproductive technology.
214 Issues in Environmental Biology (3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and
106 or 108 or permission of the department) is course utilizes the case
study method to teach about major environmental issues facing the world
today. ese issues include climate change; loss of biodiversity; pollution;
water supply and demand; endangered species; ecological footprint; and
pesticide use. Students will work together to develop skills in group learning,
speaking, and critical thinking, while learning the relevance of biology and
environmental issues in their daily lives.
215 Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals (4:3-3) (Prerequisite:
105 or permission of the department) F, S, SU. Introduction to the cause,
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases, with an emphasis
on clinical considerations and real-world healthcare applications. Intended
for pre-nursing majors.
216 Ichthyology (4) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108 or
higher or permission of department) AS. e study of sh with emphasis
on identication, classication, evolution, anatomy and physiology, and
ecology. Emphasis will be on South Carolina species but other important
species will be included.
217 Principles of Animal Nutrition (3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107
and 106 or 108 or permission of the department) An introduction to the
principles of animal nutrition. General topics will include the nutritional
requirements of animals, the mechanisms animals use for nutrient digestion,
absorption and metabolism, and the nutrient composition and formulation
of animal feeds.
220 Introduction to Molecular Biology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or
107 and 106 or 108 or permission of the department) An introduction to
molecular processes of the cell. is course will explore the relationships
between molecular and cellular structures and their functions, with special
emphasis on proteins and nucleic acids and their roles in coordinating
cellular activities. e course will lay a foundation for molecular biology
focusing on the concepts of macromolecules, cell cycle, replication, gene
expression, and cell communication.
236 Human Physiology for Healthcare Professionals (4:3-3) (Prerequisite:
205 and Chemistry 111 and 111L or permission of the department)
F, S, SU. Structure and function of the major organs and human body
systems, emphasizing their mechanisms of operation, including clinical
considerations. is course is recommended for pre-nursing majors only.
Credit cannot be given for both Biology 236 and Biology 406.
301 Cell Biology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108
and Chemistry 201) F, S, SU. Cellular and molecular basis of cell structure
and function: chemical composition and physical properties of biological
molecules; organization and function of supramolecular structures,
organelles, and basic cell types; enzyme action and regulation; energetics
and mechanisms of biological transport; ow of energy and information;
relationships between cell and whole body functions.
302 Developmental Biology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and
106 or 108 and Chemistry 112 and 112L) AF. How a single cell, the zygote,
grows into a multicelled organism. First part of the course focuses on how
cells dierentiate into specialized types, move around the embryo and
communicate with each other. Second part of the course focuses on how
molecular mechanisms give rise to major embryonic tissues, organs and
organ systems in representative organisms. Also included are discussions
about birth defects, sex determination and aging.
303 e Plant Kingdom (4:3-3) AS. (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or
108) S. Structure, function, life histories, and evolutionary trends of vascular
and nonvascular plants.
305 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or
107 and 106 or 108) S. Evolution and analysis of vertebrate structure, with
laboratory dissection of representative animal forms.
306 Special Topics in Biology (1), (2), (3), or (4) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or
107 and 106 or 108 or permission of the department) In-depth study of an
area of interest in biology. Dierent areas of study oered on a rotating basis.
May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.
307 Plant Structure and Function (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and
106 or 108) A survey of the fundamental processes, forms, and functions
of plants with a focus on owering plants (Angiosperms). Students will
learn about plant anatomy and physiology as well as plant morphology and
development. rough the lens of structure and function, students will also
examine the evolutionary history of land plants and study the ways that
plants interact with their environment.
308 Aquatic Ecology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108
or permission of the department and Chemistry 112 and 112L) F, SU. An
examination of the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of standing
and owing freshwaters and how these dynamics aect the ecology of
organisms.
309 Introduction to Neuroscience (4:3-3) (Prerequisites: 104 or 105/115
or 107 and sophomore status or higher or permission of the department)
AS. is course will introduce students to anatomical and physiological
properties of the nervous system with special emphasis on the central
nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Neuroscience topics to be covered
will include molecular function, development, disease states, and research
techniques. Laboratories will focus on neural anatomy as well as relevant
sensory, developmental, molecular, and related nervous system processes.
311 Microbiology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108
and sophomore status or higher in pre-nursing major or permission of
the department) F, S. Structure, activities, and control of microorganisms,
including principles of immunology.
312 Herpetology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108) AS.
e biology of amphibians and reptiles. Along with a review of these two
vertebrate groups, emphasis will be placed on the identication of local
species through study of specimens and eld trips.
313 Mycology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108) AS.
Study of the taxonomy, form and function of fungi.
315 Ornithology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108 or
permission of the department) Anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, evolution,
ecology, behavior, and identication of birds. Credit may not be earned for
Biology 315 and 501.
317 Marine Ecology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108
or permission of the department) S. Structure and function of marine
ecosystems, communities, and populations. Adaptations of marine organisms
and their relationships to their environments will be examined. e ecology
of coastal Carolina systems and animals will be emphasized.
318 Tropical Ecology (4:3:3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108
or permission of the department) SU. Principles of tropical ecology, plus
individual research projects focusing on eld techniques, biodiversity, and/
or behavioral, population, or community ecology. Travel study course held
at FMU and at WildSumaco Biological Station in Ecuador. e course incurs
an extra trip expense.
400 Fisheries Science and Management (4) (Prerequisite: 106 or 108 and
Math 132 or higher or permission of department) AS. e relationship
of sheries to other natural resources; a survey of aquatic habitats and
the characteristics of sh that aect their management; basic principles,
practices, and techniques of management of freshwater sheries.
401 Genetics (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108 and
Chemistry 201) F, S, SU. Mendelian genetics, the chromosome, probability,
and mapping in diploids, fungi, bacteria, and viruses; chemical basis of DNA
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replication and mutation and the genetic code.
402 Terrestrial Ecology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or
108 and Chemistry 112 and 112L) F. Structure and function of terrestrial
ecosystems, communities, and populations; relationships of organisms
(including human beings) to their environments.
403 Plant Genetics and Breeding (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and
106 or 108 and Chemistry 112 and 112L) An exploration of the fundamentals
of quantitative, population, and molecular genetics in plants. Largely using
horticultural crop species as model organisms, we will explore historical
and contemporary plant breeding and improvement techniques. Topics
will include the inheritance of qualitative and quantitative traits, breeding
strategies in context of plant life history characteristics, biotechnology in
crop improvement, and plant domestication.
406 Human Physiology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or
108 and 205 or 305 and Chemistry 201 or permission of the department)
e normal structure and function of the major organ systems of the
human body. Physical and chemical concepts such as bioenergetics and
enzyme function will be covered. Credit cannot be given for both Biology
236 and 406.
407 Immunology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108 and
Chemistry 201 or permission of the department) S. Cellular and molecular
basis of the immune response; antibody structure and function; antigen-
antibody interactions, applications; immunogenetics; hypersensitivity.
409 Evolutionary Biology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite 105/115 or 107 and 106 or
108 and Chemistry 201) S. Topics include the theory of natural selection,
mechanisms of evolutionary change, the fossil record, biogeography,
molecular evolution, speciation, phylogeny reconstruction and
evolutionary rates.
410 Animal Physiology (4). (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 305 and Chemistry 201
or permission of the department) A comparative study of the function of
the major organ systems in dierent classes of animals.
411 Ecology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108 and
Chemistry 112 and 112L) S. General principles of ecology of individuals,
populations, communities, and ecosystems from an evolutionary
perspective. e scientic method will be stressed.
412 Animal Behavior (4:3-3) (Prerequisites: 105/115 or 107 and 106 or 108
and junior status or permission of the department) Topics within ecology
and evolution combine as students examine the adaptive signicance of
behavior. Key concepts include altruism and selshness, evolutionary
stable strategies and game theory, coevolution in relation to predation
and predator avoidance, competition, sexual selection, parental care and
conict, communication, and human behavior. Students will explore
relevant primary literature and develop and test hypotheses in topic-
specic laboratories.
413 Biostatistics and Research Methods (3) (Prerequisite: 105/115 or
107 and 106 or 108, Math 132 or higher, or permission of the department)
AS. Experimental design and analysis for the biological sciences. Covers
considerations in designing experiments as well as appropriate statistical
analysis for each design. Designs and analysis from a variety of biological
elds will be covered.
415 Radiation Biology (3) (Prerequisite: Physics 316 and 105/115 or
107 and 106 or 108, or permission of the department) (Same as Physics
415) S. Topics include the fundamental physical, chemical, and biological
mechanisms that lead to radiation-induced biological damage. e course
will begin with interactions and responses at a molecular level and progress
towards cellular and systemic responses to the damage. Methods for
assessing the dose to biological systems and the corresponding risk will
be addressed.
430 (MT 405) Clinical Hematology (4) (Prerequisite: Completion of
three year academic portion of 3+1 Program in Medical Technology or
equivalent) Study of blood cell formation, function, and disorders.
431 (MT 425) Clinical Microbiology (4) (Prerequisite: Completion of
three year academic portion of 3+1 Program in Medical Technology or
equivalent) Study of the bacterial agents of human infections.
432 (MT 450) Immunohematology (4) (Prerequisite: Completion of
three year academic portion of 3+1 Program in Medical Technology or
equivalent) Study of blood banking principles and practice.
433 (MT 455) Clinical Immunology (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of
three year academic portion of 3+1 Program in Medical Technology or
equivalent) Study of human immune system and deciencies.
434 (MT 410) Clinical Hemostasis (2) (Prerequisite: Completion of
three year academic portion of 3+1 Program in Medical Technology or
equivalent) Study of hemostasis and disorders.
435 (MT 415) Instrumentation and Methods (2) (Prerequisite:
Completion of 3 year academic portion of 3+1 Program in Medical
Technology or equivalent) Study of methodologies and principles of
instrumentation used in clinical laboratory.
436 (MT 420) Clinical Chemistry (4) (Prerequisite: Completion of
three year academic portion of 3+1 Program in Medical Technology or
equivalent) Study of chemical analytes assayed in medical settings and
related disease states.
437 (MT 430) Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology (3) (Prerequisite:
Completion of three year academic portion of 3+1 Program in Medical
Technology or equivalent) Study of clinically signicant parasites, viruses,
and fungi.
438 (MT 440) Clinical Microscopy (2) (Prerequisite: Completion of
three year academic portion of 3+1 Program in Medical Technology or
equivalent) Study of urine/body uids and disorders.
439 (MT 460) Medical Laboratory Systems (2) (Prerequisite: Completion
of three year academic portion of 3+1 Program in Medical Technology or
equivalent) Topics in management, medical terminology, education, and
phlebotomy.
440 Ecotoxicology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: BIOL 105/115 or 107, BIOL 106 or
108, CHEM 201 or CHEM 203, or permission of department) is course
discusses environmental contamination, including impacts to health and
survival of individual organisms as well as eects on populations and
ecosystems. Topics include a survey of major environmental contaminants,
physiological eects of contaminants, ecological impacts resulting from
pollution, and methods to detect contamination.
442: Wildlife Biology (3) (Prerequisite: BIOL 202, CHEM 112 and 112L
or higher, or permission of department) is course will focus on issues
associated with wildlife biology. Topics will include: history of wildlife
management, natural wildlife populations and communities, invasive
species, wildlife and habitat management, wildlife diseases, agriculture and
wildlife, and urban wildlife.
490 Veterinary Studies Internship (1) or (2) (Prerequisite: Permission
of the department). e student gains practical experience working with
live animals under the supervision of a trained animal professional. A
maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned. Earned hours do not
fulll the requirements of biology electives for a biology major, minor, or
collateral.
491 Research for the Secondary Educator (1). (1:3) (Prerequisite: 105/115
or 107 and 106 or 108 or permission of the department) Students devise
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and carry out an independent research project that can be translated for use
in a high school science classroom. e research will address a scientic
question and will be formatted as a citizen science project, with open-
ended outcomes. Open only to biology majors pursuing the secondary
education option.
494 Pre-Health Program Internship (1:3) (Prerequisite: Permission of
the department) Clinical experience under the supervision of a practicing
health professional consistent with a student’s career goals. Open only to
juniors and seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
Interested students should register with the Coordinator of Pre-Health
Programs. A maximum of 3 semester hours can be earned. Earned hours
do not fulll the requirements of biology electives for a biology major,
minor, or collateral.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of the
department) F, S, SU. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point
average of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of 3 semester
hours may be earned. Academic Committee approval required for each
seminar and practicum. All individual research projects are reviewed by
three faculty members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for
credit (3 hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
498 Biology Internship (1) or (2) (Prerequisite: Permission of the
department) Independent work under the direction of a professional
biologist which may include teaching, research, or other service. A
maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned. Earned hours do not
fulll the requirements of biology electives for a biology major, minor, or
collateral.
499 Biology Capstone Seminar (1:2) (Prerequisite: 16 hours in biology
or permission of the department.) F, S. Capstone class for Biology majors.
Topics will focus on preparation for careers aer graduation in the biological
sciences, including science jobs, professional school, and graduate school.
Students will gain prociencies in professional communication, resume
building, and interview skills.
501 Ornithology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 106 or permission of the
department) Anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, evolution, ecology,
behavior, and identication of birds. With written departmental approval,
seniors may take courses numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or
graduate credit. Designation of credits as undergraduate must be made at
registration. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may not take 500-level
courses. Credit may not be earned in Biology 315 and 501.
515 Special Topics in Biology for Elementary Teachers (4), (3), (2), or (1)
(Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree) As Needed. Designed to give elementary
teachers an opportunity to learn information and laboratory techniques
to help them teach biology. With written departmental approval, seniors
may take courses numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or graduate
credit.
602 Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: Eligibility for
licensure in science and bachelor’s degree or permission of the department)
Structure and function of marine and terrestrial ecosystems with emphasis
on southeastern United States. Lecture, laboratory, and eld trips.
615 Special Topics in Biology for High School Teachers (4), (3), (2), or
(1) (Prerequisite: Teacher’s license to teach high school biology).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND
STUDIES COURSES (ENVR)
101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4:3-3) (Same as Biol 103)
A study of the needs of human beings for food, energy and other natural
resources and the eects of their actions on the air, water, soil, plants and
other animals. e diversity of life, ecology and evolution will be included.
roughout the course the process of doing science will be emphasized.
Credit cannot be received for both BIOL 103 and ENVR 101.
102 Introduction to Sustainability (3) is class provides a broad overview
of issues associated with sustainability, from both a U.S. and international
perspective. Students will learn the basic concepts of sustainability, explore
the science of sustainability, look at practical applications of sustainability
by governments and businesses, and learn how to measure sustainability.
201 Water Quality and Water Resource Management (3) (Prerequisite:
ENVR 101) With growing challenges from population growth, economic
growth, and climate change, understanding water related issues is critical
to any city, state or country’s future success. is class provides students
with an overview of water resource management, with a special emphasis
on water quality. Topics will include surface and groundwater issues, water
related health issues, water treatment, water management and planning,
water economics, and water laws and policy.
250 I
ntroduction to Environmental Law (3) (Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
103) (Same as POLI 250) is class introduces students to the major statutes
and policies used to protect humans and the environment, including
current challenges related to climate change. e class will additionally
look at enforcement issues, the role of the market, and constitutional issues
related to environmental regulation. Credit cannot be received for both
POLI 250 and ENVR 250.
306 Special Topics in Environmental Science and Studies (1), (2), (3), or
(4) (Prerequisite: ENVR 101 or permission of the department) In-depth
study of an area of interest in environmental science and studies. Dierent
areas of study oered on a rotating basis. May be taken twice for academic
credit with departmental approval.
316 Environmental Ethics (3) (Same as PRS 316) is course discusses
ethics with specic reference to environmental issues. Specic issues
include, among others: obligations to non-human animals, equitable
distribution of scarce resources, development, and issues in environmental
aesthetics. Credit cannot be received for both PRS 316 and ENVR 316.
351 U.S. Environmental Policy and Politics (3) (Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
103) (Same as POLI 351) Examines the governmental institutions (federal,
state, and local), the non-governmental actors and organizations, and the
governmental and political processes that interact to shape and create
environmental public policy in the United States. Credit cannot be received
for both POLI 351 and ENVR 351.
355 Global Environmental Policy and Politics (3) (Prerequisite: POLI
101 or 103) (Same as POLI 355/GEOG 355) Students examine how
environmental processes interact with social, political, and economic
processes and institutions around the world. is course traces the
historical and theoretical perspectives that inuence global environmental
policy and management, explores how multiple identities (e.g. gender,
culture, race, and nation) impact the experience of environmental politics,
and applies these theoretical and experiential perspectives to contemporary
environmental issues (e.g. climate change, resource use, energy policy, and
agriculture). Credit cannot be received for both POLI 355/GEOG 355 and
ENVR 355.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: ENVR 101 and permission
of the department) F, S, SU. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade
point average of 2.5 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of 3
semester hours may be earned. Academic Committee approval required for
each seminar and practicum. All individual research projects are reviewed
by three faculty members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for
credit (3 hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
498 Environmental Science & Studies Internship (1) or (2) (Prerequisite:
ENVR 101 and permission of the department) Independent work under
the direction of a professional biologist which may include teaching,
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research, or other service. A maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned.
Earned hours do not fulll the requirements of environmental science or
environmental studies for their respective majors, minors or collaterals.
499 Environmental Science & Studies Capstone Seminar (1) (Prerequisite:
ENVR 101 and junior standing) Capstone class for Environmental Science
and Studies majors. Topics will include review of major issues in the eld,
as well as career / graduate program preparation, including resumes, job
interviews, graduate school applications, etc.
FORESTRY COURSES (FRST)
(Program begins Fall 2025)
201 Field Orientation, Measurements, and Sampling in Forestry and
Natural Resources (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: Biology 109 and Mathematics
134). Introduction to equipment, technology, and techniques used in the
eld to traverse the landscape and collect relevant data on natural resources
with precision and accuracy. is course will rst present new concepts in
the lecture, direct practice of those concepts in the eld, and then teach
how to document ndings professionally aer the eldwork.
202 Dendrology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: Biology 109). Introduction to the
morphology and family characteristics of Gymnosperm and Angiosperm
trees. Identication of trees commonly encountered in forestry using keys,
including keys for winter identication of twigs. Labs will include eld
trips collecting tree samples to aid in sight identication.
203 Spatial Analysis of Natural Resources (3:2-3) (Prerequisite:
Mathematics 134). Methodology and technology employed to collect,
manage, analyze, and present spatial information for forestry and other
natural resource management. Applications of aerial photography,
geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning
systems as they relate to forest planning, species management, and water
management.
204 Forest Mensuration (3:2-3) (Prerequisite: 203). Direct measurement
and indirect estimation of primary and secondary forest products,
including analysis of plot density, productivity, and development.
205 Forestry Field Experience (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 201 and 202 and
204). e forestry eld experience is a hybrid on-campus/ o-campus
eld practicum for students majoring in forestry. Field skills will be
demonstrated and practiced in the forest environment in the areas of
applied silviculture, harvesting, and inventory. Visits to forest product
manufacturing will provide additional insights into resource utilization.
301 Soils and Hydrology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: Chemistry 111 and 111L).
Study of the chemical and physical properties of soil, as well as its formation,
quality, and interactions with water. Study of hydrology and water quality
with a focus on soil and water resource management, productivity, and
implications for the environment.
302 Tree Physiology (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 204 and Chemistry 111 and
111L). Overview of mineral nutrition and nutrient cycling, mycorrhizae
and other symbiotic interactions. Nitrogen xation, photosynthesis,
cellular respiration, water relations including transpiration, and water
stress are covered. Eects of climate changes on forests, past and present,
and other current topics like wild land res are also considered.
303 Forest Health and Protection (3:2-3) (Prerequisite: 302). Overview of
the dominant insect pest and disease problems of forests, with an emphasis
on their identication and management. Prevention, detection, and
management will be stressed.
304 Silviculture (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 302). eory and techniques
of controlling growth, regeneration, density, species composition and
diversity, health, and overall quality of forest stands. Techniques learned
include seeding growth and planting of tree species; thinning and
regeneration cuts; and appropriate use of controlled burns, pesticides,
herbicides, and fertilizers.
305 Forest Harvesting and Roads (3:2-3) (Prerequisite: 201 and 203).
Introduction to timber harvesting systems and the design of forest roads.
Includes discussions on production, cost, quality, safety, and environmental
protection measures involved in harvesting and road production. Field
exercises stress planning of harvesting and road construction operations to
achieve high yield with low impact.
306 Forest Resources Policy (3) (Prerequisite: Sociology 201). is course
examines the goals, issues, and policies aecting the use and management
of renewable natural resources. Includes an introduction to important
forest-related programs, laws, and policies as well as provides an overview
of the processes involved in policy creation.
401 Forest Planning and Management (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 305). e
methods and practices relevant to the management, planning, maintenance,
and decision-making processes of forest operations. Emphasizes appraisal
and inventory methods, productivity and yield forecasting, forest
regulation, and management plan preparation.
402 Wood Properties, Utilization, and Valuation (3) (Prerequisite: 204).
e course serves as a general introduction to wood and its associated
products by introducing students to the structure, function, and physical
properties of wood. Covers the major uses of wood, characteristics of major
wood products, manufacturing processes, as well as favorable qualities
found in the raw material.
499 Senior esis and Capstone (3) (Prerequisite: 304 and 401). is
is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Students will write a thesis or other professional capstone product (e.g., a
report or portfolio) that describes a systematic inquiry into an unknown,
fundamental, or applied problem in forestry. Participation in senior
thesis requires the submission of a proposal the prior semester that is
to be approved by a supervising faculty member and the coordinator of
the Forestry Program. e thesis or capstone product is written in close
collaboration with the faculty member and must be approved by that
faculty member and a second faculty reader within the department.
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS:
WITH A CHEMISTRY MINOR OR COLLATERAL
Freshman Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
English 101 (or English 101E/101L) 3 or 4 English 102 3
Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or higher 3 Mathematics 132 3
Biology 105 and 115, 106, 107, or 108 4 Biology 105 and 115, 106, 107, or 108 4
Chemistry 111 and 111L 4 Chemistry 112 and 112L 4
Total Credits 14-15 Total Credits 14
S
ophomore Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Biology (Organismal) Biology (Organismal)
or Biology Elective(s) 4 or Biology Elective(s) 4
Chemistry 201 4 Chemistry minor or 2nd Collateral 3 or 4
Literature 3 History 3
Political Science 101, 103 or Speech Communication 3
o
ther Social Science
3
E
lective
3
T
otal Credits
17
T
otal Credits
13-14
J
unior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Biology Elective(s) 4 Biology (Cell, Developmental
Physics 215 4 or Immunology) 4
Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 3 Physics 216 4
Political Science 101, 103 or Social Science 3
other Social Science 3 2nd Collateral or Elective 3
E
lective
3
B
iology 499
1
T
otal Credits
17
T
otal Credit
15
S
enior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Biology (Ecology) or Biology (Ecology) or
Biology (Genetics or Evolution) 4 Biology (Genetics or Evolution) 4
Chemistry minor or 2nd Collateral 3 or 4 2nd Collateral or Elective 3 or 4
Humanities Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective
3
E
lective
3
T
otal Credits
16-17
T
otal Credits
16-17
Minim
um Hours Required for Degree 122
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS:
BIOLOGY SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTION
Freshman Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
English 101 (or English 101E) 3 or 4 English 102 3
Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or higher 3 Mathematics 132 or higher 3
Biology 105 and 115, or 107 4 Biology 106 or 108 4
Chemistry 111 and 111L 4 Chemistry 112 and 112L 4
Art 101, Music 101, eater 101 3
Total Credits 14-15 Total Credits 17
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
History 3 Speech 101 3
Social Science Elective 3 Political Science 101 or 103 3
Literature 3 Education 192 3
Education 190 3 Biology (Organismal) 4
Chemistry 201 4 Biology (Cell) 4
Total Credits 17 Total Credits 17
Junior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Humanities Elective 3 Education 313 1
Education 311 3 Education 322 3
Education 310 3 Education 411 3
Biology (Genetics) 4 Biology (Ecology) 4
Physics 215 4 Biology 413 and 497 4
Total Credits 17 Total Credits 15
Senior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Social Science Elective 3 Education 487 3
Education 420 3 Education 490 12
Education 393 2
Education 437 3
Biology Elective 4
Biology 499 1
Total Credits 16 Total Credits 15
Total Hours Required for Degree 125-127
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
(3+1) OPTION WITH A CHEMISTRY MINOR
Freshman Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
English 101 (or English 101E/101L) 3 or 4 English 102 3
Mathematics 132 3 Mathematics 134* 3
Biology 105 and 115 or 107 4 Biology 106 or 108 4
Chemistry 111 and 111L 4 Chemistry 112 and 112L 4
Total Credits 14-15 Total Credits 14
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs
Biology 311 4 Biology Elective with lab 4
Chemistry 201 4 Chemistry 202 4
Elective 3 History: 100-level 3
Social Science Elective 3 Speech Communication 3
Art 101, Music 101, eatre 101 3
Total Credits 14 Total Credits 17
Junior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Biology 401 4 Biology 407 4
Political Science 101 or 103 3 Humanities Elective 3
Physics 215 4 Literature 3
Chemistry 203 4 Social Science Elective 3
Physics 216 4
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 17
Senior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Biology 430 4 Biology 434 2
Biology 431 4 Biology 435 2
Biology 432 4 Biology 436 4
Biology 433 3 Biology 437 3
Biology 438 2
Biology 439 2
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 15
Total Hours Required for Degree 120
*Students who have completed Math 201 should consider Math 312.
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS: VETERINARY STUDIES OPTION
WITH A CHEMISTRY MINOR OR TWO COLLATERALS
Freshman Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
English 101 (or English 101E) 3 or 4 English 102 3
Mathematics 132 3 Speech Communication 3
Biology 105/115, or 107 4 Biology 106 or 108 4
Chemistry 111 and 111L 4 Chemistry 112 and 112L 4
Total Credits 14-15 Total Credits 14
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Biology (Organismal) 4 Biology (Elective) 4
Chemistry 201: Organic Chemistry I 4 Chemistry 202 or 2nd Collateral 3-4
Social Science Elective 3 Literature 3
Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 3 Political Science 101 or 103 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Credits 17 Total Credits 16-17
Junior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Physics 215: General Physics I 4 Physics 216: General Physics II 4
Chemistry 404 or 2nd Collateral 3 Biology (Elective) 4
Biology 490: Veterinary Studies Internship 1-2 2nd Collateral or Elective 3
History 3 Biology490: Veterinary Studies Internship 1-2
Social Sciences Elective 3 Humanities Elective 3
Total Credits 14-15 Total Credits 15-16
Senior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Biology (Animal Behavior) 4 Biology (Genetics or Evolution) 4
Biology (Cell, Developmental, or 4 Statistics (MATH 134 or BIOL 413) 3
Immunology) Elective 3
Biology 499: Biology Capstone Seminar 1 Elective 3
2nd Collateral or Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 16
Total Hours Required for Degree 120
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAJORS
Freshman Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 or 4 3
3 3
3 3
1 3
Course
English 101
Mathematics 111
Political Science 101 or 103
University Life
Environmental Science 101
Total Credits
14-15
Course
English 102
Sociology 201
Economics 203
Environmental Science 102
Biol 105/115 or 107
Total Credits
16
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 3
3 3
4
3
4 3
Course
Math 134
English 318
Biology 106 or 108
Chemistry 111 and 111L
Total Credits
14
Course
Literature
Speech Communications
Art, Music, or Theater 101
Economics 340
Chemistry 112 and 112L
Total Credits
16
Junior Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 3
3 3
4 3
1
3
Course
Humanities Elective
Geography 105 or 215
Biology 210
Chemistry 203
Environmental Science 499
Total Credits
15
Course
History
Environmental Science 201
Political Science Elective
Sociology 331, 351, or 388
Chemistry 313
Total Credits
16
Senior Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 4
4 3
3
4
3
Course
Environmental Science 250
Biology Elective
Physical Science 101
Open Elective
Total Credits
14
Course
Biology Elective
Open Elective
Open Elective
Open Elective
Open Elective
Total Credits
16
Total Hours Required for Degree 121
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAJORS
Freshman Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 or 4 3
3 3
3 3
1 3
Course
English 101
Mathematics 111
Political Science 101 or 103
University Life
Environmental Science 101
Total Credits
14-15
Course
English 102
Sociology 201
Economics 203
Environmental Science 102
Biol 105/115 or 107
Total Credits
16
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 3
3 3
4
3
4 3
Course
Math 134
English 318
Biology 106 or 108
Chemistry 111 and 111L
Total Credits
14
Course
Literature
Speech Communications
Art, Music, or Theater 101
Economics 340
Chemistry 112 and 112L
Total Credits
16
Junior Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 3
3 3
4 3
1
3
Course
Humanities Elective
Geography 105 or 215
Biology 210
Chemistry 203
Environmental Science 499
Total Credits
15
Course
History
Environmental Science 201
Political Science Elective
Sociology 331, 351, or 388
Chemistry 313
Total Credits
16
Senior Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 4
4 3
3
4
3
Course
Environmental Science 250
Biology Elective
Physical Science 101
Open Elective
Total Credits
14
Course
Biology Elective
Open Elective
Open Elective
Open Elective
Open Elective
Total Credits
16
Total Hours Required for Degree 121
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MAJORS
Freshman Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 or 4 3
3 3
3 3
1 3
Course
English 101
Mathematics 111
Political Science 101 or 103
University Life
Environmental Science 101
Total Credits
14-15
Course
English 102
Sociology 201
Business 150
Environmental Science 102
Science Elective
Total Credits
16
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 3
3 3
3
3
3 3
Course
Math 134
English 318
Total Credits
15
Course
Literature
Speech Communications
Foreign Language 1
Economics 204
Environmental Science Elective 1
Total Credits
15
Junior Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
Total Credits
15
Course
History
Foreign Language 3
Art, Music or Theater 101
Economics 340
Environmental Science Elective 2
Total Credits
15
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
Sem. Hrs.
Sem. Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Course
Sociology 331, 351, or 388
Geography 215
Management 341
Environmental Science Elective 3
Environmental Science 499
Total Credits
16
Course
Foreign Language 4
Open Elective
Open Elective
Open Elective
Open Elective
Total Credits
15
Total Hours Required for Degree 121
4
4
3
1
3
Economics 203
Environmental Science 250
Political Science Elective 1
3
Course
Humanities Elective
Foreign Language 2
Political Science Elective 2
Sociology 331, 351 or 388
Geography 105
3
3
Open Elective
3
FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR FORESTRY MAJORS:
Freshman Year (Pre-Forestry Year)
Fall
Spring
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Course
Sem. Hrs.
English 101 (or 101E/101L)
3-4
English 102
3
Mathematics 111 or above
3
Math 134
3
Political Science 101 or 103
3
History
3
Biology 103 or Environmental Science 101
4
Biology 109
4
Chemistry 111/111L
4
Total Credits
13-14
Total Credits
17
Sophomore Year
Fall
Spring
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Speech Communication
3
Economics 203
3
Sociology 201
3
Literature
3
Forestry 201: Field Orientation
4
Art 101, Music 101, or Theatre 101
3
Forestry 203: Spatial Analysis
3
Forestry 202: Dendrology
4
Forestry 204: Forest Mensuration
3
Total Credits
13
Total Credits
16
Summer Between Sophomore and Junior Years
Late Spring
Forestry 205: Forestry Field Experience
4
Total Credits
4
Junior Year
Fall
Spring
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Economics 340
3
Biology Elective
4
Biology 210: Conservation Biology
4
Forestry 303: Forest Health & Protection
3
Forestry 301: Soils and Hydrology
4
Forestry 304: Silviculture
4
Forestry 302: Tree Physiology
4
Forestry 305: Forest Harvesting & Roads
3
Total Credits
15
Total Credits
14
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Biology 402: Terrestrial Ecology
4
Humanities Elective
3
Forestry 306: Forest Resource Policy
3
Biology Elective
4
Forestry 401: Forest Planning & Mgmt.
4
Biology 400: Fisheries Management
4
Forestry 402: Wood Properties, Util., Value.
3
Forestry 403: Senior Capstone/Thesis
3
Total Credits
14
Total Credits
14
Total Hours Required for Degree – 120
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MAJORS
Freshman Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 or 4 3
3 3
3 3
1 3
Course
English 101
Mathematics 111
Political Science 101 or 103
University Life
Environmental Science 101
Total Credits
14-15
Course
English 102
Sociology 201
Business 150
Environmental Science 102
Science Elective
Total Credits
16
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 3
3 3
3
3
3 3
Course
Math 134
English 318
Total Credits
15
Course
Literature
Speech Communications
Foreign Language 1
Economics 204
Environmental Science Elective 1
Total Credits
15
Junior Year
Fall Spring
Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs.
3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3
Total Credits
15
Course
History
Foreign Language 3
Art, Music or Theater 101
Economics 340
Environmental Science Elective 2
Total Credits
15
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
Sem. Hrs.
Sem. Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Course
Sociology 331, 351, or 388
Geography 215
Management 341
Environmental Science Elective 3
Environmental Science 499
Total Credits
16
Course
Foreign Language 4
Open Elective
Open Elective
Open Elective
Open Elective
Total Credits
15
Total Hours Required for Degree 121
4
4
3
1
3
Economics 203
Environmental Science 250
Political Science Elective 1
3
Course
Humanities Elective
Foreign Language 2
Political Science Elective 2
Sociology 331, 351 or 388
Geography 105
3
3
Open Elective
3
FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR FORESTRY MAJORS:
Freshman Year (Pre-Forestry Year)
Fall
Spring
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Course
Sem. Hrs.
English 101 (or 101E/101L) 3-4
English 102 3
Mathematics 111 or above 3
Math 134 3
Political Science 101 or 103 3
History 3
Biology 103 or Environmental Science 101
4
Biology 109
4
Chemistry 111/111L
4
Total Credits
13-14
Total Credits
17
Sophomore Year
Fall
Spring
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Speech Communication 3
Economics 203 3
Sociology 201
3
Literature
3
Forestry 201: Field Orientation
4
Art 101, Music 101, or Theatre 101
3
Forestry 203: Spatial Analysis
3
Forestry 202: Dendrology
4
Forestry 204: Forest Mensuration
3
Total Credits
13
Total Credits
16
Summer Between Sophomore and Junior Years
Late Spring
Forestry 205: Forestry Field Experience
4
Total Credits
4
Junior Year
Fall
Spring
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Economics 340
3
Biology Elective
4
Biology 210: Conservation Biology 4
Forestry 303: Forest Health & Protection 3
Forestry 301: Soils and Hydrology 4
Forestry 304: Silviculture 4
Forestry 302: Tree Physiology 4
Forestry 305: Forest Harvesting & Roads 3
Total Credits
15
Total Credits
14
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Course
Sem. Hrs.
Biology 402: Terrestrial Ecology
4
Humanities Elective
3
Forestry 306: Forest Resource Policy
3
Biology Elective
4
Forestry 401: Forest Planning & Mgmt.
4
Biology 400: Fisheries Management
4
Forestry 402: Wood Properties, Util., Value.
3
Forestry 403: Senior Capstone/Thesis
3
Total Credits
14
Total Credits
14
Total Hours Required for Degree – 120
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DEPARTMENT
OF CHEMISTRY
Chair and Coordinator: Dr. Jennifer Kelley
Faculty: Enoch Adogla, Briana Aguila, Trevor Baumgartner, Allen Clabo,
Barbara Holliman, Diana Jenkins, Jessica McCutcheon, Leroy Peterson,
Kristofoland Varazo
MISSION STATEMENT
e Department of Chemistry oers lower-level courses appropriate for
general education and upper-level courses for major and minor programs
in chemistry. ese courses also serve as foundation courses for majors in
other areas such as biology, mathematics, and pre-professional programs.
Topics and concepts on the fundamental laws of nature that govern the
physical universe and on the methods of scientic inquiry used to investigate
and develop those laws are the foundations of course content. A basic
understanding of the fundamental laws of nature and a basic understanding
of the process of scientic inquiry are essential parts of a liberal arts
education.
e chemistry program seeks to oer courses in chemistry that are taught
by full-time faculty members with appropriate advanced degrees dedicated
to science education at the university level. e courses oered in the
department range in level from introductory courses that expose non-science
majors to scientic thought to advanced courses that cover current and
complex topics in modern chemistry. e laboratory experience is required
in appropriate courses to illustrate the importance of experimentation to
the scientic endeavor. For the majors in chemistry, the opportunity to
undertake undergraduate research is oered. Since part of research is the
interpretation and communication of results, majors graduating from those
programs in the department are expected to be procient in oral and written
communication, to be familiar with the scientic literature, and to be aware
of the importance and usage of computers in science.
e current chemistry curriculum consists of two tracks. e rst is the track
leading to the traditional chemistry major. e second track is the curriculum
leading to the American Chemical Society (ACS) certied degree. e ACS-
certied degree requires additional advanced course work in chemistry and
mathematics, as well as undergraduate research.
ose students completing either of the two major tracks oered by the
Department of Chemistry are prepared to enter into any number of career
choices. ese include work in local, regional, and national industries, with
governmental agencies, and graduate or professional schools.
MAJOR
A major in chemistry includes the following:
General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-50 hours
Communications..........................................9-10 hours
English 101 (or English 101E/L), 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 or 7
S
peech Communications 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social Sciences
.............................................. 9 h
ours
P
olitical Science 101 or 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
S
ocial Science Electives (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Humanities
................................................ 12 h
ours
L
iterature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H
istory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .3
A
rt 101, Music 101, or eater 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
H
umanities Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 hours
M
athematics 111 (or Math 111 E/L), 132, or higher . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 6 or 7
Natural Sciences ..........................................12 hours
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 111/111L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chemistry 112/112L . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry Requirements.................................28 hours
Chemistry 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Chemistry 499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Other Requirements ....................................17 hours
Mathematics 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics 203, 301, 304 or 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Physics 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Physics 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Minor/Collateral & Free Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27 hours
Minimum Hours Required for Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 hours
ACS-CERTIFIED MAJOR
An ACS-certied major in chemistry requires:
General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49 hours
Communications..........................................9-10 hours
English 101 (or English 101E/L), 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 or 7
Speech Communications 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Social Sciences ..............................................9 hours
Political Science 101 or 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .3
S
ocial Science Electives (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .6
Humanities
................................................12 h
ours
L
iterature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
H
istory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
A
rt 101, Music 101, or eater 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Humanities Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics............................................... 6 hours
Mathematics 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mathematics 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . .3
Natural Sciences ..........................................12 hours
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 111/111L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 112/112L . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry Requirements.................................41 hours
Chemistry 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Chemistry 403 . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
C
hemistry 404 . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
C
hemistry 405, 407 or 408 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C
hemistry 497 or 498 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
C
hemistry 499 . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Other Requirements ....................................
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urs
Mathematics 203, 301, 304 or 306 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
P
hysics 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
P
hysics 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Minor/Collateral & Free Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 hours
Minimum Hours Required for Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 hours
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a
traditional major in chemistry is 36; for an ACS-certied major in chemistry,
the minimum is 49. e minimum number of semester hours in all courses
(major and non-major) required for either the traditional or ACS-certied
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degree major in chemistry is 120.
Students majoring in chemistry and planning to enter graduate school
should consider completing the American Chemical Society certied major
in chemistry.
MINOR
A minor in chemistry requires a minimum of 18 semester hours including
Chemistry 111, 111L, 112, 112L, and 201. Remaining hours may be chosen
from Chemistry courses at the 200-level or higher. Permission of department
chairperson is required before Chemistry courses may be taken without
appropriate prerequisites.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in chemistry requires 12 semester hours, including Chemistry
111, 111L, 112, and 112L. Remaining hours may be chosen from Chem 201,
203, 204, or 313. Permission of the department chairperson is required
before Chemistry courses may be taken without appropriate prerequisites.
OTHER INFORMATION
Credit toward graduation may not be earned in both Physical Science 101
and any physics course.
Credit toward graduation may not be earned in both Chemistry 150 and any
other chemistry course.
To advance to the next chemistry course, a grade of C or higher must be
earned in each prerequisite chemistry course.
FORENSIC SCIENCE OPTION IN CHEMISTRY
Coordinator: Dr. Jessica McCutcheon
e forensic science option in chemistry oers students a traditional
chemistry major that includes courses from the criminal justice curriculum
for work in forensic elds including SLED and/or advanced degrees in
forensic science.
is forensic option requires the completion of general education courses
and the requirements for the traditional chemistry major along with selected
criminal justice courses from sociology and political science focusing on areas
such as criminology, social deviance, violence, alcohol and drugs, judicial
processes, and policing. e aim of this track is to ensure that students who
complete it will be technically competent, procient in scientic principles,
and knowledgeable about societal and institutional criminal justice settings.
It is intended for undergraduate students with a strong career interest in
forensic science.
General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 hours
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 hours
English 101 (or English 101E/L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3 or 4
English 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 3
Speech Communication 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 hours
P
olitical Science 101 or 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... 3
P
olitical Science 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
3
S
ociology 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 hours
L
iterature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
. . . . . 3
H
istory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
. . . . 3
A
rt 101, Music 101, or eater 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. . . . . . . . . . 3
H
umanities Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
3
M
athematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours
M
ath 132 or 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... 3
M
ath 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... 3
N
atural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 hours
B
iology 105 and 115 or 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
4
B
iology 106 or 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... 4
C
hemistry 111 and 111L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Forensic Science curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 hours
Chemistry 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C
hemistry 497 (Research in Forensics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
C
hemistry 204 (Essential Forensic Chemistry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
S
ociology 341 (Criminology) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
S
ociology Course selected FROM 342, 343, 344, or 347. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
P
olitical Science Course selected FROM 206, 330, or 331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
P
hysics 201 and 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
M
ath 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
M
ath 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
M
ath 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
B
iology 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chemistry Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 hours
C
hemistry 112 and 112L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
C
hemistry 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C
hemistry 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
C
hemistry 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
C
hemistry 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemistry 499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Upper level Chemistry: One course from 300 or 400-level
C
hemistry 302, 313, 402, 405, 407, or 408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 o
r 4
Free Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours
Total hours required for graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120-122 hours
PRE-PHARMACY OPTION IN CHEMISTRY
Coordinator: Dr. Kristofoland Varazo
e pre-pharmacy option in Chemistry oers students a traditional
chemistry major that includes the pre-pharmacy curriculum for application
to pharmacy school at e University of South Carolina or the Medical
University of South Carolina. e pre-pharmacy option requires the
completion of general education courses, pre-pharmacy curriculum courses,
and the requirements for the traditional chemistry major.
General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48/49 hours
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/10 hours
En
glish 101 or 101E/101L, 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...6/7
S
peech Communication 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
3
S
ocial Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
9 h
ours
P
olitical Science 101 or 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ....
3
E
conomics 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... 3
S
ocial Science Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... 3
H
umanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
12 h
ours
L
iterature 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 3
Art 101, Music 101, or eater 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 3
Humanities Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 3
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
6 h
ours
M
ath 132 or 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... 3
M
ath 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... 3
N
atural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 h
ours
B
iology 105, 115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....
.4
P
sychology 206, 216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
..... 4
C
hemistry 111 and 111L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pre-Pharmacy curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 hours
C
hemistry 112 and 112L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C
hemistry 201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... 4
C
hemistry 202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... 4
C
hemistry 404. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
3
B
iology 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....
.4
B
iology 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... .4
B
iology 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... .4
B
iology 215 or 311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
.4
Physics 201, 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .8
Math 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .3
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Math 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ......3
Math 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......3
Chemistry Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 hours
C
hemistry 203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
. 4
C
hemistry 301. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
. 4
C
hemistry 302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... . 4
C
hemistry 203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... 4
C
hemistry 301. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
. 4
C
hemistry 302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... . 4
C
hemistry 303. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... . 4
C
hemistry 402. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
. 3
C
hemistry 499. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... . 1
F
ree Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 hours
Total hours required for graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/121 hours
CHEMISTRY COURSES (CHEM)
111 General Chemistry I: General Concepts in Chemistry (3:3)
(Prerequisite/corequisite Mathematics 111 (or 111E)) F, S, SU. e states
of matter, including the gas laws; stoichiometry; electronic structure and
bonding; periodicity; solutions.
111L General Chemistry I Laboratory: General Concepts in Chemistry
(1:3) (Prerequisite/corequisite 111 and Mathematics 111 (or 111E) F, S, SU.
Introductory laboratory experiments reinforce concepts from Chemistry 111
as well as description and explanation of observed reactions, measurements,
calculations, proper use of laboratory equipment and laboratory safety.
112 General Chemistry II: General Concepts in Chemistry (3:3)
(Prerequisites: 111 and 111L) F, S, SU. Oxidation-reduction, equilibria,
electrochemistry, thermodynamics, acids and bases, kinetics, chemistry
of the representative elements, coordination compounds of the transition
elements, nuclear chemistry.
112L General Chemistry II Laboratory: General Concepts in Chemistry
(1:3) (Prerequisites 111 and 111L; prerequisite/corequisite 112) F, S, SU.
Introductory laboratory experiments reinforce concepts from Chem 112 as
well as description and explanation of observed reactions, measurements,
calculations, proper use of laboratory equipment and laboratory safety.
150 Chemistry for Everyday Life (4:3-3) (Corequisite/eligibility to take
Mathematics 111, 111E or 121) F, S, SU. e focus of this course is on the
common chemical language used in general society today. Special emphasis
will be placed on the basic chemistry of currently “hot topics” such as the
depletion of the ozone layer and alternative energy sources. Topics such
as food chemistry, agricultural chemistry, and the chemistry of household
products will be also addressed. Chemical concepts including stoichiometry,
atomic structure, acid-base chemistry and basic organic chemistry will be
integrated throughout the course. Academic credit may not be received for
Chemistry 150 and Chemistry 101.
201 Organic Chemistry I (4:3-3) (Prerequisites: 112 and 112L) F, S, SU e
structure, properties, synthesis, and reactions of organic compounds, and
their characterization by IR and NMR spectroscopies. Organic molecules
studied include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics. e lab emphasizes
separation, purication, and identication of organic compounds by
physical, chemical, and spectroscopic means. Use of the chemical literature
is introduced.
202 Organic Chemistry II (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 201) S, SU. e structure,
properties, synthesis, and reactions of additional classes of organic
compounds and their characterization. Molecules studied include alkyl
halides, alcohols, ethers, thiols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, acyl
halides, esters, amides, anhydrides, amines, carbohydrates, amino acids,
and proteins. e lab includes the synthesis and characterization of several
classes of organic compounds, with emphasis on the use of IR, NMR, and
UV-Vis spectroscopies and mass spectrometry. Use of the chemical literature
is reinforced.
203 Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis (4:3-4) (Prerequisites:
112, 112L) F. Solution equilibria; evaluation of analytical data; precipitation
theory and precipitate formation; volumetric and gravimetric principles;
acids, bases, and neutralization; oxidation-reduction; electroanalysis;
photometry; complexation analysis; methods of separation.
204 Essential Forensic Chemistry: Understanding the Evidence (4:3-
3) is course aims to explain the scientic principles and techniques
behind the work of crime scene investigators (CSIs) and will be illustrated
with various case studies. Topics will include crime scene investigation
procedures and principles, collection and physical evaluation of evidence,
ngerprint classication, blood analysis and much more. Labs will focus
on method analysis of crime scenes. Current trends in forensic chemistry
addressing scientic, technological, and societal eects will be explored.
is course emphasizes the importance of investigation and the legal process
through accurately questioning, hypothesizing, analyzing data, concluding,
and communicating. Additionally, scientic processes will be applied in
focused lab activities.
297 Introduction to Research in Chemistry (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisites:
112 and 112L and permission of department) F, S, SU. Students are introduced
to a variety of techniques of chemical research, including synthesis,
spectroscopy, chemical literature searching, and molecular modeling. e
focus of the course is on using the tools of chemical research in practical
applications to problems rather than on theoretical aspects of the methods.
Faculty involved in undergraduate research introduce their research interests
and methods and the contributions undergraduates students could make.
Students complete both a written report and an oral presentation on a
research topic or method of interest. A maximum of three semester hours of
credit may be earned toward graduation.
301 Physical Chemistry I (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 202, Physics 202, and
Math 202 or permission of department; Corequisite: 203 or permission of
department) F. e states of matter, thermodynamics, equilibria, solutions
and colligative properties, phase rule, conductance, and electrochemistry. e
lab contact reinforces lecture material, including gas laws, and combustion
and solution calorimetry. [Before enrolling in Chemistry 301, a student must
have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in all courses prerequisite to Chem
301.]
302 Physical Chemistry II (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 301 and Math 203 or
permission of department; corequisite: 303) S. Quantum mechanics,
computational chemistry, spectroscopy, statistical mechanics and
thermodynamics, and kinetics. e lab contact reinforces lecture material,
including NMR and IR spectra, in addition to inorganic synthesis and
characterization.
303 Analytical Chemistry II: Instrumental Analysis (4:3-4) (Prerequisite:
203, 301) S. Electroanalytical and electrogravimetric methods; potentiometric
and coulometric methods; conductometric titrations; polarography and
amperometric titrations; methods based on infrared, ultraviolet, and visible
spectroscopy; ame photometry; atomic absorption spectrometry; gas
chromatographic methods; methods based on nuclear magnetic resonance
spectroscopy; uorescence analysis; mass spectrometry.
313 Environmental Chemistry (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 203) Introduction to the
chemistry of natural systems with an emphasis on atmospheric and aquatic
chemistry. Sampling and measurement techniques used to characterize
the environment, particularly using electrochemical, spectroscopic, and
chromatographic methods.
402 Inorganic Chemistry (3) (Prerequisite: 301 or permission of
department) S. Structure of the atom, ionic and covalent bonding models;
group theory; the solid state; advanced acid-base concepts; chemistry in
nonaqueous solvents; structure and reactivity of coordination compounds;
organometallic chemistry; bioinorganic chemistry.
403 Advanced Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory (2:6)
(Prerequisite: 301; corequisite 402 or permission of department)
S. is laboratory-only course provides hands-on instruction in the
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synthesis, purication, and characterization of micro and macromolecular
inorganic and organic chemical systems. Emphasis will also be placed on
applications in the modern world. Materials to be synthesized and studied
include inorganic and organic polymers, compounds, macromolecular
materials, and nanoparticles.
404 Biochemistry I (3) (Prerequisite: 202 and one semester of biology or
permission of department) F. Chemistry of biologically important processes
at the molecular level: the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates,
proteins, and lipids and the action of vitamins, hormones, and enzymes.
405 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or permission
of department) Pericyclic reactions including electrocylic, cycloaddition/
cycloreversion, and sigmatropic reactions. Linear Free-Energy
Relationships. Modern Techniques in NMR Spectroscopy including
polarization transfer and two-dimensional methods. Analysis of two
multi-step syntheses of the natural product Periplanone B.
407 Introduction to Polymer Science (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or permission
of department) Emphasis on polymer synthesis, characterization
and structure/property relationships; addition and step-growth
polymerizations; glass transition temperature; copolymers; the amorphous
and crystalline states; mechanical properties.
408 Biochemistry II (3) (Prerequisite: 301 and 404 or permission of
department; Corequisite: 302) AS. Advanced principles of the structure,
function, and analysis of biological molecules; chemical reactions of
biomolecules including kinetics, mechanisms, and thermodynamics;
regulation of chemical reactions and response to external signals by cells.
Also includes advanced studies of select topics in biochemistry including
bioinorganic chemistry, photochemistry, and molecular virology.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of department)
F, S. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or
higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may
be earned. Academic Committee approval required for each seminar and
practicum. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
498 Chemistry Internship (1) or (2) (Prerequisite: 202 and permission
of department) F, S, SU. Students are introduced to independent practical
work under the direction of a professional chemist which may include
research or other related laboratory service. Students are required to keep
a daily journal and complete a nal report. A maximum of three semester
hours of credit may be earned toward graduation.
499 Chemistry Senior Capstone (1) (Prerequisite: Senior standing
with declared chemistry major or permission of department) S. e
course serves as a bridge to the next stage in the student’s career path
that includes a review of basic chemical knowledge, an examination of
career goals, discussions about graduate and professional schools, and the
presentation of an approved chemical research topic in both written and
oral communication forms. Students will also participate in the assessment
of their basic undergraduate chemical knowledge and of the department’s
chemistry program.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH,
MODERN LANGUAGES, &
PHILOSOPHY
Chair: Dr. Meredith Love-Steinmetz
Faculty: Lindsey Banister, Mark Blackwell, Jenifer Butler, Wendy Caldwell,
Delilah Clark, Amy Lea Clemons, David Cowles, Cooper Day, Jo Angela
Edwins, Catherine England, Lochran Fallon, Rebecca Flannagan,
Benjamin Hilb, Adam Houle, Landon Houle, Christopher Johnson,
Jacqueline Jones, Kristin Kiely, Jennifer Kunka, Kathryn Mann, Jason
Marley, Christine Masters, Shawn Miller, Matthew Nelson, Meredith
Reynolds, Shawn Smolen-Morton, Rachel N. Spear, Matthew Turner, Jon
Tuttle, Chris Washington, Lance Weldy, Casey Wilson, Megan Woosley-
Goodman, Elizabeth Zahnd
MISSION STATEMENTS
ENGLISH – e Department of English, Modern Languages, and
Philosophy serves all students in the University by providing instruction
in writing and analytical reading for the general education program. e
department seeks to prepare students for graduate studies in the major
or for entering professions that emphasize writing and critical thinking
skills. e major in English introduces students to their literary and
linguistic heritage and acquaints them with a variety of genres, periods,
themes, critical approaches, and individual writers ranging from ancient
to modern. Courses in creative and expository writing, composition
theory, the history of the language, modern theories of grammar, and
literary criticism are also oered. Students may pursue the English degree
through the Liberal Arts Program, the Professional Writing Program, or
the Teacher Licensure Option. Students may also earn either a minor or a
collateral in English. ree writing minors are oered including creative
writing, professional writing, and writing and language.
MODERN LANGUAGES – e Department of English, Modern
Languages, and Philosophy oers a major in Modern Languages with
tracks in French and Spanish. Minors and collaterals are also oered in
these languages. e department provides the resources for students to
acquire prociency in the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading,
and writing) in French and Spanish and to gain knowledge of the culture,
the literature, and the civilization of countries where these languages
are spoken. Career opportunities for foreign language majors include 1)
teaching, 2) international business, 3) translation/interpretation, and 4)
professions requiring a University degree with a background in the liberal
arts. Modern language majors also frequently seek graduate degrees in
foreign languages or related elds.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES – e Department of
English, Modern Languages and Philosophy oers undergraduate students
an opportunity to take courses in, to minor in, or to collateral in a eld of
study that tradition has taken to be at the core of the humanities. Courses
in philosophy and religious studies oer students a chance to examine
the central issues of value, knowledge, and reality that have preoccupied
human beings since the beginning of history. e aim of the courses is
to provide students with the logical, conceptual, metaphorical, historical,
and religious resources necessary for critically addressing these issues.
e assumptions of this aim are that the possession of such resources
is the hallmark of an educated person and, further, that the success of a
democratic society depends on an educated citizenry.
ENGLISH
Coordinator: Dr. Meredith Love-Steinmetz
Coordinator of Professional Writing Program: Dr. Christine L. Masters
Coordinator of Teacher Licensure Option: Dr. Matthew C. Nelson
MAJOR
A major in English requires the following:
1. Students must select the Liberal Arts Program, the Professional Writing
Program, or the Teacher Licensure Option:
a) LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM: 37 hours above 299
BLOCK ONE: FUNDAMENTALS: three courses (9 hours):
300 Foundations for Literary Studies
308N Survey of British Literature
309 Survey of American Literature
BLOCK TWO: BRITISH LITERATURE BEFORE 1785:
At least one course (three hours):
326 Medieval British Literature
327 Renaissance British Literature
328 Neoclassical British Literature
426 Rise of the British Novel
427 Advanced Study in British Literature Before 1785
BLOCK THREE: BRITISH LITERATURE AFTER 1785:
At least one course (three hours):
332 e Romantics
333 e Victorians
334 Modernism
335 Contemporary British Literature
433 e Nineteenth-Century Novel
434 Advanced Study in British Literature Aer 1785
BLOCK FOUR: AMERICAN LITERATURE:
At least two courses (six hours):
342 Writing in Early America
343 American Romanticism
344 American Realism and Naturalism
346 Modern American Literature
347 Contemporary American Literature
348 African-American Literature
349 Literature of the South
350 American Women Writers
352 History of American Drama
443 e American Novel
444 American Poetry
447 Advanced Study in American Literature
448 Advanced Study in African-American Literature
BLOCK FIVE: SHAKESPEARE: one course (three hours):
361 Shakespeare
BLOCK SIX: WORLD LITERATURE:
At least one course (three hours):
362 Mythology and Literature
363 World Literature: Beginnings to 1650
364 World Literature: 1650 to Present
365 Modern Drama
466 Advanced Study in International Literature
BLOCK SEVEN: LANGUAGE, RHETORIC, AND THEORY:
At least one course (three hours):
306 Development of Modern English
310 Modern English Grammar
421 Gender and Public Rhetoric
465 Advanced Study in Critical eory and Literature
467 Advanced Study in Language, Rhetoric,
or eory
BLOCK EIGHT: ELECTIVES: At least two courses
(six hours) from this Block OR additional course(s) from
BLOCKS TWO, THREE, FOUR, SIX, or SEVEN:
366 Creative Writing: Literary Nonction Workshop
367 Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop
368 Creative Writing: Advanced Fiction Workshop
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370 Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop
371 Creative Writing: Advanced Poetry Workshop
372 Creative Writing: Playwriting Workshop
382 Special Topics in Literature
383 Film, Genres, and Styles
384 African-American Film History
385 Sex, Gender, and Literature
491 Senior Seminar
497 Special Studies
BLOCK NINE: CAPSTONE: one course (one hour):
496 English Capstone Experience
At least two courses (in addition to 496) must be at the 400 level.
b) PROFESSIONAL WRITING PROGRAM:
33 hours above 299 level
English 305 Business Writing
English 317 Editing & Publishing
English 318 Technical Communication
One creative writing course at the 300-level
(366 to 372)
English 411 Multimedia Writing
ree additional writing courses at the 300- or
400-level
One literature course at the 300- or 400-level
English 495 Professional Writing Capstone
English 498 English Internship
To be eligible for English 498, majors must earn an overall
grade point average of at least 2.33 and a major grade
point average of 3.0.
In addition to the requirements above, the student majoring
in Professional Writing is required to complete
Art 206 Introduction to Graphic Design.
c) TEACHER LICENSURE OPTION: 34 hours above 299 level
e Francis Marion University School of Education prepares caring and
competent teachers for the 21st century.
e Department of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy provides
the knowledge base for students licensing to teach English in the state of
South Carolina. e department supports and encourages the conceptual
framework strands in the School of Education: critical thinking,
collaboration, and reection.
Students must schedule a conference with the School of Education
to discuss the Professional Education Program and must successfully
complete the English courses listed for licensure in secondary education
by the School of Education.
General Education 56-57
Communications 21-22 hours
English 101 (or English 101E/L) 3 or 4
English 102 3
Speech Communication 101 3
Foreign Language 12
Social Science (No more than 6 hours may be taken in
any one discipline) 9 hours
a. Political Science 101 or 103 3
b. Anthropology, Economics, Geography,
Political Science, or Sociology 6
Humanities 12 hours
a. Literature (any language) 3
b. History 3
c. Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 3
d. Art, History, Literature (any language),
Music, Philosophy and Religious Studies,
or eatre 3
Mathematics 6
Natural Sciences
(Laboratories are required for all courses) 8 hours
a. Biology 4
b. Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science* 4t
*Credit toward graduation may not be earned
in both Physical Science 101 and any physics course.
Pre-Professional Education 7 hours
Education 190 and Education 191 4
education 190 and Education 191 are corequisites
Education 305 3
Professional Education 21 hours
Education 310 3
Education 311 3
Education 313 1
Education 322 3
Education 393 2
Education 411 3
Education 420 3
Education 434 3
Student Teaching Block** 15 hours
Education 487 3
Education 490 12
**Education 487 and 490 to be taken simultaneously
Supporting Course 3 hours
Health 301 3
(See specic courses below)
English Course Requirements: 34 hours above 299
English 306 Development of Modern English 3
English 308N Survey of British Literature 3
English 309 Survey of American Literature 3
English 310 Modern English Grammar 3
English 316 Literature for Young Adults 3
English 340 eories of Writing 3
English 361 Shakespeare 3
English 496 English Capstone Experience 1
One course from
BLOCK TWO or BLOCK THREE 3
One course from BLOCK FOUR 3
One course from BLOCK SIX 3
Elective: One course from BLOCK EIGHT or one
additional course from BLOCKS ONE,
TWO, THREE, FOUR, SIX, or SEVEN 3
At least one course (in addition to English 496) must be at the
400 level.
Electives (if needed)
1. No minor/collateral requirements.
2. Completion of a foreign language through 202.
e minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-
major) required for the liberal arts major and the professional writing
option in English is 120; for the teacher licensure option in English, it is
127.
MINOR
A literature minor in English requires 18 semester hours above the 200
level, no more than three hours at the 250-252 level and at least four
electives at the 300 and 400 levels listed as LITERATURE courses.
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A writing minor in English is oered in three tracks:
Creative Writing Minor requires*:
English 367 Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop
English 368 Creative Writing:
Advanced Fiction Workshop
English 370 Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop
English 371 Creative Writing:
Advanced Poetry Workshop
English 372 Creative Writing: Playwriting Workshop
Plus English 366 Creative Writing:
Literary Nonction
Workshop (strongly recommended) or an additional
300 or 400-level writing course.
Professional Writing Minor requires:
English 305 Business Writing
English 317 Editing & Publishing
English 318 Technical Communication
English 495 Professional Writing Capstone
Plus two additional courses chosen from
300-400-level writing courses, which may
include English 498 English Internship
To be eligible for English 498, minors must earn an overall grade point
average of at least 2.33 and a minor grade point average of 3.0.
Writing and Language Minor requires*:
English 306 Development of Modern English
English 310 Modern English Grammar
English 317 Editing & Publishing
Plus three additional courses chosen from 300-level
writing courses
COLLATERAL
A literature collateral in English requires 12 semester hours above the 200
level, no more than three hours at the 250-252 level and at least three
electives at the 300 and 400 levels listed as LITERATURE courses below.
A Writing Collateral in English is oered in three tracks:
Creative Writing Collateral requires four of the six following
courses*:
English 366 Creative Writing:
Literary Nonction Workshop
English 367 Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop
English 368 Creative Writing:
Advanced Fiction Workshop
English 370 Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop
English 371 Creative Writing:
Advanced Poetry Workshop
English 372 Creative Writing: Playwriting Workshop
Professional Writing Collateral requires:
English 305 Business Writing
English 318 Technical Communication
One writing course chosen from 300-400-level writing courses.
Plus one additional course chosen from 300-400-level writing
courses or English 317 Editing & Publishing.
To be eligible for English 498, collateral students must earn an overall
grade point average of at least 2.33 and a collateral grade point average of
3.0, plus at least a B in 305 and 318.
Writing and Language Collateral requires*:
English 306 Development of Modern English
English 310 Modern English Grammar
Plus two additional courses chosen from 300-level
writing courses.
*Students majoring in the Professional Writing program cannot declare a
minor or collateral in Creative Writing or in Writing and Language.
FRESHMAN ENGLISH
e English Composition Requirement is met by completing the General
Education Requirements ending with English 102 with a grade of C or
higher.
English Placement: Students admitted into Francis Marion University
will complete a process of directed self-placement (DSP) to choose
between English 101 or the extended version of English 101 (English
101E plus English 101L). Students will complete the DSP questionnaire
found on the English Department’s website (www.fmarion.edu/english/
compositionprogram/requirementsandcourses/), and then, if needed, will
work with their advisers or the Composition Coordinator to determine
which course is better suited for their writing skills. Students may arrange
to take the ACCUPLACER test through the Oce of Counseling and
Testing (843-661-1840). Students with advanced competencies will be
advised to enroll in English 101 if they receive a score of 103 or higher
on the ACCUPLACER. Students may be exempted from or receive credit
for freshman English courses through Advanced Placement or Dual
Enrollment credit.
English 102 with a grade of C or higher is prerequisite for all English
courses at the 200-level or above. Students should register for English
Composition each semester until they have successfully completed
English 102, which should be completed by the time the student has
become a junior.
Students at any level whose instructors or advisers determine that inability
to write eectively may be aecting their academic achievement may be
referred to the Writing Center for assistance.
ENGLISH COURSES (ENGL)
WRITING
101 Analysis and Argument (3) e grade of C or higher in English
101 (or in English 101E plus a grade of S in English 101L) is required for
the student to advance to English 102. Introduction to critical reading
and to composing processes, including invention and revision, through
writing analyses and arguments for specic audiences and purposes.
rough extensive writing assignments, practice, and peer activities,
students will learn to read and write in various rhetorical contexts and
will be introduced to documentation of sources. Small class sizes allow
individual attention and cooperative learning. Credit cannot be earned
for both English 101 and English 101E.
101E Analysis and Argument with Extended Studio (3) (Corequisite:
English 101L) e grade of C or higher in English 101 (or in English 101E
plus a grade of S in English 101L) is required for the student to advance
to English 102. English 101E is the equivalent of English 101 (see catalog
description for ENG 101) with a studio component that complements
learning experiences by providing additional individualized instruction
and assistance with the development of course assignments, emphasizing
invention, revision, and reection within the writing process. Credit
cannot be earned for both English 101 and English 101E.
101L Extended Studio (1:2) (Corequisite: English 101E) Extended
studio time and space for students enrolled in English 101E. e studio
component complements the English 101E learning experiences by
providing additional individualized instruction and assistance with the
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development of course assignments, emphasizing invention, revision, and
reection within the writing process. Assessed as S (satisfactory) or U
(unsatisfactory). To receive credit for English 101L, students must receive
a grade of C or higher in English 101E; credit for ENG 101L can only be
earned once.
102 Rhetoric, Genre, and Research (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or
higher in (a) English 101 or in (b) English 101E plus a grade of S in
English 101L.) Complex composition assignments involving rhetorical
strategies, critical reading, and formal research. Practice performing
multiple research methods, evaluating and documenting sources,
synthesizing research, and developing original arguments. Emphasis
on analyzing genre to inform writing strategies and research methods,
preparing students to transfer knowledge about genre and composition
to other writing contexts. Small class sizes allow individual attention
and cooperative learning. Students must complete English 102 with a
grade of C or higher to satisfy the English Composition portion of the
Communications area of the General Education Requirements.
305 Business Writing (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher.)
Introduces students to the written communications requirements of
business and industry. Students write for specic audiences and learn
organization, conciseness, and clarity in writing. Class simulates real-life
business situations. To be eligible for English 498, majors and minors in
Professional Writing must earn at least a B in this course.
317 Editing & Publishing (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C
or higher.) Emphasizes analyzing professional writing to study how
combinations of language, style, design, formatting, organization,
punctuation, and grammar, among other features, aect professional
documents. Students will also gain extensive practice in careful
proofreading, editing, and document design through creating client-
based digital or print publications.
318 Technical Communication (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or
higher.) Introduces students to the conventions of writing in technology
and the sciences. Students learn technical writing style, the integration
of visual aids, collaborative processes, and document production cycles.
To be eligible for English 498, majors and minors in Professional Writing
must earn at least a B in this course.
331 Special Topics in Writing (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or
higher; one previous literature course recommended). Provides reading,
instruction, and practice in techniques in writing in a particular genre
or sub-genre. Students are expected to compose and share work with the
instructor and other students.
340 eories of Writing (3:3-2) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C
or higher.) Oers a treatment of the composing process, emphasizing
matters useful to teachers of writing, especially current theories. Most
assignments involve essay writing, including a substantial amount of
application of critical theory to literary texts. Practicum requires students
work in the Writing Center or Extended Writing Studio two hours per
week.
341 Advanced Composition for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a
grade of C or higher) Extensive work in analysis and composition of texts
written by and for professional educators. Assignments involve careful
reading and practice composing in various modes relevant to early-
childhood, elementary, and middle-level teachers. Students also explore
connections among writing, teaching, and learning as they examine
the implications that their experiences as writers have for their work as
teachers, particularly as teachers of writing.
ENG 353 Writing in the Health Professions (3) (Prerequisite: 102
with a grade of C or higher) Oers training in writing for the health
professions. Emphasizes the rhetorical principles involved in eective
charting practices, report writing, policy writing, and production of
health education materials. Focusing on individualized research areas,
students practice writing for diverse health-related audiences, including
other healthcare professionals, patients, and targeted groups within the
general public. Teaches correct usage of APA style.
366 Creative Writing: Literary Nonction Workshop (3) (Prerequisite:
102 with a grade of C or higher) Introduces students to literary nonction.
Emphasizes the reading and discussion of multiple sub-genres in the
eld, with an emphasis on twentieth and twenty-rst century texts. Also
emphasizes the techniques of literary nonction writing through the
composition of original student work. May discuss the publication of
original work in print and digital formats.
367 Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a
grade of C or higher; one previous literature course is recommended)
Introduces students to the fundamentals of ction writing. Emphasizes
the composition of original student ction and the development of
editorial skills in classroom discussion and workshop formats.
368 Creative Writing: Advanced Fiction Workshop (3) (Prerequisite:
367; one previous literature course is strongly recommended) Builds on
the fundamentals of prose ction writing and emphasizes the study and
mastery of a wide range of techniques in original student ction using
classroom discussion and workshop formats. Also explores strategies for
submitting ction for publication.
370 Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a
grade of C or higher; one previous literature course is recommended) F, S.
Introduces students to writing poetry. Class discussion will center on the
work of class members. All students will be expected to compose and to
share their poems with the instructor and with other students.
371 Creative Writing: Advanced Poetry Workshop (3) (Prerequisite:
370; one previous literature course is strongly recommended) F. Builds
on the fundamentals of poetry writing with an emphasis on increased
mastery using a wider range of techniques. Students will write numerous
original works to be discussed in workshop, with the better works to be
submitted for publication.
372 Creative Writing: Playwriting Workshop (3) (Prerequisite: 102
with a grade of C or higher; one previous literature course is strongly
recommended) Introduces students to writing for the stage. Class
discussion emphasizes stagecra, character development, and dramatic
conict. Students will be expected to write their own plays for in-class
critique and possible submission for production/publication.
405 Advanced Business Communication (3) (Prerequisite: 305
or permission of department) Teaches advanced skills required to
communicate eectively in a contemporary business setting, including
written and oral presentation formats. Written formats include printed
and electronic forms.
411 Multimedia Writing (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or
higher and an additional 300-level writing course) Teaches visual and
digital rhetorical strategies needed in writing for multimedia programs,
websites, and other new media. Class provides practice in planning,
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writing, designing, and testing materials developed for business and
organizational clients.
418 Advanced Technical Communication (3) (Prerequisite: 318)
Designed to help students become more independent technical
communicators, preparing them to work as lead writers in team projects
or as independent writing contractors. Students work and study at
specic client sites, identify their own documentation projects, develop
an implementation plan, and then follow through as lead writers, relying
on classmates and subject experts as quality reviewers. Students develop
documentation projects from conception to publication.
421 Gender and Public Rhetoric (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of
C or higher and either one upper-division writing course or permission
of the chair) Students study non-ction texts through the lens of gender
and rhetorical theory. Students will compose critical essays, prepare
presentations, and conduct research for a nal project focusing on gender
and language.
431 Advanced Topics in Writing (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C
or higher and an additional 300-level writing course) Provides advanced
study in the reading and practice of techniques in writing in a particular
genre or sub-genre. Students compose and share work with the instructor
and other students.
495 Professional Writing Capstone (3) (Prerequisite: Professional
Writing majors must have at least 18 hours toward the major above the 299
level or take the class in the semester they complete the major. Professional
Writing minors must have at least 12 hours completed towards the
minor or take the class in the semester they complete the minor, or have
permission of the instructor.) Includes portfolio development, assessment
of Professional Writing majors’ and minors’ knowledge of the discipline
through client-based projects, and instruction in career search skills.
496 English Capstone Experience (1) (Prerequisite: At least 21 hours
in English above the 100 level) Includes assessment of English majors’
knowledge of the discipline and instruction in career search skills.
Satisfactory performance required of all students in the semester they
complete the major.
498 English Internship (3) (Prerequisite: Permission of department and
internship agency; overall grade point average of at least 2.33; grade point
average in an English major or minor of at least 3.0) Directed internship
in writing and communications work for a business, public service
agency, or industry. With permission of the department, the course may
be repeated in a subsequent semester for an additional 3 credits.
501 Writing Experience (6) (Prerequisite: Elementary or secondary
certication and/or permission of department) Workshop provides
intensive practice in writing for dierent audiences and situations and
extensive reading in composition theory and pedagogy. Emphasis on the
application of writing experiences and theory to the teaching of writing
in various disciplines in all grades. With written departmental approval,
seniors may take courses numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or
graduate credit. Designation of credit as undergraduate or graduate must
be made at registration. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may not take
500-level courses.
LITERATURE COURSES
Literature courses at the 200 level may be taken in any sequence. It is
strongly recommended that majors and minors complete 308N before
taking any of the courses in Blocks Two and ree, and 309 before taking
any of the courses in Block Four. 300 should be taken as early as possible;
300 (or permission of the department) is a prerequisite for all 400-level
courses.
250 Introduction to Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of
C or higher.) Introduces a variety of ction, poetry, and drama; helps
students to appreciate, interpret, and analyze imaginative literature
while understanding how literature relates to the human condition and
the social and natural worlds around us. May be supplemented with
multimedia and readings from other disciplines.
251 Introduction to Film Studies (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of
C or higher.) Provides a historical survey of Western cinema, introducing
standard lm terms, key historical developments, lm analysis, and
interpretation. Covers salient issues in contemporary lm studies.
250G Introduction to Literature: Examining Depictions of Gender (3)
(Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher). Introduces a variety of
ction, poetry, and drama; helps students to appreciate, interpret, and
analyze imaginative literature while understanding how literature relates
to the human condition and the social and natural worlds around us
with a particular emphasis on gender issues. May be supplemented with
multimedia and readings from other disciplines. A student cannot receive
credit for both English 250 and English 250G.
252 Reading and Writing Fiction, Poetry, and Drama (3) (Prerequisite:
102 with a grade of C or higher.) Examines literature through the
experience of writing beginning-level ctional, poetic, and dramatic
sketches in conjunction with critical analyses of texts.
BLOCK ONE: FUNDAMENTALS
300 Foundations for Literary Studies (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade
of C or higher.) Introduces literary studies with emphasis on research
methodologies, elementary literary theory, analysis, and the skills
necessary to read and respond to poetry, ction, and drama.
308N Survey of British Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of
C or higher.) Surveys British Literature covering major authors, periods,
and key texts from the 9th through the 21st centuries; provides an
introductory foundation for further study.
309 Survey of American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade
of C or higher.) Surveys American Literature covering major authors,
periods, and key texts from the 16th through the 21st centuries; provides
an introductory foundation for further study.
LITERATURE FOR TEACHERS
313 Literature for Young Children (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of
C or higher.) Studies the prominent writers and illustrators of books for
young children. Special emphasis on the process of sharing books with
children. Required of all Early Childhood majors. Not applicable toward
General Education Requirements (Literature), English Liberal Arts major,
Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral. Credit cannot be earned
for both English 313 and 315.
315 Literature for Children (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or
higher.) Studies the history and scope of children’s literature as well as
the prominent illustrators of children’s books. Emphasis on the evaluation
of books suitable for the preschool, elementary, and middle school child.
Required of all Elementary Education majors. Not applicable toward
General Education Requirements (Literature), English Liberal Arts major,
Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral. Credit cannot be earned
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for both English 313 and 315.
316 Literature for Young Adults (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of
C or higher.) Studies literature appropriate for use in middle and high
school grades. Special attention to dening and evaluating young adult
literature. Basic instruction in literary reading, writing, and criticism.
Required of all English teacher licensure candidates. Not applicable
toward General Education Requirements (Literature), English Liberal
Arts major, Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral.
BLOCK TWO: BRITISH LITERATURE BEFORE 1785
(It is strongly recommended that majors complete 308N before taking any
courses in Block Two.)
326 Medieval British Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C
or higher.) Surveys the literature produced in England during the Old and
Middle English periods, with special attention to the epic, lyric poetry,
visionary literature, admonitory prose, histories, and drama. Readings
from earlier periods or contemporaneous European sources may also be
included.
327 Renaissance British Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of
C or higher.) Focuses on the concept of “renaissance” and its development
throughout the literature of early modern Britain. rough reading a
representative sample of prose, poetry, and drama (non-Shakespearean),
students will examine generic structures and explore the dynamic
relationships between the literature and social contexts of the time.
328 Neoclassical British Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of
C or higher.) Focuses primarily on the works of Dryden, Swi, Pope and
Johnson. rough a wide range of reading, including texts by a number of
minor authors, students will investigate the major themes of Restoration
and 18th century literature. Particular attention will be given to satire and
works that explore the uses and limitations of rationality.
426 Rise of the British Novel (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Focuses exclusively
on the development of prose ction from 1660 through 1832. Covers a
representative sample of novels and explores various explanations for the
“sudden” development of the novel as a distinct genre.
427 Advanced Study in British Literature Before 1785 (3) (Prerequisite:
300) Focuses on major British writers, groups of writers, a genre, or a
theme (e.g., Chaucer, Milton, Satire). May be taken twice for academic
credit with departmental approval.
BLOCK THREE: BRITISH LITERATURE AFTER 1785
(It is strongly recommended that majors complete 308N before taking any
courses in Block ree.)
332 e Romantics (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher.)
Explores and analyzes in depth various British Romantic authors
and texts, covering a range of genres. Includes some consideration of
European Romanticism and the Romantic Movement as expressed in
visual and musical arts.
333 e Victorians (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher.)
Explores the intersection between imaginative writing and cultural issues
during this period (1830 to 1900) of intensive change regarding gender
roles, economic and social inequality, individual liberty versus traditional
values, the rise of science (including evolution), religious dierence, the
role of art and literature, and the justication of any belief in a time of
intellectual and spiritual disagreement.
334 Modernism (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher.) Focuses
primarily on the literature of British authors from 1890 to 1950. Takes
an interdisciplinary approach, situating literature within larger social,
cultural, and artistic movements, exploring the decline of the British
Empire, the persistence of the social class system, the disillusionment
with the techno-rationalism of modernity, experimental forms of
representation such as Cubism, Psychological Realism, Expressionism,
Imagism, Futurism, Surrealism, and Existentialism.
335 Contemporary British Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a
grade of C or higher.) Covers a wide range of recent British literature,
including authors who have been recognized with prestigious literary
prizes. Material may include multiple genres (ction, poetry, drama, and
lm). Course will give insight into the cultural, political, and personal
complexities that characterize mid- to late-20th century and 21st century
British texts.
433 e Nineteenth-Century Novel (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Focuses on
the development of the novel as an art form in 19th-century Britain,
examining the history of the book, readership, serialization, publishing
practices, and lending libraries. Also explores the manner in which novels
represent several historical and cultural themes, such as class boundaries
and conict, expectations of gendered behavior, domesticity, servitude,
detection, imperialism, science, industrialization, and other social issues.
434 Advanced Study in British Literature Aer 1785 (3) (Prerequisite:
300) Focuses on major British writers, groups of writers, a genre, or a
theme (e.g., Dickens, the Brontës, C.S. Lewis). May be taken twice for
academic credit with departmental approval.
BLOCK FOUR: AMERICAN LITERATURE
(It is strongly recommended that majors complete 309 before taking any
courses in Block Four.)
342 Writing in Early America (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or
higher.) Covers the philosophical, historical, and literary beginnings of
American literature through 1820. Examines literary purpose, audience,
and genre for a variety of texts authored by Native Americans, Puritans,
African Americans, visitors to America, and Revolutionary thinkers. Texts
will include sermons, diaries, histories, autobiographies, biographies,
poetry, plays, letters, pamphlets, captivity narratives, songs, and fables.
343 American Romanticism (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or
higher.) Covers philosophical and literary changes associated with a turn
toward the imagination and the intuitive. Includes texts by writers such as
Melville, Hawthorne, Poe, oreau, Douglass, Emerson, Dickinson, and
Whitman, and others, notably women, who were also writing popular
texts of the time period.
344 American Realism and Naturalism (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a
grade of C or higher.) Examines the philosophic and literary turning away
from Romanticism in the aermath of the Civil War and the style and
subject matter of American realists, including representations of middle-
class and lower-class life. Also explores the emergence of Naturalism and
the development of psychologically and socially complex characters and
their historical and cultural contexts.
346 Modern American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade
of C or higher.) Covers the literature of the United States from roughly
World War I to the end and aermath of World War II. Particular
emphasis on literary Modernism and some attention to its underpinnings
in intellectual history and postwar cultural shis. Additional topics may
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include Imagism, the continuing relevance of Realism, regionalism, the
Harlem Renaissance, the little magazine, the Nashville Fugitives, and New
Criticism.
347 Contemporary American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a
grade of C or higher.) Emphasizes post-World War II American literature.
Readings may include a focus on individual genres or schools or a survey
of ction, creative nonction, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes close
readings of primary texts and puts works in larger historical, cultural, and
theoretical contexts.
348 African-American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade
of C or higher.) Presents an overview of literature produced by African
Americans from the mid-19th century to the present. Explores how
African-American writers address issues surrounding gender, race,
class, sexual orientation, and identity. Using poetry, novels, essays,
autobiographies, short stories, and speeches, examines themes, literary
movements, and the development of an African-American literary
tradition. Authors include Frederick Douglass, Richard Wright, Jessie
Fauset, Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison, and James Baldwin.
349 Literature of the South (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or
higher.) Studies the literature and culture of the U.S. South. Emphasizes
writers and works from the 20th century Southern Literary Renascence
(e.g., Faulkner, Williams, Tate, Warren) to contemporary times, with
attention to how these writers engage questions of region.
350N American Women Writers (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade
of C or higher.) Familiarizes students with women’s literature in the
United States, focusing on women as creators of, and characters within,
American literature. Covers novels, essays, short stories, poems, and plays
with special emphasis on their social and historical contexts. Draws from
texts stretching from the 17th to the 20th centuries and considers, among
many other subjects, issues of gender, class, race, and artistic form.
352 History of American Drama (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C
or higher.) Surveys American dramatic literature from the colonial period
to the modern, including developments in form, technology, aesthetics,
and dramatic theory in the context of American culture and politics.
443 e American Novel (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Considers how this
particular genre has evolved within the framework of American literature.
Traces the development of the novel in America from its beginnings as
a hybrid form toward its more contemporary forms in later centuries.
Examines how the novel changes to accommodate other movements
in American literature such as Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism,
Modernism, and Post-Modernism. Looks at the relationship of novels to
other cultural and historical phenomena.
444 American Poetry (3) (Prerequisite: 300) Familiarizes students with
American poetry from colonization to the present day. Lecture and
discussion will emphasize the historical and sociocultural context of the
poems. Potential poets of focus include Bradstreet, Wheatley, Whitman,
Dickinson, Eliot, Pound, Hughes, Stein, Williams, Stevens, Brooks,
Bishop, Lowell, Plath, Ammons, and Ashbery.
447 Advanced Study in American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300)
Focuses on major American writers, groups of writers, a genre, or a theme
(e.g., Faulkner, Dickinson, drama). May be taken twice for academic
credit with departmental approval.
448 Advanced Study in African-American Literature (3) (Prerequisite:
300) Focuses on major African-American writers, groups of writers, a
genre, or a theme (e.g., Toni Morrison, the Harlem Renaissance). May be
taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.
BLOCK FIVE: SHAKESPEARE
361 Shakespeare (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher.)
Examines in detail selected histories, comedies, and tragedies. Requires
outside reading and individual research to broaden the student’s
comprehension and appreciation of Shakespeare’s works.
BLOCK SIX: WORLD LITERATURE
362 Mythology and Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C
or higher.) Studies worldwide mythologies (with emphasis on the Greek)
and their relation to selected literary works, leading to an understanding
of universal mythic themes and their application to literature.
363 World Literature: Beginnings to 1650 (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with
a grade of C or higher.) Examines Western and Non-Western literature
from 2300 B.C.E. to 1650 C.E. Students will study texts from Rome,
Greece, Africa, China, and Japan within their historical, social, and
cultural contexts. Topics to be discussed include the oral tradition, the
epic, intertextuality, and the relationship between religion and literature.
364 World Literature: 1650 to Present (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a
grade of C or higher.) Studies the development of global literature from
1650 to present day. Students will examine concepts of nationalism, race,
gender, and oppression in a variety of Non-Western and European works.
A substantial portion of the course will be devoted to the development
of Asian, Middle Eastern, and African literatures, as well as colonial and
postcolonial literatures.
365 Modern Drama (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or higher.)
Surveys 20th century world drama and dramatic theory. Examines the
literary, technical, and aesthetic developments in world drama since the
late 19th century, beginning with Realism, then traces the various reactions
to it, including Symbolist, Expressionist, Absurdist and Epic theatre, and
contemporary hybrid forms. Emphasizes seminal playwrights, directors,
and theatre companies important to the cultivation of the modern theatre
audience.
466 Advanced Study in International Literature (3) (Prerequisite:
300) Focuses on the literature of countries other than Britain and the
United States (e.g., Latin American literature, Arab literature, Sub-
Saharan African literature). May be taken twice for academic credit with
departmental approval.
BLOCK SEVEN: LANGUAGE, RHETORIC, AND THEORY
NOTE: 421 Gender and Public Rhetoric can count for this block; it is
listed separately as a Writing course.
306 Development of Modern English (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade
of C or higher.) Treats the evolution of English in an historical light,
giving special emphasis to each phase of its development. Comparatively
examines Old English, Middle English, and Modern English. Gives
attention to the nature of language, as well as to the history and structure
of African American Vernacular English.
310 Modern English Grammar (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or
higher.) Reviews traditional grammar, requiring students to demonstrate
mastery of traditional grammar and grammatical terminology. Introduces
analysis of style and modern grammatical theory including structural
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linguistics and transformational-generative linguistics. Gives attention to
language acquisition by children and to regional and social variations of
modern American English.
465 Advanced Study in Critical eory and Literature (3) (Prerequisite:
300) Focuses on a range of critical theories or on areas or issues in
literature with emphasis on critical methods of inquiry. is course is
strongly recommended for majors planning on graduate studies.
467 Advanced Study in Language, Rhetoric, or eory (3) (Prerequisite:
300) Focuses on an area of contemporary rhetorical theory (e.g. Serial
Narratology). May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental
approval.
BLOCK EIGHT: ELECTIVES
NOTE: Several of the courses which can count for this block are listed
separately as Writing courses: 366, 367, 368, 370, 371, 372.
382 Special Topics in Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of
C or higher.) Examines a specic literary theme or topic to acquaint the
student with a signicant aspect of literature. May be taken twice for
academic credit with departmental approval.
383 Film, Genres, and Styles (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of C or
higher.) Explores the history and form of specic types of lms as they
have been grouped by critics, viewers, and movie makers. Follows the
development of lm types, like science ction or the western, and situates
each lm in its historical and cultural context and analyzes its structure.
384 African-American Film History (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade
of C or higher.) Explores the history of African Americans in North
American lm and the specic contributions of African Americans to
visual forms in narrative lms. Chronologically follows the involvement of
African Americans in lm production, acting, directing, and distribution.
385 Sex, Gender, and Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 102 with a grade of
C or higher.) Focuses on using gender theory to examine various texts,
considering interaction between male and female in literature in terms
of both writer and reader, and how the constructed identities of gender,
sexuality, and textuality shape and relate to each other.
491 Senior Seminar (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission of department;
either grade point average of 3.0 or better in English courses or permission
of department) Focuses on a variety of topics not included in the regular
English curriculum. Taught by several faculty members, using a seminar
format with emphasis on student presentations and on the types of
research projects students are likely to encounter in graduate school.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite 300 or permission of
department) Open only to juniors and seniors with a grade point average
of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester
hours may be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by
three faculty members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for
credit (three hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
BLOCK NINE: CAPSTONE
NOTE: 496, the course required for this block, is listed as a writing
course.
MODERN LANGUAGES
Modern Languages courses serve both the French and Spanish tracks, and
are taught in English and may include experiential learning components.
MOLA 100 is required for all Bachelor of Arts degrees.
MODERN LANGUAGES COURSES
(MOLA)
100 Introduction to Culture and Language (3) Introduction to the
Spanish/French language and cultures to prepare students for the study
of language. An interdisciplinary approach provides students with basic
cultural competency related to various elds of study. Taught in English.
Instruction may include an experiential learning component.
MODERN LANGUAGES,
FRENCH TRACK
Coordinator: Dr. Elizabeth A. Zahnd
MAJOR
A major in Modern Languages - French Track requires the following:
1. Twenty-four hours, including French 301, 302, 401, and 402
2. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a
major in Modern Languages - French Track is 30. e minimum number
of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major) for the major in
Modern Languages - French Track is 120.
MINOR
A minor in French requires 18 semester hours.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in French requires 12 semester hours.
A collateral in modern languages requires 12 semester hours including
the completion of 202 in two modern languages.
OTHER INFORMATION
Placement tests will be available to all students with experience in French
through the Oce of Counseling and Testing. Credit will be given for
each semester’s work exempted, including French 101. A student may not
take for credit a course for which he/she has earned exemption credit, but
he/she may audit without special approval a course from which he/she
has been exempted.
A student may not repeat for credit a 100- or 200-level language course
once he/she has received credit for another course at a higher level in the
same language.
FRENCH COURSES (FNCH)
101 Elementary French I (3)* An introduction to basic French grammar
and vocabulary with an emphasis on oral and written comprehension
and communication. Includes use of technology to enhance linguistic
prociency and cultural awareness.
102 Elementary French II (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or equivalent)* Further
development of oral and written comprehension and communication in
the target language. Continued use of technology to enhance linguistic
prociency and cultural awareness.
201 Intermediate French I (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 102 or
equivalent)* Continued study of the target language with exposure to
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more complex grammatical structures. Sustained use of technology.
203 French for the Arts and Sciences (3) (Prerequisite: Completion
of 102 or equivalent) Development of practical reading and written
communication skills in French for use in a variety of specialized elds
within the arts and sciences. A focus on comprehending, summarizing
and discussing texts in the humanities and technical disciplines.
210 French for the Professions (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 201 or
equivalent). Development of practical oral and written communication
skills in French to complete a range of communicative tasks in a business or
professional setting. Situational vocabulary and study of topics pertaining
to professional life with attention to cultural practices and norms.
300 Introduction to Reading Literature in French (3) (Prerequisite:
202 or equivalent on the placement test) A transitional course designed
to provide a comprehensive introduction to critically reading and
approaching French and Francophone literature. Guided readings and
discussions of a variety of texts in French, including literary excerpts and
a range of essays from digital media.
301 Grammar and Composition (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent on
the placement test) Intensive grammar review and enhancement. Extensive
writing practice to complete a range of creative and communicative tasks
with an emphasis on precision, clarity, and style.
302 Conversation (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent on the placement
test) e development of oral and listening prociency in French through
conversation on subjects of interest pertaining to France and Francophone
countries. Addition of new vocabulary through reading and discussion of
authentic print and digital media from the target cultures.
303 Francophone Literature and Culture (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or
equivalent on the placement test) An introduction to the French-speaking
world outside of France. Study of the culture, history, and major literary
movements of Francophone Africa, Canada, and the Caribbean. Written
work and discussions in French based on authentic cultural readings,
including literary texts and current articles from print and digital media.
304 Masterpieces of French Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or
equivalent on the placement test) In-depth study of major works written
in French from the medieval period to the 21st century. Class discussions
and readings in French with the exception of literary criticism. May be
taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.
305 French Civilization (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent on the
placement test or permission of department) Study of the history, art,
culture, and everyday life of France and the Francophone world. Written
work and discussions in French based on authentic cultural readings,
including literary texts and current articles from print and digital media.
401 Survey of French Literature to 1800 (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or
equivalent on the placement test) Study of representative works and
movements from the Middle Ages to the end of the seventeenth century
with an emphasis on literary analysis and historical context. Focused
discussions and extensive writing practice in French.
402 Survey of French Literature from 1800 (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or
equivalent on the placement test) Study of representative works and
movements from 1800 to the present with an emphasis on literary analysis
and historical context. Focused discussions and extensive writing practice
in French.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of department
or equivalent on the placement test) Open only to juniors or seniors with
a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum
of 3 semester hours may be earned. All individual research projects are
reviewed by three faculty members from two dierent disciplines. May
be taken for credit (3 hours) towards the Honors degree by special
arrangement.
*NOTE: Native speakers or students who have already achieved a high
level of oral prociency (to be determined by members of the Modern
Languages Program) will not be given credit for this course.
MODERN LANGUAGES,
SPANISH TRACK
Coordinator: Dr. Kristin Kiely
MAJOR
A major in Modern Languages - Spanish Track requires the following:
1. Twenty-seven semester hours, including SPAN 301 and 302
2. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a
major in Modern Languages - Spanish Track is 33. e minimum number
of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major) required for the
major in Modern Languages - Spanish Track is 120.
MINOR
A minor in Spanish requires 18 semester hours.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in Spanish requires 12 semester hours.
A collateral in modern languages requires 12 semester hours including
the completion of 202 in two modern languages.
OTHER INFORMATION
Placement tests will be available to all students with experience in Spanish
through the Oce of Counseling and Testing. Credit will be given for
each semester’s work exempted, including Spanish 101. A student may
not take for credit a course for which he/she has earned exemption credit
but may audit without special approval a course from which he/she has
been exempted.
A student may not repeat for credit a 100- or 200-level language course
once he/she has received credit for another course at a higher level in the
same language.
SPANISH COURSES (SPAN)
101 Elementary Spanish I (3)* An introduction to basic Spanish grammar
and vocabulary with an emphasis on oral and written comprehension
and communication. Includes use of technology to enhance linguistic
prociency and cultural awareness.
102 Elementary Spanish II (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 101 or
equivalent)* Further development of oral and written comprehension and
communication in the target language. Continued use of technology to
enhance linguistic prociency and cultural awareness.
201 Intermediate Spanish I (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 102 or
equivalent)* Continued study of the target language with exposure to
more complex grammatical structures. Sustained use of technology.
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204 Fantasy Texts, Songs, and Comics (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of
201) Students develop the core language skills and cultural knowledge
at the intermediate level by working with important legends, fairy tales,
songs, and comics written by Spanish and Latin American writers and
artists.
210 Spanish for Business (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 201 or
equivalent). Development of practical oral and written communication
skills in Spanish to complete a range of communicative tasks in a business
or professional setting. Situational vocabulary and study of topics
pertaining to professional life with attention to cultural practices and
norms.
220 Spanish for Health Care (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or equivalent) An
intermediate Spanish course targeting the health care professions. Spanish
220 aims to equip the student with the necessary communicative skills in
Spanish to assist non-English speaking Hispanic patients.
NOTE: SPANISH 210 or SPANISH 220 may substitute for 202 in
only one of the following situations: a) 202 for the General Education
Requirement OR b) a course in the Spanish major or minor. A student
cannot take both SPANISH 210 and SPANISH 220 as substitutes in
either situation.
301 Grammar and Composition (3) (Prerequisite: 202) F. Class analysis
of samples of dierent types of writing and the draing of student
compositions which model these samples. Eective writing strategies are
discussed and then incorporated into student writing. Grammar review
when appropriate for particular writing assignments.
302 Conversation (3) (Prerequisite: 202) S. e development of oral and
listening prociency to handle practical, specic situations of everyday
life. A variety of class strategies are used to build prociency, which
include, among others, role playing, discussions, mock debates, and
directed conversations.
303 Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature (3) (Prerequisite:
202) A transitional course designed to provide a comprehensive
introduction to critically reading and approaching Hispanic literature
in advanced courses. rough class discussions of selected texts from a
variety of genres, students should acquire the skills necessary to read and
analytically approach literary works in Spanish.
304 Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 202) As
Needed. In-depth study of masterpieces of Hispanic literature from the
Middle Ages of the 20th century. Class discussions in Spanish. May be
taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.
305 Afro-American Latin American Literature (3) (Prerequisite:
Completion of 201) Provides a panoramic study of writers of African
descent living in or from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United
States. rough a variety of genres, the course studies the history and
impact of the African diaspora in Latin America. Taught in Spanish with
opportunities to read in both Spanish and English.
308 Civilization and Culture of Spain (3) (Prerequisite: 202) is course
provides an historical and cultural panorama of Spain. It includes, but is
not limited to, the following topics: history, geography, economy, ne arts,
religion, politics, customs, and traditions.
309 Civilization and Culture of Spanish America (3) (Prerequisite:
202) is course provides a historical and cultural panorama of Spanish
America and includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: pre-
Columbian civilizations, history, geography, economy, ne arts, religion,
politics, customs, and traditions.
401 Survey of Peninsular Literature to 1700 (3) (Prerequisite: 202) F.
Survey of works and authors in Peninsular literature from its beginning
to the end of the 17th century. Emphasis on the Renaissance and Baroque
periods. Class discussions in Spanish.
402 Survey of Peninsular Literature from 1700 (3) (Prerequisite: 202) S.
Survey of important writers in Peninsular literature from approximately
1700 to the present day. Emphasis on the 19th century novel, the generation
of ’98, and 20th century literature. Class discussions in Spanish.
403 Survey of Hispanic American Literature I (3) (Prerequisite: 202) A
survey of important authors from the Colonial period to Independence.
Some indigenous pre-Columbian literature will be studied. Emphasis will
be on the early chronicles and the Baroque period. Class discussions in
Spanish.
404 Survey of Hispanic American Literature II (3) (Prerequisite: 202) A
survey of important authors and works from 1800 to contemporary times.
Emphasis on Modernism and 20th century narrative. Class discussions
in Spanish.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of
department) As Needed. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade
point average of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three
semester hours may be earned. May be taken for credit (three hours)
towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
PHILOSOPHY & RELIGIOUS
STUDIES
Coordinator: Dr. Matthew W. Turner
MAJOR
No major in philosophy and religious studies is oered.
MINOR
A minor in philosophy and religious studies requires 18 semester hours in
philosophy and religious studies (six courses designated Philosophy and
Religious Studies, at least two courses of which must be at the 300 level or
higher) and must include Philosophy and Religious Studies 201, 202, and
either 204 or 205.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in philosophy and religious studies requires 12 semester hours
in philosophy and religious studies (four courses designated Philosophy
and Religious studies, at least two of which must be at the 300 level or
higher) and must include Philosophy and Religious Studies 201 and 202.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
COURSES (PRS)
201 Introduction to Philosophy (3) An introduction to the discipline
of philosophy. Topics covered include the nature of reality, problems
about knowledge, the existence of God and nature of religious thinking,
personal identity and immortality, consciousness and the mind/body
problem, morality and ethics, and the nature and value of art.
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202 Introduction to the Study of Religion (3) F, S, SU. Examination of
religion from the perspective of its project of maintaining predictable
order, derived from a sacred source, and contending against forces of
dissolution. Specic references to religious traditions (one familiar and
one unfamiliar) will be made. eoretical and practical issues explored.
203 Symbolic Logic (3) is course is an introduction to formal symbolic
logic. Includes a study of truth tables and natural deduction, in both
propositional as well as predicate logic. Topics in the philosophy of logic
covered as time permits.
204 Hebrew Bible (3) F. Survey of Old Testament literature and thought.
Discussion of the text in terms of the signicance of the creation stories,
the Exodus, the law, the prophets, etc.
205 Christian Traditions (3) S. Survey of New Testament literature and
concepts within their historical context. e four gospels, Acts, Paul’s
writings, and Revelation are examined as documents reecting the
diversity of early Christianity.
300 Religions of Asia (3) S. Comprehensive study and comparison of the
fundamental concepts, practices, institutions, and writings of the major
world religions.
301 Ancient Philosophy: e Western Tradition (3) A study of the
emergence of philosophy in the ancient Greek world. e course focuses
primarily on the metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics of Plato and
Aristotle, but will include a discussion of the Pre-Socratic, Hellenistic, and
Roman philosophers as time permits.
302 Modern Philosophy (3) is course is a study in two contrasting
traditions of philosophy that arose in Europe in the 17th and 18th
centuries: continental rationalism and British empiricism. Philosophers
covered include Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, and Hume.
Of central concern will be these philosophers’ views on the nature of
knowledge and perception as well as their accounts of the fundamental
components of reality. e course concludes with a brief introduction to
the philosophy of Immanuel Kant.
305 Existentialism (3) Study of the rise and development of existentialism
as a critical response to traditional philosophy and the character of the
modern world. Existentialism will be explored through philosophy,
literature, and lm. Writers covered will include Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky,
Nietzsche, Kaa, Heidegger, Sartre, Camus, et al.
306 Ethics (3) Study of ethical philosophy in both theoretical and practical
dimensions. e course includes topics from the history of philosophy, as
well as contemporary philosophical problems.
307 Asian Philosophy (3) A survey of Asian philosophy, with a primary
focus on the Indian and Chinese traditions. Includes orthodox and
heterodox Hindu philosophy, Buddhist philosophy, Confucianism &
Neo-Confucianism, Taoism, and Ch’an (Zen) Buddhist philosophy.
311 e Muslim Experience (3) F. Discusses the past, present, and future
of Islam across nations and continents. Focuses on the Islamic demand for
social justice, its encounters with other religions of the Bible (Judaism and
Christianity), and its encounters with other cultures.
312 Medieval Philosophy (3) A study of the philosophical traditions that
developed in the West between the ancient Greco-Roman world and the
world of modern Europe. In addition to the central gures of the Christian
medieval tradition, primarily Augustine and Aquinas, the course will
cover important philosophers from the Judaic and Islamic traditions.
313 Philosophy of Mind (3) Includes a historical overview of theories
of mind and consciousness, as well as an introduction to contemporary
views. e course will focus on the nature of consciousness and the mind
body problem. In particular, the topic of articial intelligence – whether
machines can think – will be discussed. Other topics will include the
problem of other minds, the self and personal identity, freewill, and the
relationship between belief and action.
316 Environmental Ethics (3) (Same as ENVR 316) is course discusses
ethics with specic reference to environmental issues. Specic issues
include, among others: obligations to non-human animals, equitable
distribution of scarce resources, development, and issues in environmental
aesthetics. Credit cannot be received for both PRS 316 and ENVR 316.
397 Special Topics (3) In-depth seminar in a topic in philosophy and/or
religious studies. May be taken twice for academic credit.
401 Philosophy of Religion (3) Study of selected topics from ancient
times to the present emphasizing fundamental philosophical-theological
problems.
402 Contemporary Philosophy (3) Critical philosophical investigation
in light of contemporary thinking of such topics as perception, language,
mind, and God.
499 Advanced Study (3) (Prerequisite: 18 hours in Philosophy and
Religious Studies) AS. A research project, oered as an independent
study, that culminates in a major research paper or philosophical essay.
is research and writing project is to be designed in consultation with,
and is subject to the nal approval of, a Faculty Project Committee. is
Faculty Project Committee will consist of three faculty members who are
selected by the student and agree to serve in this capacity. At least two
members of the Faculty Project Committee must be PRS faculty, one of
whom will serve as the project supervisor. Such projects are normally
undertaken in the nal semester of residence. May be taken for credit
(three hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR ENGLISH MAJOR,
PROFESSIONAL WRITING PROGRAM
F
reshman Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs
English 101 (or English 101E/101L) 3 or 4 English 102 3
Mathematics 3 Mathematics 3
History 3 Political Science 101 or 103 3
Foreign Language 101 3 Foreign Language 102 3
Science and lab 4 Social Science 3
Total Credits 16-17 Total Credits 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs
English 305 3 English 318 3
Foreign Language 201 3 Speech Communication 101 3
Art 101, Music 101, eatre 101 3 Social Science 3
English 317 3 Art 206 3
Science and lab 4 Foreign Language 202 3
Total Credits 16 Total Credits 15
Junior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs
English Elective (300-400) 3 English 411 3
English 366, 367, 370, or 372 3 Free Elective 3
Minor Elective 3 English Elective 300-400 3
Minor Elective 3 Minor Elective 3
Free Elective 3 Minor Elective 3
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 15
Senior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs
English Elective 300-400 3 English 498 3
English Elective 300-400 3 English 495 3
Minor Elective 3 Minor Elective 3
Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 15
Total Hours Required for Degree 120
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR MODERN LANGUAGE MAJOR, FRENCH OPTION
F
reshman Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs
English 101 (or English 101E/101L) 3 or 4 English 102 3
Mathematics 3 Mathematics 3
History 3 Political Science 101 or 103 3
French 101 3 French Elective 3
Science and lab 4 Social Science 3
Total Credits 16-17 Total Credits 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
French 201 3 French 202 3
Science with lab 4 Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 3
Computer Science 150 3 Social Science 3
Speech Communication 101 3 Minor Elective 3
Minor Elective 3 Minor Elective 3
Total Credits 16 Total Credits 15
J
unior Year
F
all
S
pring
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
F
rench 301
3
F
rench 302
3
M
inor Elective
3
F
rench Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
M
inor Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
T
otal Credits
15
T
otal Credits
15
S
enior Year
F
all
S
pring
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
F
rench 401
3
F
rench 402
3
F
rench Elective
3
M
inor Elective
1
M
inor Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
M
inor Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
T
otal Credits
15
T
otal Credits
13
Total Hours Required for Degree 120
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR MODERN LANGUAGE MAJOR, SPANISH TRACK
F
reshman Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
English 101 (or English 101E/101L) 3 or 4 English 102 3
Mathematics 3 Mathematics 3
History 3 Political Science 101 or 103 3
Spanish 101 3 Spanish Elective 3
Science and lab 4 Social Science 3
Total Credits 16-17 Total Credits 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Spanish 201 3 Spanish 202 3
Science with lab 4 Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 3
Computer Science 150 3 Social Science 3
Speech Communication 101 3 Minor Elective 3
Minor Elective 3 Free Elective 3
Total Credits 16 Total Credits 15
J
unior Year
Fall Spring
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
S
panish 301
3
S
panish 302
3
S
panish Elective
3
S
panish Elective
3
M
inor Elective
3
M
inor Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
T
otal Credits
15
T
otal Credits
15
S
enior Year
F
all
S
pring
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
S
panish Elective
3
S
panish Elective
3
S
panish Elective
3
M
inor Elective
1
M
inor Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
F
ree Elective
3
T
otal Credits
15
T
otal Credits
13
Total Hours Required for Degree 120
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DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
Chair: Professor D. Keith Best
Faculty: Keith Best, Will Carswell, Eun Jung Chang, Mary Frances Coleman,
Gregory Fry, Brittany Gilbert, Brandon Go, Glen Gourley, Douglas Gray,
Paolo Gualdi, Samuel Howell, Charles Jecoat, Brian Jones, Dawn Larsen,
Julie Mixon, Terry Roberts, Delaney Shin, Allison Steadman
MISSION STATEMENT
e Department of Fine Arts oers major programs in music industry,
theatre arts, and visual arts. Minors are oered in music, theatre arts,
visual arts, and art history. Collaterals are oered in music, theatre arts,
and visual arts. Introductory courses in art and theatre are oered for non-
majors. All FMU students may pursue the introductory course in music and
performance ensembles.
Students majoring in art education, music industry, theatre arts, and visual
arts combine general education courses with lecture courses in art education,
art, music, or theatre history, and upper-level courses emphasizing studio
performance. eatre arts majors may specialize in performance areas or
design and technical production areas. Visual arts majors may specialize
in ceramics, graphic design, painting, or photography. A music industry
degree is oered. ese major programs serve as ends in themselves as well
as preparation for graduate study, related careers, and the teaching of art.
ART HISTORY MINOR
A minor in art history requires 18 semester hours, including Art History 220,
221, 350 or 360 or 370, 390, 400, and three semester hours selected from Art
History 340 and 380.
ART HISTORY COURSES (ARTH)
Coordinator: Dr. Samuel H. Howell Jr.
220 History of Western Art: Ancient through Medieval (3) Historical
survey of art focusing on Prehistory; the Ancient Near East and Egypt; the
Aegean, Greece, and Rome; Early Christian and Byzantine art; and Early
Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic art. Works of art from each period of
civilization are analyzed for individual qualities and compared with previous
examples to demonstrate inuences and the development of styles. Emphasis
is upon art and architecture as cultural expression and upon the relationship
of art and society.
221 History of Western Art: Renaissance through Modern (3) Historical
survey of art focusing on the Early Renaissance, the High Renaissance,
Mannerism, the Baroque, Rococo; the 19th century, including Romanticism,
Neoclassicism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism;
movements since 1900, including Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism,
Abstractionism, Surrealism, Modern architecture, and the New York School.
Works of art from each period or movement are analyzed for individual
qualities and compared to previous examples to demonstrate inuences
and the development of styles. Emphasis is upon art and architecture as
cultural expression and upon the relationship between art and social and
technological changes.
340 Art of the United States (3) (Prerequisite: Art History 221 or permission
of the department) Introduction to the art and architecture in continental U.S.
from the time of the rst European voyages of discovery up to the Armory
Show of 1913. Course explores the role of the visual arts in establishing the
new nation’s self identity, in interpreting the native landscape and everyday
life against European models and traditions, and in tracing the rise of the
professional American art establishment which by the early 20th century
nally considered itself the equal of its European counterparts.
350 Native Arts of the Americas (3) (Prerequisite: Art History 220 or 221
or permission of the department) Introduction to the artistic and cultural
traditions of native peoples in both North America and South America.
Attention is placed on the collecting and studying of relevant artifacts and
the evolution of competing methods for interpreting them.
360 Islamic and African Art (3) (Prerequisite: Art History 220 or 221 or
permission of the department) Introduction to the traditional art forms of
Western and Central Asia, North Africa, and Spain while under Islamic rule.
e arts of Africa, especially Sub-Saharan, will also be covered by tribe and
region.
370 East Asian Art (3) (Prerequisite: Art History 220 or 221 or permission
of the department) Introduction to the artistic and cultural traditions of Asia
(focusing on India, China, Japan) from the bronze age to developments in
the 20th century. Course emphasis is on the development of traditional art
forms as they evolved within courtly and/or religious (especially Buddhist,
Hindu, Shinto) frameworks.
380 Nineteenth Century Art (3) (Prerequisite: Art History 220 or 221 or
permission of the department) Introduction to the paintings and sculptures
of European art from just before the French Revolution (Jacques-Louis
David, Antonio Canova, and Neoclassicism) to the radical aesthetic changes
ushered in by the Symbolists (such as Gauguin, Munch, and Rodin) at the
very end of the 19th century.
390 Twentieth Century Art (3) (Prerequisite: Art History 221 or permission
of the department) Beginning in the 1890s, this course is a broad overview
of the major visual art forms of the twentieth century from the Symbolists to
the peaking of Modernism in the 1970s. Painting and sculpture are covered
as well as architecture and design, with limited coverage of photography and
the cinema.
400 Contemporary Art Since 1980 (3) (Prerequisite: Art History 221 and
390 or permission of the department.) is course covers the full global
range of recent visual culture since about 1980-from traditional art media
(painting, sculpture, illustration, and photography) through innovations
involving cra forms (ceramics, glass, weaving, etc.) to electronic and
computer-generated images that have revolutionized graphic design.
PERFORMING ARTS MAJOR
A major in Performing Arts requires that a student pursue a B.S. or a
B.A. with one of ve tracks (Music Industry Business, Music Industry
Performance, Music Industry Technology, eatre Design/Technology,
eatre Performance). A B.A. is recommended for students in a Performance
Track. A B.S. is recommended for students in a Technology Track. Students
in the two theatre tracks (eatre Design/Technology, eatre Performance)
receive an education equivalent to a B.A. or B.S. in theatre.
MINOR
ere is no minor in Performing Arts. Please see the section on “Music” or
“eatre” for information on a minor in those areas.
COLLATERAL
ere is no collateral in Performing Arts. Please see the section on “Music”
or “eatre” for information on a collateral in those areas.
MUSIC INDUSTRY
Coordinator: Dr. Terry A. Roberts
e mission of the Francis Marion University Music Industry Program is
to educate, train, and develop students to excel in music as a career. is
is done with a solid education in music, and an expansive education in the
liberal arts. Our curriculum embraces both time-honored and contemporary
musical styles. rough a course of scholarly and practical learning
experiences integrating performance, writing, and technology, each student
is prepared for career opportunities open to today’s music professional. e
Music Industry program serves as the musical center for the university and
surrounding community.
SPECIALTY TRACKS IN MUSIC INDUSTRY
A major in Performing Arts with a degree in a music industry specialty track
requires the following:
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1. Twenty-nine semester hours of Music Industry Foundation Courses:
Music theory (Music 115, 116, 215, and 216) . . . . . . . . . ... 8 hours
Music history (Music 301 and 302). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6 hours
Music business and technology
(Music 172, 210, 211, and Music 498 or 499
[Performance Track should take SPCO 203
and must take 499]). . .............................15 hours
2. Twenty-seven semester hours in one specialty track option:
a. Business Track*:
Music 317 and 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 6 hours
Music 372 .......................................... 3 hours
Completion of two levels of applied or group lessons
(four semester hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 4 hours
Five semesters of ensemble (three must be applied
as material and commercial support) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5 hours
Nine hours of 200 level (or higher) courses from the School of
Business (Approved by the faculty advisor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 hours
M
usic 372 or a 300 level (or higher) course from the School of
Business (Approved by the faculty adviser) ..............
3 h
ours
*A m
inor in the School of Business is recommended for students in the
Business Track--Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human
Resource Management, or Supply Chain Management.
b
. Performance Track:
M
usic 315, 316, 317, and 415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
10 h
ours
S
PCO 203 or MUSI 372 or a 200 level (or higher)
co
urse from the School of Business
(A
pproved by the faculty adviser) .....................
3 h
ours
C
ompletion of four levels of applied or group lessons
(eig
ht semester hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
............ 8 h
ours
S
even semesters of ensemble (No more than a total
o
f six semester hours may apply toward graduation.) . . . . .6 hours
Completion of a senior recital
c. T
echnology Track**:
M
usic 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... 3 h
ours
C
ompletion of two levels of applied lessons
(f
our semester hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..... 4 h
ours
S
ix semesters of ensemble (three large and three small,
a
nd three must be applied as material and
C
ommercial support). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
6 h
ours
E
leven hours selected from at least two of the following areas:
a. P
hysics 202 or higher
b
. 200 level (or higher) business courses (approved by
t
he adviser)
c. C
ompletion of one level of applied lessons
in a s
econd area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
11 h
ours
** P
hysics is the recommended minor for the Technology Track.
NOTE: Large ensembles are MUSI 100, 140, and 150. Small ensembles
are MUSI 120, 130, 160, 180, and 190.
3. Completion of the piano prociency exam by the end of the
sophomore year (54 hours) or departmental approval
4. Seven semesters of Music 102 (Recital Attendance)
5. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
a) Two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b) An 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a
major in Performing Arts with a Music Industry Track Specialty is 56. e
minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major)
required for the major in Performing Arts with a degree in a Music Industry
specialty track is 120.
e following relates to all applied courses:
Applied lessons develop individual performance skills and musicianship.
Students will become aware of how physical and mental aspects of
performance combine to produce musical eects through mentored study of
technical exercises, etudes, and solo literature. Each level of the progressive
curriculum has specic requirements (below). Students are required to take
at least two semesters at each level and must meet the requirements of each
level before proceeding to the next. Instructors will design a personal course
of study for each student based on performance area and individual need.
Students may audition for two dierent applied lessons during any one
semester, but they must select a principal discipline of specic instrument
or voice that applies to the performance requirement of the degree above.
Level 1 (a,b) Successful completion of a juried performance evaluated by
music faculty.
Level 2 (c,d) Participation in one student recital and successful completion
of a juried performance evaluated by music faculty.
Level 3 (e,f) Participation in one student recital each semester and successful
completion of a juried performance evaluated by music faculty.
Level 4 (g,h) Successful performance of a recital (25 minutes minimum)
evaluated by music faculty.
ENSEMBLES
Music Industry students must participate in the ensemble program during
each semester of residence. All students enrolled in applied music courses
are expected to participate concurrently in a major ensemble. Students with
scholarship awards may be assigned participation in ensembles beyond the
minimum requirement of their curriculum.
MINOR
A minor in music requires 18 semester hours to be distributed as follows:
1. History and eory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 hours
Music 115, 116, 215, 216, and 301 or 302
2. Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hours
ree semester hours from any combination of Music 100, 120, 125,
130, 140, 150 and/or 160 - No more than three semester hours of
ensemble music may apply toward graduation requirements.
3. Applied hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 hours
Four semester hours from any combination of Music 121, 131, 132,
141, 142, or 143 - No more than 4 semester hours of applied music
may apply toward graduation requirements.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in music requires the following: Music 101, 115 and 116; three
semester hours selected from Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160;
and two semester hours selected from Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142 and/or
143 for a total of 12 semester hours.
MUSIC COURSES (MUSI)
100 Chorus (1) (Prerequisite: Students must be able to demonstrate the
ability to read music in audition with the choral director during the rst week
of classes.) Carries credit at the rate of one hour per semester (semesters need
not be consecutive). Music of many style periods is rehearsed and performed.
No more than three semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120,
125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180, and/or 190) may apply toward graduation
requirements for non-majors.
101 Introduction to Music (3) F, S, SU. Attention is focused on one element
of music at a time (melody, harmony, timbre, and texture). Each element is
discussed in its historical context, and illustrative examples are played.
102 Recital Attendance (0) As a requirement for graduation, performing
arts majors in the music industry program attend department-approved
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performances for seven semesters.
115 Introduction to Music eory (3) (Corequisite: 116) Presents the basic
melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of Western music beginning with
the elementary structure of single line melody progressing to the essentials of
harmonic construction. Analysis of musical literature from all style periods.
116 Aural Skills I (1) (Corequisite: 115) Rhythmic reading, development of
sight-singing skills using the traditional movable “do” method, interval and
chord recognition, and dictation fundamentals.
120 Select Vocal Ensemble (1) (Prerequisite: Vocal Audition.) Modern and
popular music is rehearsed and performed. No more than three semester
hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180, and/
or 190) may apply toward graduation requirements for non-majors.
121 Applied Voice (1) (Prerequisite: Performing Arts major, Music minor
or permission of the department) Private instruction in vocal performance;
includes development of technical skills and interpretation of standard
literature.
125 FMU Singers/Broadway Show Chorus (1) (Prerequisite: Enrollment in
Music100) Music from classic and modern Broadway musicals is rehearsed
and performed both on and o campus. No more than three semester hours
of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, and/or 160) may
apply toward graduation requirements for non-majors.
126 Group Voice (1) (Prerequisite: Vocal Audition or permission of the
department.) Group instruction in vocal performance designed for non-
majors; includes development of technical skill and interpretation of
standard literature. With permission of the department, up to two semesters
of 126 may count toward the rst level of applied lessons for students who
become Performing Arts majors.
130 String Ensemble (1) (Prerequisite: Audition). String music of traditional
and modern composers is rehearsed and performed. Material chosen from
Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and twentieth century music. No more than
three semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150,
160, 180, and/or 190) may apply toward graduation requirements for non-
majors.
131 Applied Piano (1) (Prerequisite: Performing Arts major, Music minor
or permission of the department) Private instruction in piano performance;
includes development of technical skills and interpretation of standard
literature.
132 Applied Strings (1) (Prerequisite: Performing Arts major, Music minor
or permission of the department) Private instruction in string instrument
performance; includes development of technical skills and interpretation of
standard literature.
140 Concert Band (1) e Concert Band is a concert organization oering
the opportunity for students to prepare and perform the basic music literature
for wind and percussion instruments. No more than three semester hours of
ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180, and/or 190)
may apply toward graduation requirements for non-majors.
141 Applied Woodwind (1:3) (Prerequisite: Performing Arts major, Music
minor or permission of the department) Private instruction in and solo
performance of woodwinds; includes development of technical skills and
interpretation of standard literature
142 Applied Brass (1) (Prerequisite: Performing Arts major, Music minor
or permission of the department) Private instruction in brass instrument
performance; includes development of technical skills and interpretation of
standard literature.
143 Applied Percussion (1) (Prerequisite: Performing Arts major, Music
minor or permission of the department) Private instruction in percussion
instrument performance; includes development of technical skills and
interpretation of standard literature.
144 Applied Guitar (1) (Prerequisite: Performing Arts major, Music minor
or permission of the department) Private instruction in guitar performance;
includes development of technical skills and interpretation of standard
literature.
145 Applied Organ (1) (Prerequisite: Performing Arts major and permission
of the department) Private instruction in organ performance: includes
development of skills and interpretation of standard literature.
146 Group Guitar I (1) Group instruction designed for non-majors or
potential Performing Arts majors looking to study guitar as their primary
instrument. is beginning course covers basics in music reading, chords,
strumming and picking techniques. With permission of the department,
one semester of 146 may count toward the rst level of applied lessons for
students who become Music Industry majors.
150 Music Industry Ensemble (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) A chamber
ensemble devoted to the development of individual performance and
improvisation skills through the preparation and staging of music for small
groups representing a variety of classic and modern jazz, pop, rock and
soul styles. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100,
120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180, and/or 190) may apply toward graduation
requirements for non-majors.
156 Group Piano I (1) (Prerequisite: Performing Arts major, Music minor
or permission of the department) An introduction to basic skills in piano
playing, accompaniment, sight-reading, practical keyboard harmonization,
and improvisation. e course provides a foundation for non-piano
concentration music industry majors to prepare for the piano.
157 Group Piano II (1) (Prerequisite: 156 or permission of the department)
Continuation of piano performance skills development and expansion of
tonal concepts learned in Music 156.
160 Chamber Jazz Ensemble (1) (Prerequisite: Audition). e Chamber
Jazz Ensemble is a jazz combo devoted to the development of individual
improvisation skills through the preparation and performance of literature
for small jazz groups representing a variety of jazz styles and periods. No
more than three semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125,
130, 140, 150, 160, 180, and 190) may apply toward graduation requirements
for non-majors.
172 Music Commerce I (3) An overview of the music industry. Includes
topics in music business careers, promotion and trade associations, basics
of music merchandising such as music products, sales, instruments, and
equipment. Music publishing, licensing and royalties, web commerce, and
marketing will also be covered.
173 Music Commerce II (3) (Prerequisite: 172) An overview of the music
industry, including record production and companies, recording studios and
engineers, commercial radio, and radio business. e performance side of
the music industry will cover artist promotion, management, and contracts.
180 Percussion Ensemble (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) Percussion Ensemble
is a chamber music ensemble featuring works written or arranged specically
for percussion and percussion-related media. Literature will be selected
and rehearsed with the ultimate goal of performance. No more than three
semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160,
180 and/or 190) may apply toward graduation requirements for non-majors.
190 Guitar Ensemble (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) e Guitar Ensemble
course consists of the practice of music for guitar in groups that can go
from duets, trios, and quartets to larger ensembles of guitars. e repertoire
consists mainly of works written for any combination in the number of
guitars included. No more than three semester hours of ensemble music
(Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180, and/or 190) may apply toward
graduation requirements for non-majors.
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210 Introduction to Music Technology (3) (Prerequisite: 215, 216 and
Performing Arts major or permission of the department) An introduction to
computer use in various aspects of music production. Topics include music
notation soware, MIDI application, sequencing, music generation soware,
current music distribution methods, and a survey of emerging hardware and
soware technologies.
211 Sound Recording and Reinforcement (3) (Prerequisite: 210 and
Performing Arts major or permission of department) Teaches fundamentals
of recording, playback, and sound reinforcement equipment operation.
Topics include physical and perceptual acoustics, basic electricity, recording
principles, console operation, microphone selection and placement, signal
ow, sound processing, and mixing in studio and live performance situations.
215 eory of Tonal Music (3) (Prerequisite: 115, Corequisite: 216) A
continuation of Music 115 with emphasis on linear and harmonic aspects
of diatonic music through study of chord construction, textures, forms, and
chromatic harmony.
216 Aural Skills II (1) (Prerequisite: 116, Corequisite: 215) A continuation
of Music 116. Advanced concepts of rhythmic and melodic reading, sight-
singing, and dictation skills will be emphasized. Concepts of chromaticism
will be introduced.
301 Music History I (3) (Prerequisite: English 102 or permission of the
department) An historical survey of music from the Ancient period through
the Baroque period will include examination of representative works
characterizing the emerging development of Western style and performance
practice with attention to prevailing political, economic, and social systems.
302 Music History II (3) (Prerequisite: 301 or permission of department)
An historical survey of music from the 18th century to the contemporary
period will include examination of representative works characterizing the
emerging development of Western style and performance practice with
attention to prevailing political, economic, and social systems.
314 Music for the Elementary School Teacher (3) Emphasis on giving the
student enough facility with elementary notation and music reading that he/
she will feel condent in preparing material for classroom use.
315 Advanced Music eory (3) (Prerequisite: 215, Corequisite: Music
316) e nal level of the music theory sequence; the course focuses on
advanced harmonic techniques, part writing, written and visual analysis, and
consideration of harmonic practices in contemporary and popular music.
316 Aural Skills III (1) (Prerequisite: 216/Corequisite: 315) e nal level
of the aural skills sequence with an emphasis on recognition of common
harmonic models as well as sight-singing and dictation patterns of increased
complexity.
317 Ensemble and Arts Management (3) (Prerequisites: 215, 216) T) is
course covers ensemble management, including scheduling, music library,
and concert production.
371 Advanced Production Techniques (3) (Prerequisite: 211 or permission
of the department) A comprehensive study of advanced tracking, mixing, and
mastering techniques. Current trends in technology will be closely examined
as well as mixing and mastering trends throughout all music genres.
372 Principles and Techniques of Songwriting (3) (Prerequisite: 415 or
permission of the department) is course is an introduction to the world of
songwriting. It will cover such topics as melodic construction, phrasing, and
formal design. It will also cover lyrical structure throughout the appropriate
genres. Copyright, licensing, and publishing will also be covered.
415 Music eory Practicum (3) (Prerequisite: 315) is is a project
based approach to practical application of music theory skills, including
an introduction to composition, arranging for voices and instruments,
orchestration, and writing for contemporary ensembles.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of department)
As Needed. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of
3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours
may be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
498 Music Industry Internship (6) (Prerequisite: Permission of the
department and internship agency, senior status, and successful completion
of 36 semester hours in the major at a minimum grade point average of 3.0
in all Music Industry courses and 2.5 cumulative grade point average in
all courses taken at FMU.) is is a formal intern assignment in which the
qualifying student participates in a music industry business or organization
as an intern for a selected period of time. An internship will be awarded
according to merit and availability determined by the department when the
student meets the prerequisite.
499 Music Industry Seminar (6) (Prerequisite: Senior status and successful
completion of at least 36 semester hours in the Performing Arts major/
Music Industry track.) is course is designed as a culminating experience
for the Performing Arts major and comprises an in-depth integration
and application of the student’s personal experiences, opportunities, and
ambitions as related to his/her anticipated career. A nal project incorporates
the discussion of short and long-term goals and a plan for the realization of
these goals. All individual projects are reviewed by three faculty members.
THEATRE ARTS
Coordinator: Mr. A. Glen Gourley
Students studying eatre Performance or eatre Design/Technology
receive an education equivalent to a B.A. or B.S. in theatre. e department
seeks to prepare students for graduate studies theatre, for entering professional
training programs, or for entering professions that require creative thinking
and artistic expression. Students may also earn either a minor or a collateral
in theatre. e education students participate in leads to the development
of life skills of self-discipline, personal responsibility, and organization; and
the ability to communicate eectively and work cooperatively is fostered in
the program. e program educates the student body at large and serves the
community through quality performances that exhibit student and faculty
artistic work and function as a laboratory for applying skills learned in the
classroom and studio.
FMU and the eatre Arts program are accredited by the National
Association of Schools of eatre (NAST).
SPECIALTY TRACKS IN THEATRE ARTS
A major in Performing Arts with a degree with a theatre arts specialty track
requires the following:
1.
eatre 210 (three one-semester hour courses), 200 or 202, 203,
204, 209, 291, 301, 320, 321 a
nd English 361.
2.
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ee semester hours above the 299 level in any English literature or
creative writing course approved by the theatre advisor.
3.
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welve semester hours from one specialty area
a) Design specialty: eatre 302, 303, 402, and either 304, 309 or 397
three semester hours from the performance specialty
b) Performance specialty: eatre 201, 205, 401, 405, and either
Speech Communication 203, eatre 397 or 497, or three semester
hours from the design specialty
4. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
a) Two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b) An 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
eatre Arts students must enroll in English 361 to fulll the literature
requirement of the Humanities section of the General Education
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Requirements.
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a
major in Performing Arts with a degree in a theatre arts specialty track is
39. e minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-
major) required for the major in Performing Arts with a degree in a theatre
arts specialty track is 120.
MINOR
A minor in theatre requires 18 semester hours selected from theatre courses
above the 199 level, Speech Communication 203, or one course chosen from
English 352, 361, or 365. Credit cannot be given for both eatre 200 and
203.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in theatre requires 12 semester hours selected from theatre
courses above the 199 level and/or Speech Communication 203. Credit
cannot be given for both eatre 200 and 203.
THEATRE COURSES (THEA)
101 Introduction to eatre (3) F, S, SU. Introduction to the many areas
of the art of the drama to aid in a more perceptive enjoyment of a theatrical
production.
200 Acting for Non-Majors (3) An overview of the actor’s art, including
the history, theory, and practices of the cra of acting. Class exercises and
scene assignments will allow students to expand their ability to use their
voices, bodies, and imaginations on the stage. Credit cannot be given for
both eatre 200 and 203.
201 eatrical Makeup (1) S. Analysis and study of makeup materials and
the art of makeup application, including the basic procedures and techniques
of creating a character-based makeup design.
202 Stagecra (3:2-2) S. Training in scenery construction with major
emphasis on draing and the use of theatre equipment. Discussion and
illustration of modern theatre production techniques as practiced by
contemporary theatre artists.
203 Acting I (3) (For performing arts majors and theatre minors only
or permission of the department.) Analysis of and application of the
fundamental principles underlying the actor’s art, the development of poise,
and the use of the voice and body on stage. First semester theatre majors
should enroll in this class. Credit cannot be given for both eatre 200 and
203.
204 Principles of Design (3) Introduces students to the elements and
principles of design as tools for creating a visual language and applying them
to production design. Elements of design to be covered include line, mass
and proportion, color, value, texture, space, and composition. Assignments
will include smaller and larger scale projects related to the basic design
elements and artistic techniques, culminating in a nal production design.
Script analysis as it relates to the design process will be explored. Projects
will be critiqued by faculty and peers. Students will experience giving and
receiving thoughtful and constructive criticism.
205 Acting II (2) (Prerequisite: 200 or 203 or permission of the department)
Application of basic improvisational and movement techniques. Introduction
to the Stanislavski system. Solo and scene work stressing textual analysis and
resulting characterization.
209 Introduction to Costume Technology (3:2-2) F. Basic training in
costume cra and construction technologies. Lecture, demonstration, and
practical application of costume technology that may include sewing, pattern
making, millinery, and fabric dyeing.
210 eatre Practicum (1) F, S. (Prerequisite: Performing arts major or
theatre minor or permission of department) A laboratory experience in all
aspects of theatre production-performance, technical and/or business. Four
hours of the practicum are required of a major for graduation.
291 Script Analysis (3) (Prerequisite: English 101 or English 101E/L)
AF. Fundamentals of play analysis for the purposes of performance and
production. Plays will be read and analyzed from all production perspectives.
301 Directing I (3) (Prerequisite: Performing arts major or theatre minor or
permission of the department) AF. Work in directing for the theatre. Topics
include the director as creative interpretative artist and the director and the
actor. Students direct individual projects.
302 Scenic Design (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or permission of department) AF.
An exploration of scenic design principles and elements in terms of creating
the visual environment of a play. Projects to include concept development,
visualization of that concept, and presentation of the design through models
or renderings and draed construction drawings.
303 eatre Management (3) (Prerequisite: 202 and 301 or permission
of the department) AS. Study in the basic concepts and methods in the
management of theatres. Emphasis on the specic role and duties of a stage
manager within the production process. Also to include the theory and
practice of theatre administration objectives: organization, season budget,
schedule, personnel, publicity, box oce, and house management.
304 Draing and Rendering (3) A project-based class focused on developing
the skills and techniques used in draing and rendering for the stage.
305 Acting III (2) (Prerequisite: 205 and junior or senior status or permission
of department) AF. Concentrated study in script and role analysis. Intensive
improvisation to develop acting techniques.
309 Costume Design (3:2-2) (Prerequisite: 209) AS. Exploration and
application of aesthetic principles of costume design. Special focus on
interpretation of character through line, color, and fabric, employing a
variety of rendering processes in the studio environment.
320 eatre History I: Beginning to 1700 (3) Prerequisite: English 102) AF.
Study of the Western theatre, both its physical form and literature, from the
beginning to 1700.
321 eatre History II: 1700 to the present (3) Prerequisite: English 102)
AF. Study of the Western theatre, both its physical form and literature, from
1700 to the present.
328 Acting for Professional Simulations (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: 200
or 203 or permission of department) As requested. A study of and practical
experience in the area of acting for professional simulations. May be taken
more than once for credit.
397 Special Topics in eatre (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of
department) As requested. In-depth study of an area of interest in theatre.
Dierent areas of study will be oered. Must have a 2.25 grade point average
or higher in all eatre courses. No more than six hours may be taken for
academic credit.
401 Directing II (3) (Prerequisite: 301 or permission of the department)
AF. Analysis and application of the staging of plays to provide training in
production technique. Students direct individual projects.
402 Lighting Design (3) (Prerequisite: 202) AF. Analysis and application of
current procedures and practices in the execution of lighting designs for the
stage.
405 Advanced Acting (2) (Prerequisite: 205) AS. Emphasis on the practical
application of Stanislavski’s principles of psycho-technique and their
subsequent interpretations.
497 Special Studies (3) (Prerequisite: Permission of department) As
requested. Open only to juniors and seniors with a grade point average of
3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours
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may be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
VISUAL ARTS
Coordinator: Mr. Charles Jecoat
e Visual Arts Program provides a broad exposure to art as a part of an
overall B. A. curriculum. is is accomplished through experiences in both
foundation courses and upper level studio specialties, as well as through
classroom presentation in the history of art. Students learn both technical
and creative thinking skills through studio practice, classroom discussions,
and frequent critiques. Goals of the program are to provide a sense of
personal expression and enrichment, and to provide the tools with which
majors can pursue post-graduate programs and/or careers in the Visual Arts
eld. e art faculty regularly engage in scholarly pursuits and in professional
exhibitions of their work.
e visual arts program is accredited by the National Association of Schools
of Art and Design (NASAD).
MAJOR
A major in visual arts requires the following:
1. Visual Arts Foundation courses: Art 203, 204, 205, 206, 301; nine
semester hours selected from Art 207, 208 or 218, 210, 215, and/
or 230. Only 208 or 218 may count toward the General Education
Requirements.
2. Art History Courses: Art History 220, 221, three semester hours
selected from Art History 350, 360, and 370, and three semester
hours selected from Art History 340, 380, 390, and 400.
3. Four courses in one specialty area:
a) Painting Specialty: Art 307, 407, and six semester hours of art
studio courses approved by the faculty adviser and department.
b) Photography Specialty: Art 208 or 218, 308 or 318, 328, and
408. (ough only 208 or 218 may be taken under Photography
Specialty area, the other may be taken as a Visual Arts Foundation
course.)
c) Ceramics Specialty: Art 310, 410, and six semester hours of art
studio courses approved by the faculty adviser and department.
d)
G
raphic Design Specialty: Art 231, 330, 331, and 430 or studio
courses approved by the faculty adviser and department.
4.
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inor/collateral requirements (two options)*
a)
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wo 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser.
b)
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n 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser.
*Students with an Associate’s in Applied Science degree with a major in Digital
Arts (or another major in visual arts [with departmental approval]) entering
the program from a South Carolina technical school will transfer into the
program with a minimum of sixty hours. ese students are required to meet
all general education and major requirements but will not be required to have
an additional minor or collateral.
e minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-
major) required for the major in Visual Arts is 120.
GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALTY
SOPHOMORE PORTFOLIO REVIEW IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
FINE ARTS
A portfolio review is required for Visual Arts - Graphic Design Specialty
majors seeking to enroll in Graphic Design courses at the 300 level. e
portfolio review is also required for transfer students, students changing
majors, or students changing specialties who elect to continue in the Graphic
Design Specialty within the Visual Arts program.
In order to register for any 300 level course in the Graphic Design Specialty
the student must pass the review requirements. Students who do not pass the
review are eligible to reapply the following semester.
To apply for a review the student must:
1. Have a grade point average of at least 2.25 in all undergraduate
courses taken at FMU.
2. Have at least a 2.5 grade point average in all Art and Art History
courses attempted.
3. Have completed one foundation art history course from Art History
220 or 221.
4. Have completed both Art 230 and Art 231.
e number of semester hours required in major courses for a major
in Visual Arts is 36 of Visual Arts studio and 12 of Art History. Students
with concentrations in Ceramics, Painting or Photography are required to
exhibit work and write an artist’s statement as part of a senior exhibit. ese
exhibitions are presented on the FMU campus as small group shows during
the nal year of enrollment. Each student’s portion of the group exhibit is
comprised of works from the student’s specialty area, is prepared under
the direction of the student’s specialty area professor, and serves as partial
fulllment of the senior seminar course. Students with concentrations in
Graphic Design are required to assemble a nal portfolio of work under
the direction of the student’s specialty area professor. e portfolios are to
be presented and defended in front of an audience of design professionals,
faculty and peers during the nal semester of enrollment.
MINOR
A minor in visual arts requires 18 semester hours, including:
Six semester hours selected from Art 203, 204, 205, 206, 301
Six semester hours selected from Art 207, 208, 210, 215, 218, 230,
231
ree semester hours of Art History
ree semester hours above the 299 level in any Visual Arts studio
course
COLLATERAL
A collateral in visual art requires 12 semester hours including:
ree semester hours selected from Art 203, 204, 205, 206, 301
ree semester hours selected from Art 207, 208, 210, 215, 218, 230
ree semester hours of Art History
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ee semester hours above the 299 level in any Visual Arts studio
course
TEACHER LICENSURE OPTION IN ART EDUCATION
Coordinator: Dr. Eunjung Chang
Students in the art education program receive an education equivalent to a
B.A. or B.S. in Art Education.
It is the mission of the art education program to educate individuals who are
highly qualied art educators and who will be leaders in the eld–artists with
competent skills across a range of dierent media; teachers with a strong
knowledge base who are eective organizers, managers, and communicators;
and leaders in scholarship and professional services. To fulll our mission,
we require students to take rigorous courses in education, art education,
and studio art. ese courses are supplemented by real world learning
opportunities, including educational eld trips, active participation in
national and state art education organizations and conferences, community-
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based service projects, school internships, and exposure to practicing artists
through an active visiting artist program.
e art education program is accredited by the National Association of
Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
e Francis Marion University School of Education prepares competent and
caring teachers.
e Department of Fine Arts provides the knowledge base for students
seeking licensure to teach art in the state of South Carolina.
General Education (B.S.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 hours
Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 hours
En
glish 101 (or English 101E/L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 or 4
En
glish 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
S
peech Communication 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 hours
A
nthropology 200 or Geography 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Political Science 101 or 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 3
Additional three hours to be chosen from economics, geography,
political science, sociology, or Honors 250-259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......3
Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 hours
L
iterature (in any language). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
H
istory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A
rt History 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
A
rt History 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours
M
athematics 111 (or 111E) or higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 hours
B
iological Science with lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
P
hysical Science with lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
P
sychology 206 and 216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
General Education (B.A.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-60 hours
Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22 hours
En
glish 101 (or English 101E/L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 or 4
En
glish 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .3
S
peech Communication 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 hours
Anthropology 200 or Geography 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
P
olitical Science 101 or 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 3
A
dditional three hours to be chosen from economics, geography,
p
olitical science, sociology, or Honors 250-259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.......3
H
umanities . . . . .
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L
iterature (in any language). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
H
istory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A
rt History 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
A
rt History 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
A
rt 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours
M
athematics 121 or higher
Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hours
B
iological Science with lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
hysical Science with lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Professional Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 hours
E
ducation 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Education 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(taken in the same semester)
Education 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
(M
ust be fully admitted to the Professional Education Program and
p
ass Praxis I/Praxis CORE to take Education courses above 305)
E
ducation 311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
(t
aken with Education 313)
E
ducation 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(t
aken with Education 311)
E
ducation 420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
E
ducation 391, 392, or 393. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Education 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .3
Education 487 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
E
ducation 490 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
(487 a
nd 490 must be taken in the same semester)
Teaching Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 hours
Design/Technology Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 hours
A
rt 203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
A
rt 204. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
A
rt 205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .3
A
rt 206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3
Studio Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 hours
S
elect nine hours from Art 207, 208, 210, 215, 218, 230, 231. . . . . . . .
...9
S
elect six hours above the 299 level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Art History Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 hours
A
rt History 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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rt History 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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elect three hours from Art History 350, 360, 370. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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elect three hours from Art History 340, 380, 390, 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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rt Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 hours
Art Education 312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Art Education 415. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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rt Education 416. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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rt Education 501. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
No minor/collateral requirements.
ADMISSION TO THE ART EDUCATION PROGRAM
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
A student must make application for admission to the Art Education
Program in the Department of Fine Arts upon successful completion of 30
semester hours to include the following:
1) Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5* in all
undergraduate courses taken at FMU.
* Freshmen and transfer students entering the institution in the Fall
of 2015 or the Spring of 2016 must achieve a cumulative 2.6 grade
point average in order to be admitted into the teacher education
program. Freshmen and transfer students entering the institution in
the Fall of 2016 and beyond must achieve a cumulative 2.75 grade
point average for admission to the teacher education program.
2) Have completed Art Education 312.
3) Have completed one beginning level studio course from Art 207,
208, 210, or 230.
4) Have completed one foundation art history course from Art History
220 or 221.
5) Have at least a 2.75 grade point average in all Art, Art History, and
Art Education courses attempted.
6)
H
ave passed the Praxis I/Praxis CORE: Reading, Writing, and Math
assessment.
7)
H
ave positive recommendations from the Art Education faculty.
NOTE: Students must schedule a conference in the School of Education
to discuss the Professional Licensure program.
e number of semester hours required in major courses for a teacher
licensure option in art education is 27 semester hours of art studio, 12
semester hours of art history, and 12 semester hours of art education. e
minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major)
required for the teacher licensure option in art education is 127. A one-person
show is required during the nal semester of enrollment. e one-person
show will be comprised of works from the student’s studio and art education
classes and will be under the direction of the student’s art education adviser.
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A traditional portfolio and a CD portfolio of the student’s work must be
completed by the end of student teaching.
MINOR
No minor in art education is oered.
COLLATERAL
No collateral in art education is oered.
ART COURSES (ART)
101 Introduction to Art (3) Patterns of perception and understanding are
established through analysis of major works of painting, sculpture, and
architecture in a historical survey. e class format includes a liberal use of
slides and occasional lms.
203 Basic Drawing (3:1-5) Introduction to the fundamentals of drawing in
pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink. Emphasis on line, value, and proportion.
Studio exercises from both still life and landscape sketching are included, as
well as the basics of perspective.
204 Two-Dimensional Design (3:1-5) Introduction to the elements and
principles of design, as well as specic design applications through various
materials and techniques; includes a thorough study of basic color theory
and practice.
205 ree-Dimensional Design (3:1-5) Investigation of three-dimensional
organization techniques, with special emphasis on the plastic controls of
form and space. An introduction to tools and various sculptural media,
including wood, plaster, and clay.
206 Introduction to Graphic Design (3:1-5) Foundations of technology in
the arts. Emphasis on the design, reproduction, and distribution of digital
images.
207 Introductory Painting (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 203) Experiences in basic
oil painting, mostly through the study of still life and landscape. Analyses of
color mixing techniques, lighting, and composition.
208 Introduction to Film Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite/Corequisite:
204 or permission of department) Introduction to basic 35mm camera
operation, black and white lm processing, and darkroom procedures in
enlarging and developing prints. Emphasis is on practicing technical skills
and learning the basics of photographic composition.
210 Introductory Ceramics (3:1-5) Processes and techniques in both wheel-
throwing and hand building in the art and cra of pottery. rowing leads
progressively toward stoneware clay tooling, decorating, glazing, and ring.
Special emphasis is placed on ceramics for teachers.
215 Introduction to Printmaking (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 203, 204)
Exploration of basic printmaking materials, techniques, and processes.
Utilization of stenciling, woodcut techniques, linoleum block printing,
monotype, collograph, stamp printing, collage relief, paper lithography, and
basic bookmaking.
218 Introduction to Digital Photography (3:1-5) Introduction to Basic
Digital Photography including camera operations and computer image
manipulations. Emphasis is on learning basic camera function, photographic
compositions, and computer enhancement of photographic images.
230 Graphic Design I (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 204 and 206 or permission
of department) Introduction to graphic design. Emphasis is on design of
eective graphics for visual communication. Studio activities include layout
and design using desktop publishing and computer soware.
231 Typography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 204 and 206 or permission of
the department) is course will consider the problems and practices of
typographical theory and presentation in the area of visual design. Specic
considerations will include acquiring a general knowledge of typography
and its use as related to design, exploration of that knowledge by traditional
methods and with computer applications and self-exploration encompassing
creative problem solving.
301 Figure Drawing (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 203) Intensive study of the
human gure through studio sessions with models and through analysis of
the drawings of the masters.
306 Special Topics in Visual Arts (3:1-5) In-depth study in a specialty
area oered in the visual arts program. Group travel may be required
depending upon specialty area. May be taken twice for academic credit with
departmental approval.
307 Intermediate Painting (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 204, 207) Specic
problems in modern styles and methods, with emphasis on experimentation
with acrylic techniques. Canvas construction and preparation.
308 Intermediate Film Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 208) Further
exploration of black and white darkroom and print nishing techniques.
Other lm formats and cameras introduced in addition to 35mm. Emphasis
on personal expression through varied approaches to image making.
310 Intermediate Ceramics (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 210) Further development
of skills, techniques, and the aesthetics of clay. Acquaintance with work of
potters past and present with special consideration of the Japanese tradition.
311 Ceramic Sculpture (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 205 and 210 or permission
of department) Introduction to ceramic fabrication methods of slabwork,
modeling from solid masses, and press molding. Survey of ancient through
contemporary ceramic sculpture. Discussion of aesthetic and critical issues
of form and content.
317 Watercolor (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 207) Introduction to basic watercolor
materials and techniques through still life and landscape studies.
Development of appreciation of watercolor as an art medium and as a means
of rendering for design.
318 Alternative Digital Imaging (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 208 and 218)
Exploration and experimentation with alternative imaging emphasizing
digital photography use for imaging concepts and including various soware
explorations. Further development of digital alternative photographic skills
and individual expression.
328 Photographic Lighting (3: 1-5) (Prerequisite: 218 or permission of the
department) Introduction to basic photographic lighting techniques and
equipment. Topics include lighting with continuous, strobe and hot shoe
ash, the use of light meters and light modiers. Instruction includes on
location and studio lighting applications. A Digital SLR camera is required.
330 Graphic Design II (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 230 and 231 or permission
of the department) Further development of graphic design skills and
understanding. Emphasis is on design of eective graphics and imagery for
print and electronic publication. Studio activities include layout and design
using desktop publishing and computer graphics soware.
331 Interactive Design I (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 230 and 231 or permission
of the department) Graphic design for hypertext, web, and interactive
environments. Emphasis is on the thoughtful composition of the user
interface and design elements within an interactive environment.
407 Advanced Painting (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 307) Emphasis on more
individual expression and solving a pictorial problem in a consistent, related
series of paintings. Knowledge of contemporary concepts is stressed.
408 Advanced Photography (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 308 or 318 and
328) Emphasis on sustained individual development. Completion of a
photographic portfolio as a vehicle for personal expression of a theme or
concept. Awareness of contemporary masters is stressed.
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410 Advanced Ceramics (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 310) Advanced techniques
in clay, with an emphasis on artistic discipline and sustained individual
development, large two-piece forms, porcelain, philosophy, criticism,
aesthetics.
430 Graphic Design III (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 330 and 331 or permission
of the department) Continuation of graphic design sequence. Emphasis
is on advanced projects for multi-part design publications. Students will
work as a part of a design team to participate in development of design
systems, image analysis, and media production. e course will include an
introduction to design for time-based media.
431 Interactive Design II (3:1-5) (Prerequisite: 331 or permission of the
department) Graphics and design for hypertext environments. Emphasis
is on the role of images and design elements in an interactive environment.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of department)
As Needed. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of
3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours
may be earned. Academic Committee approval required for each seminar
and practicum. All individual research projects are reviewed by three
faculty members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit
(three hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
498 Visual Art Internship (3) (Prerequisite: Permission of the department
and internship agency, senior status, and successful completion of 36
semester hours in the major at a minimum grade point average of 3.0
in all Visual Arts courses and 2.5 cumulative grade point average in all
courses taken at FMU). Internship will be awarded according to merit
and availability determined by the department when the student meets
the prerequisite. A student otherwise unqualied may be awarded an
internship provided he/she presents clear and convincing evidence of
extraordinary circumstances which the Visual Arts faculty deems worthy
of an exception.
499 Senior Seminar (1) (Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission
of department) is course is an upper level capstone course taken
during the semester that all Visual Arts requirements are completed and
is intended to go hand in hand with the Visual Arts Senior Exhibition.
is required course is an examination of aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and
pragmatic issues in preparation for a postgraduate experience and stresses
preparation of professional goals for the student.
ART EDUCATION COURSES (ARTE)
217 Creative Arts for the Elementary School Teacher (3:1-2) Designed
to foster awareness, enthusiasm, and commitment to the importance of
the arts within the elementary education curriculum and to develop an
understanding of the role the arts play in each individual’s life. General
topics dealt with are art and music education rationale, basic perceptual
and conceptual skill building in visual art, exploration of art media,
exploration of musical instruments and musical learning experiences, the
relationship of art and music to national/global cultural understanding,
introduction to theories of children’s sequential artistic and music
development from infancy through the 3rd grade (this includes typical
and atypical development), interdisciplinary arts learning experiences, and
critical awareness of the relationship of music, theatre, dance, and visual
art curriculums.
312 Curriculum Materials and Methods in Art Education (3:1-2) is
course is designed to introduce and instruct the art education student
in the following: art education rationale; the history of art education in
the United States; exploration and development of art media, tools, and
curriculum resources; application of art education theory and practice
in the areas of art history, art criticism, aesthetics, art production, and
national/global awareness and understanding; creation and development
of art lesson plans and curriculum resources.
415 Historical Foundations of Art Education (3) (Prerequisite: 312
or permission of department) Study of the disciplines of art history, art
criticism, and aesthetics, and their theories, development, and methods for
teaching.
416 Contemporary Issues in Art Education (3) (Prerequisite: 312 or
permission of department) Study of current issues in art education,
including visual culture art education, community-based art education,
museum education, arts integration, gied and talented art education,
special needs, service learning, authentic assessment, and technology.
501 e School Art Program (3) (Prerequisite: 415 and 416 or permission
of department) is course is the capstone course for art education
students. Course includes information to assist in a successful transition
into the art teaching profession. Pragmatic in nature, it addresses major art
education issues that the new teacher will face the rst few years of teaching
through discussion, group presentations and lectures. Other issues covered
include classroom management, lesson planning, instructor and classroom
evaluation, developing professional dispositions and leadership skills.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Chair: Dr. William Bolt
Faculty: Christopher Barton, William Bolt, Erica Johnson, V. Scott Kaufman,
Alena Eskridge-Kosmach, Scott Kaufman, Christopher Kennedy, Jason
Kirby, Mary Louise Nagata, Louis Venters
MISSION STATEMENT
e overarching purpose of the history department is to train the intellect
and to prepare students for lives of personal enrichment and constructive
achievement. e study of history comprises the elements of a liberal
education: the acquisition of knowledge, the nurturing of understanding,
and the development of perspectives on oneself and one’s society. e
reconstruction of the human past conveys an appreciation of cultural contexts
and traditions, and it enhances critical thinking and communication skills.
e major in history provides a broad understanding of the development of
various cultures throughout the world. History department faculty engage
in scholarship and research and serve in various ways the University and the
local community.
MAJOR IN HISTORY
1. Requirements for majors seeking a concentration in U.S., European,
or Non-Western History (totaling 33 hours):
a. At least three hours below the 199 level
b. History 299 (which shall normally be taken during the
sophomore year)
c. 24 hours of additional coursework which must include at least
one course from each of the following groups*
GROUP A: HIST 308, 309, 320, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 351, 352
GROUP B: HIST 305, 306, 321, 324, 339, 340, 341, 342, 370
GROUP C: HIST 210, 220, 300, 302, 303, 307, 310, 311, 312, 313,
315, 316, 317, 319, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 357, 362, 363, 364, 406
d. History 499 (which shall normally be taken during the
senior
year)
2. Requirements for majors seeking a concentration in Public History
and Archaeology (totaling 33 hours):
a. At least three hours below the 199 level
b. History 299 (which shall normally be taken during the
sophomore year)
c. 3 hours each in Groups A and B:
GROUP A: HIST 308, 309, 320, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 339, 351,
352
GROUP B: HIST 305, 306, 321, 324, 340, 341, 342, 370
d. HIST 210, 220, 303, 316, 420 (HIST 343 or ANTH 230 may be
taken in place of HIST 303 or 316)
e. History 499 (which shall normally be taken during the senior
year)
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3. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
a. Two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b. An 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
4. Participation in all required program assessment activities during
the senior year.
5. *Students wishing to seek a concentration in U.S., European, or
Non-Western History must take at least 15 hours in the
appropriate group of courses and at least 3 hours in each of the other
two groups. Students who decide not to seek a concentration must
take at least one course each in Groups A, B, and C.
6. Completion of a foreign language through 202
*Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in history must
complete requirements 1 or 2 as well as 3, 4 and 6. Students preparing
for graduate studies in history are especially encouraged to complete the
Bachelor of Arts degree. Students have the option to earn the Bachelor of
Science degree with a major in history by satisfying requirements 1 or 2, as
well as 3 and 4.
It is recommended that history majors take Mathematics 134 as part of their
General Education Requirements. Students should also consider taking
Computer Science 150.
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a
major in history is 33. e minimum number of semester hours in all courses
(major and non-major) required for the major in history is 120.
MINOR
A minor in history consists of 18 semester hours, no more than nine of which
may be below the 200 level.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in history consists of 12 semester hours, no more than six of
which may be below the 200 level.
Successful completion of a 100-level history course is required of all students
enrolling in history courses at or above the 299 level. In special circumstances,
exceptions may be made with the joint permission of the instructor and the
department chair.
HISTORY SECONDARY EDUCATION
Coordinator: Dr. Jason Kirby
e Francis Marion University School of Education prepares caring and
competent teachers for the 21st century.
e Department of History provides the knowledge base for students
licensing to teach History in the state of South Carolina. e department
supports and encourages the conceptual framework strands in the School
of Education: critical thinking, collaboration, and reection. Students must
schedule a conference with the School of Education to discuss the Professional
Education Program and must successfully complete the History courses
listed for licensure in secondary education by the School of Education.
e History Secondary Education Option requires completion of the
following courses. ese include General Education courses, History
courses, Education courses, and student teaching.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 48 HOURS
Communications 9
English 101 (or 101E), 102 6 or 7
Speech Communication 100 3
Social Studies 9
Political Science 101 3
Geography 102 3
Economics 203 or 204 3
Humanities 12
Literature (any language) 3
History 3
Sociology 201 3
Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 3
Mathematics 6
Biology 4
Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science 4
Psychology 206/216 4
HISTORY REQUIREMENT 33 HOURS
a. 12 hours at the 100-199 level (including both HIST 101 and 102)
b. History 299 (to be taken during the sophomore year)
c. 15 hours of additional coursework, which must include at least
one course from each of the following groups:
GROUP A: HIST 308, 309, 320, 329, 330, 331, 332, 351, 352
GROUP B: HIST 305, 306, 321, 324, 339, 340, 341, 342, 370
GROUP C: HIST 210, 220, 300, 302, 303, 307, 310, 311, 312, 313,
315, 316, 317, 319, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 357, 362, 363, 364,
406
d. History 499 (to be taken during the spring semester of the junior
year)
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 43 HOURS
Pre-Professional Education 6 HOURS
Education 190 3
Education 192 3
Praxis CORE exam must be passed prior to admission to the
Education program
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 22 HOURS
Education 310 3
Education 311 3
Education 313 2
Education 322 3
Education 420 3
Education 393 and 435 (concurrent) 5
Education 411 3
STUDENT TEACHING BLOCK 15 HOURS
Education 487 3
Education 490 12
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 124
To qualify for licensure to teach History at the secondary level, one must
pass the Praxis exam in World and U.S. History. For more information, go to
https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5941.
HISTORY COURSES (HIST)
101 United States History to 1877 (3) General survey of the United States
from the era of discovery until 1877, emphasizing major political, economic,
social, and intellectual developments.
102 United States History since 1877 (3) General survey of the United States
from 1877 to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and
intellectual developments.
103 European History to the French Revolution (3) General survey of
European civilization from its ancient origins to the French Revolution with
emphasis on major social, economic, intellectual, and political developments.
104 European History since the French Revolution (3) General survey
of European civilization from the French Revolution to the present with
emphasis on major social, economic, intellectual, and political developments.
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105 Introduction to Modern World History (3) A survey of cultural
traditions, political institutions, social structures, economic patterns, and
applied technologies in the world. Emphasizes the distinctive features of
dierent parts of the globe, with examples drawn from Asia, Africa, the
Middle East, the Americas, and Europe, and the increasing importance of
global interactions from the nineteenth century to the present.
210 Introduction to Archaeology (3) (HIST 210 is the same as ANTH
210) An introduction to theory and methods in archaeological research,
data collection, and analysis. Students will learn the strategies employed in
the investigation of archaeological remains as well as issues of explanation,
interpretation, and public engagement. Students will also receive an
introduction into historical archaeology. Credit cannot be received for both
HIST 210 and ANTH 210.
220 Introduction to Public History (3) An introduction into the theory and
methods in public history, including archives, historical preservation, digital
history, and lm. Students will learn the state of the eld, the venues in which
history is practiced outside of formal educational settings, and the real-world
issues of explanation, interpretation, and public engagement.
299 e Historian’s Cra (3) Explores the evolution of historic inquiry and
the methods that historians use to investigate the past. Introduces students to
the way historians collect and evaluate historical sources, interpret evidence,
and formulate historical questions. Additionally, students will master the
research and composition skills required for upper-level history courses.
For history majors only. History 299 does not fulll the general education
requirement in history. One 100-level history course or permission of the
department is prerequisite to all history courses at or above the 299 level
300 Economic History of the United States (3) (Same as Economics
300) Development of business attitudes, institutions, organizations, and
technology from the world of the colonial entrepreneur through stages of
specialization and integration to the establishment of our modern industrial
economy. One 100-level history course or permission of department is
prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level.
302 Native American History (3) (Prerequisites: One 100-level history
course or permission of department) is course approaches Native American
experience from a sympathetic yet unromantic cultural perspective. We begin
with the premise that Native Americans were active agents in producing
their history both before and aer the European invasion of North America-
-not just victims of white oppression and/or abstract social forces. is is
not an exhaustive history of Native Americans, and thus is selective in both
scope and content. For instance, topics will include cultural diversity in
North America on the eve of European colonization; the dynamics of early
Indian-European encounters in dierent regions of North America; the role
of slavery in Native American societies and in Indian-European relations;
the political and spiritual dimensions of accommodation and resistance to
Euro-American expansion in the eighteenth century; the construction and
reconstruction of Indian identities in the era of the American Revolution;
forced Indian Removal; and the nineteenth-century struggles for the Great
Plains and the Great Basin. We will also discuss diering approaches to
studying Native histories. One 100-level history course or permission of
department is prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level.
303 United States: Colonial and Revolutionary Periods, 1587-1789 (3)
Study of the settlement of North America with particular, but not exclusive,
emphasis on the social, political, economic, and intellectual development of
the English colonies. e stresses that led to the American Revolution are
emphasized along with the campaigns and battles that culminated with the
creation and ratication of the Constitution. One 100-level history course
or permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the
299 level.
305 Empires and Nations in Latin America (3) Study of the rise and fall
of the Spanish and Portuguese empires in America, the Latin American
independence movement, and the eorts of various Latin American countries
to maintain their political autonomy and national identity in recent times.
One 100-level history course or permission of department is prerequisite to
all history courses above the 299 level.
306 Latin America: Tradition and Change (3) Study of the clash between
tradition and change in Latin America from the colonial period into the
21st century with emphasis on the social, religious, and economic aspects
of conict. One 100-level history course or permission of department is
prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level.
307 e History of the United States in World Aairs (3) Study of the
history of the United States in world aairs from the early national period to
the present with emphasis on the rise of the United States to the status of a
world power and on the role of the United States as a world power. European
as well as American perspectives will be considered. One 100-level history
course or permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses
above the 299 level.
308 Russia and Eastern Europe (3) History of the nations of Eastern Europe
in the 19th and 20th centuries, with emphasis on the past 100 years. Major
topics include the peoples of Eastern Europe, the Russian Empire, the Austro-
Hungarian Empire, the collapse of the empires in World War I, Communist
revolution in Russia, new states in Eastern Europe, Stalin’s regime, impact
of World War II, the Soviet Union and its East European Empire, and the
collapse of Communism. One 100-level history course or permission of
department is prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level.
309 Europe, 1814-1914 (3) Examines developments in Europe from the
Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of World War I. Principal topics include
the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era, industrialization
and the creation of industrial society, mid-century revolutions, nationalism
and the unication of Germany and Italy, spread of constitutional government
and democracy, cultural and intellectual developments, imperialism, failure
of the Concert of Europe, and the onset of war in 1914. One 100-level course
or permission of the department is prerequisite to all history courses above
the 299 level.
310 Representations of Race (3) (Prerequisites: One 100-level history
course or permission of department) From classical Greece and Rome, who
saw themselves under the siege by the “barbarian hordes,” to contemporary
America and its war on “Islamic extremism,” from the Birth of the Nation,
to 300, Western societies have repeatedly represented a particular group
of people as a threat to civilization. is course will examine a wide range
of representations of non-White and/or non-Western people and cultures
in lm, literature, scientic and legal writings, popular culture, and artistic
expression. What is behind this impulse to divide the world into “us” and
“them”? How is it bound up with the distribution of power and resources?
And what happens when the “barbarian hordes” talk back? One 100-level
history course or permission of department is prerequisite to all history
courses above the 299 level.
311 History of Black America to 1865 (3) Study of Black history in the
United States from European colonization to the end of the Civil War, with
emphasis on the unique tactics used by Black people to resist and persevere
against repression. Major topics include the formation of racial theory;
racialized slavery, Black resistance, and the Black abolitionist movements;
and the broad theme of global connections among Black Americans, other
parts of the African diaspora, and Africa itself. One 100-level history course
or permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the
299 level.
312 History of Black America since 1865 (3) Study of people of African
descent in the United States from emancipation to the recent past, with
emphasis on Black identity, agency, and memory and the central place of
African Americans in the national historical narrative. Major topics include
Reconstruction; segregation, accommodation, and institution building;
migration and urbanization; the civil rights movement and its aermath;
approaches to Black religion, culture, and intellectual life; and global
dimensions of the Black freedom struggle. One 100-level history course or
permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the 299
level.
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313 e American Civil Rights Movement (3) (Prerequisites: One
100-level history course or permission of department) is course examines
the various historical developments that arose during the “long civil rights
movement” from the 1930s to the present. Students will investigate the
shiing historical dynamics that African Americans confronted as they
experienced, challenged, and eventually overcame Jim Crow segregation
and sought an end to systemic racial discrimination. In particular, students
will explore the nuanced interplay “bottom-up” and “top-down” forces
played throughout the “long” black freedom struggle. ey will also gain
an appreciation of the movement’s wide-ranging implications on other
1960s-to-present-day social and political undertakings.
315 America in the 1960s (3) (Prerequisites: One 100-level history course
or permission of department). is course examines the various historical
developments that arose during one of America’s most polarizing and
transformative decades. Topics ranging from the Vietnam War, the civil
rights movement, the assorted countercultural trends and inuences, the
women’s movement, to the conservative backlash forces will receive in-
depth coverage. Moreover, understanding the leadership approach and
policy decisions of Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and
Richard Nixon as well as the inuential dominance of popular culture on
citizens’ social, cultural, and political attitudes will provide a foundational
lens into the decade’s history.
316 South Carolina History (3) Survey of the history of the state from its
founding to the present with emphasis on political, social, and economic
developments and the changing attitudes prevalent among its citizenry.
One 100-level history course or permission of department is prerequisite
to all history courses above the 299 level.
317 History of the Mass Media (3) Considers the mass media,
concentrating on four aspects of media history: domestic journalism,
foreign journalism, entertainment, and sociological values. One 100-level
history course or permission of department is prerequisite to all history
courses above the 299 level.
318 e Historical Focus (3) In-depth study of one historical subject
emphasizing interpretations, bibliographies, and historiography and
utilizing the historical method. One 200-level history course or permission
of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level. May
be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.
319 e Vietnam War (3) A study of the Vietnam War from its origins to its
outcome, focusing predominantly on U.S. role in the conict but including
as well the war’s international dimensions and its impact on the American
home front. One 100-level history course or permission of department is
prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level.
320 History of Modern Germany (3) Considers the development of
the German people, primarily within the framework of the nation-state.
Emphasis of the course falls within the period 1870 to 1945. Deals with
the internal development and foreign relations of a nation which was at the
center of European and world aairs for 75 years. Brief consideration of the
period since 1945, including unication. One 100-level history course or
permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the
299 level.
321 Family and Gender in World History (3) A general survey of family
and gender in comparative perspective that addresses family, gender and
demographic systems as they vary and change through time and space.
e course addresses family, demography and gender roles as they evolved
from ancient times to the present in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa
and the Americas and considers the interaction of family and gender with
economic, religious, political, institutional and demographic change. One
100-level history course or permission of the department is prerequisite for
all history courses above the 299 level.
324 History of Traditional East Asia (3) Survey of East Asian countries:
China, Japan, and Korea, from ancient times to the mid-19th century, with
emphasis on the emergence and development of cultural traditions and
political institutions in these countries and their interaction. One 100-level
history course or permission of department is prerequisite to all history
courses above the 299 level.
329 Europe in the Era of the World Wars, 1914-1945 (3) Considers
European developments from an international point of view, including
such topics as the transition to the 20th century, World War I, the search for
peace and democracy, the Great Depression, Communism, Fascism, and
World War II. One 100-level history course or permission of department is
prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level.
330 Europe and the World since 1945 (3) Considers the reconstruction of
Europe aer World War II; the rise and fall of the Cold War; the democratic
west and Soviet east; political and economic developments from the 1940s
to the 1990s; the European Community; decolonization; the new Europe:
society, technology, and culture; and the collapse of Communism. One
100-level history course or permission of department is prerequisite to all
history courses above the 299 level.
331 Modern British Isles (3) Considers the principal forces that have
shaped England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland from the late medieval period
to the present. Major topics include origins and oen uneasy evolution
of the United Kingdom, the Tudor Reformation, the Stuart struggle with
Parliament and the creation of a constitutional monarchy, decline of the
aristocracy, rise of British industrial and imperial power, character of the
Victorian age, Britain in the two world wars, establishment of the welfare
state, and the relationship of Britain to the world of today. One 100-level
course or permission of the department is prerequisite to all history courses
above the 299 level.
332 British Empire (3) Examines the origins, development, and dissolution
of the British Empire from the 1550s to the late twentieth century. Considers
the global reach of British imperial endeavors from Europe to the Western
Hemisphere, Far East, Oceania, India, Africa, and the Middle East. e
principal themes include the social, political, intellectual, economic, and
psychological consequences of the growth and decline of the empire upon
the colonizer and the colonized. One 100-level history course or permission
of the department is prerequisite for all history courses above the 299 level.
333 Victorian England (3) Considers the major political, social, economic,
and intellectual movements making up the civilization of Victorian
England. Examines Britain's century of power, progress, and respectability
from the passage of the Reform Bill of 1832 to the First World War, which
brought the Age of Victoria to a close. One 100-level history course or
permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the
299 level.
339 e Atlantic World (3) (Prerequisites: One 100-level history course
or permission of department) is course is a study of the Atlantic World
System (1450-1850). Atlantic World history refers to relationships and
interactions between the peoples of the Americas, Africa and Europe,
from the eenth through the nineteenth century, as these regions came
to constitute a single, integrated system, joined rather than separated by
the Atlantic Ocean. Its study focuses on themes such as migration and
colonialism; the African slave trade, New World slavery and its abolition;
trans-oceanic commerce and the development of history’s rst worldwide
cash economy; violence, mixing and transculturation among Europeans,
Africans and indigenous Americans; negotiation of knowledge about
medicine, geography and the natural world; and the evolution of imperial
systems and the wars of Independence. One 100-level history course or
permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the
299 level.
340 History of Modern Mexico (3) Emphasis on the transition of Mexico
from a rural, oligarchic economy and society to an urban-oriented nation
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in the midst of industrialization. Special emphasis is placed on the Diaz
dictatorship, 1876 to 1910, and the Revolution, 1910 to 1940. One 100-level
history course or permission of department is prerequisite to all history
courses above the 299 level.
341 History of Modern China (3) Study of modern China from
1600 to the present, with emphasis on the period since 1840. Focus on
China’s interaction with the West, eorts at modernization, reforms and
revolutions, and changes in political institutions, economic patterns, social
relations, intellectual trends, and cultural life. One 100-level history course
or permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above
the 299 level.
342 History of Modern Japan (3) Study of Modern Japan from 1600
to the present, with emphasis on Japanese modernization since 1868.
Political institutions, socioeconomic structures, cultural traditions, and
the international environment are examined to explain the rise of Japan
rst as a military power in Asia prior to the Second World War and then
as an economic power in the world since the war. One 100-level history
course or permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses
above the 299 level.
343 Archaeology of the Southeastern United States (3) (Prerequisites:
One 100-level history course or permission of department) (Same as
Anthropology 343) is course focuses on the historical archaeology of the
Southeastern United States, with an emphasis on South Carolina. From the
Contact, Antebellum, and Postbellum periods this course centers on the
role that material culture played in the past. Particular attention is placed
on the importance of slavery and race as foundational institutions in the
Southeast. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to gain hands-
on experience learning how to process, analyze, and preserve artifacts from
Friendeld village, a 19th-20th century African-American community
in Hobcaw Barony, Georgetown, SC. One 100-level history course or
permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the
299 level. Credit cannot be received for both HIST 343 and ANTH 343.
344 e Old South, 1660 to 1865 (3) Political, social, economic, and
intellectual development of the Old South from its colonial beginning to its
demise in the Civil War. Historiography of the period will also be covered.
One 100-level history course or permission of department is prerequisite
to all history courses above the 299 level.
345 e New South, 1865 to the Present (3) Transition of the Old South
into the New South: the Reconstruction period and the South in the 20th
century. One 100-level history course or permission of department is
prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level.
346 Civil War America (3) is course will examine the Civil War era in
its broad cultural and social context beginning with a study of the divergent
paths of the American people in the early 19th century and culminating in
an examination of how the events of this era reshaped the understanding of
concepts such as freedom, loyalty, and equality. A special emphasis will be
placed on the interrelationship between battle front and home front. One
100-level history course or permission of the department is prerequisite to
all history courses above the 299 level.
347 e United States in the Era of World War II (3) Analyzes the
conduct of the United States in the sequence of events that led to the
outbreak of World War II in Asia and Europe. Evaluates American military
participation in the Allied war eort against the Axis. Discusses the impact
of the war on the American home front. Examines the role of the United
States in the conclusion of World War II and the initiation of the Cold War.
One 100-level history course or permission of department is prerequisite
to all history courses above the 299 level.
351 Medieval Europe (3) Considers the history of Medieval Europe from
the fall of Rome through the Hundred Years’ War. Special emphasis on the
barbarian invasions, the medieval church, manorialism and feudalism, the
Carolingian Empire, aspects of medieval economic history, the 12th century
“Renaissance” and High Medieval thought, the western monarchies, and
the crises of the 14th century. One 100-level history course or permission
of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level.
352 e French Revolution and Hist Napoleon (3) (Prerequisites:
One 100-level history course or permission of department) is course
surveys the transition from the Old Regime to the Modern Age in Europe
and Europe’s colonies from 1789 to 1815. e focus of the course will
be the culture of politics, including the practices of modern democracy,
nationalism, imperialism, authoritarianism and the language of human
rights took root during this time, as well as the means of resistance to these
ideologies. Cultural, political, and social experiments during the French
Revolution still inform the world today. One 100-level history course or
permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the
299 level.
357 e History of the Future (3) (Prerequisites: One 100-level history
course or permission of department) How might the 1960s TV show
Star Trek have reected, on the one hand, a futuristic world and, on the
other hand, contemporary race and gender relations? What did the 1984
movie e Terminator have to say about the perils of articial intelligence?
How was the 1939 World’s Fair both a reaction to the Great Depression
and a vision of an America that relied almost solely on the automobile?
How did the fear that communism might spread worldwide permeate the
book 1984? is course will address these and many other questions by
examining how past visions of the American future since the late 1800s
reected the times in which those visions appeared. We will develop this
theme by looking at visions of the future through a wide variety of lenses,
including architecture, city planning, health care, domestic and foreign
politics, military strategy, race, gender, ethnicity, the internet, and social
media. Additionally, we will consider what the future might hold for
Americans. One 100-level history course or permission of department is
prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level.
362 e United States Between the Wars, 1918-1941 (3) Examination of
the nature and legacy of change in American society, and values during the
boom of the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the approach of war. One
100-level history course or permission of department is prerequisite to all
history courses above the 299 level.
363 U.S. Constitutional History to 1900 (3) Study of the origins and
development of the Constitution from the early 1600s until 1900. Topics
that will be covered will be the foundations of constitutional law, the
issue of sovereignty, the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union,
the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the emergence of dierent
interpretations of the Constitution, states’ rights, slavery, secession,
Reconstruction, the rights of workers, and segregation. One 100-level
history course or permission of department is prerequisite to all history
courses above the 299 level.
364 Jacksonian Democracy (3) Examines the political, economic, social,
and cultural transformation in the United States from 1815 until 1860.
Major topics include the rise of democracy, states’ rights, the political party
system, the onset of industrial capitalism, the Second Great Awakening,
women’s rights, sectional tensions, and slavery. One 100-level history
course or permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses
above the 299 level.
370 African History (3) Survey of the African continent from human
origins to the present. Major topics include the emergence and
development of agriculture, varieties of African political organization, the
spread of Christianity and Islam, colonization and resistance, the African
Diaspora, decolonization, and contemporary Africa, with emphasis on
Africa in a global context. One 100-level history course or permission of
the department is prerequisite to all history courses about the 299 level.
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DEPARTMENT
OF MASS COMMUNICATION
Chair and Coordinator: Mr. Stan Diel
Faculty: Stan Diel, Layire Diop, Bryan Fisher, Timothy Hanson, Paul
Koomson
MISSION STATEMENT
e Mass Communication program at FMU seeks to provide our students
with guidance and encouragement to develop communication skills needed
to begin careers in journalism, public relations, and allied professions. For
students who do not choose to prepare for a career as media professionals,
we expect to illuminate them on media traditions, inculcate in them an
appreciation of free expression, kindle in them a desire to learn, help them
understand the roles the media play in America, and encourage them to
share the fruits of their intellectual growth in elds that make use of the skill
sets gained through this program. We will provide our students a climate of
learning that stresses the importance of personal honor and integrity and
that promotes the responsibility to serve society through the productive use
of their communication talent and training.
By oering a bachelor’s in arts and a bachelor’s in science, we present students
the opportunity to realize professional opportunities available to our majors
that include traditional media and non-media paths towards successful
careers. We want to encourage students to become informed, responsible,
and articulate; and be able to think critically and creatively; write well; and
develop an understanding of media history, ethics, and law. We aim to rene
the student’s reporting, writing, and presentation skills, including tasks of
editing and content production for traditional and converged media. We
want our students to understand and use the changing technologies of
communication to better equip them to work in the emerging multimedia
workplace.
Combining discipline-specic knowledge with expressive, interpretive,
and reasoning skills, we encourage originality and creativity and promote
intellectual curiosity, critical analysis, clarity of thought, precision of
language and a desire to continue learning into graduate study. We seek to
provide the knowledge and the learning skills necessary to fully participate
and succeed in a global society as a communication professional and as an
involved citizen.
MAJOR
Department of Mass Communication Major
Mass Communication (B.A., B.S., minor, collateral)
Francis Marion minimum GPA: 2.0
Program minimum GPA: 2.0
Bachelor of Arts requirements:
1. Fiy-nine (59) semester hours of FMU required General Education
courses.
2. Twenty-four (24) semester hours of Mass Communication
Foundation Courses: MCOM 110, 201, 210, 221, 301, 306, 451, and
455.
3. Twelve (12) semester hours in one track option
a. Broadcast Journalism: MCOM 321, 421, and six (6) additional
hours of broadcast related electives approved by faculty adviser.
b. Convergence Journalism: MCOM 402, 440, and six (6) additional
hours of convergence related electives approved by faculty
adviser.
c. Public Relations: MCOM 310, 410, and six (6) additional hours
of public relations related electives approved by faculty advisor.
4. Minor/Collateral requirements (two options)
a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser.
Bachelor of Science requirements:
1. Forty-eight (48) semester hours of FMU required General Education
courses.
391 Twentieth Century Communist Societies (3) An examination of 20th
century communist societies beginning with the historical and ideological
background, how and why these societies became communist, and how
communism was practiced in the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, China,
North Korea, and Vietnam. Includes an examination of the political and
institutional frameworks, and the diverse social, economic, and cultural
adaptations of these societies to communist ideology and rule. Students
will learn about the decline and breakup of communist states in Europe, as
well as the accommodation to capitalism and survival of communist states
in Asia. Includes an analysis of the experience of social-democracy in the
countries of Western and Southern Europe. One 100-level history course
or permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the
299 level.
406 United States Military History (3) (Same as Military Science 406)
Study of military institutions and the military experience in American
history from the Revolution to the present. Topics include causes, conduct,
and consequences of war; impact of politics, diplomacy, and technology
upon the armed forces in peace and war; and reforms within the armed
forces. One 100-level history course or permission of department is
prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level.
420 Archaeology in South Carolina (6) Prerequisites: One 100-level
history course as well as HIST 210 and HIST 220 are prerequisites for this
class. Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in the
eld on archaeological sites relevant to the study of South Carolina.
487 e History Internship (3) (Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Student must have a grade of C or higher in History 299, at least 12 hours
in history, and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in his/her major
courses.) By request. Provides the opportunity for advanced history
students to acquire practical work experience in the eld for which
they are preparing. Students will work for a public agency, a non-prot
organization, or a company to do historical research, to prepare public
exhibits, to participate in historical preservation, and/or to do other work
of an historical nature. Students must submit an application for History
487 and receive departmental approval at least two weeks prior to the
beginning of the semester in which credit is to be received. e History
Internship cannot be repeated.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisites: Permission of
department. Students must have a grade of C or higher in History 299, at
least 12 hours in history, and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in his/
her major courses.) By request. A maximum of three semester hours may
be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
499 Senior esis (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in History
299 and 18 hours in history) A writing-intensive senior seminar in which
History majors conduct signicant independent research. e course
is designed to give students an in-depth experience of reading critically
both primary and secondary sources, and of developing and defending a
position as an historian does.
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2. Twenty-four (24) semester hours of Mass Communication
Foundation Courses: MCOM 110, 201, 210, 221, 301, 306, 451, and
455.
3. Twelve (12) semester hours in one track option
a. Broadcast Journalism: MCOM 321, 421, and six (6) additional
hours of broadcast related electives approved by faculty adviser.
b. Convergence Journalism: MCOM 402, 440, and six (6) additional
hours of convergence related electives approved by faculty
adviser.
c. Public Relations: MCOM 310, 410, and six (6) additional hours
of public relations related electives approved by faculty advisor.
4. Twelve (12) semester hours of electives from any discipline including
but not limited to – economics, history, technology, science, medicine,
and design. Students must coordinate a tailored plan for the degree
with their faculty adviser and receive adviser approval.
Broadcast Journalism
220 Broadcast Production
230 M
ass Communication Practicum
240 S
ocial Media Impact on Journalism
320 B
roadcast Presentation Skills
321 B
roadcast Field Production and Reporting
421 A
dvanced Broadcast Journalism: Reporting and Producing
430 Cr
itical Issues in Mass Communication
498 C
ommunication Internship
Convergence Journalism
230 M
ass Communication Practicum
Choice from Broadcast Journalism*
Choice from Sports Journalism*
Choice from Public Relations*
402 On
line Journalism
440 C
onvergence Journalism
498 C
ommunication Internship
*
e same course cannot satisfy two requirements
Public Relations
230 M
ass Communication Practicum
240 S
ocial Media Impact on Journalism
304 P
hotojournalism
310 Pu
blic Relations Techniques
410 A
dvanced Public Relations
420 C
ontemporary Issues in Public Relations
430 Cr
itical Issues in Mass Communication
498 C
ommunication Internship
5.
M
inor/Collateral requirements (two options)
a) t
wo 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b) a
n 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
MINOR
A minor in Mass Communication requires 18 semester hours to consist of:
Mass Communication 110, 201, 210, 221, and 6 additional credit hours in
MCOM electives.
COLLATERAL
Collateral in mass communication consists of Mass Communication 110,
201, 210, and 221.
PREREQUISITES
In order to be admitted to any course that has a prerequisite, the enrolling student
must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a grade of C or higher.
MASS COMMUNICATION COURSES (MCOM)
110 Introduction to Mass Communication (3) Surveys the historical
development and present roles of the individual components of the mass
media. Each will be examined as to its function, job opportunities and legal
and ethical issues.
201 News and Feature Writing (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in
English 102 or permission of department) Introduction to reporting, news
writing and feature writing.
210 Introduction to Public Relations (3) An introduction to the eld of
public relations to include history, principles, ethics, responsibilities of the
practitioner, and career opportunities.
220 Broadcast Production (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of foundation
courses or permission of the department) Introduces students to the basic
terminology, equipment and operating procedures used in the production
of material for radio and television; includes practice in radio and television
studios. A course for any student interested in broadcasting.
221 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism (3) An introduction to the basics
of both television news studio and eld production techniques. Emphasis
will be placed on news gathering procedures including writing, editing, and
putting together news stories for broadcast.
225 Introduction to Sports Broadcasting (3) Provides instruction in
multiple facets of broadcasting sports, including play-by-play, color
commentary, interviewing, and sports talk. e course provides opportunity
to develop oral and composition skills required in obtaining the rst job, as
well as career guidance. e course will consist of assigned reading, research,
analyzing historic audio clips, and student-produced recordings.
230 Mass Communication Practicum (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of the
department) is course in experiential learning may be repeated for up to
three credits. It will provide students practical, real-life, hands-on experience
in journalism and public relations at a supervised setting outside the
classroom. Students enrolled in the course will receive credit for successfully
completing the practical experience at on-campus or o-campus sites.
On-site supervisors will direct students in assignments, provide hands-on
assistance and forward assessments to a professor who will assign a grade.
Subsequent enrollment in the practicum would be designed to develop a
dierent skill-set.
240 Social Media Impact on Journalism (3) (Prerequisite: Permission
of the department) is course will present an in-depth examination of
the increasing use of social networking web sites by journalists and news
organizations. e focus of the course is on analyzing how various sites,
such as Facebook and Twitter, can help journalists be more eective in
communicating news and information to the general public. e study also
examines potential negative eects of new media.
301 Reporting of Public Aairs (3) (Prerequisite: 201) Reporting
assignments of public aairs and contemporary public issues will engage the
student’s research and interview skills and include visits to public agencies.
304 Photojournalism (3) (Prerequisite: Permission of the department) Field
assignments using techniques, methods and procedures of photojournalism
as a means of communication. Emphasis will be placed on digital photography
assignments, digital image production, eldwork and collaboration with
others to produce stories, features, articles for publication and the creation of
material for the Internet.
306 News Editing and Design (3) (Prerequisite: 110 and 201 or permission
of department) Provides instruction for layout and design, proofreading,
headline writing, picture editing, and related skills for both online and print
publications.
310 Public Relations Techniques (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of foundation
courses or permission of the department) e study of communication tools/
techniques utilized in eective public relations. ese techniques include
press releases, brochures, media placement, press conferences, public service
announcements, video news releases, the Internet, etc.
320 Broadcast Presentation Skills (3) Introduces students to the techniques
involved in eective vocal delivery and on-camera presentation. Students
practice the skills required to work as reporters, announcers, anchors,
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program hosts, spokespersons and other positions that require the
individual to be on radio or television. A course for any student interested
in broadcasting, mass communication, business, sports management, or
sports communication.
321 Broadcast Field Production and Reporting (3) (Prerequisite:
MCOM 221 or permission of the department) Students learn the basics
of reporting news stories, from the initial idea through the nal editing
process. e emphasis is on using broadcast news gathering, interviewing
and reporting techniques, along with obtaining a mastery of basic video
eld production. Students use video camcorders, audio equipment and
lighting accessories to videotape news stories on location. ey also learn
basic skills of computer-based video editing.
330 Covering Sports (3) Provides instruction in conventional methods
of covering sports for the media. e course provides opportunities for
students to develop skills in designing products about sports for the print
media, broadcasting and sports information services.
397 Debate and Forensics Symposium (1) Examine the use of rhetoric,
evidence and eective presentation style in the context of organized,
competitive debate. Emphasis on development of skills that will prepare
students for intercollegiate competition. Students may earn a maximum
of 3 credit hours in 397.
402 Online Journalism (3) (Prerequisite: MCOM 201 or permission of
the department) Provides instruction in the basics of reporting, writing
and editing for online journalism using the Internet.
410 Advanced Public Relations (3) (Prerequisite: MCOM 310 or
permission of the department) e detailed analysis of the utilization of
principles and techniques of public relations in a variety of contemporary
situations and the practical application of these principles and techniques
in a real situation.
420 Contemporary Issues in Public Relations (3) (Prerequisite: MCOM
210) An in-depth examination of a contemporary public relations topic
or issue.
421 Advanced Broadcast Journalism: Reporting and Producing
(Prerequisite: MCOM 321 or permission of the department) Reporting
and producing for TV news, including fact-gathering and packaging
the news stories. Heavy emphasis on nding, researching, interviewing,
shooting, editing, and producing TV news stories both on campus and in
the Florence market.
430 Critical Issues in Mass Communication (3) (Prerequisite:
Permission of the department) An in-depth examination of a critical
issue in mass communication.
440 Convergence Journalism (3) Development of journalistic skills for
the multimedia work place. Assignments designed to rene reporting,
writing, and presentation skills for each of the new converged platforms:
online, television, and newspaper. Cultural values which inhibit crossover
presentations will be discussed.
451 Media Law (3) Study of defamation, right of privacy and journalistic
privilege as dened by federal and state constitutions, judicial precedents,
and statutory law. An exploration of the freedoms and limitations granted
the U.S. press.
455 Media Ethics (3) An examination of ethical responsibilities
associated with the eld of mass communication. Various philosophical
theories of ethical practices will be used to address issues involving race,
gender, hatred, invasion of privacy, defamation, and intimidation.
475 Sports, Media, and Society (3) Examination of impact sports has
upon our society from the way it is covered by the media. Analysis of the
historical and sociological aspects of the correlation between the media,
sports, and society.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Permission of the department) Open
only to juniors and seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in
their major courses. A maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned. All
individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty members from
two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (3 hours) towards the
Honors degree by special arrangement.
498 Communication Internship (3:8) (Prerequisite: Permission of
department and internship agency, senior status, and successful completion
of 24 semester hours in the major at a minimum grade point average of
3.0 in all Mass Communication courses and 2.5 cumulative grade point
average in all courses taken at FMU.) Internships will be awarded according
to merit and availability determined by the department when the student
meets the prerequisite. Students otherwise unqualied may be awarded
an internship provided he/she presents clear and convincing evidence
of extraordinary circumstances which the Mass Communication faculty
deems worthy of an exception.
SPEECH COMMUNICATION
Coordinator: Bryan L. Fisher
MAJOR
No major in speech communication is oered.
MINOR
No minor in speech communication is oered.
COLLATERAL
No collateral in speech communication is oered.
SPEECH COMMUNICATION COURSES
(SPCO)
101 Basics of Oral Communication (3) F, S, SU. Fundamental principles
of oral communication: delivery, audience analysis, and holding listener
attention. Practice in extemporaneous speaking and in constructive
criticism of speaking.
203 Voice and Diction (3) F, S. Improvement in voice and diction through
understanding of the basic physiology of the speech communication
mechanism, through application of the International Phonetic Alphabet,
and through the oral interpretation of literature.
300 Argumentation and Persuasion (3) (Prerequisite: 101) Students
learn the basic principles of argumentation and persuasion with a focus
on the fundamentals of Lincoln-Douglas style debate and classical
rhetorical appeals. Topics include Internet database research, synthesis
of collected data, analysis of evidentiary quality, refutation of counter
claims, identication of logical fallacies, framing of issues and coherent
storytelling. Students are prepared to work with a great range of issues
and coherent storytelling. Students work with a great grant of opinion and
evidence. Class debates on contemporary issues are used as an evaluative
tool. Debates outside class are oered as well.
301 Small Group Methods and Discussion (3) (Prerequisite: Psychology
206) Provides students with the opportunity to explore and apply research
in small group communication. Students will learn the skills necessary to
participate eectively in small groups. Special attention will be given to
the role and function of decision-making in groups. Other topics to be
covered include (but are not limited to) leadership, power, and conict
management.
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DEPARTMENT
OF MATHEMATICS
Chair and Coordinator: Dr. omas L. Fitzkee
Faculty: Fangjun Arroyo, K. Daniel Brauss, Minerva Brauss, Chace
Covington, Monica Dowdy, Renee Dowdy, Ivan Dungan, omas Fitzkee,
Johanna Gibson, Jordan Kirby, Kevin LoPresto, Kathy McCoy, Sharon
O’Kelley, Nicole Panza, J. Lee Phillips, omas Schnibben, Daniel Scoeld,
Damon Scott, Denise Tracy
MISSION STATEMENT
e principal purpose of the Department of Mathematics at Francis Marion
University is to oer all University students a varied and well-balanced
program of undergraduate education in mathematics. In the liberal arts
tradition, the courses in the program teach students to think logically, to
analyze problems and solve them appropriately, and to communicate their
ideas clearly.
e department provides a broad range of entry-level courses in order to
meet the needs of students with widely varying mathematical backgrounds
and to provide them with skills appropriate for their selected majors. e
mid-level and upper-level curriculum provided by the department leads to
baccalaureate degrees in two distinct but overlapping areas: mathematical
sciences and teacher licensure in mathematics. ese courses prepare
students for careers in education, business or industry, or for further study at
the graduate level. e department also oers graduate courses in support of
the post-baccalaureate program in teacher relicensure.
To maintain the vitality of the department and enhance the University’s
teaching mission, members of the department undertake new course
development, conduct research, or pursue other avenues of faculty
development. e department serves the general public by hosting an
annual high-school mathematics competition and by actively participating
in workshops, seminars, science fairs, and other programs that support the
region’s general education and development.
MAJOR
A major in mathematics requires the following:
(Students must select one of the following two options.)
1. Mathematical Sciences Option
a) Mathematics 201, 202, 203, 304, 306, and 499
b) Mathematics 311 (Double majors may substitute Mathematics
230 for Mathematics 311)
c) Mathematics 405 or 407 or 411
d) ree mathematics electives above the 199 level - at least one of
these at the 400 level and no more than one at the 200 level
e) Choice of Mathematics 213 or Computer Science 226
2. Teacher Licensure Option
e Francis Marion University School of Education prepares caring
and competent teachers for the 21st century. e Department
of Mathematics provides the major knowledge base for students
seeking licensure to teach mathematics in the state of South
Carolina. e department supports and encourages the conceptual
framework of the School of Education.
General Education B.S. B.A.
Communications 9-10 hours 21-22 hours
English 101 (or English 101E/L)
3 o
r 4
3 o
r 4
English 102
3
3
S
peech Communication 101
3
3
F
oreign Language
0
12
S
ocial Science
9 h
ours
9 h
ours
a. Political Science 101 or 103 3 3
b. Anthropology, Economics, Geography,
or Sociology 3 6
c. Anthropology, Economics, Geography,
P
olitical Science, Sociology,
o
r Honors 250-259
3
0
Humanities 12 hours 12 hours
a. Literature (any language) 3 3
b. History 3 3
c. Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 3 3
d. Math 315 3 3
Mathematics (a minimum of 6 hours: Mathematics 111 (or 111E)
and higher; B.A. degree allows Philosophy and Religious Studies 203
to be substituted for one of the math courses.)
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-
N
atural Sciences
(L
aboratories are required with courses)
12 h
ours
8 h
ours
a.
B
iology
4
4
b
.
C
hemistry, Physics, or Physical Science*
4
4
c.
A
stronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science*,
P
sychology 206/216, or Honors 280-289
4
0
(T
o satisfy the Natural Sciences Requirement, students must take at least one
course from a, at least one course from b, and for the B.S. degree, at least one
course from c above.)
*Credit toward graduation may not be earned in both Physical Science 101-
102 and any chemistry or any physics course.
Pre-Professional Education
6 h
ours
6 h
ours
E
ducation 190
3
3
Education 192 3 3
Professional Education 15 hours 15 hours
Education 310 or Computer Science 190
o
r Math 213 or higher
3
3
Education 311
3
3
Education 313
1
1
Education 420
3
3
E
ducation 393 and 436 taken
5
5
co
ncurrently
Student Teaching Block**
15 h
ours
15 h
ours
E
ducation 487
3
3
E
ducation 490
12
12
**E
ducation 487 and 490 to be taken concurrently
Supporting Courses
6 h
ours
6 h
ours
Education 322
3
3
Education 411
3
3
M
ajor or collateral courses
40-70
40-70
(S
ee specic courses below)
Mathematics Major Requirements
Mathematics 201
3
M
athematics 202 3
Mathematics 203 3
Mathematics 230 3
Mathematics 304
3
M
athematics 306
3
M
athematics 311
3
M
athematics 312
3
M
athematics 315 _
Mathematics 345
3
M
athematics 405
3
M
athematics 499
3
M
athematics 213 or Computer Science 190 or 226
_
E
lectives (if needed)
M
inor/collateral requirements for Mathematical Sciences Option
(two options)
a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
Collateral requirement for Teacher Licensure option
a) one 12-hour collateral approved by the faculty adviser
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It is strongly recommended that all mathematics majors take Physics 201 and
202. e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for
a major in mathematics is 33 for the Mathematical Sciences Option and 36
for the Teacher Licensure Option. e minimum number of semester hours
in all courses (major and non-major) required for the major in mathematics
is 120 (121 for Teacher Licensure Option if the collateral is chosen in a
biological or physical science).
MINOR
A minor in mathematics consists of Mathematics 201, 202, and 203 plus nine
additional semester hours above the 203-level. At least six of those additional
hours must be at the 300-level or higher. Mathematics 270 and 370 cannot be
used to satisfy the requirements for a minor in mathematics.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in mathematics consists of Mathematics 201 and 202 plus six
semester hours above the 202 level. Mathematics 270 and 370 cannot be used
to satisfy the requirements for a collateral in mathematics.
OTHER INFORMATION
During registration, beginning students at FMU are placed by members of the
Department of Mathematics in their rst mathematics course. Adjustments
to the following placements may be made due to low scores on the Verbal
Section of the SAT. Equivalent ACT scores are used for students who did not
take the SAT. Students who took an AP Calculus AB course in high school
and scored a ve on the examination or an AP Calculus BC course and scored
a three or higher on the examination are typically placed in Mathematics
203; those who scored a three or four on the AP Calculus AB examination
are advised to enter Mathematics 202; those who scored a one or two are
typically placed in Mathematics 201. Students with a strong high school
background in both algebra and trigonometry and who make 570 or higher
on the Quantitative Section of the SAT are typically placed in Mathematics
201. Beginning students with a strong background in algebra but little or no
background in trigonometry and at least 540 on the Quantitative Section of
the SAT are typically placed in either Mathematics 131, Mathematics 132,
Mathematics 134, Mathematics 137, Mathematics 140, or Mathematics 170
based on their chosen major. Students who have had at least two years of
high school algebra and who make between 460 and 530, inclusively, on the
Quantitative Section of the SAT are typically placed in either Mathematics
111 or Mathematics 121 based on their chosen major. Students who have
less than two years of high school algebra or who make less than 460 on
the Quantitative Section of the SAT are typically placed in Mathematics 105
or Mathematics 105E/105L based on their chosen major. Mathematics 105
and Mathematics 105E/105L are also available to older students who are not
recent high school graduates. Students who disagree with their placements
in their initial mathematics course may see the department chair or his/
her designee by the third day of the semester to schedule a Mathematics
Placement Test.
Mathematics 105 and Mathematics 105E and 105L, while earning credit
toward graduation, will not satisfy any of the six hours of Mathematics in the
General Education Requirements.
Mathematics 170, 270, and 370 are designed for students seeking South
Carolina Teacher Licensure in early childhood education or in elementary
education or a B.G.S. in Educational Studies. It should be noted that a grade
of C or higher in Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or a score of 540 or more on
the Quantitative Section of the SAT is the prerequisite for Mathematics 170.
Many areas of concentration require completion of Mathematics 132 or 134
as preparation for certain applied courses.
Students who complete General Education Requirements for a B.A. by taking
Mathematics 111 (or 111E/111L) and Logic should consider the restriction
such selections place on future choices of a major.
Mathematics 134 is required for majors in business, nursing, middle level
education, and medical technology and is recommended for majors in
sociology, history, and psychology.
No student can later take for credit any mathematics course that was a
prerequisite (or was in the prerequisite sequence) for a mathematics course
for which he/she has already received credit UNLESS he/she is repeating that
course in order to obtain a better grade or he/she obtains written permission
from the department.
A student cannot receive credit for Mathematics 105, 105E/105L, 111,
111E/111L or 121 aer receiving credit for any mathematics course
numbered higher than 121. A student may repeat a course to raise a grade
earned in that course.
MATHEMATICS COURSES (MATH)
105 College Algebra I (3) (Prerequisite: Placement Scores. A grade of C
or higher in Mathematics 105 is required to advance to Mathematics 111,
111E/111L or 121). F, S, SU. e study of real numbers and their operations
and properties; order of operations including exponents and roots; linear
equations and inequalities in one and two variables, their systems and
applications; introduction to functions and graphs; and the study of
polynomials and their operations. Earns credit toward graduation but will
not satisfy any of the six hours of Mathematics in the General Education
Requirements. Credit cannot be given for both Mathematics 105 and
Mathematics 105E.
105E College Algebra I with Extended Studio (3) (Corequisite: Mathematics
105L) A grade of C or higher in Mathematics 105 (or in Mathematics 105E)
is required for the student to advance to Mathematics 111, 111E/111L or
121. Mathematics 105E is the equivalent of Mathematics 105 (see catalog
description for MATH 105) with a studio component that complements
learning experiences by providing additional individualized instruction
and assistance with the development of course assignments, emphasizing
process, and problem solving. Credit cannot be earned for both Mathematics
105 and Mathematics 105E.
105L Extended Studio (1:3) (Corequisite: Mathematics 105E) Extended
studio time and space for students enrolled in Mathematics 105E. e studio
component complements the Mathematics 105E learning experiences by
providing additional individualized instruction and assistance with the
development of course assignments, emphasizing process and problem
solving.
111 College Algebra II (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Mathematics
105 or Mathematics 105E or placement scores. e grade of C or higher is
required in Mathematics 111 (or 111E) to enroll in any higher numbered
mathematics course for which Mathematics 111 (or 111E) is a prerequisite.)
F, S, SU. e study of polynomials, their operations and factoring, operations
with and simplifying rational expressions, roots and radicals, quadratic
equations and inequalities, graphs of non-linear functions and the conic
sections; exponents and logarithmic functions. Credit cannot be given for
both Mathematics 111, 111E and 121.
111E: College Algebra II with Extended Studio II (3) (Prerequisite: Grade
of C or higher in Mathematics 105 or 105E or placement scores. e grade
of C or higher is required in Mathematics 111E to enroll in any higher
numbered mathematics course for which Mathematics 111 is a prerequisite.)
F, S, SU. Mathematics 111E is the equivalent of Mathematics 111 (see catalog
description for MATH 111) with a studio component that complements
learning experiences by providing additional individualized instruction
and assistance with the development of course assignments, emphasizing
process, and problem solving. Credit cannot be earned for both Mathematics
111, 111E, and 121.
111L Extended Studio II (1:3) (Corequisite: Mathematics 111E). Extended
studio time and space for students enrolled in Mathematics 111E. e studio
component complements the Mathematics 111E learning experiences by
providing additional individualized instruction and assistance with the
development of course assignments, emphasizing process and problem
solving. Assessed as S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). To receive credit
for Math 111L, students must receive a grade of C or higher in Math 111E;
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credit for Math 111L may only be earned once.
121 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling and Problem Solving (3)
(Recommended for non-math and non-science majors) (Prerequisite:
Grade of C or higher in Mathematics 105E and 105L or placement scores
or permission of the department.) e study of algebra and polynomial
functions and operations to include linear and nonlinear functions, data
analysis, basic statistics, and linear regression in applications setting. Credit
cannot be given for both Mathematics 111, 111E and 121.
131 Mathematical Modeling and Problem Solving (3) (Prerequisite: Grade
of C or higher in Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or 121 or placement scores)
F, S, SU. is course uses mathematics to solve real-world problems. A
mathematical model is a representation of a scenario that is used to gain
understanding of some real-world problem and to predict future behavior.
e modeling cycle encompasses formulating a problem as a mathematical
model, analyzing the mathematical model, calculating solutions, and
validating results.
132 College Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry (3) (Prerequisite:
Grade of C or higher in Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or placement scores)
F, S, SU. College trigonometry, to include trigonometric identities as well
as the inverse trigonometric functions, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas.
Credit toward graduation cannot be earned for both Mathematics 137 and
Mathematics 132.
134 Probability and Statistics (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in
Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or 121 or placement scores) F, S, SU. Elementary
topics in probability and statistics are covered, including sampling methods,
descriptive statistics, counting and probability, discrete and normal
distributions, central limit theorem, condence intervals, hypothesis testing,
simple linear regression, and correlation.
137 Pre-Calculus (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Mathematics 111
(or 111E), placement scores, or permission of the department.) A complete
treatment of plane trigonometry, including the trigonometric functions,
trigonometric identities, and solutions to and applications of right and arbitrary
triangles; properties of functions, including their composition, inversion, and
piecewise denition; techniques of graphing functions, including polynomial,
rational, algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and other pre-
calculus topics as time permits. Credit toward graduation cannot be earned for
both Mathematic 137 and Mathematics 132.
140 Applied Calculus (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Mathematics
111 (or 111E), or 121, or 137 or placement scores) F, S, SU. Topics include
limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, exponential and logarithmic
functions, denite integrals, and applications of the denite integral. is
course cannot be used in place of Mathematics 201 for any reason, and it is
not a sucient prerequisite for Mathematics 202. Credit toward graduation
cannot be earned for both Mathematics 140 and 201.
170 Survey of Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers
I (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or
placement scores) F, S, SU. Origin and development of the real numbers.
Emphasis on the precision of Mathematical language as well as computational
procedures and algorithms involving whole numbers and integers. e study
of algebraic concepts (patterns, relations, and functions) and the role of
Mathematical structures in the use of equalities, equations, and inequalities
are emphasized. Mathematics 170 is for students seeking South Carolina
Teacher Licensure in early childhood education or in elementary education
or a B.G.S. in Educational Studies.
190 Finding Success in Mathematics for Teachers (2) (Prerequisites:
Seeking admission to the SOE Professional Education Program) is course
is intended to support the development and analysis of mathematics skills
essential for professional educators through the lenses of student ecacy,
mathematics anxiety, and problem-solving approaches to skill development
and test taking. e course will focus on reections of previous experiences
in mathematics, the most common areas of diculty on the Praxis Core
Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics exam, and individualized skill
goals identied through course pre-assessments. is course does not satisfy
any mathematics or general education requirement. e course is graded
S/U.
201 Calculus I (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in either Mathematics
132 or Mathematics 137 or placement scores or permission of department)
F, S, SU. e rst of a three-course sequence covering an introduction to
the analysis of real-valued functions of one real variable. Topics include the
limit of a function, continuity, the derivative, and applications. Credit toward
graduation cannot be earned for both Mathematics 140 and 201.
201L Calculus I Workshop (1:3) (Corequisite: Mathematics 201) F, S, SU.
Intensive calculus workshop for students enrolled in Mathematics 201.
Students work collaboratively in small groups on problems that emphasize
the key ideas of calculus. e workshop will also introduce students to
technology that can automate and help visualize calculus concepts. Assessed
as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory).
202 Calculus II (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Mathematics
201 or qualifying AP score) F, S, SU. Continuation of Calculus I, the course
covers the integral, techniques of integration, the exponential function, the
logarithm function, and applications.
203 Calculus III (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 202 or qualifying
AP score) F, S, SU. Continuation of Calculus II, the course covers sequences,
innite series, improper integrals, and applications.
213 Scientic Programming in Python (3) (Prerequisite/Corequisite
Mathematics 201 or permission of department) F, S, SU. Introduction to
Python fundamentals including built-in data types, functions (denition and
use), decision and repetition structures, and le processing. Applications of
Python in scientic elds.
222 Problem Solving in the Sciences using Soware (3) (Prerequisite:
Grade of C or higher in 201 or placement scores.) Provides students from
diverse areas of science an introduction to soware currently available to
solve problems in the sciences with the aid of computers. Packages include,
but are not limited to, Maple, Matlab, SAS, and SPSS. Skills that pertain to
the practical implementation of solutions to applied problems in the use of
these soware packages will be presented. Problems from the sciences that
require elementary concepts from calculus, algebra, and statistics will be
considered. Appropriate presentation of solutions containing computational
and graphical components together with documentation will be emphasized.
230 Discrete Mathematics I (3) (Eligibility to take 202 or permission of
department) S, SU. Propositional and predicate logic, methods of proof,
sequences and summations, recursion, combinatorial circuits, algorithm
analysis, set theory, counting techniques, Boolean algebras, and other related
topics.
235 Mathematics for the Middle School Teacher (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of
C or higher in Mathematics 230) F. Topics include the development of the set
of real numbers, problem solving, elementary number theory, rational and
irrational numbers, decimals, percents, relations and functions. Mathematics
235 is for students seeking South Carolina Teacher Licensure in middle
school education with a Mathematics area of concentration and is not open
to other majors.
270 Survey of Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers
II (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Mathematics 170 or 201) F, S, SU.
Continuation of Mathematics 170. e study of rational numbers (fractional,
decimal and percentage forms), of elementary concepts in probability, of
data analysis (collecting, organizing, and displaying data), and of appropriate
statistical methods are the major components of the course with additional
emphasis on problem-solving. Mathematics 270 is for students seeking South
Carolina Teacher Licensure in early childhood education and in elementary
education or a B.G.S. in Educational Studies.
301 Ordinary Dierential Equations (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher
in 202 or permission of the department.) S. General rst-order dierential
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equations and second-order linear equations with applications. Other topics
may include Mathematical models, computational methods, dynamical
systems, aspects of higher-order linear equations, Laplace transforms, and
an introduction to partial dierential equations.
304 Linear Algebra (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Mathematics
202) F, S, SU. Introduction to the algebra of nite-dimensional vector
spaces. Topics covered include nite-dimensional vector spaces, matrices,
systems of linear equations, determinants, change of basis, eigenvalues, and
eigenvectors.
305 Linear Programming (3) (Prerequisites: 304 and one course from 213
or Computer Science 226) S. Introduction to the theoretical, computational,
and applied aspects of the subject. Topics covered include the Mathematical
model of linear programming, convex sets and linear inequalities, the
simplex method, duality, the revised simplex method, and several of the
many applications. Computer solutions for several problems will be required.
306 Multivariable Calculus (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in
Mathematics 203 or permission of the department, Mathematics 304
recommended. A student with a grade of B or higher in Mathematics 202
may, with permission of the department, take Mathematics 203 concurrently
with Mathematics 306 instead of as a prerequisite.) F, S. Vectors and vector
calculus; the calculus of real-valued functions of several variables; topics
include partial derivatives, gradients, extrema problems, multiple integrals,
iterated integrals, line integrals, and Green’s eorem, as time permits.
310 Mathematical Models and Applications (3) (Prerequisite: 202) AS.
Introduction to the theory and practice of building and studying mathematical
models for various real world situations that may be encountered in the
physical, social, life, and management sciences.
311 Transition to Higher Mathematics (3) (Prerequisites: Grade of C or
higher in Mathematics 203 or Mathematics 230 or qualifying AP score)
F,S. is course is principally devoted to understanding and writing
mathematical proofs with correctness and style. Elements of mathematical
logic such as Boolean logical operators, quantiers, direct proof, proof by
contrapositive, proof by contradiction, and proof by induction are presented.
Other material consists of topics such as elementary set theory, elementary
number theory, relations and equivalence relations, equivalence classes, the
concept of a function in its full generality, and the cardinality of sets.
312 Probability and Statistics for Science and Mathematics (3)
(Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in Math 202 or permission of the
department) F. e course will cover topics in descriptive statistics, elementary
probability, random variables and their distributions, expected values and
variances, sampling techniques, estimation procedures, hypothesis testing,
decision making, and related topics from inferential statistics.
315 History of Mathematics (3) (Prerequisite: 202) SU. Origins of
mathematics and the development of Egyptian and Babylonian, Pythagorean,
Greek, Chinese and Indian, and Arabic mathematics as well as mathematics
of the Middle Ages and modern mathematics. e development of the
calculus, geometry, abstract algebra, analysis, mathematics notation, and
basic mathematics concepts will be emphasized as well as the personalities of
mathematicians and their contributions to the subject.
317 Number eory (3) (Prerequisite or corequisite: 202) AF. Introduction
to the elementary aspects of the subject with topics including divisibility,
prime numbers, congruencies, Diophantine equations, residues of power,
quadratic residues, and number theoretic functions.
318 Combinatorics and Graph eory (3) (Prerequisite: 203) As Needed.
In combinatorial theory the course will discuss the basic counting principles,
arrangements, distributions of objects, combinations, and permutations.
Considerable attention will be given to ordinary and exponential generating
functions. Also to be covered will be the standard counting techniques
of recurrence, inclusion-exclusion, Burnside’s eorem, and Polya’s
Enumeration Formula. In graph theory the course will cover the basic theory
of graphs. Also covered will be graph isomorphism, planar graphs, Euler and
Hamiltonian circuits, trees, and graph colorings.
330 Special Topics in Mathematics I (3) (Prerequisite: Permission of the
department) In-depth study of an area of interest in mathematics. Dierent
areas of study will be oered.
332 Discrete Mathematics II (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in
either 230 or 311 or permission of department) As needed. Major topics
covered include sums, recurrences, relations and functions including
integer functions (mod, oor, ceiling), elementary number theory, binomial
coecients, discrete probability, and graphs. Additional topics may be
chosen from generating functions (solving recurrences, convolutions),
special numbers (e.g., Stirling, Bernoulli, Fibonacci), and asymptotics (O
notation, manipulation, and summation formulas).
345 Plane Geometry (3) (Prerequisite: 230 or 311 or 370 or permission of
the department) F. Topics include the elements of plane geometry, up to and
including congruence, parallelism and similarity, area and volume, ruler and
compass constructions, other geometries and transformations. is course
includes topics from the history of mathematics.
370 Intuitive Geometry (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Math 202
or 270) F, S, SU. Continuation of Mathematics 270. Intuitive development
of geometric shapes in two- and three-dimensional space. Concepts of
congruence, parallelism, perpendicularity, symmetry, transformations,
measurement (English and metric systems as well as estimation skills), right
angle trigonometry, and coordinate geometry are considered. Mathematics
370 is for students seeking South Carolina Teacher Licensure in early
childhood education or in elementary education or a B.G.S. in Educational
Studies.
375 Fundamental Skills of Mathematics (3) S. An apprenticeship oered
in the freshman mathematics program. Each student will work under
the careful supervision of a mathematics faculty member who will assign
outside reading as well as evaluate performance in both oral and written
examinations.
405 Abstract Algebra (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Mathematics
311 or both Mathematics 306 and grade of C or higher in Mathematics 230
or permission of the department) F. Introduction to the terminology and
basic properties of algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, and elds. e
course includes topics from the history of mathematics.
407 Real Analysis I (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Mathematics
311 or both Mathematics 306 and grade of C or higher in Mathematics 230
or permission of the department) S. At the intermediate-level covers the
following topics: Cauchy sequences and the construction of real numbers,
sequences and series of real numbers, the real line as a metric space,
continuity and uniform continuity, derivatives of real-valued functions of
one real variable, spaces of continuous functions, Lebesgue measure and the
Lebesgue integral, and Fourier series.
409 Complex Analysis I (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in
Mathematics 311 or both Mathematics 306 and grade of C or higher in
Mathematics 230 or permission of the department) AS. Complex numbers
and functions, derivatives and integrals of complex functions, the Cauchy
integral theorem and its consequences, residue theory, and conformal
mapping. Additional topics as time permits.
411 Topology I (3) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Mathematics
311 or both Mathematics 306 and grade of C or higher in Mathematics
230 or permission of the department) As Needed. Introduction to Point
Set Topology including discussion of limit points, continuity, compactness,
connectedness, metric spaces, locally compact spaces, locally connected
spaces, and the Baire Category eorem.
420 Mathematical Probability (3) (Prerequisite: 306 and a grade of C or
higher in Mathematics 230 or 311) AS. Introduction to probability theory
to include the topics of probability spaces, conditional probability and
independence, combinatorial theory, random variables, special discrete
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and continuous distributions, expected value, jointly distributed random
variables, order statistics, moment generating functions and characteristic
functions, Law of Large Numbers, and the Central Limit eorem.
421 Mathematical Statistics (3) (Prerequisites: Math 306 and a grade of C
or higher in Math 312 and a grade of C or higher in either Math 230 or 311)
(Same as Statistics 421) even S. e course will cover topics of statistical
inference including point estimators, condence intervals, minimum
variance unbiased estimation, method of maximum likelihood estimation,
large sample theory, hypothesis testing, and power of statistical tests.
422 Nonlinear Optimization (3) (Prerequisite: 306) AS. Nonlinear
optimization topics including derivatives, partial derivatives, one-
dimensional search techniques, multi-dimensional search techniques,
both unconstrained and constrained optimization techniques including
LaGrange Multipliers and Kuhn-Tucker Conditions, and specialized
techniques. Emphasis is on optimization theory, numerical algorithms
with error analysis, and solving applied problems.
425 Numerical Analysis (3) (Prerequisite: 203 and one of 213 or Computer
Science 226) (Same as Computer Science 425) F. Techniques and types
of errors involved in computer applications to mathematical problems.
Topics include techniques for solving equations, systems of equations, and
problems in integral calculus. Computer solutions for several problems will
be required.
430 Special Topics in Mathematics II (3) (Prerequisite: Permission of the
department) In-depth study of an area of interest in mathematics. Dierent
areas of study will be oered.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of department)
S. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or
higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may
be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
499 Mathematics Capstone Course (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher
in Mathematics 230 or 311, at least 24 hours of mathematics required for
the major; and permission of the department; should be taken the semester
before graduation) F, S. is course will include review and integration of
the concepts from the core courses required for the mathematics major
as well as an in-depth exploration in some advanced mathematics area.
Requirements will include an internal exam and completion of a capstone
mathematics project sponsored by a faculty member and approved by the
Department of Mathematics.
502 Geometry for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree plus
eligibility for licensure in mathematics or science, or senior status as a
mathematics major, or permission of department) SU. Accelerated training
in methods of proof, Euclidean, non-Euclidean, transformational, and
nite geometries, plus constructions. With written departmental approval,
seniors may take courses numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or
graduate credit. Designation of credit as undergraduate or graduate must
be made at registration. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may not take
500-level courses. Occasionally will be oered in the fall and/or spring
semester.
508 Linear Algebra for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree
plus eligibility for licensure in mathematics or science, or senior status as
a mathematics major, or permission of department) SU. Matrices, vector
spaces, and linear transformations. With written departmental approval,
seniors may take courses numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or
graduate credit. Designation of credit as undergraduate or graduate must
be made at registration. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may not take
500-level courses. Occasionally will be oered in the fall and/or spring
semester.
509 Abstract Algebra for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree
plus eligibility for licensure in mathematics or science, or senior status
as a mathematics major, or permission of department) SU. Review of
real and complex numbers, sets, functions, induction, and well ordering.
Introduction to semi-groups, groups, rings, homomorphism, and
isomorphism. Elementary theory of groups, elementary theory of rings. As
time permits, topics will include factor groups, quotient rings, cyclic groups,
nite groups, abelian groups, polynomial rings, division rings, and elds.
With written departmental approval, seniors may take courses numbered
500-599 for either undergraduate or graduate credit. Designation of credit
as undergraduate or graduate must be made at registration. Freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors may not take 500-level courses.
511 Discrete Mathematics for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite: Bachelor’s
degree plus eligibility for licensure in mathematics or science, or senior
status as a mathematics major, or permission of department) SU. Study
of propositional and predicate logic, set theory, combinatorics and nite
probability, relations, functions, Boolean Algebras, simplication of
circuits, and other selected topics in discrete mathematics. With written
departmental approval, seniors may take courses numbered 500-599
for either undergraduate or graduate credit. Designation of credit as
undergraduate or graduate must be made at registration. Freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors may not take 500-level courses. Occasionally will
be oered in the fall and/or spring semester.
515 History of Mathematics for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite: Bachelor’s
degree plus eligibility for licensure in mathematics or science, or senior
status as a mathematics major, or permission of department) SU. General
survey of the history of mathematics with special emphasis on topics that
are encountered in high school or college (undergraduate) mathematics
courses. e course will cover the mathematics of ancient times, beginning
with the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Greeks, and continue to the
present. Particular attention will be given to the contributions of selected
mathematicians. With written departmental approval, seniors may take
courses numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or graduate credit.
Designation of credit as undergraduate or graduate must be made at
registration. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may not take 500-level
courses. Occasionally will be oered in the fall and/or spring semester.
516 Calculus for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree plus eligibility
for licensure in mathematics or science, or senior status as a mathematics
major, or permission of department) F, S, SU. Full development of limits,
derivatives, and integrals. With written departmental approval, seniors
may take courses numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or graduate
credit. Designation of credit as undergraduate or graduate must be made
at registration. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may not take 500-level
courses. Concentration is on concepts and applications. Occasionally will
be oered in the fall and/or spring semester.
518 Probability and Statistics for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite: Bachelor’s
degree plus eligibility for licensure in mathematics or science, or senior
status as a mathematics major or permission of the department) SU.
Survey of areas of probability theory to include selected topics from sample
spaces; combinatorial theory; random variables and their distributions;
conditional probability; joint and marginal distributions; expected values
and variances; and the Central Limit eorem. Survey of descriptive and
inferential statistics to include selected topics from the use of tables, graphs,
and formulas; sampling techniques; estimation and condence intervals;
hypothesis testing; decision making; and correlation and regression. With
written departmental approval, seniors may take courses numbered 500-
599 for either undergraduate or graduate credit. Designation of credit
as undergraduate or graduate must be made at registration. Freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors may not take 500-level courses. Occasionally will
be oered in the fall and/or spring semester.
520 AP Calculus AB Certication for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite:
Bachelor’s degree plus eligibility for licensure in mathematics, or permission
of department, or permission of State Department of Education.) SU. Study
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of the topics covered in the AP Calculus AB course and how a teacher
should cover these topics. ere are essentially six main areas: function
theory, denitions of limits and derivatives, dierentiation techniques,
applications of the derivative, the denite integral and techniques of
integration, and applications of the integral.
521 AP Calculus BC Certication for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite: 520
or the equivalent, or permission of State Department of Education, or
permission of department) SU. Study of topics covered in the AP Calculus
BC course and how a teacher should cover these topics. In addition to
all subject matter covered in Mathematics 520, which will be reviewed
during the course, the following topics will be emphasized: the calculus of
vector functions and parametrically dened functions; polar coordinates;
integration by parts, partial fractions, and trigonometric substitution;
L’Hopital’s rule; improper integrals; convergence of sequences of numbers
and functions; series of real numbers; power series; Taylor polynomials and
error approximation.
530 Special Topics in Mathematics for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite:
Bachelor’s degree plus eligibility for licensure in mathematics or science,
or senior status as a mathematics major, or permission of department) SU.
A topic of interest to secondary mathematics teachers will be logically and
rigorously covered.
STATISTICS
MAJOR
No major in statistics is oered.
MINOR
A minor in statistics consist of Mathematics 134 or 312, Statistics 220, 221
and 240 plus six additional semester hours of approved statistics courses
above the 200 level. Students may also use one of the following courses for
three of the six additional hours of statistics courses: Biology 413, Business
305, Engineering 320, Psychology 302 or Sociology 303.
STATISTICS COURSES (STAT)
220 Statistical Methods I (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Math
134 or 312, or Corequisite: Math 312) F. STAT 220 is designed to introduce
students in varying disciplines to statistical methods and soware. By
the end of the course students should have a conceptual understanding
of statistical analysis and should be able to choose appropriate statistical
procedures for their data. ey should be able to carry out statistical tests,
using soware as appropriate, and draw valid conclusions.
221 Statistical Methods II (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Stat
220) S. STAT 221 is a continuation of Statistical Methods I (STAT 220) and
is designed to introduce students in dierent disciplines to more complex
data models utilizing statistical soware. By the end of the course, students
should have the conceptual understanding and knowledge to implement
and interpret models using linear and multiple linear regression along with
one- and two-way analysis of variance and non-parametric statistics.
240 Introduction to Statistical Computing (3) (Prerequisite: A grade
of C or higher in Stat 220) F. is course will cover topics in statistical
computing including reading and manipulating data, data structures,
producing graphical data representations, analyzing data with statistical
tests and procedures. e course will make use of appropriate statistical
soware such as R or SAS.
320 Introduction to Experimental Design (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C
or higher in Stat 220) S. is course will cover the design and analysis of
experiments, including one and two factor analysis of variance, randomized
designs, repeated measure and factorial experiments. e course will make
use of appropriate statistical soware such as R, SAS or Minitab.
340 Introduction to Data Science (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher
in Stat 220) S. e course will introduce students to the process of extracting
insight about the world through data. is includes collecting, organizing
and visualizing data, understanding statistical and machine learning
methods, training these methods on a particular data set, and validating
and testing the results. e methods will include both supervised and
unsupervised learning. Discussions will also include the importance of the
bias-variance trade-o. ough the course will make use of appropriate
statistical soware such as SAS, R, or Python, no prior coding experience
is necessary.
421 Mathematical Statistics (3) (Prerequisites: Math 306 and a grade of
C or higher in Math 312 and a grade of C or higher in either Math 230
or 311) (Same as Mathematics 421) even S. is course will cover topics
of statistical inference including point estimators, condence intervals,
minimum variance unbiased estimation, method of maximum likelihood
estimation, large sample theory, hypothesis testing, and power of statistical
tests.
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR MATHEMATICS MAJORS
F
reshman Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
English 101 (or English 101E/101L) 3 or 4 English 102 3
Mathematics 201
1
3 Mathematics 202 3
Speech Communication 101 3 Science and lab
2
4
Science and lab
2
4 Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 3
History 101, 102, 103, 104, or 105 3 Political Science 101 or 103 3
Total Credits 16-17 Total Credits 16
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
English 250, 251, or 252 3 Mathematics 306 3
Mathematics 203 3 Mathematics 213 or Computer Science 226 3
Mathematics 304 3 Social Science Elective 3
Science and lab
2
4 Humanities Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3 Minor Elective 3
Total Credits 16 Total Credits 15
Junior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Mathematics 311 3 Mathematics 405, 407, or 411 3
Mathematics Elective
3
3 Mathematics Elective
3
3
Minor Elective 3 Minor Elective 3
Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 15
Senior Year
Fall Spring
Course Sem. Hrs. Course Sem. Hrs.
Mathematics Elective
3
3 Mathematics 499 3
Minor Elective 3 Minor Elective 3
Minor Elective 3 Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3
Free Elective 2-3
4
Total Credits 14-15 Total Credits 12
T
otal Hours Required for Degree 120
1
Depends on Math Placement
2
At least one course in Biology and at least one course in Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science is required. Physics 201 and 202 are
recommended but not required. A student cannot receive credit for both Physical Science and either Chemistry or Physics. If a student does
not take labs with all three science courses, the student will need to take a fourth science course in addition to the courses show.
3
At least one of the math electives must be at the 400-level and no more than one can be at the 200-level.
4
Depends on English 101 course.
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DEPARTMENT
OF PHYSICS & ENGINEERING
Chair: Dr. Derek W. Jokisch
Faculty: Brittany Baker, Ginger Bryngelson, Lorna Cintron-Gonzalez, Larry
Engelhardt, Philip Fulmer, Derek Jokisch, Mark Kanaparthi, Wonjae Lee,
Lisa Manglass, Jeannette Myers, Michael Potter, Rahul Renu, Hunter Sims,
Setheld Smith
MISSION STATEMENT
e Department of Physics and Engineering oers baccalaureate degrees in
Physics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering
Technology. e department also oers a collateral in Astronomy. Students
majoring in Physics choose a concentration in either Computational
Physics or Health Physics. Students majoring in Engineering Technology
choose a concentration in either Civil Engineering Technology, Electronics
Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology. e
engineering technology degrees are oered in conjunction with South
Carolina’s technical colleges. Additional engineering options for students
include a Dual-Degree Program in Engineering with Clemson University
and a non-degree Pre-Engineering curriculum.
Courses are oered in physics, physical science, and astronomy that fulll
the University’s General Education requirement. ese courses also serve
as foundation courses for majors in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and
engineering. e fundamental natural laws of the physical universe and the
methods of scientic inquiry are essential parts of a liberal arts education.
e Department of Physics and Engineering seeks to oer courses in
astronomy, engineering, physical science, and physics that are taught by
full-time faculty members with appropriate advanced degrees dedicated to
science education at the University level. e faculty strive for excellence in
instruction, research, and discipline-related service to the community. e
courses oered in the department range in level from introductory courses
that expose non-science majors to scientic thought to advanced courses
that cover contemporary topics in physics and engineering.
e laboratory experience is required in appropriate courses to illustrate
the importance of experimentation to the scientic endeavor and
engineering profession. For the majors in the department, the opportunity
to undertake undergraduate research is oered and professional internships
are encouraged. Majors graduating from programs in the department are
expected to be procient in oral and written communication, familiar with
the scientic and engineering literature, and aware of the importance and
usage of technology in science and engineering.
Students completing the majors oered by the department will be prepared
for careers in industry and scientic research or for graduate school.
ASTRONOMY
Coordinator: Dr. Jeannette M. Myers
MAJOR
No major in astronomy is oered.
MINOR
No minor in astronomy is oered.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in astronomy requires 12 hours, including Astronomy 201, 202,
and 203. Astronomy 203, while earning credit toward graduation, will not
satisfy any of the four hours of Natural Sciences in the General Education
Requirements.
ASTRONOMY COURSES (ASTR)
201 Introduction to Astronomy (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: Eligibility to take
Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or Mathematics 121) F, SU. A survey of astronomy,
including historical observations and star maps; celestial motions of the sun,
moon, planets and stars; electromagnetic radiation, including radiation laws
and spectral classication; astronomical instruments and methods; the stars,
including formation, evolution, properties, and types of stars; the universe,
including the Milky Way Galaxy, other galaxies, theories of formation and
evolution. e laboratory section for the class will include work at night in
the FMU Observatory.
202 Voyage through the Solar System (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: Eligibility to
take Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or Mathematics 121) AS, SU. A survey of our
Solar System, including formation models, orbital properties, and motions of
its members; planetary features; asteroids, comets and meteors; comparisons
of terrestrial to jovian planets; and planetary atmospheres. e laboratory
section for the class will include work at night in the FMU Observatory.
203 Observational Astronomy (4:2-6) (Prerequisite: 201) AS. Introduction
to observational astronomy, including telescope design and usage; star maps;
constellation gures, bright members and deep sky objects. Attendance will
be required each week for at least one night observing session in the FMU
Observatory.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Coordinator: Dr. Ginger Bryngelson
MAJOR
No major in physical science is oered.
MINOR
No minor in physical science is oered.
COLLATERAL
No collateral in physical science is oered.
Credit toward graduation may not be earned in both Physical Science 101
and any physics course.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSES (PSCI)
101 Physical Science I: Basic Concepts of Physics and Astronomy (4:3-3)
(Prerequisite: Mathematics 105, 105E/105L, or eligibility to take Mathematics
111 (or 111E) or 121) F, S, SU. Topics include: astronomy, mechanics, heat,
electricity and magnetism, waves and light.
102 Physical Science II: Basic Concepts of Physics and Chemistry (4:3-
3) (Prerequisite: Physical Science 101) S, SU. e wave and particle nature
of light, optics, atomic structure and processes, including radioactivity and
basic chemistry.
103 Physical Science: Basic Concepts of Earth Science (4:3-3)
(Prerequisites: Physical Science 101 or Physics 215 or permission of the
department) S. Study of the earth’s structure and our environment with an
emphasis on the processes that shape them. e fundamental principles of
geology, meteorology, and oceanography will be covered. Topics include
rocks and minerals, the earth’s interior, earthquakes and tsunamis, weather
and climate, the hydrosphere, natural resources, energy and environmental
concerns.
150 Physical Science for Teachers (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: Mathematics 105,
105E/105L, or eligibility to take Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or 121) F. A
course designed for middle level, elementary, and early childhood education
majors which covers mechanics, electricity, magnetism, waves, light, and
optics. e course focuses rst on helping students understand content
knowledge but also models scientic inquiry.
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PHYSICS
Coordinator: Dr. Derek W. Jokisch
MAJOR
Students pursuing a major in physics can select a concentration in
Computational Physics or a concentration in Health Physics.
A. Computational Physics Concentration
A concentration in computational physics requires completion of:
1. Physics 200, 201, 202, 220, 301, 302, 314, 320, 401, 406, 410,
and 419
2. Mathematics 201, 202, 203, 301, and 306
3. Chemistry 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
4. Computer Science 190 or 226 or Mathematics 213
In addition to these courses, Mathematics 304, Engineering 310, Mathematics 312,
Physics 316, and Mathematics/Computer Science 425 are highly recommended
.
No additional minor or collateral is required.
e minimum number of semester hours required in physics courses for
the computational physics concentration is 36. e minimum number
of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major) required for a
computational physics concentration is 120. Students desiring to take
additional hours in physics are strongly encouraged to do so.
B. Health Physics Concentration
A concentration in health physics requires completion of:
1. Physics 200, 201, 202, 210, 220, 314, 316, 416, 417, 418,
and 419
2. Biology 105 and 115 or 107 and 106 or 108, 415 and one course
from Biology 301, 401, 402, or 406
3. Mathematics 201, 202, 203, 301, and 306
4. Chemistry 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 201, and 203
5. Computer Science 226 or Mathematics 213
6.
En
gineering 310
In addition to the course requirements above, the student majoring in health
physics is required to complete one summer of supervised training at a
previously approved, professionally related site o campus. No additional
minor or collateral is required.
e minimum number of semester hours required in physics courses for
a health physics concentration is 36. e minimum number of semester
hours in all courses (major and non-major) required for the health physics
concentration is 120.
MINOR
A minor in physics requires 18 semester hours, including Physics 200, 201,
202, and 314. Physics 215 and 216 may not be counted toward the minor.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in physics requires 12 semester hours, including Physics 200,
201, and 202 or 215 and 216.
OTHER INFORMATION
Credit toward graduation may not be earned in both Physical Science 101
and any physics course.
PHYSICS COURSES (PHYS)
200 Technical Physics I (4:3-3) (Prerequisite or Corequisite: Mathematics
132 or Mathematics 137 or permission of the department) F. Introduction
to waves, uids, thermodynamics, optics, atoms, nuclei, and particles. Topics
include wave motion, sound waves, buoyancy, temperature, gas laws, heat,
calorimetry, states of matter, laws of thermodynamics, light, reection,
refraction, diraction, interference, standing waves, polarization, atomic
physics, nuclear physics, and particle physics.
201 Technical Physics II (4:3-3) (Corequisite: Mathematics 201 or permission
of department) S, SU. Calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics
and dynamics. Topics include vectors and vector notation; Newton’s ree
Laws of Motion; force; motion in one, two, and three dimensions; linear
momentum; torque; rotational motion; angular momentum; work-energy;
kinetic and potential energy; conservation of energy; and force elds.
202 Technical Physics III (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 201. Corequisite:
Mathematics 202 or permission of department) F, SU. Calculus-based
introduction to classical electricity and magnetism. Topics include
Coulomb’s Law, electric elds, Gauss’ Law, electric potential and potential
energy, electric components and circuits, magnetism and magnetic elds,
magnetic forces and torques, magnetic materials, Ampere’s Law, induction,
and the formal connection of electric and magnetic elds through Maxwell’s
equations.
210 Introduction to Radiation Protection (1) (Prerequisite: 200 or
permission of department) S. is course will introduce the fundamental
principles involved in radiation protection including time, distance, and
shielding; activity; radioactive decay; nuclear instrumentation; and the
measurement of and units for radiation quantities. Students will also undergo
radiation safety training required for future radiation work in the academic
laboratory or the workplace.
215 General Physics I (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: Mathematics 132) F, SU.
Algebra-based introduction to mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
Topics include motion in one and two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion,
equilibrium, work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, gravity, heat,
waves, and sound. Examples from medicine and biology will be included
whenever possible.
216 General Physics II (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 215) S, SU. Algebra-based
introduction to electricity, magnetism, and optics. Topics include electrical
forces, electric elds, direct and alternating current circuits, magnetic forces,
magnetic elds, electromagnetic induction, reection, refraction, diraction,
interference, mirrors, and lenses. Examples from medicine and biology will
be included wherever possible.
220 Computational Methods for Physics and Engineering (3) (Prerequisite:
201) F. An introduction to the computational tools and numerical methods
used in physics and engineering. Students will use both spreadsheets (e.g.,
Excel) and numerical packages (e.g., Python) to obtain numerical solutions
to a wide variety of physical problems, including: motion with air resistance,
oscillations, nuclear decay, planetary motion, and circuit analysis. Students
will learn to work with data, including reading data from a le, plotting, and
tting. Methods used will include nite dierence solutions to ordinary
dierential equations, Monte Carlo simulations of random events, numerical
solutions for coupled algebraic equations, and the use of both symbolic
packages and numerical methods for computing derivatives and integrals.
301 Classical Mechanics (3) (Prerequisites: 202 and Math 202 or permission
of department; Prerequisite/Corequisite: 220 or permission of the
department) F. Classical mechanics using vector calculus applied to non-
relativistic Newtonian dynamics: dynamics of particles and rigid bodies,
collisions, and vibrational and wave motion. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian
formulations of mechanics to be included.
302 Electricity and Magnetism (3) (Prerequisites: 202, 220, and Math 202
or permission of department) S. Introduction to classical electromagnetic
theory. e dierential form of Maxwell’s equations will be developed and
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applied to various problems in electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic
elds, and waves. Particular emphasis will be placed on radiation elds with
applications to optics. Electric and magnetic properties of materials will also
be discussed briey.
312 Lasers and Optics (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 202 or 216. Corequisite:
Mathematics 201 or permission of department) AS. Introduction to lasers
and optics. Laser topics include laser emission, holography, ber optics, laser
spectroscopy, and laser applications. Optics topics include geometrical and
physical optics with an emphasis on the wave properties of light, such as
diraction, interference, and polarization. Students will operate many types
of lasers, including a diode laser, helium-neon laser, nitrogen laser, Nd:YAG
laser, and dye laser.
314 Modern Physics (4:3-3) (Prerequisites: 202 and Math 202 or permission
of department) S. Introduction to relativity and the quantum theory
including their historical background, the experimental basis of these
theories, and applications to atomic and molecular structure.
315 Special Topics in Modern Physics (3) (Prerequisite: 314) AS. Topics
to be covered will be chosen from a variety of elds of physics: elementary
particle physics, solid state physics, statistical physics, astrophysics and
general relativity, cosmology, molecular structure, Gauge eld theories, and
the four vector formulation of special relativity. Topics chosen will depend
upon student interest, but it is intended that several topics will be introduced
in any given course.
316 Nuclear Physics (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 314 or permission of department)
F. Topics include: natural and articial radioactivity, nuclear reactions,
nuclear models and structure, particle accelerators and detectors, neutron
physics and reactors, and an introduction to elementary particles.
318 Environmental Radiation Physics (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or 216) F.
Introduction to the sources and characterization of radiation, the properties
of radioactive materials and the eects of radiation and radioactive materials
on the environment.
320 Computational Statistical and ermal Physics (3) (Prerequisites: 220,
301, 314, Math 203, and a programming course [CS 190 or 226 or Math
213] or permission of the department) S. Analysis of the properties of many-
particle systems at nite temperature using both analytical and numerical
methods. Topics include heat, work, temperature, pressure, entropy, the
laws of thermodynamics, engines, refrigerators, phases of matter, and
phase transitions. ese macroscopic phenomena will be described from a
microscopic perspective using basic probability concepts, Monte Carlo and
Molecular Dynamics methods, statistical ensembles, classical and quantum
distribution functions, the partition function, and free energy.
397 Research in Physics (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of
department) F, S, SU. In conjunction with a physics faculty advisor, each
student will complete one or more research projects in physics, health
physics or astronomy. e projects are developed as a result of consultation
between the student and the advisor. Students will be expected to complete
a written report and give an oral presentation. A maximum of four credit
hours may be earned towards graduation.
401 Quantum Mechanics (3) (Prerequisites: 220 and 314 or permission
of department) AS. Methods of quantum theory including quantum state
vectors, operators, eigenvalue equations, and expectation values. e
Schrodinger Equation and applications to quantum spins, bound particles,
free particles, and scattering. ree-dimensional problems including
the hydrogen atom. Perturbation theory and its application to atoms and
molecules. Modern applications of quantum mechanics such as quantum
cryptography, quantum computing, and magnetic resonance.
406 Advanced Computational Physics (3) (Prerequisites: 220, 301, 302,
314, Math 301, and a programming course (CS 190 or 226 or Math 213) or
permission of department) F. A survey of advanced topics in computational
physics including chaotic motion, mechanical and electromagnetic waves,
diusion, and uid dynamics. Problems are solved using numerical methods
involving ordinary and partial dierential equations, linear algebra, and
fast Fourier transforms. High-performance computing techniques are
introduced to solve problems using multi-core and many-core computer
architectures.
410 Advanced Laboratory in Physics (1:3) (Prerequisite: 220, 314 and
permission of department) AF. Students will learn experimental skills in
physics by performing advanced undergraduate physics experiments that
involve laser spectroscopy, interferometry, resonance, Fourier methods,
digital oscilloscopes, and single photon tests of quantum mechanics.
Students will learn methods for communicating scientic results in the form
of formal laboratory reports, including the appropriate scientic content,
style, format, clarity, and analysis. Students will also learn oral presentation
skills by preparing and delivering an oral presentation on one of the advanced
undergraduate physics experiments.
415 Radiation Biology (3) (Prerequisite: Physics 316 and Biology 106, or
permission of department) AS. Topics include the fundamental physical,
chemical, and biological mechanisms that lead to radiation-induced
biological damage. e course will begin with interactions and responses at
a molecular level and progress towards cellular and systemic responses to
the damage. Methods for assessing the dose to biological systems and the
corresponding risk will be addressed.
416 Nuclear Radiation Physics (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 310 and 316) S. Topics
to be covered include the interaction of radiation with matter, gas and
scintillation counters, semiconductor detectors; counting statistics, special
electronic circuits, and the literature of radiation detection.
417 Principles of Health Physics (4:3-3) (Prerequisite: 416) F. Topics include
the biophysical basis for radiation protection, environmental and personnel
monitoring, dosimetry and dose calculations, shielding, standards for
radiation exposure, waste treatment and disposal, emergency procedures,
government regulations, and safety procedures.
418 Practical Applications of Health Physics (3) (Prerequisite: 417 or
permission of department) S. is course will cover applications and more in-
depth analysis of health physics principles presented in PHYS 417. Advanced
topics will be presented, and the implementation of these principles to real-
world applications will be discussed. Emphasis on practical applications
of radiological protection principles including design of a radiation safety
program, special considerations for various radiation-generating facilities,
current trends in waste management, response to radiological incidents, risk
assessment, and homeland security.
419 Senior Seminar in Physics (1) F. is course will help to prepare seniors
both for their future careers and for further post-baccalaureate study. Topics
will include preparing resumes; nding, interpreting, and applying to job
ads; interviewing; and applying to graduate schools. Students will practice
reading scientic papers, and will learn strategies to better understand these
papers. For the nal project, each student will pick a topic that is relevant
to their future plans and will produce both a written report and an oral
presentation.
420 Senior Research in Physics (1:3) (Prerequisite: Senior status and
permission of department) F, S. In conjunction with a physics faculty adviser,
each student will complete one or more research projects in physics. e
projects assigned will be determined based on the interest of the student.
e culmination of this course is a detailed written report and an oral
presentation.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of department)
F, S. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or
higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may
be earned. Academic Committee approval required for each seminar and
practicum. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Coordinator: Dr. Lorna R. Cintron-Gonzalez
MAJOR
Industrial engineers analyze and evaluate methods of production and help
organizations improve systems and processes that improve quality and
productivity. ey work to eliminate any waste of time, money, materials,
energy, and other commodities. An industrial engineering graduate will
be prepared for a career in business, healthcare, consulting, government,
or manufacturing. e industrial engineering program provides students
with a rigorous study of the theory of the industrial engineering discipline,
including areas of physics, mathematics, and business.
A major in industrial engineering requires completion of the following:
1. Engineering 101, 201, 220, 252, 301, 310, 320, 330, 350, 356, 373,
420, 467, 468, 470, and 480
2. Physics 200, 201, 202, and 220
3. Mathematics 201, 202, 203, 304, and 306
4. Chemistry 111 and 111L
5. English 318
6. Economics 203 and 204
In addition to the course requirements above, the student is encouraged to
pursue a summer of supervised training at a professionally related site o
campus. No additional minor or collateral is required.
e minimum number of semester hours required in engineering courses is
51. e minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-
major) required for the industrial engineering degree is 122.
Upon earning credit toward graduation (grade of D or better) in ENGR
252, industrial engineering majors receive the designation of “Upper-Level
Engineering Students.” Upper-Level Engineering Students are subject to
higher tuition for their remaining semesters of
studies (normally their last 4
semesters) as detailed in the University’s Tuition & Fees publication.
MINOR
No minor in industrial engineering is oered.
COLLATERAL
No collateral in industrial engineering is oered.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Coordinator: Dr. Rahul Renu
MAJOR
Mechanical engineers apply the physics of motion (force, energy, and
kinematics) to design equipment, devices, and machines. Mechanical
engineers work in a variety of design and manufacturing industries, including
aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, and robotics.
A major in mechanical engineering requires completion of the following.
1. En
gineering 101, 201, 220, 250, 301, 310, 320, 330, 350, 370, 400,
401, 402, 411, 468, a
nd 482
2. P
hysics 200, 201, 202, and 220
3. M
athematics 201, 202, 203, 301, and 306
4. C
hemistry 111 and 111L
5. English 318
6. E
conomics 203 and 204
In addition to the course requirements above, the student is encouraged to
pursue a summer of supervised training at a professionally related site o
campus. No additional minor or collateral is required.
e minimum number of semester hours required in engineering courses is
52. e minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-
major) required for the mechanical engineering degree is 123.
Upon earning credit toward graduation (grade of D or better) in ENGR
250, mechanical engineering majors receive the designation of “Upper-
Level Engineering Student”. Upper-level engineering students are subject to
higher tuition for their remaining semesters of studies (normally their last 4
semesters) as detailed in the University’s Tuition & Fees publication.
MINOR
No minor in mechanical engineering is oered.
COLLATERAL
No collateral in mechanical engineering is oered.
ENGINEERING COURSES (ENGR)
101 Introduction to Engineering (3) (Prerequisite/Corequisite: Mathematics
132 or 137 or permission of department) S. Introduction to the engineering
profession, applications of engineering principles and approaches, integrated
systems approach to problem solving, overall goals and components of the
engineering programs, career opportunities, development of engineering
work skills, and communication skills. In addition, the course covers the
importance of professionalism, ethics, contemporary challenges, and lifelong
learning.
201 Engineering Graphics (3) S. Students are introduced to the fundamental
principles of engineering graphics – sketching, line drawing, projections,
and solid modeling. Students will learn how to apply engineering graphics
principles to generate and interpret technical drawings and solid models.
Computer Aided Design soware (e.g., AutoCAD®, SolidWorks®) will be
used.
220 Materials Engineering (3) (Prerequisites: Physics 201 and Chemistry
111 and 111L) S. is course is designed to introduce students to the
structures and properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. In
addition, students will gain an understanding of the processing and design
limitations of these materials, as well as being introduced to new classes of
materials being developed to meet the ever-expanding range of material
requirements. Use in manufacturing is emphasized.
250 Mechanics of Materials (3) (Prerequisite: 101, 301; Prerequisite/
corequisite: Mathematics 301) S. e course covers determination of stresses,
deections, and stability of deformable bodies. e course will include
methods to identify, formulate, and solve problems related to the eect of
forces on deformable bodies. An emphasis will be placed on the behavior of
beams and columns.
252 Operations Analysis and Management (3) (Prerequisites: 301 and
Mathematics 202) S. Students are introduced to principles, tools, and models
for analyzing, engineering, and managing manufacturing and service
operations. e course focuses on the application of project management
methods, value stream mapping, line balancing, and queueing theory for
manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis is also given to discrete-
event simulation models of operational dynamics, including analysis of cycle
time, throughput, and inventory.
301 Engineering Mechanics (3) (Prerequisite: Physics 201; Corequisite:
Mathematics 202) F. An introduction to statics and dynamics. Topics include
static equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies, and trusses; rotational motion;
torque; moment of inertia; Newton’s Laws of Motion; linear and angular
momentum methods; work and energy methods; kinematics of particles and
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rigid bodies; applications of vector analysis; and structural analysis of joints
and trusses.
310 Electronics and Instrumentation (4:3-3) (Prerequisites: Physics 202
and Physics 220) F. is class provides an introduction to analog and digital
electronics with specic application to instrumentation used in scientic
and engineering applications. Topics include analog signal processing,
power supplies, sensors (theory and interpretation of sensor data), and
microcontrollers with heavy emphasis on design projects to achieve practical
results and to give insights on troubleshooting electronic equipment used in
the workplace.
320 Statistics for Engineers (3) (Prerequisite: 250 or 252; Prerequisite/
corequisite: Physics 220) F. is course will introduce students to the
theories and engineering applications of statistical methods, data analysis,
experimental design, and data visualization. A major objective of this
course is to develop students’ capabilities to analyze datasets, including
the visualization and communication of observations in addition to the
application of statistical, mathematical, and probabilistic analytical methods,
to engineering challenges.
330 Engineering Economy (3) (Prerequisite: 250 or 252) S. Concepts and
techniques of analysis for evaluating the value of products/services, projects,
and systems in relation to their cost. A major objective of this course is to
develop the students understanding of economic equivalence, the time value
of money, nancial uncertainty and nancial risk, and the way that these
concepts can and should be embedded within engineering decision-making.
350 Manufacturing Processes (4:3-3) (Prerequisites: 250 or 252; 220, 301,
and Mathematics 202) F. An overview of manufacturing processes primarily
for metals and alloys, focusing on fabrication and joining processes. Emphasis
will be placed on process capabilities and limitations, with calculation of
process parameters for select processes. Also includes topics in additive
manufacturing, heat treatment, product design and process planning,
design-for-manufacture/assembly, numerical control, and inspection. e
laboratory experience will provide manual and computer-aided process
techniques, including assembly, machining, casting, welding, sheet metal
forming, powder metallurgy, and inspection.
356 Quality Control (3) (Prerequisite: 320 or permission of department) S.
Study of statistical quality control and fundamentals of design of experiments.
Applications in manufacturing and service industry. Topics include: process
variability, six sigma, control charts, process capability, analysis of variance,
hypothesis testing, factorial designs.
370 Fluid Mechanics (3) (Prerequisite: 250, 301, Mathematics 301,
Mathematics 306, Physics 200) S. e course introduces the concepts and
applications of uid mechanics and dimensional analysis with an emphasis
on uid behavior, internal and external ows, applications of conservation
equations to dierent engineering systems, and analysis of engineering
applications of incompressible pipe systems..
373 Operations Research (3) (Prerequisite: 252. Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Mathematics 304 and Physics 220 or permission of department) S. is course
exposes students to linear and integer programming using optimization
(e.g., Simplex, Excel Solver, CPLEX) and heuristic techniques (e.g., Greedy,
Genetic). A wide array of standard optimization problems such as Knapsack,
Traveling Salesman and Cutting Plane will be discussed using applications
from a variety of elds (health care, energy, logistics/transportation, social
networking, etc.). Extensions to mixed integer programming and non-linear
programming will be introduced in the later stages of the course.
397 Undergraduate Research in Engineering (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisites:
320) F, S. is course will be open to students in their junior or senior year.
Working with an engineering faculty member, each student enrolled will
be assigned to one or more engineering research project(s). e project(s)
assigned will be determined based on the interest of the student. e number
of hours will be based on the complexity of the project and the time required
to complete the project(s). e culmination of this course will require a
written report and a formal oral presentation.
400 ermodynamics and Heat and Mass Transfer (4:3-3) (Prerequisites:
250, 370, Physics 200, Mathematics 301) S. e course covers applications
of the laws of thermodynamics to closed and open systems. Topics include
steady one-dimensional conduction, lumped parameter analysis, convection,
radiation, and diusion.
401 Design of Mechanisms (3) (Prerequisites: 201, 250, 301, Mathematics
301) F. e course focuses on the function, classication, position, velocity,
acceleration, and dynamic forces of multi-element mechanical linkages.
Furthermore, the course discusses design methods and practical information
about common mechanisms and mechanism components, including four-
bar linkages, gears, gear trains, and cams.
402 System Dynamics and Controls (3) (Prerequisites: 250, 301, 310,
Mathematics 301) S. e course covers dynamic modeling and simulation
of systems with mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, and/or electrical elements.
Topics include frequency response analysis, stability, and feedback control
design of dynamic systems.
411 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (3) (Prerequisites: 350
Prerequisite/corequisite: 401) F. e course is based on concurrent
engineering techniques to link product design to manufacturing and
assembly process design. e course will introduce students to manufacturing
and assembly process design techniques used to reduce costs. Course topics
include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, design for manufacturing
principles, design for assembly principles, and other design for X principles.
420 Human Factors Engineering (3) (Prerequisite: 252) F. Study of work
design, human factors, and ergonomics. Provides students with tools
and techniques used to design, analyze, and improve working stations,
with the goal to improve eciency and productivity. Topics include: time
measurement, workplace ergonomics, environmental design, introduction
to cognitive ergonomics, and workplace health and occupational standards.
467 Supply Chain Engineering (3) (Prerequisite: 373, Prerequisite/
Corequisite: 468 or permission of department) F. is course will introduce
students to the theories and applications of supply chain engineering.
Students will learn about supply chain components and metrics as well
as how to develop and solve mathematical models to obtain solutions to
supply chain challenges. e course will cover supply chain engineering
comprehensively and will include discussions on forecasting, transportation,
supplier selection, risk, and globalization. Methods in optimization and
simulation will be used to implement and integrate these topics into supply
chain decision-making.
468 Production Planning (3) (Prerequisite: 250 or 252) F. is course
provides an in-depth study of the full spectrum of activities of production
managers. Topics covered include forecasting, independent demand
inventory management, just-in-time inventory management, materials
requirement planning, capacity planning, production activity control, and
master production scheduling. Emphasis will be given to the use of personal
computers to support decision making. Credit cannot be received for both
Engineering 468 and Management 468.
470 Facility Design (3) (Prerequisites: 350, 373 and 468) S. eory and
concepts involved in model formulation for design and analysis of facility
plans. Includes facility layout, facility location, and material handling system
design. Application of quantitative tools and techniques for ow analysis,
layout planning, and automated material handling system design.
480 Industrial Engineering Senior Design (4) (Prerequisites: 310, 420
and 467; Prerequisites/corequisites: 330, 356 and 470) S. e capstone
design course for industrial engineering majors. Survey of methods, tools,
and techniques used to plan, communicate, manage and control projects,
and work on teams. Students work in teams to develop a proposal for,
and implement, an industrial engineering design project for an actual
manufacturing or service industry client.
482 Mechanical Engineering Senior Design (4) (Prerequisites: 370, 411)
S. is course serves as the capstone design experience for mechanical
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engineering students. e course involves the design and development of
solutions to real-world mechanical engineering problems. Students will
demonstrate the ability to work in teams and solve problems, which include
multiple realistic constraints and require the application of engineering
standards and codes.
497 Special Topics in Industrial Engineering (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisites:
101 and permission of department) F, S. Study of topics not found in other
courses. Open to sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in Industrial
Engineering. A maximum of three semester hours may be earned. Academic
Committee approval required for each seminar and practicum. All individual
research projects are reviewed by three faculty members from two dierent
disciplines. May be taken for credit (three hours) towards the Honors degree
by special arrangement
PRE-ENGINEERING
CURRICULUM
Coordinator: Dr. Derek W. Jokisch
A student who wishes to spend the rst two years of his/her academic career
studying a pre-engineering program at FMU is advised to take the following
courses: Physics 200, 201, 202, 220, 314; Chemistry 111, 111L, 112, and 112L;
English 101 (or English 101E plus English 101L), English 102; and any two
courses from English 250, 251, 252; Math 201, 202, 203, 301, 306; twelve
hours of social science and humanities electives, including Economics 203,
204; and six to nine hours of free electives, such as Speech Communication
101 or English 318.
is curriculum represents the maximum number of non-engineering
credit hours which are required of pre-engineering students at most non-
engineering institutions. It is not expected or required that FMU students
complete this entire program prior to transferring to an institution oering
four-year baccalaureate programs in engineering. Aer transferring, the
student could expect to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science
degree in an engineering discipline (except chemical engineering) aer
completing two to two-and-one-half years of additional study.
Students interested in this curriculum should plan their program based on
the catalog requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer. e
advisers for pre-engineering are assigned from the Department of Physics
and Engineering.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(CIVIL, ELECTRONICS,
& MECHANICAL)
Coordinator: Dr. Derek W. Jokisch
e Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology is a cooperative
program with South Carolina Technical Colleges, whereby the technical
college provides the Engineering Technology coursework that will prepare
students for immediate employment, and Francis Marion provides additional
coursework that will prepare students for long-term career advancement.
Students pursuing this degree must select a concentration in either Civil
Engineering Technology (CET), Electronics Engineering Technology (EET),
or Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) and must complete all of
the course requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree in their
respective concentration (either CET. EET, or MET) from a South Carolina
Technical College. As a part of this cooperative arrangement, students may
be simultaneously enrolled in courses on both campuses.
e total number of credits required for graduation is 120. Approximately 50
of these credits must be completed at a South Carolina Technical College in
order to satisfy that institution’s CET/EET/MET course requirements. e
Francis Marion course requirements comprise the remaining credits, which
are listed below.
Francis Marion University course requirements (71 credits):
• 6 credits of Mathematics: Mathematics 134 and at least one of the
following: Math 132, 137, or 201
•
16 cr
edits of Science: Physics 215 and 216 (or 200, 201, and 202);
Chemistry 111/111L; Biology 105 and 115L
•
4 addi
tional upper-level credits: English 318 and Physics 419
•
18 cr
edits for a Minor in Business: Students must complete a minor
in Business as described later in this catalog (within the School of
Business section).
•
27 cr
edits of General Education (A total of 48 hours are required for
General Education, but 21 of these credits are already included in the
requirements listed above.)
In addition to the course requirements above, Engineering Technology
students are encouraged to take CS 150.
Since students are required to complete the Francis Marion General
Education Requirements (listed earlier in this catalog), they are not required
to also complete the general education requirements from the technical
college. For the list of courses required from the technical college, students
should consult the course catalog for that institution. For example, at the
time of this writing, Florence Darlington Technical College requires 47
credits for CET, 49 credits for EET, and 48 credits for MET (not including
General Education requirements), as listed here: https://www.fdtc.edu/
academics/programs/catalog
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAM
IN ENGINEERING WITH
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Coordinator: Dr. Derek W. Jokisch
Students enrolled in a liberal arts or science program at FMU who wish
to prepare for a career in engineering may do so through a cooperative
program between FMU and Clemson University. Under this program, it is
anticipated that a student will spend three years at FMU in a special pre-
engineering curriculum and two years at Clemson University studying an
engineering discipline. Upon successful completion of this program, the
student will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline
from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Science (or Arts) degree in an
appropriate eld from FMU. A student with grades no lower than “C” in all
courses in the dual-degree program, and a cumulative grade point average
of at least 2.7/4.0, is assured of admission into most Clemson engineering
programs. Some Clemson engineering departments may require a higher
cumulative grade point for admission and students must meet the intended
department’s standard for acceptance.
Upon transfer to Clemson University, the following engineering majors
are available to students who participate in the Dual Degree Program in
Engineering With Clemson University:
Biosystems Engineering Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
I
ndustrial Engineering
Chemical Engineering
M
aterial Science and Engineering
Civil Engineering
M
echanical Engineering
A. A minimum of 86 hours must be completed with a grade of C or
above in each course. (A course may be retaken to improve the
grade to C or better, but grades in all courses will be considered by
Clemson University in determining a student’s grade point average.)
B. All General Education Requirements at Francis Marion University
must be met. However, in order to simultaneously satisfy a General
Education Requirement at Clemson University, one of the following
courses should be taken at FMU: Music 101; History 105; or
Philosophy and Religious Studies 202.
C. In addition, the following courses must be completed (some of these
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may be included as part of the General Education Requirements):
1. Physics 200, 201, 202, 220, 314
2. Mathematics 201, 202, 203, 301, 306
3. Chemistry 111, 111L, 112, and 112L
4. Computer Science 226
5. Economics 203, 204
D. A minimum of seven hours of electives must be selected in
consultation with advisers at Clemson University and Francis
Marion University.
e selection will be inuenced by the student’s choice of
engineering major. Recommended courses include the following:
1. Physics 301, 306, 310, 312, 406
2. Mathematics 304, 305, 312, 425
3. Computer Science 227
4. Chemistry 201, 202 (Chemical Engineers only)
During the rst two years at FMU, a student participating in the dual-
degree program must complete a form titled, “Intention to Pursue the
Dual-Degree Program at Clemson University,” and send it to the Transfer
Coordinator in the College of Engineering at Clemson University. e
Coordinator will act as the Clemson academic advisor for the student and
will contact the student with program information. Formal application for
admission to Clemson University should be made during the fall semester
of the third year at FMU. In order to smooth the transition into engineering
and to prepare the student to nish an engineering degree in two years
at Clemson, it is recommended that the student complete two courses in
engineering (selected in consultation with advisers at Clemson University
and FMU) during one summer session at Clemson University before
transferring.
Upon completion of an engineering curriculum at Clemson University and
upon the student’s submitting a satisfactory transcript of grades to FMU,
the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering
discipline from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Science (or Arts)
degree in an appropriate eld from FMU.
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL
SCIENCE & GEOGRAPHY
Chair: Dr. Dillon Tatum
Faculty: Richard Almeida, Scott Brown, Fred Carter, Richard Doughty,
Tobias Lemke, Kyle Morgan, Lauren Perez, Dillon Tatum, Jennifer Titanski-
Hooper, Alissa Warters, David White
MISSION STATEMENTS
GEOGRAPHY – e geography program is part of the Department of
Political Science and Geography. e geography program oers a variety
of courses. Many students enroll in one of the two introductory courses,
Cultural Geography and World Regional Geography, to help fulll the
social science component of the General Education Requirement. Students
preparing for a career in teaching also nd the Cultural Geography course
useful in meeting state requirements for certication. Other geography
courses are topical (Physical, Economic, Political) or regional and provide
students with an understanding of how the regions of the world relate to,
and interact with, each other.
A geography minor and collateral are available at FMU.
Graduates with minors in geography work in many areas of government
and private industry. Expanding areas of employment are in the elds of
planning and geographic information systems. Many students also become
teachers.
POLITICAL SCIENCE – e political science program provides
instruction to enable all students to complete as part of their general
education requirement an introductory-level course in political science
that includes material dealing with the United States Constitution and
Federalist Papers.
Students may earn a major, minor, or collateral in political science. e
program oers its majors a broad understanding of political phenomena,
including political institutions, political processes, political behavior,
political thought patterns, and contemporary political issues. e course
of study for the major prescribes a set of core courses in the discipline’s
traditional sub-elds of American government, comparative politics,
international relations, political philosophy, and political methodology.
Students elect the remainder of their primary work from a range of course
oerings pertaining to foreign and/or domestic American government
and politics. e exibility of the curriculum permits students to pursue
a program of courses tailored to their individual interests and career goals.
Graduates with a major in political science receive the broad training and
develop the general competence in the discipline required to equip them
for successful careers in journalism, politics, the military, public service
and quasi-public agencies, commerce and industry, teaching, and other
occupations for which preparation in the eld is desirable, or to undertake
postgraduate professional study in political science, public administration,
or related areas, such as law.
GEOGRAPHY
Coordinator: Dr. Scott S. Brown
MAJOR
No major in geography is oered.
MINOR
A minor in geography requires 18 semester hours, including Geography
101, 102, 105, and nine hours of course work at the 200 or 300 level.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in geography requires 12 semester hours.
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GEOGRAPHY COURSES GEOG
101 Cultural Geography (3) Study of humans and their interrelationship
with the environment as well as the development of diering cultures. e
diusion of knowledge and similarities between cultures is stressed.
102 World Regional Geography (3) Study of the regions of the world; their
cultures, physical resources, populations, and economies.
105 Physical Geography (3) Study of the development and spatial
distribution of land forms, climates, soils, minerals, and water resources.
Interrelationships among the elements of the physical environment and
regional patterns formed by these elements are analyzed against the
background of human exploitation.
201 Economic Geography (3) Study of the elements involved in economic
production of agricultural and industrial products throughout the world.
Transportation systems and locational theory are also studied.
204 Political Geography (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 102) (Same as Political
Science 204) e physical and cultural factors of various countries and
regions have greatly inuenced the political relations among these countries.
Study of the development of the modern state and the relationships between
political blocs in this context.
205 Geography of South Carolina (3) An introductory-level course in
the geography of South Carolina. Includes a section on the physical setting
of the state (landforms, climate, soils, and vegetation) as well as a study of
the contemporary situation with respect to population, urbanization, and
industrialization. It should be especially helpful to those planning to teach
in the public schools.
210 Geography of North America (3) Geographical study of the United
States and Canada. Climate, landforms, soils, vegetation, population,
industry, and economic resources are studied, as well as the trade and
communications networks of the region.
215 Introduction to Mapping and GIS (3) Students learn to understand
and utilize Geographic Information Sciences/Systems (GIS), which are used
to visualize and analyze environmental, social, political, and/or economic
phenomena for a location. e course explores GIS technologies through
mapping soware programs that students will use to collect, organize,
manipulate, analyze, and display geographic data as maps. e course also
explores issues of privacy and cybersecurity in the collection and publication
of geographic information.
300 Special Topics in Geography (3) (2) (1) (Prerequisite: One previous
geography course or permission of department) In-depth study of an area of
interest in geography. Dierent areas of study oered on a rotating basis. May
be taken twice for academic credit with department approval.
302 Geography of Europe (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 102) A regional survey
of the European continent with a later study of the individual countries. e
importance of natural resources and the role of cultural diversity in their
development are stressed.
303 Geography of Latin America (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 102) Geographical
study of Latin America with emphasis on population, settlement, climate,
landforms, agriculture, and industry. e growth of communications, trade
and urbanization is also examined.
304 Geography of Asia (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 102) General survey of
the physical and cultural elements of Asia with particular emphasis on
agricultural and economic developments of Asian States.
305 Geography of Central America (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 102) Study of
the countries between Mexico and Panama as well as the major Caribbean
islands. Considers the diering uses of physical and human resources during
the past ve centuries.
306 Geography of Subsaharan Africa (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 102)
Introductory analysis of the geography of Africa, with particular emphasis
upon cultural diversity and social organization, environmental perception,
agricultural systems, economic development, and political instability.
307 Geography of the Middle East and North Africa (3) (Prerequisite:
101 or 102) Geographical study of North Africa and the Middle East which
includes physical and cultural factors. Special emphasis is on the Arab and
Israeli conicts of the area and the signicance of the petroleum deposits
there.
355 Global Environmental Policy and Politics (3) (Prerequisite: Political
Science 101 or 103 or Geography 101 or 102) (Same as Political Science
355 and Environmental Science and Studies 355) Students examine how
environmental processes interact with social, political, and economic
processes and institutions around the world. is course traces the historical
and theoretical perspectives that inuence global environmental policy and
management, explores how multiple identities (e.g. gender, culture, race, and
nation) impact the experience of environmental politics, and applies these
theoretical and experiential perspectives to contemporary environmental
issues (e.g. climate change, resource use, energy policy, and agriculture).
Credit cannot be received for both POLI 355/GEOG 355 and ENVR 355.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Coordinator: Dr. Dillon Tatum
MAJOR
POLITICAL SCIENCE GENERAL TRACK
A major in political science requires the following:
1. Political Science 101, 103, 277, 285, 295, and 24 semester hours of
additional course work which must include at least two courses
from each of the following groups:
American Politics: Political Science 201, 202, 206, 215 230, 250, 305,
311,
317, 319, 320, 322, 336, 338, 340, 351
Comparative Politics/International Relations: Political
Science 203,
205, 240, 301, 312, 314, 315, 316, 324, 326, 327, 328,
329, 333, 341,
355
2. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses is 37.
e minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-
major) required for a major in political science is 120.
POLITICAL SCIENCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRACK
A major in political science with a concentration in criminal justice requires
the following:
1. Political Science 101, 103, 277, 285, and 295
2. Eighteen hours of criminal justice course work distributed as
follows:
Six hours of core courses:
Political Science 230 (Introduction to Criminal
Justice)
Sociology 341 (Criminology)
Nine hours of political science selected from:
Political Science 322 (Civil Rights and Civil Liberties)
Political Science 323 (Rights of the Accused)
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Political Science 346 (Criminal Justice and Public Policy)
Political Science 347 (e Politics of Crime and Justice)
ree hours of sociology selected from:
Sociology 342 (Social Deviance)
Sociology 343 (Juvenile Delinquency)
Sociology 344 (Violence in Society)
Sociology 346 (Crime and Organizations)
Sociology 347 (Alcohol, Drugs, and Society)
3. Six hours of additional course work in political science, three
hours of which must be in Comparative Politics/International
Relations
NOTE: Sociology 201 (Principles of Sociology) is a prerequisite for all
sociology courses oered in this optional track.
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses is 37.
e minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-
major) required for a major in political science is 120.
POLITICAL SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TRACK
A major in political science with a concentration in international aairs
requires the following:
1. Political Science 101, 103, 277, 285, and 295
2. Eighteen hours of international aairs course work distributed as
follows:
Six hours of core courses:
Political Science 203 (International Relations)
Political Science 205 (Comparative Government)
Twelve hours of international politics selected from:
Political Science 204 (Political Geography)
Political Science 240 (Introduction to Political Economy)
Political Science 301 (Political Movements and Revolutions)
Political Science 312 (International Law and Institutions)
Political Science 314 (United States Foreign Policy)
Political Science 315 (Politics of War and Security)
Political Science 316 (Violence and Politics)
Political Science 324 (Asian Politics)
Political Science 326 (Latin American Politics)
Political Science 327 (Middle Eastern Politics)
Political Science 328 (Soviet and Russian Politics)
Political Science 329 (Western European Politics)
Political Science 333 (Central and East European Politics)
Political Science 341 (International Political Focus)
Political Science 355 (Global Environmental Policy and
Politics)
3. Six hours of additional coursework in political science
NOTE: ree of the twelve hours in international politics may be
substituted with suitable interdisciplinary coursework from upper-level
international geography courses or with upper-level coursework in a
dierent department, with the approval of the department chair.
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses is 37.
e minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-
major) required for a major in political science is 120.
MINOR
A minor in political science requires 18 semester hours, including Political
Science 101 and 103.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in political science requires 12 semester hours, including
Political Science 101 or 103.
COLLATERAL in Legal Studies
A legal studies collateral requires the following:
1. POL 206 (Introduction to Law)
2. Nine additional semester hours from the following courses, with no
more than 3 semester hours from one discipline:
Business 206 (Legal and Social Environment of Business)
Management 359 (Employment Law and Labor Relations)
Mass Communication 451 (Media Law)
Philosophy 306 (Ethics)
Political Science 312 (International Law and Organizations)
Political Science 320 (Constitutional Law)
Political Science 322 (Civil Rights and Civil Liberties)
Political Science 323 (Rights of the Accused)
Psychology 350 (Forensic Psychology)
NOTE: For students pursuing a major, a minor, or a collateral in political
science, only POL 206 may count simultaneously toward the legal studies
collateral and the political science major, minor, or collateral.
OTHER INFORMATION
Students wishing to enroll in Political science 477, 487, or 497 should
confer with the department chair.
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES POLI
101 United States Government (3) An examination of United States
political institutions with particular attention to the principles, processes,
structure, and functions of the national government. is course includes
an examination of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution,
the Emancipation Proclamation, and other documents pertinent to the
founding of the United States and the African American freedom struggle.
103 Introduction to Political Science (3) Introductory study of the
normative origins of government, structure and function of dierent
political systems, relations between nation states, and various methods and
approaches to the study of politics. is course includes an examination of
the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Emancipation
Proclamation, and other documents pertinent to the founding of the
United States and the African American freedom struggle.
200 Contemporary Political Issues (3) Study of current governmental and
political problems of national or international scope. Students are required
to report on readings from current news periodicals.
201 Political Participation in America (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103)
Introduction to political participation, emphasizing voting, public opinion,
political socialization, and the development of political cultures and
subcultures in the U.S.
202 State and Local Government (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Survey of
the functioning and problems of state and local government in the United
States, with illustrations from South Carolina jurisdictions.
203 International Relations (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Examines the
major factors underlying international relations, methods of conducting
foreign relations, foreign policies of the major powers, and the means of
avoiding or alleviating conicts.
204 Political Geography (3) (Prerequisite: Geography 101 or 102) (Same as
Geography 204) e physical and cultural factors of various countries and
regions have greatly inuenced political relations among these countries.
Study of the development of the modern state and the relationships
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between political blocs in this context.
205 Comparative Government (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) is course
introduces students to the comparison of political systems outside of
the United States. e course examines theories of state formation and
development, usage of the comparative method as an analytical tool in
political science, and some possible dimensions for comparison across
both democratic and non-democratic forms of government.
206 Introduction to the Law (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) An
introduction to the legal process, including the origins and evolution of
the American legal system, legal reasoning, the role of the courts in the
judicial process, law as a profession, and civil and criminal procedure.
215 Introduction to Public Administration (3) (Prerequisite POL
101 or POL 103) (POL 215 is same as IPHC 215) Study of the nature
of public administration in the United States with attention to policies
of organization and management and to scal, personnel, planning, and
public relations practices. Credit cannot be received for both POL 215
and IPHC 215.
230 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103)
Survey of the fundamental concepts, institutions, and structures of the
American criminal justice system.
240 Introduction to Political Economy (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103)
is course provides a survey of the political economy subeld within
political science from both a comparative and an international relations
perspective. Topics include key theoretical debates in the study of political
economy, the creation of domestic monetary and scal policies, competing
approaches to trade, the international monetary system, the creation of
international nancial institutions, and globalization.
250 Introduction to Environmental Law (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103)
(Same as Environmental Science and Studies 250) is class introduces
students to the major statutes and policies used to protect humans and the
environment, including current challenges related to climate change. e
class will additionally look at enforcement issues, the role of the market,
and constitutional issues related to environmental regulation. Credit
cannot be received for both POLI 250 and ENVR 250.
277 Sophomore Seminar: Careers in Political Science
(1)
(Prerequisite/
Corequisite: 101 or 103; for declared political science majors, or permission
of the department; does not count toward General Education Requirements
or the political science minor or collateral) is course introduces political
science majors to and prepares them for the variety of careers open to them
aer graduation. It emphasizes skills they should master as political science
majors for successful careers, including research and writing, analytical
thinking, resume preparation, interviewing, and networking. It will also
highlight opportunities at FMU, such as internships, international programs,
and student organizations.
285 Political eory (3) (Prerequisite: Political Science 101 or 103) is
course examines questions about social and political life raised by major
works in the history of political thought. It considers the ways in which
thinkers have responded to the problems of their times and the ways in
which they contribute to a broader conversation about human nature, justice,
government, and the proper relationship of the individual to the state.
295 Methods of Political Science (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103)
Examination of the history of the study of politics; the development
and scope of political science; and the methods of conducting political
research.
301 Political Movements and Revolutions (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or
103) Consideration and analysis of the major political ideologies of the
modern world: socialism, fascism, communism, anarchism, nationalism,
and democracy.
305 Political Parties and Organizations (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103)
Description and analysis of the role and function of political parties,
lobbying groups, and political actions committees. e impact of these
organizations on American political life is of particular interest.
311 Southern Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Examination of
selected aspects of change and continuity in Southern politics from
Reconstruction until the present.
312 International Law and Institutions (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or
103) Introduction to central issues in international law, institutions,
and organizations. Special attention is given to theoretical approaches
to international cooperation, the history of international law, and the
function of post-war international organizations.
314 United States Foreign Policy (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) e
principles and machinery of the conduct of American foreign relations.
Primary emphasis is on United States foreign policy since World War II.
315 Politics of War and Security (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Study of
the causes and conduct of war. Topics include grand strategies, military
doctrines, nuclear and conventional deterrence, and terrorism.
316 Violence and Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Introduction
to central debates about political violence, its place in society, and its
public deployment. Special attention is given to theoretical approaches to
violence, the roots and experiences of genocide, terrorism, ethnic conict,
and collective trauma.
317 e United States Congress (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103)
Comprehensive study of the American legislative process emphasizing
the development and operation of the U.S. Congress. e interaction of
Congress with other political institutions will also be examined.
319 e American Presidency (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Examination
of the oce of President with attention to its historical and constitutional
development, to presidential selection, and to the various roles, powers,
functions, and problems attendant to the contemporary Presidency.
320 Constitutional Law (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Study of the
institutional aspects of American constitutional law. Topics include
judicial review, separation of powers and federalism.
322 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Study
of civil rights in the American constitutional context with emphasis on
freedom of religion and expression, freedom of association, privacy
rights, and protection against discrimination.
323 Rights of the Accused (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Focuses on the
rights of persons suspected or accused of crimes with particular emphasis
on criminal legal procedure, the constitutional protection against
unreasonable search and seizure, the rights of the accused before and
during the trial, and rights of those convicted of crimes.
324 Asian Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Introduction to the
political systems of Asian countries, particularly China and Japan. It
examines their political institutions and processes, their social dynamics,
the impact of tradition, and the demands of modernization.
326 Latin American Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Introduction
to the political dynamics and government structures of Latin America—a
highly complex and diverse region that includes a variety of sub-
regions and ethnic groups. Special emphasis is given to exploring and
understanding its chronic economic problems and their relation to
political development in the region.
327 Middle Eastern Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Introduction
to the Middle East and North Africa from a comparative perspective. It
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examines the geography, political structure, social structure, economic
conditions, and a brief history of each state in the region. Issues such as
authoritarian rule, development, conict, human rights, and the role of
Islam are examined.
328 Soviet and Russian Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Introduction
to the study of the former Soviet Union and contemporary Russia, including
the stages of communist rule, the causes of the collapse of communism,
and its implications for Russia and the rest of the world. Special emphasis
is given to government structures and political processes in post-Soviet
Russia.
329 Western European Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Introduction
to the study of modern democracy in Western Europe since the end of the
Second World War. Special attention is given to the political institutions of
the region, the formation of the supranational European Union, as well as
contemporary social and political debates prevalent in the region.
333 Central and East European Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103)
Introduction to major political and economic developments in Central and
Eastern Europe since the end of the Second World War. Special attention
is given to the theoretical roots and empirical legacies of communism in
the region, regime change and the politics of transition, and continued
problems in state capacity building and democratization in the region.
336 Politics of Sports (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) is course explores
the intersection of politics and sports, both amateur and professional, at
the local, state, national and international levels. Topics covered relate to
equality in sports (i.e. race, gender, class, age, ability), political activism,
management-labor relations, government support and government
regulation of sports, nationalism in and international relations via sports,
and sports governing bodies, such as the National Collegiate Athletic
Association and International Olympic Committee.
338 Politics and Film (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Focuses on the
relationship between lms and components of the American political
system. Primary emphasis is on the political messages, symbols, and values
contained within particular well-known lms. Additional emphasis is on
theoretical approaches for studying political lms.
340 U.S. Political Focus (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) In-depth examination
of selected topics dealing with institutions, processes, or phenomena in
U.S. politics. Students may earn up to nine hours of academic credit in
focus courses bearing the 340/341 designation.
341 International Political Focus (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) In-
depth examination of selected topics dealing with comparative politics,
international relations, or foreign policy. Students may earn up to nine
hours of academic credit in focus courses bearing the 340/341 designation.
346: Criminal Justice and Public Policy (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103)
Introduces students to the creation, implementation, and analysis of
criminal justice policies. Special attention is given to public policy issues
related to law enforcement, criminal courts, and corrections.
347: Politics of Crime and Justice (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or 103) Explores
the idea of “criminal justice” and the “criminal justice system” as elements
of the overall political system. Focus is given to political phenomena
related to crime, policing, rehabilitation, and justice.
351 U.S. Environmental Policy and Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or
103) (Same as Environmental Science and Studies 351) Examines the
governmental institutions (federal, state, and local), the non-governmental
actors and organizations, and the governmental and political processes
that interact to shape and create environmental public policy in the United
States. Credit cannot be received for both POLI 351 and ENVR 351.
355 Global Environmental Policy and Politics (3) (Prerequisite: 101 or
103) (Same as Geography 355 and Environmental Science and Studies
355) Students examine how environmental processes interact with social,
political, and economic processes and institutions around the world. is
course traces the historical and theoretical perspectives that inuence
global environmental policy and management, explores how multiple
identities (e.g. gender, culture, race, and nation) impact the experience
of environmental politics, and applies these theoretical and experiential
perspectives to contemporary environmental issues (e.g. climate change,
resource use, energy policy, and agriculture). Credit cannot be received for
both POLI 355/GEOG 355 and ENVR 355.
477 Applied Politics (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Completion of 18 hours
in political science and departmental approval at least two weeks prior to
the beginning of the semester in which credit is to be received. Students
are limited to a total of 3 hours in Political Science 477 and may not enroll
in Political Science 487). Students work for a legislative, governmental, or
political organization, and are expected to complete reading and writing
assignments.
487 Public Administration/Criminal Justice Internship (3) (Prerequisite:
Completion of 18 hours in political science and departmental approval at
least two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which credit is
to be received. Students enrolling in Political Science 487 may not enroll
in Political Science 477.) Students work for a public or non-prot agency
in an administrative capacity and are expected to complete reading and
writing assignments.
497 Special Studies (6), (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of
department) Open to either (A) Honors students accepted into the
Washington Semester program (six hours maximum), or (B) juniors or
seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in their major courses
(three hours maximum). A research product in Track B may be taken for
credit (three hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
DEPARTMENT
OF PSYCHOLOGY
Chair: Dr. Crystal R. Hill-Chapman
Faculty: Christopher Bullock, Anna Carolina Chinnes, Antonio Cooper,
Jennifer Haddock, Megan Haggard, Matthew Hagler, Teresa Herzog, Crystal
Hill-Chapman, Jamia Montgomery, Jesse Sargent, Charlene Wages, Stephanie
Williams, Erica Young
MISSION STATEMENT
e Department of Psychology oers an undergraduate psychology major
along with a minor and collateral. e purpose of the undergraduate major
is to provide students with an understanding of psychology as the science
of behavior and experience including the major theories and issues within
psychology; to emphasize the role of the liberal arts in higher education
and personal development; to promote an appreciation for individual and
cultural diversity; to develop critical thinking skills; to develop competence
with methods of scientic research and data analysis; to assure that students
have the necessary research experiences and coursework to undertake
graduate education; and to assist students in developing their skills in library
research, scientic writing, public presentations, and computer applications.
Psychology majors will become aware of the various career options related
to the major. e program also provides opportunities for internships in
applied settings. A major in psychology will provide students with a broad-
based education that will equip them for entry-level positions in business,
government, and a wide variety of human service organizations. e major
also prepares students who wish to pursue further education in areas such as
law, medicine, business, or seminary, as well as psychology. e department
also oers a graduate program.
MAJOR
A major in psychology requires 38 semester hours to include the following:
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1. Psychology 206, 216, 220, 302, 303, 304, 336, and 499
2. At least one course from the Psychology of Individuals and Groups
Core courses of Psychology 319, 325, 326
3. At least one course from the Developmental Core courses of
Psychology 315, 316, 334
4. One course from the Integrative Experiences courses of Psychology
470 and 498
5. Nine hours of psychology electives, with a minimum of eight hours
at the 300-level or higher
6. Biology 105/115 or 104
7. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
a. Two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b
.
A
n 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
A psychology major may only count Psychology 206 and 216 towards
the General Education Requirements (Sciences). When fullling the
General Education Requirements for Mathematics, it is recommended that
psychology majors take Mathematics 134. Also, psychology majors should
attempt to gain a strong background in the science areas, as that coursework
will benet them in their major studies.
e minimum number of semester hours required in psychology courses for
a major in psychology is 38 (plus an additional four hours in Biology). e
minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major)
required for the major in psychology is 120.
MINOR
A minor in psychology requires 18 semester hours, including Psychology
206.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in psychology requires 12 semester hours, including Psychology
206.
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES PSYC
206 Introductory Psychology (3) F, S, SU. Survey of the biological,
experimental (including sensory processes, learning, memory, and
motivation), social, personality, and developmental processes. In addition
to these content areas, an understanding of scientic methodology will be
studied.
216 Introductory Psychology Laboratory (1:3) (Prerequisite/corequisite:
206) F, S. e main focus will include hands-on experiences with scientic
methodology used in psychology including observation of phenomenon,
data collection, data analysis, critical analysis of ndings, and report writing.
220 Careers in Psychology (1) (Prerequisites: 206 and 216; for declared
psychology majors only; does not count toward General Education
Requirements or the psychology minor or collateral) F, S. Provides general
knowledge concerning careers that may be pursued in Psychology. Topics
include strategies in making career decisions, how to apply to graduate
schools, and how to seek entry-level jobs with a bachelor’s degree. Entry-
level evaluation of the major will occur.
270 Beginning Supervised Student Research (1:3) (Prerequisite: Instructor
approval, permission of department, and PSYC-206) F, S, SU. is
introduction to the laboratory practice of research methods in psychology
provides students with familiarity in the basic techniques of data entry
and conducting research protocols in the context of ongoing department
research. Regular weekly lab meetings will include discussions of special
topics. Students may earn a maximum of three-credit hours in 270/370
combined.
302 Quantitative and Psychometric Methods (3) (Prerequisite: 206, 216,
completion of General Education Mathematics Requirement, Prerequisite/
corequisite: 220 or permission of the department) F, S, SU. e student will
become familiar with fundamental descriptive and inferential statistics as
used in psychology. Topics will also include reliability, validity, condence
intervals, and measures of eect size. In addition, students learn APA-style
reporting of statistics and become familiar with SPSS.
303 Research Methodology (3:2-2) (Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in
Psychology 302) F, S, SU. Introduction to the experimental method in the
study of behavior, with laboratory exercises to provide practical knowledge
and skill in experimental design and technical writing. Advanced inferential
statistics.
304 Brain and Behavior (3) (Prerequisite: 206, Biology 104 or 105 and
115) F, S. Study of the role of the nervous system in the generation of
behavior, feelings, and thoughts. Attention will be given to methodologies
used by neuroscientists-particularly physiological psychologists-to study
the nervous system and behavior. Primary emphasis will be on the role of
neuronal activity in “normal” behavior; however, problems (e.g. addiction,
amnesia, mental illness) will be studied as examples of some products of a
malfunctioning nervous system.
305 Introduction to Behavioral Genetics (3) (Prerequisites: 206 and
Biology 105 and 115 or permission of department) SU. is course is an
introduction to the interdisciplinary eld combining behavioral sciences
and genetics to study roles of the genes and other factors involved in a
variety of complex behaviors of humans. Emphasis is placed on the use of
genetic designs and methods to address psychologically relevant questions
concerning the nature and etiology of individual dierences in behavior.
Methods to be covered include traditional methodologies like twin and
adoption studies as well as linkage and association studies. In addition,
special emphasis on the interaction between genotype and environment
during development is discussed. Other current issues in behavioral genetics
will be discussed including Mendelian Genetics, Intelligence, Personality
Disorders, Psychopathology, Antisocial Behavior, and Substance Abuse.
Students successfully completing the course should be able to evaluate
critically the primary behavioral genetic research.
306 Pediatric Psychology (3) (Prerequisites: 206 and Biology 105 and 115
or permission of department) SU. is course is a general introduction to
pediatric psychology. Information about etiology and developmental course
of a variety of medical conditions will be reviewed with focus on the impact
of medical conditions on children’s school, family, and social-emotional
functioning. Students successfully completing the course should be able to
evaluate critically pediatric research.
310 e Psychological Focus (3) (Prerequisite: 206) F, S, SU. In-depth study
of an area of interest within psychology, including literature review and
consideration of the relevant applications to contemporary society. May be
taken twice with departmental approval.
312 Human Sexuality (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission of department)
S. Survey of important issues in sexuality including sexual development,
reproductive sexuality, social issues in sexuality, and dimensions of sexual
expression.
314 Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine (3) (Prerequisite: PSYC 206
or permission of Psychology department) (IPHC 314 is same as PSYC 314)
Introduction to the aective, behavioral, and cognitive aspects of health and
illness. Topics include such issues as lifestyle change, stress management,
and chronic pain, as well as a survey of specic physical diseases which are
known to involve a dominant psychological component. Credit cannot be
received for both IPHC 314 and PSYC 314.
315 Child Behavior: Growth and Development (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or
major in Education or permission of the department) F, S, SU. Study of
theory and research focusing on the psychological development of infants
and children. Topics covered include maturation, intelligence, academic
achievement, classical and operant conditioning, observational and social
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learning, language acquisition, and methodological advances in the study
of child psychology. Neuropsychological development and models of gene-
environment interaction, including the biopsychosocial perspective and
neuropsychological bases of behavior, also will be discussed.
316 Adolescent Behavior: Growth and Development (3) (Prerequisite:
206 or major in Education or permission of the department) F, S, SU.
Study of the adolescent today, including cognition and reasoning;
neuropsychological development; attitudes and values toward sex, family,
school, and peers; delinquency and substance use; activism and work;
and personality development. Models of gene-environment interaction,
including the biopsychosocial perspective and neuropsychological bases
of behavior, will be covered. Transitions from childhood to adolescence
(middle school years) and adolescence to adulthood (high school and
college years) will also be explored.
317 Applied Behavior Analysis (3) (Prerequisite: 206) F. Overview of
current research in experimental and applied behavior analysis directed
toward the understanding of simple and complex animal and human
behavior. Review of applications of behavior analysis in such applied areas
as parenting, education, and psychological treatment of disabilities and
disorders.
318 Educational Psychology (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission of
department) F, S, or SU. eory and research in cognition, learning,
motivation, personality, developmental and social psychology applied to
the instructional setting.
319 Social Psychology (3) (Prerequisite: 206) F, S. An overview of
classic and contemporary research in social psychology. A wide range of
topics will be covered that relate to everyday social life drawn from the
areas of attitudes and persuasion, social cognition and self-processes and
interpersonal relationships.
325 Introduction to Psychopathology (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission
of department) F, S, or SU. Historical survey of various forms of mental
illness and maladjustment, focusing on diagnosis in the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual. Methods of therapy, research, and theoretical concerns
are emphasized.
326 eories of Personality (3) (Prerequisite: 206) F, S, SU. Survey of
biological, intrapersonal, and social theories of personality. Research
methodology and assessment techniques as they relate to theories are
reviewed.
327 Psychology of Gender (3) (Prerequisite: 206) F, S, SU. Overview of
the major areas and ndings regarding gender in the eld of psychology.
Topics addressed include gender theory, gender identity development,
history of gender, gendered communication, and competition between and
within the sexes.
332 e Psychology of Relationships (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission
of department) F, S, or SU. is course is designed to an exploration of
psychological theories and research methods used in the study of couple
and family relationships. Perspectives covered may include clinical,
developmental, health, learning, motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and
evolutionary psychology. e psychological study of couple and family
relationships will be covered, processes within these relationships will be
examined, and empirically-based strategies used for couple and family
intervention and relationship enhancement will be explored.
334 Life Span Development (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission of
department) F, S, or SU. Survey of major theories of development across
the life span. Includes physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and moral
aspects of development and issues presented in a developmental context.
Research methods and empirical results of signicant studies are covered.
336 Learning and Cognition (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission of the
department) F, S, or SU. eory and research in the areas of learning and
cognition with a particular focus on the application of learning theory
to behavioral interventions and cognitive processes such as visual and
auditory perception, memory, attention, reasoning, and intelligence.
337 Sensation and Perception (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission of the
department) F, S, or SU. Study of human sensory and perceptual processes,
including mechanisms by which the various sensory systems (vision,
hearing, taste, touch, and smell) receive information from the environment.
e student will gain an understanding of how humans interpret sensory
information, and how that information subsequently impacts human
behavior. eoretical foundations and current research strategies will be
explored.
338 Motivation and Emotion (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission of the
department) F, S, SU. Survey of current perspectives on theory and research
in the areas of emotion and motivation. e basic nature of emotion and
its functions are covered, and both primary and secondary motivational
systems are discussed. Neurobiological, physiological, developmental,
cultural, and social inuences are explored, and current theoretical and
empirical approaches are introduced.
346 Cognitive Neuroscience (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission of
department) F, S, SU. Overview of psychological, physiological, and
computational methodologies used to understand the neural basis of
cognitive processes such as vision and attention, learning and memory,
reading and language, meaning and semantics, and the organization and
control of action. e emphasis will be on how the application of converging
methodologies (brain imaging - EEG and fMRI, recordings from individual
neurons, studies of brain-injured patients) leads to important insights into
the nature of cognition that would be dicult to obtain through any one
methodology alone.
347 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis (3) (Prerequisite: 317)
Continuation of Psychology 317 covering advanced methods and
applications of operant, respondent, and observational learning principles
and procedures used to develop and implement therapeutic behavior
modication strategies in a variety of clinical, educational, family, and
community settings with various populations (child and adult) to reduce
maladaptive behaviors and increase adaptive behaviors. Topics include
advanced methods and applications, ethical considerations, behavioral
systems support, selection of appropriate intervention strategies, and
the measurement, display, and interpretation of behavioral data in the
evaluation of behavioral research and intervention outcomes.
350 Forensic Psychology (3) (Prerequisite: 206 or permission of
department) is course provides an introduction to forensic psychology.
Students will understand how the elds of psychology and law intersect
in individual and public policy domains. Topics covered include roles of
forensic psychologists, criminal responsibility and competence to stand
trial, malingering, and trial consulting.
370 Intermediate Supervised Student Research (2:6) or (1:3) (Prerequisite:
Instructor approval, permission of department, and PSYC-206) F, S, or SU.
Directed research in psychology guides students in detailed laboratory
work such as behavioral coding of department research projects. Regular
weekly lab meetings will include discussions of special topics and allow
students to develop their own research questions. Students may earn a
maximum of three credit hours in 270/370 combined.
390 Psychological Testing (3) (Prerequisite: 206) F. A review of
psychometric principles and a survey of tests dealing with intelligence,
special aptitudes, personality, and attitudes.
470 Senior Research (3) (Prerequisite: Instructor approval, permission
of department, PSYC-302, and senior standing) F, S, or SU. Directed
psychological research under the supervision of faculty member. Research
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS
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3
Hi
story
3
T
otal Credits
13-14
T
otal Credits
16
S
ophomore Year
F
all
S
pring
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
L
iterature
3
S
peech Communication 101
3
S
ocial Science
3
P
sychology 304
3
B
iology 105/115 or 104
4
C
hemistry, Physics,
P
sychology Elective
3
o
r Physical Science and lab
4
Psychology 319 3 Psychology 336 3
G
eneral Elective
3
T
otal Credits
16
T
otal Credits
16
Junior Year
F
all
S
pring
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
Social Science 3 Psychology 303 4
H
umanities
3
M
inor Course
3
P
sychology 302
3
M
inor Course
3
P
sychology Elective
3
G
eneral Elective
3
General Elective 3 General Elective 3
T
otal Credits
15
T
otal Credits
16
S
enior Year
F
all
S
pring
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
C
ourse
S
em. Hrs.
P
sychology 470 or 498
3
P
sychology 499
3
Psychology Elective 3 Minor Course 3
M
inor Course
3
M
inor Course
3
M
inor Course
3
G
eneral Elective
3
G
eneral Elective
3
G
eneral Elective
1
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 13
Total Hours Required for Degree 120
*Mathematics 134 is the math course preferred for psychology majors.
content will vary depending upon faculty and student’s research interests.
All individual research is reviewed by a faculty committee.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of department)
F or S. Open only to juniors and seniors with a grade point average of 3.0
or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may
be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
498 Academic Internship in Psychology (3) (Prerequisite: Senior standing,
PSYC 206, 216, 220, 302, and one Developmental Core Course.) Directed
psychology internship in various settings. Course content will depend on
internship site. Students will be expected to relate internship experiences to
the psychological literature.
499 Senior Seminar (3) (Prerequisite: Semester of graduation or permission
of department) F, S. Course integrates various content areas around major
psychological themes. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, writing and
oral expression. Evaluation of core knowledge and skills of the major will
occur.
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
Chair and Coordinator: Dr. Jessica Doucet
Faculty: Jessica Burke, Todd Couch, Jessica Doucet, Lisa Eargle, Kiley
Molinari, Russell Ward
MISSION STATEMENT
e Department of Sociology oers a major, minor, and collateral in
sociology. e program operates in accord with the general purpose of
Francis Marion University by providing an educational program within the
liberal arts tradition by presenting a balance of theoretical views and varied
analytical orientations. e bachelor’s degree in sociology provides students
with an understanding of sociology as the scientic study of human social
life. e degree focuses on applying objective and systematic methods of
investigation to identify patterns of social life and to understand the processes
by which these patterns are established and changed. e program prepares
students to learn to think critically, to communicate eectively, to appreciate
individual and cultural diversity, and to develop their skills in computer
applications. e program also provides student with opportunities for
internships in applied settings. A major in sociology provides students
with skills that will prepare them for graduate school or careers that require
investigative methods, critical observation, and attention to diversity.
MAJOR
SOCIOLOGY GENERAL TRACK
A major in sociology requires the following:
1. Sociology 201, 302, 303, 339, 403, and 496
2. Twenty-one semester hours of additional sociology course work
as follows:
a) Five courses in General Sociology: 306, 310, 311, 315, 327,
331, 333, 334, 361, 374, 375, 376, 381, 382, 384, 387, 388, 389
b) One course in Crime and Deviance: 341, 342, 343, 344, 346,
347, 348, 349, 351, 352, 353
c) One additional sociology course numbered 300 and above
3. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses
for a major in sociology is 37. e minimum number of semester hours
in all courses (major and non-major) required for the major in sociology
is 120.
SOCIOLOGY CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRACK
A major in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice requires
the following:
1. Sociology 201, 302, 303, 339, 403, and 496
2. Eighteen semester hours of criminal justice course
work as follows:
a) Sociology 341 and Political Science 230
b) ree sociology courses selected from: Sociology 342, 343,
344, 346, 347, 348, 349, 351, 352, 353
c) One political science course selected from: Political Science
322, 323, 346, 347
3. One additional sociology course numbered 300 and above
4. Minor/collateral requirements (two options)
a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a
major in sociology is 37. e minimum number of semester hours in all
courses (major and non-major) required for the major in sociology is 120.
SOCIOLOGY HEALTH TRACK
A major in sociology with a concentration in health requires the following:
1. Sociology 201, 302, 303, 339, 403, and 496
2.
Eig
hteen semester hours of health-related sociology course work
a
s follows:
a)
S
ociology 375
b)
r
ee sociology courses selected from: 334, 344, 347, 376, 381,
387, 388
c)
T
wo sociology courses selected from: 310, 311, 315, 327, 331
3.
On
e additional sociology course numbered 300 and above
4.
M
inor/collateral requirements (two options)
a)
t
wo 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
b)
a
n 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a
major in sociology is 37. e minimum number of semester hours in all
courses (major and non-major) required for the major in sociology is 120.
MINOR
e minor in sociology requires 18 hours, including Sociology 201. No more
than six of these hours can be earned from courses below the 300 level.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in sociology requires 12 semester hours, including Sociology
201. No more than six of these hours can be earned from courses below the
300 level.
SOCIOLOGY COURSES SOCI
201 Principles of Sociology (3) F, S, SU. Introduction to the concepts and
methods of sociology. Investigation of socialization, group processes, social
institutions, and social change.
205 Marriage and Family Relations (3) Gender roles, stages of committed
relationships, power and conict in family life, work and family roles,
parenting, divorce and remarriage.
301 Sociological Focus (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of department)
In-depth study of one sociological subject emphasizing interpretations,
methodologies, and relevant applications to contemporary society. May be
taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.
302 Methods of Sociology (3) (Prerequisite: 201 and declared sociology
major or permission of department) F, S. Introduction to understanding how
research methods help us answer important social questions, appreciating
why our limited perceptions of social processes can be wrong, and acquiring
critical skills necessary for evaluating research and communicating it
to others; emphasis on the advantages and limitations of dierent data
collection strategies.
303 Social Statistics and Data Analysis (3) (Prerequisite: 201, Mathematics
134, and declared sociology major, or permission of department) F, S.
Introduction to statistical concepts; determining levels of measurement;
calculating and interpreting descriptive and inferential statistics, including
z-scores and condence intervals; conducting hypothesis tests; determining
associations between variables; regression and correlation analysis; data
analysis using SPSS.
306 Social Problems (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of the department)
Critical review of problems resulting from social inequality (distribution of
wealth, racial and ethnic relations, gender relations, sexism, healthcare),
violations of social norms (substance abuse, violence, and property crime),
and social change (population growth, food, urbanization, environment).
310 Race and Society (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of department)
A theoretically grounded examination of how racial groupings are created,
inhabited, transformed, and eliminated. Topics explored in this course
include theoretical models for understanding racial dierence, the social
implications of racial hierarchies, and the signicance of racial coalitions in
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promoting social change.
311 Economic Inequality (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of the
department) Examines the impact of economic structures in shaping the
lived experience of the individual. Topics explored in this course include
theoretical explanations of inequality, the impact of inequality on daily life,
and societal responses to inequality.
315 Gender and Society (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of department)
Study of feminine and masculine roles and lifestyles, with emphasis upon
socialization experiences in settings such as home and school; expression
of gender roles in family, work, spiritual, artistic, and recreational activities;
inequalities of opportunities and rewards, cultural inuences upon preferred
gender roles.
327 Sociology of Aging and Later Life (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission
of department) An introduction to gerontology as a social phenomenon with
an emphasis on theories of aging, the composition of the elderly population,
family relationships, living arrangements, work and retirement, the welfare
state, end-of-life care and dying, and aging and inequality.
331 Environment and Society (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of
department) An introduction to the study of the relationship between human
society and the physical environment, with an emphasis on the relationships
among population growth, economic development, systems of inequality,
and control and use of the natural environment. Local, regional, and global
approaches will be used to understand environmental issues. An emphasis
is placed on how the allocation of environmental resources (kind, amount,
and quality) varies by race/ethnicity, gender, class, and nationality, and the
dierent responses that these groups have to environmental problems/issues.
333 Urban Sociology (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of department)
Historical and current urban growth patterns, theoretical perspectives
regarding urban structure and change, distribution of power and other
resources in urban settings, urban cultural and social forms, problems
of urban areas, and strategies of urban planning. e United States and
other nations are examined. Explores how gender, racial/ethnic, class, age,
nationality, and other group relations aect urban processes and life.
334 Population and Society (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of
department) Scientic study of population size, composition and distribution;
analysis of trends and dierentials in birth rates, death rates, and migration by
race/ethnicity, gender, class, age, and nationality; consideration of actual and
potential pressures of population on natural resources; the interrelationship
of population and social structure as it varies by race/ethnicity, class, gender,
age, and nationality.
339 Sociological eory (3) (Prerequisite: Sociology 201 or permission
of department) F, S. Selective survey of major theorists and theoretical
perspectives with emphasis upon their applications to contemporary
research.
341 Criminology (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of department)
Examines how social structures and participation in social networks
inuence the likelihood and nature of criminal activities. Also examines
how individuals and groups react to crime. Includes a critical review and
application of theoretical explanations of crime and criminal behavior.
342 Social Deviance (3) (Prerequisites: 201 or permission of department)
Introduces several theoretical perspectives from which deviant behavior is
analyzed, following a basic distinction between “kinds of people” theories
versus explanations focused upon society and culture. Current research on
several forms of deviance - violence against persons, sexuality, substance use,
organizational crime, economic crime.
343 Juvenile Delinquency (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of
department) Critical examination of alternative theoretical explanations of
juvenile delinquency and the various programs developed to prevent and
control, with consideration of their assumptions, arguments, and research
support.
344 Violence in Society (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of department)
Exploration of the various forms of violence, with attention given to how
the reporting of and reactions to violence are shaped by the way it is dened
and measured; causes of violence are framed in terms of culture and social
structure.
346 Crime and Organizations (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of
department) Exploration of the types of crime committed within, by, and
against organizations, characteristics of crime perpetrators, their activities,
and impacts on society, as well as explanations for why these crimes exist and
approaches used to combat these crimes.
347 Alcohol, Drugs and Society (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of
department) Drug use/abuse as a social phenomenon, with attention given
to illegal drugs, legal drugs and alcohol. While there will be an emphasis
on theoretical application, patterns of drug use/abuse among various
populations (race, class, sex, education, etc.) will be examined, as well
as society’s responses to drug use/abuse in the form of drug policies and
regulatory attempts.
348 Family Violence (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of department) An
exploration of family violence from a sociological and criminological lens.
Specic types of violence that occur in the family setting (spousal abuse, child
abuse, elder abuse, and dating violence) are examined, including patterns
based on gender, social class, race, age, culture, and religion. Prevention and
intervention measures are discussed, along with public policy implications.
349 Hate Crimes and Terrorism (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of
department) A critical examination of hate crimes and terrorism, including
their similarities and dierences, types of perpetrators and victims,
perpetrator activities and tactics used, and societal impacts, as well as
explanations for why these crimes occur and approaches used to impede
these crimes. Major hate crime cases and terrorism incidents within the US
and abroad are also reviewed.
351 Environmental Crime (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of
department) An in-depth exploration of the types of environmental crime
activities, including major crime cases, their perpetrators and victims, and
responses given to the commission of these crimes by society. eories
explaining the presence and prevalence, as well as the methods for
documenting and studying these crimes are covered.
352 Rural Crime (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of department)
Examines critical issues related to crime in the rural context, including
oending and victimization. Explores the types of crimes committed in rural
areas, including those that are unique to this setting. Critiques criminological
theories and their ability to explain rural crime. Analyzes the issues that rural
police and agents of the criminal justice system face in dealing with criminal
matters.
353 Human Tracking (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of the
department) An in-depth examination of what human tracking is,
including the many dierent forms in which it appears, and human
tracking’s pervasiveness within the US and around the world. Explanations
for why human tracking occurs, how victims are recruited and entrapped,
who is likely to become a perpetrator, and how societies are investigating
and responding to these crimes. Societal responses include political policies
towards complicit nations, criminal justice system responses to trackers,
and prevention and aercare for tracking victims.
361 Self and Identity in Society (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of
department) Examines the core principles of sociological social psychology
with an emphasis on symbolic interaction and dramaturgy; provides an
overview of the development of the self and identities; explores related topics
including emotions, self-esteem, inuence, attitudes, and personality from a
social context.
374 Work in Society (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of department)
Patterns and organization of work; the theories and methods associated with
studying work; how work varies across social and demographic groups; and
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impact of family structure, technology, globalization and public policy on
work.
375 Sociology of Health and Medicine (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission
of the department) Trends and group dierences in health and illness;
theoretical perspectives on health; the sick role; seeking and using health
services; patient-practitioner relationships; caregiving issues; social
organization of healthcare systems; international and cultural dierences;
medicalization of chronic conditions; current issues and problems.
376 Sociology of Mental Health & Illness (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or
permission of the department) is course examines issues of mental health
and illness from a sociological lens. e main objective is to understand
mental health and illness from a social, cultural, and institutional standpoint
as opposed a medical or psychological context. Several topics will be
explored: theoretical perspectives on mental health and illness, research
methodology, social patterns and trends, the importance of social factors
that contribute to mental illness, social stressors, stigma and labeling, and
treating mental illness.
381 Sociology of Sport (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of department)
Scientic study of sports to better understand how they are practiced and
what those practices mean. Using various theoretical approaches, the focus
will be on topics as they relate to sports such as: identity, ideology, children,
gender, race and ethnicity, the media, economics, politics, globalization,
drugs and violence.
382 Sociology of Families (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of
department) Examines sociological theories used to study the family.
Explores current and historic American family trends, how society and
various social institutions shape the family, and the internal dynamics of the
family as a social group in society.
384 Sociology of Education (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of the
department) is course examines the structure and operation of the
education system, primarily in the United States. Several issues will be
addressed including: theoretical perspectives on education’s role in society;
how schools interact with other social institutions, such as the family,
economy, politics, and religion; funding sources and variety of educational
institutions; factors aecting student performance; issues of access and
inequality among dierent social and demographic groups; and public
policies aecting educational outcomes.
387 Death and Dying in Social Contexts (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or
permission of department) An overview of the perspectives on death in
dierent cultures, social inuences on those perspectives, death in relation
to modern health care systems and related ethical issues, models of grief and
its expression, last rites, consequences for survivors, suicide, contemporary
risks of death.
388 Disasters and Extreme Events (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of
department) Types of disasters and extreme events; stages in the disaster
process; theories and methods used to study disasters; how disaster
vulnerability and resilience varies across social and demographic groups;
how social institutions respond to disasters; disaster prevention and
mitigation eorts.
389 Sociology of Religion (3) (Prerequisite: 201 or permission of the
department) Examines the role of religion in developing, transforming, and
redening the social world. Topics explored in this course include the origin
of religious life and its implications for the individual and society, the utility
of religion for promoting social change, trends in religious practice, and new
religious movements.
403 Survey Methodology (3) (Prerequisite: eighteen hours of Sociology
including 302, 303, and 339; senior standing; declared sociology major; and
permission of department). F, S. e focus of this course is an individual
research project that involves using survey research methodology. In this
course, students select a research problem and develop testable hypotheses
drawing from published studies. Students also learn sampling, measurement,
data collection, creating a data le, and conducting data analysis using
statistical soware. Finally, students are required to participate in the
Institutional Review Board (IRB) process and present their ndings to the
class.
496 Sociology Capstone Experience (1) (Prerequisite/Corequisite: 403;
Prerequisite: Senior standing; declared sociology major, and permission of
department) F, S. is course will be used as the nal step towards preparing
seniors for the job market or graduate school. An examination of potential
careers, professional goals, application materials, and employment/graduate
school searches will occur. Students will also participate in an assessment of
learning outcomes via an exit exam.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of department)
Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may be earned.
All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty members from
two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three hours) towards the
Honors degree by special arrangement.
498 Sociology Internship (3:1-6) (Prerequisite: Eighteen hours of sociology,
including 201, 302, and 303; senior standing; declared sociology major;
and permission of the department) Provides students with a structured
experience working in a community service agency. Each student is expected
to work 6 to 10 hours each week on site, as arranged with the cooperating
agency. Readings and discussions will cover such topics as the organizational
structure of service agencies, relationships with clients, and relationships
with other agencies. See your advisor and the course instructor no less than
one semester in advance of enrolling in Sociology 498.
ANTHROPOLOGY
Coordinator: Dr. Jessica Doucet
MAJOR
No major in anthropology is oered.
MINOR
A minor in anthropology requires 18 hours, including Anthropology 100.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in anthropology requires 12 hours, including Anthropology 100.
ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES ANTH
100 Introduction to Anthropology (3) An introduction to the
anthropological way of thinking about language, human and animal
interactions, culture, prehistory, the rise of civilization, evolution, and
fossil hominins, among other areas. is course will touch on the four sub-
elds of anthropology: archaeology and biological, cultural, and linguistic
anthropology.
205 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3) An introduction to the
subeld of biological anthropology. is course explores evolution, fossil
hominins, primate behavior, and biocultural adaptations. Students will be
provided the foundation on key concepts within the eld, and introduced
to current debates and topics within biological anthropology surrounding
forensics, medical anthropology, genetics, and DNA.
210 Introduction to Archaeology (3) (ANTH 210 is the same as HIST
210) An introduction to theory and methods in archaeological research,
data collection, and analysis. Students will learn the strategies employed in
the investigation of archaeological remains as well as issues of explanation,
interpretation, and public engagement. Students will also receive an
introduction into historical archaeology. Credit cannot be received for both
ANTH 210 and HIST 210.
215 Language and Culture (3) An introduction to linguistic anthropology
with an emphasis on the cultural aspects of language use, thought, and
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learning. is course examines similarities and dierences within societies,
cultures, and languages around the world. By exploring the structure of
language, dierent accents, dialects, and forms of communication, students
will get a glimpse into the linguistic diversity that takes place not only in
the United States, but also in other countries.
220 Native Peoples of North America (3) An examination of the history,
culture, and contemporary lives of Native American and First Nations
peoples in North America. is course explores decolonization through
Indigenous lm, music, art, and literature while studying contemporary
issues facing Native American and First Nations peoples and their
communities.
230 Cultural Anthropology (3) An introduction to the diversity of human
behavior, organization, and worldviews, including religious practices,
social organization, gender and kinship systems, art, and globalization.
Students will learn and apply the theories and methods of anthropology to
the identication of similarities and dierences in humans across a variety
of cultural groups. is course includes an ethnographic eld research
component.
300 Anthropological Focus (3) (Prerequisite: 100, any 200-level
anthropology course, or permission of the department) is course
serves as an in-depth study of one anthropological subject emphasizing
the methodologies, interpretations, literature, and primary sources
surrounding one of the four subelds. It may be taken twice for academic
credit with departmental approval.
343 Archaeology of the Southeastern United States (3) (ANTH 343 is
the same as HIST 343) (Prerequisites: One 100-level history course or
permission of department) is course focuses on the historical archaeology
of the Southeastern United States, with an emphasis on South Carolina.
From the Contact, Antebellum, and Postbellum periods this course centers
on the role that material culture played in the past. Particular attention is
placed on the importance of slavery and race as foundational institutions
in the Southeast. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to gain
hands-on experience learning how to process, analyze, and preserve
artifacts from Friendeld village, a 19th-20th century African-American
community in Hobcaw Barony, Georgetown, SC. One 100-level history
course or permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses
above the 299 level. Credit cannot be received for both ANTH 343 and
HIST 343.
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dean: Dr. Hari K. Rajagopalan
Associate Dean: Dr. Johnathan Munn
MBA Director: Kay Lawrimore-Belanger
Faculty: Joe Aniello, Kenneth Araujo, Siddharth Baswani, Kay Lawrimore-
Belanger, Smriti Bhargava, Scott Dell, Marie DeVincenzo, Mary Dittman,
Michael Hughes, Ana Iglesias, Brad Johnson, Ben Kyer, Jody Lipford,
Bryan McLeod, Jonathan Munn, Caroliniana Padgett, Kay Poston, Hari
Rajagopalan, Padmaja Rao, Neil Riley, Steven Rubin, Jan Serrano, Hubert
Setzler, Elizabeth Sharer, Yong Shin, Pam Turner, Regina Yanson
VISION STATEMENT
e FMU School of Business strives to be recognized as a leader in business
education and become the resource for business and leadership expertise in
our region.
MISSION STATEMENT
e mission of the Francis Marion School of Business is to serve our region by
oering high-quality educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate,
and professional levels that prepare individuals to compete on a regional,
national, and global level. We develop faculty whose teaching, service, and
research benets students, community members, and colleagues. We engage
in student-focused education experiences to develop a comprehensive
foundation, so that they may cra for themselves fullling successful careers
and lives.
VALUES
People – Community through caring.
• We treat all people with compassion, respect, and collegiality.
•
W
e believe students of all backgrounds deserve a high-quality education
and future.
•
W
e value and develop quality faculty and sta who work diligently to
achieve our common mission.
•
W
e recognize that our success is built upon the tireless eorts of
committed individuals working together.
Principled – e right things, the right way.
•
W
e act with integrity and practice intellectual honesty.
•
W
e see beyond our own interest and seek to have a lasting impact on
those around us.
•
W
e recognize and embrace that improvement must be continuous.
•
W
e employ a transparent, evidenced based decision-making process.
Purposeful – Excellence ensures success.
•
W
e value quality in all our eorts.
•
W
e embrace challenges and opportunities with passion and diligence.
• We promote pedagogical modernization.
• We seek to respond and provide value to all our stakeholders.
OBJECTIVES
Within this mission, the School of Business recognizes four key objectives:
1.
En
sure student success by providing high-quality learning
opportunities with emphasis upon the development of students who
think logically, communicate eectively, develop an understanding
and
empathy for diversity, and follow high ethical standards.
2. To recruit, retain and support high qualify faculty who are
vested to our student focused mission.
3. To increase community engagement with local businesses,
organizations and institutions for feedback and support.
4.
T
o continue to grow and develop our graduate and undergraduate
programs consistent with the mission of the School and University.
e School of Business oers programs which lead to the following degrees:
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Informatics
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
e degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) oers a major in
accounting, business economics, management information systems, nance,
general business, management, or marketing.
Students seeking a B.B.A. degree enter as pre-business students. Students
advance from pre-business to a major in the School upon meeting the
following requirements:
1.
C
ompletion of Accounting 201, Business 150, and Economics 203 with
a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in these courses. For enrollment
in any 300- or 400-level business course, students must have
completed at least 36 hours of academic credit or have permission of
the School.
2.
C
ompletion of 36 hours of undergraduate credit.
3.
C
ompletion of all undergraduate courses taken at FMU with a
cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Students will be informed by email to their University email account upon
completion of these requirements and asked at that time to select a major. An
adviser in the major will be assigned.
As a requirement for graduation with a Bachelor of Business Administration,
a student must have:
1.
A
ttained an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher in all courses
taken at the University, a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in
the courses taken in the Department of Business Administration
and Economics, and a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in major
courses.
2.
C
ompleted the program assessment examination required in all
majors in the School of Business.
3.
C
ompleted at FMU at least 50 percent of the business credit hours
required for the B.B.A. degree.
4.
C
omplete 8 non-academic credits in approved Professional Activities
to include
a. A minimum of 1 credit in Self Evaluation and Career Exploration
b. A minimum of 1 credit in Business Etiquette
c. A minimum of 2 credits in Career Preparation
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Other Professional Activities must be approved by the School of Business
and can count toward the 8 non-academic credits.
All students seeking the Bachelor of Business Administration degree must
complete the following:
1. G
eneral Education Requirements ....................
48 ho
urs
I
ncludes requirement of Mathematics 134, Economics 203,
.......
E
conomics 204, Political Science 101 or 103, and
S
peech Communication 101
2. A
dditional hours of electives ....................
6 o
r 15 hours*
*A
ccounting majors in Certied Public Accountant track need to .
co
mplete only 6 hours
3. C
ommon Business Core Requirements ................
39 ho
urs
B
usiness 150 Fundamentals of Business .......................
3
Computer Science 150 Microcomputer and
Soware Applications I .....................................3
Accounting 201 Financial Accounting ........................3
A
ccounting 202 Managerial Accounting
.......................3
E
conomics 203 Introduction to Microeconomics
(I
n General Education)
E
conomics 204 Introduction to Macroeconomics
(I
n General Education)
B
usiness 206 Legal Environment and Business Ethics
B
usiness 305 Applied Statistics for Economics
a
nd Business
.............................................3
En
glish 305 Business Writing
................................3
M
anagement Information Systems 327
I
nformation Systems Fundamentals ..........................
3
M
arketing 331 Principles of Marketing
........................3
Fin
ance 341 Financial Management ..........................
3
M
anagement 351 Management of Organizations ...............
3
M
anagement 355 Operations and Supply Chain Management
....3
B
usiness 458 Strategic Management ..........................
3
4. Major Requirements ........................... 18 to 27 hours
a) Accounting ...................................... 27 hours
Eighteen or twenty-seven semester hours from one track option:
General Accounting or Certied Public Accountant Track
General Accounting Track…………………………………18 hours
Accounting 320 Accounting Information Systems……………….…. 3
Accounting 323 Financial Reporting I………………………………. 3
Accounting 324 Financial Reporting II……………………….……... 3
Accounting 325 Cost Accounting…………………………………… 3
Accounting 328 Federal Taxation I………………………………….. 3
Accounting 428 Federal Taxation II…………………………………. 3
Certied Public Accountant Track………………………… 27 hours
Accounting 320 Accounting Information Systems ...............
3
A
ccounting 323 Financial Reporting I .........................
3
A
ccounting 324 Financial Reporting II
.........................3
A
ccounting 325 Cost Accounting .............................
3
A
ccounting 328 Federal Taxation I ............................
3
A
ccounting 421 Concepts of Auditing .........................
3
A
ccounting 428 Federal Taxation II ...........................
3
A
ccounting Electives (2) which must be selected from:...........6
Accounting 422 Financial Reporting III......................3
Accounting 423 Accounting for Governmental
and Not-for-Prot Organizations ...........................
3
A
ccounting 424 Special Topics in Accounting ................
3
A
ccounting 429 Tax Research ..............................
3
B
usiness 475 Internship in Business (Accounting)
.............3
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS ..........................120 hours
To become licensed as a Certied Public Accountant (CPA) in South
Carolina, an individual must hold a baccalaureate degree and have a
minimum of 150 semester hours from a college or university, which must
include:
•
24 s
emester hours of accounting in courses taught at the junior level or
above, that are applicable to a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral
degree, excluding principles or introductory accounting courses
and
•
24 s
emester hours of business courses that are applicable to a
baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for the MBA program to
complete the additional hours needed for the 150-semester hour
requirement.
Beginning in 2024, the CPA Exam will require a CPA Candidate to
pass (1) three core sections ((a) Auditing and Attestation; (b) Financial
Accounting and Reporting; and (c) Taxation and Regulation) and (2) one
of three discipline specic sections ((a) Business Analysis and Reporting;
(b) Information Systems and Controls; or (c) Tax Compliance and
Planning). Students need to declare their major in one of the two tracks.
b) M
anagement
.......................................18 ho
urs
Eighteen semester hours in one track option:
General Management Track, Supply Chain
Management Track, Human Resource
Management Track, Sports Management Track
General Management Track
..................................18
N
ine hours from:
M
anagement 352 Organizational Behavior
......................3
M
anagement 353 Human Resource Management
.................3
M
anagement 356 Process Improvement and Quality Control ......
3
M
anagement 357 Management of Service Operations
.............3
Management 358 e Nonprot Sector:
Structure and Dynamics ....................................3
Management 373 Business Analytics ...........................3
S
ix hours from:
M
anagement 452 Advanced Human Resource Management
.......3
M
anagement 453 Managing Non-Prot Organizations
............3
M
anagement 454 Entrepreneurship
a
nd Small Business Management ............................
3
M
anagement 460 International Management
....................3
M
anagement 467 Supply Chain Analytics .......................
3
M
anagement 468 Production Planning and Control ..............
3
M
anagement 469 Strategic Human Resource Management ........
3
School Elective
..............................................3
H
uman Resource Management Track
..........................18
M
anagement 352 Organizational Behavior ......................
3
M
anagement 353 Human Resource Management ................
3
M
anagement 359 Employment Law and Labor Regulations . . . . . . . . 3
M
anagement 452 Advanced Human Resource Management
.......3
M
anagement 460 International Management or
Management 469 Strategic Human Resource Management.........3
School Elective ..............................................3
Supply Chain Management Track .............................18
M
anagement 356 Process Improvement and Quality Control
.......3
M
anagement 357 Management of Service Operations ............
3
M
anagement 373 Business Analytics
............................3
M
anagement 467 Supply Chain Analytics .......................
3
M
anagement 468 Production Planning and Control
..............3
School Elective
..............................................3
S
ports Management Track
....................................18
M
anagement 352 Organizational Behavior
......................3
M
anagement 353 Human Resource Management or
M
anagement 373 Business Analytics
............................3
M
anagement 359 Employment Law and Labor Regulations . . . . . . . . 3
B
usiness 467 e Business of Sports ............................
3
B
usiness 496 Sports Industry Capstone
.........................3
S
chool Elective 1
.............................................3
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS ......................... 120 hours
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School of Business - 141
1. School Elective for Sports Management Track can be any of the
business electives or Sociology 381, Mass Communication 225,
M
ass Communication 475, and Physical Education 319.
O
ther tracks require the School Electives to be Business Electives.
c) M
arketing .........................................
18 ho
urs
Eig
hteen semester hours in one track option: Marketing Strategy, ...
S
ports Marketing, or Digital Marketing
M
arketing Strategy Track
....................................18
M
arketing 333 Marketing Research
.............................3
M
arketing 334 Consumer Behavior
.............................3
M
arketing 339 Marketing Communications .....................
3
M
arketing 432 Marketing Management .........................
3
Marketing Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
School Elective
..............................................3
S
ports Marketing Track ...................................
18
M
arketing 334 Consumer Behavior
.............................3
M
arketing 339 Marketing Communications .....................
3
Business 467 e Business of Sports ............................3
Business 496 Sports Industry Capstone .........................3
Marketing Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
School Elective .............................................
3
Dig
ital Marketing Track .....................................
18
M
arketing 334 Consumer Behavior
.............................3
M
arketing 336 Digital Marketing
...............................3
M
arketing 337 Digital Marketing Analytics
......................3
M
arketing 339 Marketing Communications
.....................3
M
arketing 432 Marketing Management .........................
3
School Elective
..............................................3
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS ..........................120 hours
1. School Elective for Sports Marketing Track can be any of the business
electives or Sociology 381, Mass Communication 225,
Mass Communication 475, and Physical Education 319. Other tracks
require the School Electives to be Business Electives.
d) F
inance ............................................
18 ho
urs
Finance 347 Principles of Investments
............................3
Fin
ance 442 Advanced Corporate Finance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
In addition, twelve hours from the following list, with at least six of the
twelve from Finance 344, 348, 466, or 443.
Finance 344 Principles of Real Estate . ........................3
Finance 348 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management .......3
Fin
ance 443 Financial Markets .. .............................
3
Fin
ance 466 Investments in Real Estate
........................3
E
conomics 321 Money and Banking
..........................3
A
ccounting 323 Financial Reporting I
.........................3
A
ccounting 324 Financial Reporting II
........................3
A
ccounting 325 Cost Accounting ............................
3
A
ccounting 328 Federal Taxation I ...........................
3
M
anagement 373 Business Analytics ..........................
3
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS .........................120 hours
e) Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
Economics 310 Intermediate Microeconomic eory ..............3
Economics 320 Intermediate Macroeconomic eory ..............3
E
conomics 450 Senior Seminar in Economics
.....................3
E
conomics Electives (any 300 or 400 level courses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
S
chool Elective
...............................................3
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS ..........................120 hours
f) Management Information Systems .................... 18 hours
Eighteen hours in one track option:
Systems Management Track or Systems Design Track
Systems Management Track
Management Information Systems 225
Modern Programming ................................ 3
Management Information Systems 337
Business Systems Analysis and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Management Information Systems 378
Business Decision Support Systems...................... 3
Management Information Systems 447
Database Management................................. 3
Management Information Systems 467
E-Commerce ......................................... 3
School or Computer Science Elective ....................... 3
Systems Design Track
School or Computer Science Elective .......................3
Nine Hours from:
Computer Science 190 Programming Fundamentals .......3
Management Information Systems 225
Modern Programming.................................3
C
omputer Science 226 Programming
a
nd Algorithmic Design
..............................3
C
omputer Science 227 Programming
a
nd Algorithmic Design II
............................3
S
ix Hours from
C
omputer Science 313 Systems Design and Development ..
3
C
omputer Science 340 Soware Design and Development . . 3
M
anagement Information Systems 447
D
ata Base Management ...............................
3
M
anagement Information Systems 467 E-Commerce
.......3
N
etwork Management Track*
*S
tudents who have completed an Associates in Applied Sciences in
N
etwork Systems Management are eligible for the BBA-MIS-
Network Management Track. ey will take 63 credit hours at
Francis Marion to complete their General Education and Business
Core classes to graduate.
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS ..........................120 hours
g) General Business .................................18 hours
Any 300 Marketing course (except Marketing 331) ............. 3
Any 300 or 400 Management course (except Management 355 or
Management 351) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Any 300 or 400 Finance course (except Finance 341)............ 3
Economics 310 or above .................................... 3
School Electives (Accounting, Economics, Finance,
Management, Management Information Systems,
Marketing) .............................................. 6
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS ..........................120 hours
5. Total B.B.A. requirements.....................120 to 129 hours
BBA + MBA
Seniors with GPA of 3.5 or above can apply for the BBA + MBA
program. If admitted, up to maximum of 9 credit hours of MBA course
work may be earned towards the Bachelor of Business Administration.
e MBA course work will be transferred to undergraduate as business
electives.
SECOND DEGREE
Students seeking a second degree in a business major, whose rst degree
is not in business, must:
1. Complete a minimum of 25% of the credit hours required to
complete the major in residence at FMU
2. Complete 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above from the Common
Business Core Requirements
3. Complete all course requirements for the second major
Students seeking a second degree in a business major, whose rst degree
is in business, are deemed to have completed Common Business Core
Francis Marion University Catalog
Requirements and must:
1. Complete a minimum of 25% of the credit hours required to
complete the major in residence at FMU
2. Complete all course requirements for the second major
Students seeking second degrees may apply to the MBA program and
use the courses from the MBA program to satisfy requirements from
the Common Business Core.
MINOR
A minor in Business consists of Business 150, Accounting 201, and
Economics 203 plus nine additional hours, which must be selected from:
A
ccounting 323
Fin
ancial Reporting 1
Accounting 328
F
ederal Taxation 1
Business 305
A
pplied Business Statistics
Economics 310
I
ntermediate Microeconomic eory
Economics 325
I
nternational Economics
Finance 301
Fin
ance Fundamentals
Finance 341
Fin
ancial Management
Management 351
M
anagement of Organizations
Management 353 Human Resource Management
Management 355 Production and Supply Chain Management
MIS 327 Information Systems Fundamentals
MIS 337
B
usiness Systems Analysis and Design
Marketing 331
P
rinciples of Marketing
Marketing 334
C
onsumer Behavior
e prerequisites for these courses must be met. Students minoring in
Business must declare their minor with the Dean of the School of Business
before taking 300-level business courses. Minors must have a 2.0 grade point
average in the six courses taken as their minor.
A minor in Accounting consists of 18 hours as follows:
Accounting 201
Fin
ancial Accounting
Accounting 202
M
anagerial Accounting
Accounting 320
A
ccounting Information Systems
Accounting 323
Fin
ancial Reporting I
Accounting 325
C
ost Accounting
Accounting 328
F
ederal Taxation I
A minor in Economics consists of 18 semester hours as follows:
Economics 203 Introduction to Microeconomics
Economics 204 Introduction to Macroeconomics
Economics 310 or 320 Intermediate Microeconomics or Intermediate
Macroeconomics
Economics Electives
A minor in Finance consists of 18 hours as follows:
Accounting 201
Fin
ancial Accounting
Finance 301
Fin
ance Fundamentals
Finance 341
Fin
ancial Management
Plus 9 hours from the following courses:
Finance 344
P
rinciples of Real Estate
Finance 347
I
nvestments I
Finance 348
S
ecurity Analysis and Portfolio Management
Finance 466
I
nvestments in Real Estate
Finance 442
A
dvanced Corporate Finance
Finance 443
Fin
ancial Markets
A minor in Management Information consists of 18 hours from the following
courses:
Management Information Systems 225 Modern Programming
Management Information Systems 327 Information Systems
F
undamentals
Management Information Systems 337 Business Systems Analysis and
D
esign
Management Information Systems 347
B
usiness Data Communications
Management Information Systems 378
B
usiness Decision Support Systems
Management Information Systems 447
D
atabase Management
Management Information Systems 467
D
ata Driven Web Application
D
esign
A minor in Marketing consists of 18 hours as follows:
Marketing 331
Plus 15 hours chosen from Marketing courses above 331.
A minor in Human Resource Management consists of 18 hours from the
following courses:
Management 351
M
anagement of Organizations
Management 352 Organizational Behavior
Management 353 Human Resource Management
Management 359 Employment Law and Labor Relations
Management 452
A
dvanced Human Resource Management
Management 460
I
nternational Management
Management 469
S
trategic Human Resource Management
A minor in Supply Chain Management consists of 18 hours from the
following classes:
Business 305
A
pplied Statistics for Economics and Business
Management 355
O
perations and Supply Chain Management
Management 356
P
rocess Improvement and Quality Control
Management 373
B
usiness Analytics
Management 467
S
upply Chain Analytics
Management 468
P
roduction Planning and Control
C
OLLATERAL
A collateral in Economics consists of 12 semester hours as follows:
Economics 203
I
ntroduction to Microeconomics
Economics 204
I
ntroduction to Macroeconomics
Economics Electives
For B.S. and B.A. seeking degree students no other collateral in business is
oered.
For students seeking a B.B.A. degree, an Accounting collateral consists of 12
hours:
Accounting 320
A
ccounting Information Systems
Accounting 323
Fin
ancial Reporting I
Accounting 325
C
ost Accounting
Accounting 328
F
ederal Taxation I
For students seeking a B.B.A. degree, a Finance collateral consists of 12 hours
from:
Finance 344
I
ntroduction to Real Estate
Finance 347
I
nvestments I
Finance 348
I
nvestments II*
Finance 466
I
nvestments in Real Estate
Finance 442
A
dvanced Corporate Finance
Finance 443
Fin
ancial Markets**
*Prerequisite for Finance 348 (Investments II) is Finance 347.
**Prerequisites for Finance 443 (Financial Markets) are Economics 321
and Finance 347.
For students seeking a B.B.A. degree, a Management collateral consists of 12
hours from:
Management 352
Or
ganizational Behavior
Management 353
H
uman Resource Management
Management 356
P
rocess Improvement and Quality Control
Management 357
S
ervice Operations Management
Management 373
B
usiness Analytics
Management 452
A
dvanced Human Resource Management
Management 454
En
trepreneurship and Small Business
Management
Management 460
I
nternational Management
Management 467
S
upply Chain Analytics
Management 468
P
roduction Planning and Control
For students seeking a B.B.A. degree, a Supply Chain and Operations
Management collateral consists of 12 hours from:
Management 356 Process Improvement and Quality Control
Management 357 Service Operations Management
Management 373 Business Analytics
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Management 467 Supply Chain Analytics
Management 468 Production Planning and Control
For students seeking a B.B.A. degree, a Human Resource Management
collateral consists of 12 hours in:
Management 352
Or
ganizational Behavior
Management 353
H
uman Resource Management
Management 359
Em
ployment Law and Labor Regulations
Management 452
A
dvanced Human Resource Management
Management 469
S
trategic Human Resource Management
For students seeking a B.B.A. degree, a Management Information Systems
collateral consists of 12 hours from:
Management Information Systems 225
M
odern Programming
Management Information Systems 337
B
usiness Systems
A
nalysis and Design
Management Information Systems 347
B
usiness Data
Communications
Management Information Systems 447
D
ata Base Management
Management Information Systems 467 E-Commerce
For students seeking a B.B.A. degree, a Marketing collateral consists of 12
hours from:
Marketing 333
M
arketing Research
Marketing 334
C
onsumer Behavior
Marketing 336
Dig
ital Marketing
Marketing 337
Dig
ital Marketing Analytics
Marketing 339
M
arketing Communications
For B.B.A. seeking degree students a collateral is not required for graduation.
e prerequisites for these courses must be met. Students taking collateral in
Business must be admitted to the School of Business before taking 300-level
business courses. Students must have a 2.0 grade point average in the courses
taken as their collateral. Courses cannot be double counted towards a major,
a minor, or a collateral.
ACCOUNTING COURSES (ACTG)
Coordinator: Dr. Brad R. Johnson
201 Financial Accounting (3). e conceptual approach to nancial
accounting. e income statement, retained earnings statement, balance
sheet, and cash ow statement are studied with emphasis placed on an
understanding of the underlying assumptions, theories, and concepts, as well
as a thorough understanding of the basic accounting equation.
202 Managerial Accounting (3) (Prerequisite: 201). Introduces the planning
and control aspects of internal accounting. Topics include cost systems, cost
behavior, direct costing, capital budgeting, decentralized operations, relevant
costs, operations budgeting, dierential cost, and variance analysis.
320 Accounting Information Systems (3) (Prerequisite: 201 with a grade
of C or higher). An introduction to the design and implementation of a
systematic structure for providing information for decision making for
both management and others interested in an organization’s operations. It
includes data gathering, processing, preparing reports, and controls over the
operations of the organization. It includes both manual and computerized
systems with emphasis on internal controls.
323 Financial Reporting I (3) (Prerequisite: 201 with grade of C or higher).
Reviews the accounting cycle, discusses the conceptual framework as a basis
for accounting theory, and provides an in-depth study of GAAP in relation to
preparation of nancial statements. Topics include the time value of money
and accounting for current (and non-current) assets.
324 Financial Reporting II (3) (Prerequisite: 323 with grade of C or higher
or permission of the school). is course provides an in-depth study of
GAAP in relation to preparation of nancial statements, including (1)
accounting for current (and non-current) liabilities and stockholders’ equity
and (2) calculating EPS. Special topics including accounting for investments,
income taxes, pensions, and leases.
325 Cost Accounting (3) (Prerequisite: 202 with grade of C or higher).
e planning, control, and decision aspects of internal accounting. Topics
include cost accumulation and assignment, decentralized operations, and
performance measurements.
328 Federal Taxation I (3) (Prerequisite: 201 with a grade of C or higher
or permission of the school). Emphasizes the study of individual income
taxation. Major topics revolve around the determination of taxable income,
including ling status, gross income and exclusions, deductions, gains and
losses. Other areas of study include the federal tax system and tax research.
421 Concepts of Auditing (3) (Prerequisite: 320 with grade of C or higher;
prerequisite or corequisite: 324). e various concepts and techniques used
to verify the amounts reported on the nancial statement are covered, as well
as the auditor’s report, the concept of internal control, and the code of ethics.
422 Financial Reporting III (3) (Prerequisite or corequisite: 324). An in-
depth study in specic accounting issues associated with the preparation of
nancial statements (e.g., business combinations, consolidated statements,
and international operations) and some work in not-for-prot nancial
reporting (e.g., governmental fund accounting).
423 Accounting for Governmental and Not-for-Prot Organizations
(3) (Prerequisite or corequisite: 324). An in-depth study of the nancial
accounting and reporting requirements and methods for state and local
governments. Also the unique accounting and reporting practices of
hospitals, academic institutions, human service organizations, and other
non-business organizations are surveyed.
424 Special Topics in Accounting (3) (Prerequisites: 324 and 328, each with
a grade of C or higher or permission of school). Using web-based research
materials, an in-depth examination of three topical areas in law, tax, and
accounting, with special relevance to graduating seniors.
428 Federal Taxation II (3) (Prerequisite: 328 with a grade of C or higher
or permission of the school). Generally emphasizes the study of business
income taxation. More specically, it focuses on the application of federal
law within the context of the income taxation of (a) regular “C” corporations
and their shareholders, (b) “S” corporations and their shareholders and (c)
partnerships and their partners. Topics include the income tax consequences
of the formation, operation, consolidation, and termination of business
entities.
429 Tax Research (3) (Prerequisite or corequisite: 328 or permission of the
school). Focuses on applied research in Federal taxation. It examines (1)
primary sources of the tax law (e.g., the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury
Regulations and Supreme Court rulings) and (2) various tax research
methodologies. It includes practical written assignments that (a) require
application of specic primary sources and (b) must be completed using
state-of-the-art, online, tax research databases to locate and interpret
primary source materials.
BUSINESS COURSES (BUS)
Coordinator: Dr. Johnathan Munn
101 Applied Business Concepts (1), (2), or (3). (Prerequisite: permission of
the school). Any business topic that is needed critically for organizations or
in the community for training and development. Students can take more
than once. ese courses are exclusively for non-degree seeking students and
cannot be transferred into a degree.
150 Fundamentals of Business (3). Introduces the fundamental functions
and activities of modern business organizations. Topics include: an overview
of the economic system, accounting and record keeping, marketing,
management, nance, information systems, legal issues, business ethics, and
diversity and inclusion. In addition, careers in business and entrepreneurship
are considered.
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175 Money Matters for Life (3). Introduces the fundamental functions and
activities of personal money management. Topics include understanding
current economic data, income generation, personal tax preparation,
personal insurance options, negotiation tactics, credit management,
investing, retirement planning, estate planning, and ethics in personal
money management.
206 Legal Environment and Business Ethics (3). Legal Environment and
Business Ethics (3). An introduction to the legal and ethical issues within
the business environment emphasizing law relevant to business operations
including creditor’s rights and bankruptcy, business organizations,
government regulations, the protection of property, and the ethical theories
currently applied in the business environment.
305 Applied Statistics for Economics and Business (3) (Prerequisite:
Mathematics 134). Covers basic probability distributions including binomial,
normal, uniform and exponential condence intervals, tests of hypothesis,
chi-square and simple linear regression.
306 Business Law (3) (Prerequisite: 206). In-depth study of the uniform
commercial code, contracts, sales, commercial paper, secured transactions,
agency, employment, and ethics.
350 Travel Study in Business (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of
School) is course provides students with the opportunity to study business
issues that coincide with a travel study. e student will study business topics
as they apply to the destination country, state or region. Topics and the
destination will vary. May be taken multiple times for up to 6 total credits.
458 Strategic Management (3) (Prerequisite: Management Information
Systems 327, Management 351, Marketing 331, Finance 341). e study of
how an organization achieves its mission and objectives in an eective and
ecient manner in an eort to achieve a competitive advantage. is course
will cover the process of strategic management that includes scanning the
environment, formulating a strategy, implementing a strategy, and evaluating
and controlling the strategy.
467 e Business of Sports (Prerequisite: Permission of school) is course
is designed for students with a declared track in Sports Management or
Sports Marketing. is course is an analysis of eective strategies and the
body of knowledge associated with pursuing a career in the sports industry.
e course introduces the student to the sports industry and to business
principles as they apply to the sports industry.
475 Internship in Business (3) (Prerequisite: Full acceptance to B.B.A.
Program, 2.5 grade point average overall, in Business, in major; approval by
adviser, coordinator, and department chair.) is is an educational strategy
integrating classroom studies with work-based learning related to the
student’s academic curriculum and/or career goals. At the work site, students
engage in a series of assignments documented in a learning agreement that
is subsequently evaluated.
496 Sports Industry Capstone (Prerequisite: BUS 467 or permission of
school) is course is designed for seniors with declared track in Sports
Management or Sports Marketing. A project-based class in which students
will work with the athletics department at Francis Marion to implement a
project in Sports Marketing or Sports Management depending on their
major. e project will allow students to implement the theories they have
learned in their tracks in the area of sports industry. is course serves as
the nal capstone for students in Sports Management and Sports Marketing.
BUSINESS
ECONOMICS COURSES (ECON)
Coordinator: Dr. Caroliniana Padgett
203 Introduction to Microeconomics (3). (Prerequisite: Eligibility to take
MATH 111).Introduction to the role of individuals in economic decision-
making, the determination of relative prices and output, and problems
associated with resource allocation, monopoly, government regulation, and
international trade.
204 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3). (Prerequisite: Eligibility to take
MATH 111).Introduction to the operation and behavior of the economy as
a whole. Primary focus is the determination of the level of gross domestic
product, the ination rate, and the unemployment rate. Additional topics
include interest rates, monetary and scal policy, and an introduction to
international economics.
300 Economic History of the United States (3) (Same as History 300).
Development of business attitudes, institutions, organizations, and
technology from the world of the colonial entrepreneur through stages of
specialization and integration to the establishment of our modern industrial
economy.
310 Intermediate Microeconomic eory (3) (Prerequisite: 203).
Application of economic analysis as it relates to decisions by individuals and
rms under various market structures. Emphasis is placed on developing
analytical skills and on applying consumer and producer theory to decisions
of individuals, businesses and government.
320 Intermediate Macroeconomic eory (3) (Prerequisite: 204).
Examines the Classical, Keynesian, and ISLM models of the macroeconomy.
e use of monetary and scal policy to achieve low rates of ination and
unemployment, and an acceptable rate of economic growth are also studied.
321 Money and Banking (3) (Prerequisite: 204). Study of characteristics and
functions of money in the modern economy, the Federal Reserve System,
and an introduction to nancial intermediation, institutions and monetary
policy. Emphasis is placed on credit markets, the fractional reserve banking
system, and its relationship to nancial markets.
323 Urban and Regional Economics (3) (Prerequisite: 203). Study of the
growth and development of urban and rural areas of the United States. Topics
include industrial, agricultural, and business location; labor migration;
urbanization; benet-cost analysis; and regional objectives and policies.
325 International Economics (3) (Prerequisite: 203) International trade
and monetary theory including commercial policy, trade restrictions and
trade blocs, exchange rate determination, and the balance of payments.
Emphasis is on applying economic analysis to international events and issues
to improve understanding of how the world economy operates.
340 Environmental and Natural Resources Economics (3) (Prerequisite:
203) Examines the relationship between the market system and natural
resources. Topics include: economic appraisal of energy policy; resource
depletion; economic role of sheries; pollution control of air, land, and water,
regional and global air pollutants; and capital theory.
341 Healthcare Economics (3) (Prerequisite: 203). Examines how
the behavior of consumers, producers, and insurers is aected by the
unique nature of healthcare markets. Emphasis is placed on government
intervention, the eects of uncertainty, asymmetric information, and the
impact of externalities.
397 Special Topics in Economics (3) (Prerequisites: Previous economics
course or permission of school) In-depth study of an area of interest in
economics. May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental
approval.
400 Public Finance (3) (Prerequisite: 203) Examines government spending
and taxation as they relate to the provision of public goods, the redistribution
of income, and the stabilization of the economy.
405 Development of Economic ought (3) (Prerequisite: 203 and 204)
Examines the history of economic thought from the Ancient Greeks to John
Maynard Keynes, with special emphasis on Adam Smith, Karl Marx, the
marginalist revolution, and Alfred Marshall.
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410 Labor Economics (3) (Prerequisite: 203) Examines the nature of the
labor market and problems dealing with labor groups. Topics include history
of the labor movement, union structures, labor law, and collective bargaining.
450 Senior Seminar in Economics (3). (Prerequisite: 310, 320) is course
is designed for seniors majoring in Economics and will focus on selected
economic issues. Emphasis will be placed on reading, discussion, debate, and
preparation of reports and papers on the topics chosen.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of school) As
Needed. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0
or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may
be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
FINANCE COURSES (FIN)
Coordinator: Dr. Neil F. Riley
246 Investments and Personal Finance (3) As needed. Examines investment
alternatives available to the individual. Insurance programs, real estate, and
securities. Emphasis on the analysis of securities and the operation of the
securities market.
301 Finance Fundamentals (3) Sources of personal income, saving and
consumer spending patterns. Development of techniques for planning and
budgeting consumption expenditures and saving, with special emphasis
on the use of saving allocations to achieve personal goals; real property,
insurance, nancial investment, retirement, estate and tax planning, time
value of money, and applied statistics. is course does not count toward a
major in nance.
341 Financial Management (3) (Prerequisite: Mathematics 134 and
Accounting 201) Study of the nancial functions of economic entities
including nancial analysis, nancial planning, current assets management,
capital budgeting, obtaining funds from the capital markets, and international
nance. Computer applications.
344 Principles of Real Estate (3) Study of basic real estate principles,
including land economics and use, property evaluation and appraisal, and
the legal, regulatory, and nancial aspects of property sales, ownership and
management.
347 Principles of Investments (3) (Prerequisite: 341) Topics include an
introduction to various securities markets & instruments, investment media,
and applications. Quantitative methods, including computerized techniques,
are applied to risk-return, growth, and valuation analysis. Modern Portfolio
eory is applied.
348 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (3) (Prerequisite: 341)
is course will provide the student with the skills necessary to evaluate
stocks, bonds, mutual funds, derivative securities and/or other securities and
their impact on the investor’s portfolio.
442 Advanced Corporate Finance (3) (Prerequisite: 341). Study of advanced
nancial problems encountered by a rm in investments, in management of
assets, in obtaining of funds, and in special situations.
443 Financial Markets (3) (Prerequisite: 347) e application of nancial
principles to nancial markets and key nancial institutions. e course
addresses the money, bond, stock, mortgage, forwards and futures, options
and derivatives, and foreign exchange markets, along with the nancial
institutions that facilitate these markets. e course also investigates how the
markets are integrated with each other and the impact of monetary policy
and government decisions on market behaviors.
450 Cash Management (3). (Admission into the School of Business
or permission of school) Designed to further the study of the nancial
management of a rm’s current assets and current liabilities, this course
completes the fundamental knowledge and skills required to be a cash
manager in a modern business. Completion of this course is one of the
requirements for a student to participate in the Certied Cash Management
Associate Program.
451 Healthcare Finance (3) (Prerequisite: admission to HCA program.)
is course will introduce and prepare students to manage the nances of
a healthcare organization. Students will be exposed to nancial statements
and their analysis, time value of money and its use in decision making,
and capital budgeting and its use in the ongoing nancial process of the
organization. e course will also cover topics designed to determine the
viability of projects. is course does not count toward the Bachelor of
Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree. Credit cannot be received for both
Finance 451 and Interprofessional Healthcare 451.
466 Investments in Real Estate (3) (Prerequisite: 341) is course covers
the aspects of owning and investing in real estate. e course examines the
bundle of rights associated with real estate and the transfer of those rights.
It focuses on legal instruments, real estate brokerage, nancing methods and
sources, and investment analysis. is course is useful to individuals seeking
to invest in real estate. It is also useful to those seeking to take a real estate
broker exam.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of school) As
Needed. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0
or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may
be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
MANAGEMENT COURSES (MGT)
Coordinator: Dr. Hubert H. Setzler III
351 Management of Organizations (3). Principles of management,
emphasizing the managerial functions of planning and decision-making,
organizing, leading, and controlling, with a focus on ethical management
practices and diversity. Fundamental principles of organizational behavior
and organizational theory are presented with emphasis on how they aect
the management of organizations.
352 Organizational Behavior (3) (Prerequisite: 351). Study of individuals
and small groups within organizations. Topics include personality, leadership,
motivation, decision making, groups and teams, behavioral eects of control
systems and structural design, and organizational culture.
353 Human Resource Management (3) (Prerequisite: 351). A survey
course providing students an introduction to the key functions in the
eld of human resource management. e course stresses the relevance of
strategic HRM to organizational operation and its use in support of strategic
organizational goals. Topics include legal issues, recruitment, selection,
training, performance appraisal, compensation, benets, and organizational
discipline.
355 Operations and Supply Chain Management (3) (Prerequisite: Business
305). Study of the production and operations component of business. Topics
include capacity and location planning, inventory management, scheduling
of jobs and projects, and quality assurance and control. Use of quantitative
methods.
356 Process Improvement and Quality Control (3) (Prerequisite: 355).
A study of management philosophy, practices, and analytical processes
implemented in quality planning and administration of products and
services. Topics include corporate culture, quality design, human factors
and motivation, quality auditing, service quality, quality assurance, quality
circles, and conformance to design.
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357 Management of Service Operations (3) (Prerequisite: 355). is course
focuses on the challenges of managing service operations. e major topics
covered are those critical to achieving operational excellence, including the
design and delivery of services, service productivity, revenue management,
risk management, customer contact management, service quality and
customer retention, capacity management, and demand management.
358 e Nonprot Sector: Structure and Dynamics (3) (Prerequisite:
Junior status or permission of the program coordinator). Basic dimensions
of the American nonprot sector, review of theories for its development and
its role in society, and overview of the nancial and legal aspects of the sector.
Examination of the various types of non-prots, including religious, social
services, health care, education and research, advocacy, arts and culture,
international, grant makers, and mutual benet organizations. Identication
of trends and likely future directions of American non-prots. Credit cannot
be received for both Management 358 and Non-prot Management 358.
359 Employment Law and Labor Relations (3) (Prerequisite: Management
351 or permission of school) A study of employment laws that have a
substantial impact on business and the workplace. e course will cover
laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace such as those under Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act;
protect employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family
Medical Leave Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act; and regulate
the relationship between management and organized labor.
373 Business Analytics (3) (Prerequisite: Business 305). Applications of
hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, and multiple linear regression.
Coverage of the mathematical structure, the solution procedures, and the
application of business analytics models, including linear programming,
network modeling and simulation. Study of project management methods
and techniques. Use of computer soware to solve problems. Credit cannot
be received for both Management Information Systems 373 and Management
373.
452 Advanced Human Resource Management (3) (Prerequisite: 353).
Focuses on three subareas of Human Resource Management: 1) Equal
Employment Opportunity, 2) Wage and Salary Administration, and 3)
Recruitment and Selection. Course covers state and federal legislation
impacting all topics and exposes students to mechanics of the three areas
and how they operate within the rm.
453 Managing the Nonprot Organization (3) (Prerequisite 358 or Non-
prot Management 358). An introduction to managing and improving
the performance of nonprot organizations in an environment of pressure
from stakeholders to rationalize management practices, show measurable
outcomes and keep administrative costs low. Major topics include strategic
planning, strategic management, fund raising managing, public relations,
political support, international opportunities, information technology,
nancial management, human resource management, and management of
legal processes. Credit cannot be received for both Management 453 and
Non-prot Management 453.
454 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (3) (Prerequisite:
Finance 341, Marketing 331, Management 351, or permission of school).
Study of the special problems of initiating and managing a small business.
Integrates the functions of nance, marketing, and management and stresses
the special discipline and characteristics required of the small business
entrepreneur.
455 Current Issues in Management (3) (Prerequisite: 351) By arrangement.
Exposes students to the latest developments in the eld of management.
Current topics are pursued, including the areas of international business,
social responsibility of business, entrepreneurship and small business,
human resource management and labor relations, business strategy, and
production and operations management.
456 Leadership in the Healthcare Environment (3) (Prerequisite: Admission
to the School of Business or HCA program). is course is designed to prepare
students to assume leadership roles in a dynamic healthcare environment.
It exposes students to the roles of leadership, organizational structure, and
both organizational and industry-wide culture. rough assignments, self-
assessments, and interactive/collaborative experiences, students gain insight
into their own leadership and negotiating skills. Credit cannot be received
for both MGT 456 and IPHC 456.
460 International Management (3) (Prerequisite: 351) is course is
designed to provide students with an introduction to the managerial
challenges of international business.
467 Supply Chain Analytics (3) (Prerequisite: 355). Focuses on the process of
planning, implementing and controlling supply chain operations from initial
raw materials to the nished product. Examines the analytical modeling of
various aspects of a supply chain including product ows; the information
ows; and the relationships among supply chain participants.
468 Production Planning and Control (3) (Prerequisite: 355). is course
provides an in-depth study of the full spectrum of activities of production
managers. Topics covered include forecasting, independent demand
inventory management, just-in-time inventory management, materials
requirement planning, capacity planning, production activity control, and
master production scheduling. Emphasis will be given to the use of personal
computers to support decision making.
469 Strategic Human Resource Management (3) (Prerequisite: 351) A
study of current topics and trends in strategic human resource management.
e course will cover topics such as compensation and benets, worker
safety, and the role of human resource.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of school) By
arrangement. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of
3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours
may be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS COURSES (MIS)
Coordinator: Dr. Hari K. Rajagopalan
Credit toward graduation will be granted only once in those courses in
Computer Science and in Management Information Systems that carry
identical course titles.
225 Modern Programming (3) (Prerequisite: MATH 111 or higher or
permission of school) Provides an overview of the various tools available
for writing and running Python programs. Hands-on coding exercises
include use of commonly used data structures, writing custom functions,
and understanding object-oriented methodology.
327 Information Systems and Data Analytics (3) (Prerequisite: Computer
Science 150 or permission of the school) Study of the issues faced by managers
during the selection, use, and management of information technology (IT).
Topics covered include relational databases, webpage development, and
decision support systems, an introduction to the use of analytics soware,
among others.
337 Business Systems Analysis and Design (3) (Prerequisite: 225). Study
of systems integration, the analysis of existing systems, and the design of
new systems. Uses the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) framework
as a conceptual basis for exploring traditional and modern approaches to
soware application systems development. Emphasis is placed on SDLC
within the organizational and business context. Specic topics explored
include project management, database management, systems modeling,
development methodologies, soware application acquisition strategies, oral
and written communication, and human factors in design.
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347 Business Data Communications (3) (Prerequisite: 327) Analysis of
technical and management problems and issues associated with the use of
computer and digital networks in business.
373 Business Analytics (3) (Prerequisite: Business 305). Applications of
hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, and multiple linear regression.
Coverage of the mathematical structure, the solution procedures, and the
application of business analytics models, including linear programming,
network modeling and simulation. Study of project management methods
and techniques. Use of computer soware to solve problems. Credit cannot
be received for both Management Information Systems 373 and Management
373.
378 Business Decision Support Systems (3) (Prerequisite: 225) An
analytical, data-based, approach to the process of management decision-
making. Examination of decision-making productivity via the integration
of business intelligence technologies and the use of information as inputs
to quantitative and qualitative models for the purpose of aiding decision-
makers. Specic topics include exploration of Standard Query Language
(SQL), programming language support of analytics, and visualization of data.
447 Database Management (3) (Prerequisite: 327) Focuses on building
student knowledge in a range of database-related topics including an
overview of the relational data model and Structured Query Language (SQL),
understanding entities and relationships, designing logical data models and
database design using the process of normalization.
457 Management Information Systems (3) (Prerequisite: 327 or higher or
permission of school) Analysis of problems in planning, developing, and
administering information systems in business organizations.
467 Web Application Development (3) (Prerequisite: 225) Create a web-
based application that carries out a business process and integrate web-based
services. Learn conditional and loop statements, functions, data validation,
responsive web design with server-side and client-side script languages.
477 Special Topics in Information Systems (3) (Prerequisites: permission
of school) Applies the concepts of project management and techniques for
estimating, planning, and controlling of resources to accomplish specic
project goals. Students complete a team project requiring them to develop
an innovative information system while utilizing project management
techniques. Students analyze real business situations and develop IT-based
innovative solutions.
497 Special Studies (3) (2) (1) (Prerequisite: permission of school) Open
only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in
their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may be earned.
All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty members from
two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three hours) towards the
Honors degree by special arrangement.
MARKETING COURSES (MKT)
Coordinator: Dr. Marie DeVincenzo
331 Principles of Marketing (3). ). An exploration of the fundamental
principles of marketing. Product, place, price, and promotion decisions
are examined. An emphasis is placed on ethical decision making and the
importance of serving diverse markets.
333 Marketing Research (3) (Prerequisite: 331 and Business 305). Research
methods and procedures in the marketing process; emphasis on the sources
of market data sampling, preparation of questionnaires, collection and
interpretation of data, and the relation of market research to the policies and
functions of the business enterprise are studied.
334 Consumer Behavior (3) (Prerequisite: 331). Study of the consumer
decision process in the marketing context. Selected concepts from
psychology, sociology, anthropology, and other behavioral disciplines are
analyzed to develop the student’s ability to understand and predict reactions
of consumers to marketing decisions.
335 International Marketing (3) (Prerequisite: 331). Focuses on the role
of marketing in today’s global economy. Environmental dierences among
nations will be discussed and emphasis will be placed on the modications
of marketing thought and practices that these environmental dierences
require. While these important dierences will be discussed, world markets
where products are becoming standardized will also be emphasized. Topics
include corporate organization for international marketing, the nature
of marketing information and research in the international arena, and
the challenges facing managers who must make international marketing
decisions.
336 Digital Marketing (3) (Prerequisite: MKT 331 or permission of school)
A study of digital marketing used for eective marketing communication.
Students will learn the related creative, legal, ethical, and managerial issues
aecting the use of digital marketing. Visual and audio media will be created
and applied to web and mobile based platforms.
337 Digital Marketing Analytics (3) (Prerequisite: MKT 331 or permission
of school) A study of digital marketing analytics. Students will learn the
process for identifying, integrating, and evaluating digital marketing metrics
for managerial decision-making.
338 Personal Selling and Sales Management (3) (Prerequisite: 331 or
permission of school). Development of an understanding and appreciation of
the personal selling process. Basic sales concepts, principles, and techniques
are examined. Personal selling skills are enhanced through discussions, role
playing, and sales presentations.
339 Marketing Communications (3) (Prerequisite: 331 or permission of
school). A study of integrated marketing communication tools. Students will
learn the process for designing, implementing, and evaluating the various
promotion tools used to communicate with target audiences.
430 Field Experience in Applied Marketing (1) As Needed. Exposes
students to the latest developments in the eld of marketing. Emphasizes the
role of a marketer as the organization’s decision maker. Provides the students
with interaction with professional business leaders and experience with the
application of marketing theory.
432 Marketing Management (3) (Prerequisite: 331 and 333 or permission of
school). is course is designed to address the challenges of marketing in a
rapidly changing environment. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the internal
and external marketing environments to extract useful information from
raw marketing data. Students will learn to apply knowledge and concepts
of marketing, such as product dierentiation, market segmentation, and
marketing research, in the development of a marketing plan.
440 International Marketing Strategy (3) (Prerequisite: 335) As needed.
rough the use of case analysis and computer simulation, students
experience rsthand the complexity of making detailed marketing decisions
in a competitively dynamic environment. Students assume responsibility for
making decisions regarding prices, distribution, sales force management, and
marketing research allocations. Emphasis is placed on integrating marketing
research, corporate resources, and industry characteristics to respond to
today’s problems and to anticipate future problems and opportunities. Focus
is on the global market.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of school) As
Needed. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0
or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may
be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines.
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NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT
COURSES (NPM)
Coordinator: Dr. Joseph A. Aniello
358 e Nonprot Sector: Structure and Dynamics (3) (Prerequisite:
Junior status or permission of the program coordinator). Basic dimensions
of the American nonprot sector, review of theories for its development and
its role in society, and overview of the nancial and legal aspects of the sector.
Examination of the various types of non-prots, including religious, social
services, health care, education and research, advocacy, arts and culture,
international, grant makers, and mutual benet organizations. Identication
of trends and likely future directions of American non-prots.
453 Managing the Nonprot Organization (3) (Prerequisite: 351). An
introduction to managing and improving the performance of nonprot
organizations in an environment of pressure from stakeholders to rationalize
management practices, show measurable outcomes, and keep administrative
cost low. Major topics include strategic planning, strategic management,
strategic marketing, fund-raising managing, public relations, political
support, international opportunities, information technology, nancial
management, human resource management, and management of legal
processes.
See page 179 for information on the NPM collateral.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Coordinator: Ms. Padmaja Rao
MAJOR
A major in computer science requires:
1. Major Core (36 semester hours)
Computer Science 226, 227, 280, 310, 313, 318, 340, 350, 401, 410,
430, and 440
2. Six hours from Computer Science electives 330, 360, 420, 425, 437,
475
3. Six hours of Computer Science capstone 480, 482
4. English 318 (Technical Communication) which should be
completed by the end of the sophomore year. Students should also
consider English 418(Advanced Technical Communication) upon
successful completion of English 318.
5. A minor in applied mathematics consisting of Mathematics 201,
202, 230 (Math 230 should normally be taken before completing
any computer science course at CS 280 level or higher), 312, and
either 203 and 425 or 304 and 305.
6.
I
n order to be eligible to register for computer science courses at
the 300-level or above, students majoring in computer science must
have obtained a grade point average of 2.25 or higher on all courses
required in the computer science major or minor and must have an
overall grade point average of 2.0 or better.
No additional minor or collateral is required.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students seeking a B.S. degree in computer science will enter as pre-computer
science students. ey will advance to being a computer science major upon
completing:
1. Math 132 or Math 137 or Math 201 or higher
2. Computer Science 190 and Computer Science 190L
with a grade of C or higher in each of these courses or by permission from
the department.
e minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a
major in computer science is 48. e minimum number of semester hours
in all courses (major and non-major) required for the major in computer
science is 120.
MINOR
A minor is oered in computer science and consists of:
Computer Science 190
Computer Science 226
Computer Science 227
And three additional courses chosen from Computer Science 280 or higher.
A minor is oered in the Soware Engineering track and consists of
Computer Science 190
Computer Science 226
Computer Science 227
Computer Science 313
Computer Science 340
MIS 225 or Math 213 or an approved CS elective.
ese courses cannot be counted towards more than one of a major, a minor,
or collateral within the School of Business.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in programming requires 12 semester hours in computer science
which consists of:
Computer Science 190
Computer Science 226
Computer Science 227
MIS 225 or Math 213 or Computer Science 318.
ese courses cannot be counted towards more than one of a major, a minor,
or a collateral within the School of Business
OTHER INFORMATION
Credit toward graduation will be granted only once in those courses in
Computer Science and in Management Information Systems that carry
identical course titles, and in those courses in Computer Science and in
Mathematics that carry identical course titles.
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES (CS)
150 Microcomputers and Soware Applications I (3) (Prerequisite:
Eligibility to take Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or 121 [or higher]) Introduction
to microcomputer hardware and soware. Topics include computer
fundamentals, word processing, electronic spreadsheets, databases, and
other microcomputer application areas. Solutions for several problems using
microcomputers and commercial soware will be required.
190 Programming Fundamentals (3) (Prerequisite: Mathematics 111 (or
111E) or Mathematics 121 [or eligibility to take a Mathematics course higher
than Mathematics 121]) Introduction to problem-solving and algorithm
development techniques based on the program development process.
Study of basic computer concepts and computer systems; elementary data
types and data structures; input and output processing; control structures;
modular program design; elementary le processing; algorithm design
and evaluation. Students will apply these ideas by analyzing specications,
designing solutions, and implementing programs based on this analysis and
design.
190L Laboratory for CS 190 Programming Fundamentals (1:3)
(Prerequisite: Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or Mathematics 121 [or eligibility
to take a Mathematics course higher than Mathematics 121]; Corequisite:
190) Laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the
lecture.
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226 Programming and Algorithmic Design I (3) (Prerequisite: A grade
of C or better in 190 or permission of school). Introduction to problem-
solving with algorithm and program development. Includes problem
analysis, algorithm representation and verication, scalar and structured
data types, le input and output, techniques for program design, coding,
testing, and documentation and basic sorting, and searching algorithms.
227 Programming and Algorithmic Design II (3) (Prerequisite: A
grade of C or better in 226). Continuing study of algorithmic design,
implementation, and analysis including object oriented design and
implementation, abstract data types, stacks, queues, and linked structures.
280 Digital Systems Design (3) (Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in
in Mathematics 230 or permission of school) Starting from a description
of digital circuits regarded as functional blocks, the course leads to a
consideration of the logical design of combinational and sequential digital
systems. Topics include binary representation of information, gate types,
combinational circuit design, counters, registers, arithmetic circuits,
sequential circuit design, and programmed logic. Students will gain
practical experience by applying lecture material in a hands-on laboratory
setting.
310 Computer Architecture and Organization (3) (Prerequisite: A
grade of C or better in 280) A study of hardware organization, memory
addressing and structure, CPU-memory I/O relationships, organization of
computer processors, memories, and interconnections. Students will look
at processor control, data units, memory structure, microprogramming,
the role of assembly language, timing, I/O design, current architectures,
and alternate hardware designs.
313 Systems Design and Development (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C
or better in Computer Science 226. Prerequisite/corequisite: Computer
Science 227) Development of computerized systems focusing on
structured systems analysis and its application to information system
soware development. Emphasis will be on problem analysis, correctness,
reliability, and maintainability.
318 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis (3) (Prerequisite: A grade
of C or better in 227) An overview of the structure and implementation of
data structures, including lists, trees, heaps, and tables, and an examination
of searching, sorting, and other algorithms, including implementation and
analysis of their eciency.
330 Special Topics in Computer Science (3) (Prerequisite: Permission
of school) As Needed. In-depth study of an area of interest in computer
science. Dierent areas of study will be oered. Must have a 2.25 grade
point average or higher in all courses which are required in the computer
science major or minor. May be taken twice for academic credit only if
special topics are dierent and with departmental approval.
340 Soware Design and Development (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C
or better in 313 or permission of school) Study of design techniques used
in creating large program packages, organization and management of
projects, and application of techniques in team projects.
350 eory of Computation (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 318
and Mathematics 230). Introduction to the abstract concepts encountered
in machine computation. Topics include nite automata, regular
expressions, and formal languages, with emphasis on regular and context-
free grammars. Questions related to decidability and undecidability are
looked at by considering various models of computation including Turing
machines, recursive functions, and universal machines.
360 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C
or better in 318; Mathematics 304 is strongly recommended). Principal
topics include graphics devices, vector vs. raster graphics, lines and curves,
animation, linear transformations, three-dimensional graphics and wire-
frame models, and viewing objects with the synthetic camera.
401 Programming Languages (3) (Prerequisite A grade of C or better in
350) Study of formal language concepts, language syntax and semantics,
language design and implementation, data types, data abstraction, control
structures, procedure mechanisms, lexical analysis, parsing, and run-time
organization as exemplied by a variety of programming languages and
paradigms.
410 Operating Systems (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 310 and
318) Study of sequential processes and concurrent program concepts and
their application to operating system design; synchronization constructs;
monitors, conditional critical regions, and the use of semaphores; resource
concepts, resource allocation and management; dynamic protection and
the structure of operating systems.
420 Compiler Construction (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in
318 and 350; prerequisite or corequisite: 401) Study of syntax and semantic
analysis of source and target language; language translation and translators;
a one-pass compiler model; phases of a compiler; lexical and syntax analysis;
parsing; error recovery; intermediate code generation; code optimization;
nal code generation.
425 Numerical Analysis (3) (Prerequisite: Mathematics 203 and one
of Mathematics 213 or CS 226) (Same as Mathematics 425). Study of
techniques and types of errors involved in computer applications to
mathematical problems. Topics include techniques for solving equations,
systems of equations, and problems in integral calculus. Computer
solutions for several problems will be required.
430 Data Base Management Systems Design (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of
C or better in 313 or permission of school) AS. Close study of the goals of
DBMS, various data models and their implementations, normalization, le
organization, security, and integrity.
437 Articial Intelligence (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in
318 and Mathematics 230; 350 is recommended.) An introduction to the
fundamental principles of articial intelligence: problem-solving methods,
state-space representation, heuristic search, problem-reduction techniques,
machine inference, game-playing, knowledge representation, and cognitive
processes. Applications of these concepts to practical problems in society
will be considered, looking at such areas as neural networks, expert systems,
robotics, natural language processing, and computer vision.
440 Computer Networks (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 310
and 318) A consideration of the technology and architecture of computer
networks, emphasizing principles and concepts of both logical and physical
connectivity and communication. Particular attention will be placed
on network topology, transmission media, medium access, standards,
Internetworking, and network management and security.
475 Internship in Computer Science (3) (Prerequisites: A 2.5 overall grade
point average in the Computer Science major; approval by the student’s
adviser, program coordinator, faculty member responsible for the course
administration, and department chair.). is course integrates a student’s
classroom studies with work-based learning related to the student’s
academic curriculum and/or career goals. At the work site, the student
will engage in a number of supervisor-directed activities documented in a
learning agreement that will subsequently be used as part of the student’s
evaluation for the course.
480 Capstone I (3) (Prerequisite: Senior status or permission of school)
Students will bring together the knowledge and skills acquired over the
course of their studies and apply them in a project which demonstrates an
application of computer science. Students may work individually or in a
small team. Students will work on project planning, soware requirements
analysis, design, and specication. Written reports and oral presentations
will take place in a technical setting.
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482 Capstone II (3) (Prerequisite: 480) is course is the continuation
of 480. Students will implement, test, verify, and validate their systems.
Written reports and oral presentations will take place in a technical setting.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of school) As
Needed. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0
or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may
be earned. Academic Committee approval required for each seminar and
practicum. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
HEALTHCARE
INFORMATICS (HCI)
Coordinator: Dr. Hari K Rajagopalan
MISSION STATEMENT
e Healthcare Informatics (HCI) major (Bachelor of Science) is oered by
the School of Business in collaboration with the School of Health Sciences,
the Department of Political Science, the Department of Psychology, and the
Department of Sociology. e HCI baccalaureate degree will use the two
track option to prepare knowledgeable and skillful professionals to assume
leadership positions in private and public healthcare organizations. Within
an organization, HCI graduates will be able to manage and administer
health information systems that span across divisions, departments, and
businesses and help analyze and interpret the data.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
e Healthcare Informatics major emphasizes the development of
knowledge and skill in information management in private and public
healthcare organizations. e required courses along with the general
education curriculum will prepare graduates to advance to handling the
multiple leadership roles in management of information and information
technology within healthcare organizations. is program has two specic
tracks; the Healthcare Informatics with Information Management (HCIM)
track focuses upon human resource management, nance, operations and
organization development, preparing students for healthcare information
management, while the Healthcare Informatics with Information
Technology (HCIT) track focuses upon information technology and
systems, preparing students to build and use soware and hardware
systems to manage, retrieve, and analyze data to drive improvements in
patient care.
MAJOR
A major in Healthcare Informatics requires:
1.
48 h
ours of General Education requirements which include PSY
206/216 a
s one of the science requirements, ECON 203 as social
s
cience requirements.
2. 30 h
ours of Healthcare Administration: IPHC 215, IPHC 301,
IP
HC 314, IPHC 334, IPHC 380, IPHC 445, IPHC 448, IPHC 451,
IP
HC 456, and IPHC 457.
3. 30 h
ours of Healthcare Informatics: CS 150, MIS 225, BUS 305, MIS
327, MIS 337, M
GT 351, MGT 355, MGT 356, MGT 357, MGT 373.
4. Majors pursuing Healthcare Informatics Information Management
(H
CIM) track are required to take 12 hours of PSY 302, MGT 352,
M
GT 353, MGT 359, MGT 452, ECON 341, MIS 347, MIS 447, and
MIS 467.
5. Majors pursuing Healthcare Informatics Information Technology
(H
CIT)track are required to take 12 hours of CS 190, CS 226, CS 227,
CS 313, CS 340, MIS 347, MIS 447, a
nd MIS 467.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students majoring in Healthcare Informatics are automatically enrolled as
double majors in the Healthcare Informatics and Healthcare Administration
programs.
MINOR
No minor in Healthcare Informatics is oered.
COLLATERAL
No collateral in Healthcare Informatics is oered.
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Interim Dean: Dr. Callum Johnston
Associate Dean: Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Faculty: Patricia Boatwright, Karen Fries, Jeanne Gunther, Polly Haselden,
Daljit Kaur, Erik Lowry, Kimberly McCuiston, Lisa Midcalf-Carpenter,
Tammy Pawloski, Kit SaizdelaMora, Lindsay Simmons, Krystin Williams
MISSION STATEMENT
Francis Marion University’s School of Education, where teaching and learning
are the highest priorities, prepares competent and caring professional
educators in the Pee Dee region and beyond, for a rapidly changing, complex,
and diverse society through the acquisition of professional knowledge, skills,
and professional dispositions.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
FMU School of Education prepares competent and caring teachers.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
TO THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM (CHECK POINT I)
A special note concerning licensure in South Carolina: South Carolina law
states that students with prior criminal records may be prevented from
receiving a teaching license. Students who feel that this may be a problem
are encouraged to make appropriate inquiries in the School of Education
(SOE) as early as possible. For more information on the School of Education’s
requirements and procedures, please refer to the “News and Announcements”
on the SOE webpage. Please note that a potential for eld experience exists
for any education course. A SLED check and Tuberculosis (TB) test will be
required prior to eld placement in a public school setting.
MAJOR
Students seeking an Education degree enter as Pre-Education students in
one of the six majors (Early Childhood, Elementary, PreK-12Art, Secondary
Biology, Secondary History, Secondary English, or Secondary Math). Aer
meeting the requirements specied below, students are accepted and must
complete the graduation requirements for the selected program. Students
who are interested in teaching at the Middle Level are encouraged to major in
a Secondary subject area (Biology, History, English, or Math) or Elementary
Education and earn the Middle Level add-on certication for the desired
Middle Level Education subject (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
outlined by the South Carolina Department of Education
Admission to the professional education program is a prerequisite for
enrollment in any education course, as well as any Early Childhood (ECE),
Elementary (ELE), and Middle Level (MLE) courses, excluding EDUC 190,
192, 310, 311, 322, 420, 421, 423, 425.
Students advance from Pre-Education to Education in the School upon
meeting the following requirements:
1. Completion of Education 190 and Education 192 with a grade of C
or better.
2. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 in all undergraduate
courses taken at FMU.
3. A passing score, as determined by South Carolina, on the selected
state-approved tests in mathematics, writing, and reading.
4.
C
ompletion of at least 45 hours.
5.
A
ppropriate dispositions ratings.
6.
S
ubmission and approval of the FMU School of Education Statement
of Disclosure form and a current SLED (State Law Enforcement
Division) Background Check.
7.
C
ompletion and submission of application for admission with
accompanying documents to the School of Education oce.
Students will be informed via their university email account upon
completion of these requirements.
MINOR
A minor in Education requires 18 hours to include the following courses:
EDUC 190, 192, 201, 420, 421, and 423.
A minor in Autism and Neurodiversity includes the following courses:
EDUC 420, EDUC 426, EDUC 428, EDUC 430, SLP 407, PSYC 317, PSYC
347.
COLLATERAL
A Collateral in Autism and Neurodiversity includes the following courses:
EDUC 420, EDUC 426, EDUC 428, PSYC 317, PSYC 347.
ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING (CHECK POINT II)
1. Admission to a Professional Education Program at least one full
semester prior to the student teacher semester.
2. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 at the end of the
semester prior to student teaching.
3. Successful completion of ALL education courses with a grade of C
or better, except for the Student Teaching Block of Education 487,
490, and 490A.
4. Positive recommendations from public school personnel, practica
course instructors, and the appropriate program committee.
5. Acceptable dispositions ratings from practica course instructors
and supervisors.
6. A passing score (EXAMINEE copy) on all required parts of the
Praxis II Test (Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Test) and PLT
(Principles of Learning and Teaching).
7.
A
ttendance at a mandatory orientation meeting conducted by the
Director of Student Teaching; held the semester prior to Student
Teaching.
8.
C
omplete and submit the FMU School of Education Application
to Student Teach by the due date outlined in the “News and
Announcements” webpage.
9.
P
RAXIS II and PLT scores must be submitted no later than Reading
Day the semester prior to Student Teaching.
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10. Complete and submit the South Carolina Department of Education
(SCDOE) Application for Educator License (including updated
background check and updated ngerprinting) and receive approval
by the State of South Carolina by the deadline set by SCDOE.
COMPLETION OF STUDENT TEACHING AND LICENSURE (CHECK
POINT III)
1. Successful completion of the FMU Student Learning Objective
(SLO) project, ADEPT and other LiveText assignments required for
student teaching.
2. Positive evaluations and recommendations by School of Education
supervisors and public school personnel.
3. Acceptable dispositions ratings from Education 490 instructors.
4. Completion of appropriate paperwork for South Carolina licensure
and School of Education.
5. Overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
ART EDUCATION
(SEE PROGRAM UNDER DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS.)
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
Coordinator: Dr. Kit SaizdeLaMora
Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – ird
A Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education requires the
following:
General Education
..................................48 o
r 49 hours
Communications ....................................
9 o
r 10 hours
En
glish 101 or English 101E/101L
...........................3 o
r 4
English 102 .................................................
3
S
peech Communication 101
................................... 3
S
ocial Sciences ...........................................
9 h
ours
Geography elective
........................................... 3
P
olitical Science 101 OR 103
................................... 3
A
dditional three hours chosen from Economics, Geography,
P
olitical Science, Sociology, or Honors 250-259 ................
3
Humanities
..............................................12 h
ours
Literature (elective) ..........................................
3
History (elective) ............................................
3
Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 ............................. 6
Mathematics .............................................6 hours
Mathematics 170............................................. 3
Mathematics 270
............................................. 3
N
atural Sciences .........................................
12 h
ours
a. B
iology 102 ...............................................
4
b
. Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science .......................
4
c. A
stronomy 201 or 202 or Honors 280-289*
**To satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement, students must take at least
one course from a, at least one course from b, and at least one course from c
above. Students are strongly encouraged to take Biology 102, Physical Science
150, and Astronomy 201 or 202 or Honors 280-289 to meet these 12 hours.
*Credit toward graduation may not be earned in both Physical Science 101-
102 and any chemistry course or physics course. Psychology does NOT
count as science for Early Childhood Education teacher licensure.
Students cannot take both Biology 104 and 105.
Pre-Professional Education ...................................
6 h
ours
E
ducation 190 .................................................
3
Education 192 ................................................. 3
Professional Education
(R
equires Admission to the Program)
.....................41 h
ours
E
arly Childhood Education 329
.................................. 3
E
ducation 310 .................................................
3
E
ducation 311 .................................................
3
E
ducation 411 .................................................
3
(P
rerequisite to Block A and B courses)
Block A*
E
arly Childhood Education 321 - Block A .........................
3
E
arly Childhood Education 335 - Block A .........................
3
E
ducation 322 - Block A ........................................
3
E
ducation 420 - Block A (Early Childhood)
........................ 3
E
ducation 324- Block A
......................................... 3
B
lock B*
E
arly Childhood Education 320 - Block B .........................
3
E
arly Childhood Education 336 - Block B .........................
3
E
arly Childhood Education 420 - Block B .........................
3
E
ducation 326 - Block B
......................................... 3
Education 391 - Block B......................................... 2
Student Teaching Block* ....................................15 hours
Education 487 ................................................. 3
E
ducation 490 ................................................
12
S
upporting Courses
.........................................15 h
ours
A
rt Education 217
.............................................. 3
En
glish 313
.................................................... 3
En
glish 341
.................................................... 3
M
athematics 370
............................................... 3
P
sychology 315 ................................................
3
* All Block A courses must be taken together. All Block B courses
must be taken together. All Student Teaching Block courses must be
taken together.
Minimum hours required for graduation...................125 hours
ADDING AN ENDORSEMENT TO AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEGREE
South Carolina licensure regulations provide for licensed educators to add
on areas to the teaching license. Information about add-on licensure can
be found in the South Carolina Licensure Manual https://www.ed.sc.gov/
agency/se/EducatorServices/Licensure/documents/CertManual082013.pdf.
For specic questions about add-on licensure, candidates are encouraged
to contact the Oce of Educator Services at 803-896-0325 or via email at
certi[email protected].
ACCELERATED MASTER OF ARTS IN
TEACHING WITH MAJOR IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
e Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching with Major in Early Childhood
Education is an accelerated graduate program where the student completes
one full year of clinical experience while simultaneously earning a Master’s
degree. For more information on this program, see the section under
Graduate Education Programs.
ACCELERATED MASTER OF ARTS IN
TEACHING WITH MAJOR IN
ELEMENTARY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
e Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching with Major in Elementary
Education is an accelerated graduate program where the student completes
one full year of clinical experience while simultaneously earning a Master’s
degree. For more information on this program, see the section under
Graduate Education Programs.
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Coordinator: Dr. Patricia Boatwright
Grades: Two – Six
A Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education requires the following:
General Education
.................................48 o
r 49 hours
Communications ...................................
9 o
r 10 hours
En
glish 101 or English 101E
...............................
3 or 4
English 102 .................................................
3
S
peech Communication 101
...................................3
S
ocial Sciences
........................................... 9 h
ours
Geography elective
...........................................3
P
olitical Science 101 or 103
....................................3
A
dditional three hours to be chosen from anthropology,
E
conomics, geography, political science, sociology, or
Honors 250-259 .............................................
3
Humanities
............................................. 12 h
ours
Literature (elective) ..........................................
3
History (elective)* ...........................................
3
Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 .............................6
Mathematics ............................................ 6 hours
Mathematics 170.............................................3
Mathematics 270
.............................................3
N
atural Sciences .........................................
12 h
ours
Biology 102** ...............................................
4
C
hemistry, Physics, or Physical Science .........................
4
A
stronomy 201 or 202 or Honors 280-289*
......................4
*S
tudents are strongly encouraged to take either History 101 or 102 to be
better prepared for the Elementary Praxis content exams.
**To satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement, students must take at least
one course from a, at least one course from b, and at least one course from
c above. Students are strongly encouraged to take Biology 102, Physical
Science 150, and Astronomy 201 or 202 or Honors 280-289 to meet these
12 hours.
***Must be a four credit hour course with laboratory
Pre-Professional Education .................................6 hours
Education 190 ............................................... 3
Education 192 ............................................... 3
P
rofessional Education
(R
equires Admission to the Program)
.....................34 h
ours
Education 310
............................................... 3
Education 311
............................................... 3
Education 313
............................................... 2
Education 322
............................................... 3
Education 324
............................................... 3
Education 326
............................................... 3
Education 392
............................................... 2
Education 411
............................................... 3
Education 420
............................................... 3
E
lementary Education 315 ....................................
3
E
lementary Education 316 ....................................
3
E
lementary Education 317 ....................................
3
S
tudent Teaching Block* ..................................
15 h
ours
Education 487
............................................... 3
Education 490
.............................................. 12
Supporting Courses ......................................15 hours
Art Education 217 ........................................... 3
English 315 ................................................. 3
English 341 .................................................
3
Mathematics 370
............................................. 3
Psychology 315
.............................................. 3
Concentration (Approved by academic adviser)..........8-9 hours
is concentration requires eight (2 four hour courses) or nine (3 three
hour courses) hours of additional coursework beyond General Education
Requirements and support courses in one of the following areas of
concentration:
a. English (three courses) – Select from above English 200 literature
and/or writing courses.
b. Foreign Language (three courses)
c. Learning Disabilities (three courses) – EDUC 421, 423, & 425
d. Mathematics (three courses) – Select from above Mathematics 131
with at least one course above the 200 level. Mathematics 170, 270,
and 370 will not count as part of this concentration.
e. Science (two courses) – Select from the physical sciences and/or
biological science.
f. Social Studies (three courses) – Select from history, political science,
geography and/or economics.
*All Student Teaching Block courses must be taken together.
Minimum hours required for graduation.................. 126 hours
ADDING AN ENDORSEMENT TO
AN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEGREE
South Carolina licensure regulations provide for licensed educators to add
on areas to the teaching license. Information about add-on licensure can
be found in the South Carolina Licensure Manual https://www.ed.sc.gov/
agency/se/EducatorServices/Licensure/documents/CertManual082013.pdf.
For specic questions about add-on licensure, candidates are encouraged
to contact the Oce of Educator Services at 803-896-0325 or via email at
certi[email protected].
**Important – Obtaining an additional licensure is the sole responsibility of
the candidate. e School of Education is not responsible for changes in add-
on licensure requirements. State forms and requirements may be obtained
from ed.sc.gov/agency/se/Educator-Services/.
MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION
For students interested in adding a certication area in a Middle Level
Education subject onto one of the six Education programs oered at FMU:
South Carolina licensure regulations provide for licensed educators to add
on areas to the teaching license. Information about add-on licensure can be
found in the South Carolina Licensure Manual https://ed.sc.gov/educators/
certication/add/ . For specic questions about add-on licensure, candidates
are encouraged to contact the Oce of Educator Services at 803-896-0325 or
via email at certication@ed.sc.gov. Students are encouraged to talk to their
advisors for guidance.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Grades: Nine – Twelve
Majors in Biology, English, History, and Mathematics may complete
an approved program leading to South Carolina licensure. (For
degree requirements, please see the Teacher Licensure Options in the
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY; DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, MODERN
LANGUAGES AND PHILOSOPHY; DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY; and
the DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS.)
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
COURSES (ECED)
A student must be admitted to the Professional Education Program before
enrolling in any of these courses.
320 Curriculum for Early Childhood Education - Block B (3) F, S.
Analyzes developmentally appropriate practices on the pre-school and
primary level. Includes extensive information about and application of
methods for emergent readers and the value of play situations in which
children begin developing logical mathematical understanding. Emphasizes
eective instructional assessments, screening devices and daily classroom
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management techniques for early learners in diverse situations. is course
could require up to 15 eld experience hours in a local public school. A
current SLED background check must be received and approved by the FMU
School of Education. Students should check the “News and Announcements”
webpage for specic SLED background check deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/
education/soenews/.
321 Methods for Teaching and Assessing Primary Mathematics -
Block A (3) F, S. is course is designed to introduce the undergraduate
teacher candidate to the quantitative needs of primary students and to the
structure of the primary mathematics curriculum. Candidates will develop
pedagogical strategies and teaching techniques that address primary
students’ quantitative needs. Candidates will be introduced to a variety of
hands-on and manipulative (concrete and virtual) materials to help primary
students understand dierent mathematical concepts. Instructional methods
will accommodate the learning styles of both teacher candidates and primary
students, meeting their individual needs and helping them achieve respective
learning goals. is course could require up to 15 eld experience hours in
a local public school. A current SLED background check must be received
and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students should check
the “News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED background
check deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/.www.fmarion.edu/
academics/news_and_announcements.
329 Clinical Experiences in Early Childhood Education (3) F, S.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Program in Early Childhood
Education.) is course involves the study of content specic to Early
Childhood settings and participation in those settings. Teacher candidates
will observe, record, and assess the development and behaviors of children.
is course will require a minimum of 50 eld experience hours in a local
public school setting. A current SLED background check must be received
and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students should check the
“News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED background check
deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/.
335 Teaching Social Studies in Early Childhood Education (3) F, S. (Pre-
requisite: Admission to Professional Education Program; Corequisite Block
A). e study and application of instructional practices for social studies for
young children as they relate to major social studies themes emphasized by
South Carolina Social Studies Academic Standards and the National Coun-
cil for the Social Studies, including the roles of children in citizenship, fam-
ilies and communities. is course could require up to 15 eld experience
hours in a local public school. A current SLED background check must be
received and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students should
check the “News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED back-
ground check deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/.
336 Teaching Science in Early Childhood Education (3) F, S. (Prerequisite:
Admission to Professional Education Program; Corequisite Block B). is
course focuses on the study and application of teaching methods in science
for young children. Students will learn how to emphasize methods for
inquiry, discovery, and problem solving, thus utilizing the science process
skills. is course could require up to 15 eld experience hours in a local
public school setting. A current SLED background check must be received
and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students should check the
“News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED background check
deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/.
420 Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Education - Block B (3)
F, S. Students are taught how to organize the classroom environment and
select materials appropriate for early childhood education. Strategies for
developing a positive learning environment and methods for managing the
classroom are presented.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSES
(ELEM)
A student must be admitted to the Professional Education Program before
enrolling in any of these courses.
315 Methods of Instruction for Social Studies (3) (Prerequisite: Admission
to the Professional Education Program and Education 311). F, S. is course
is designed to prepare the prospective teacher of elementary students to teach
social studies. e course will focus on content, methods, and materials.
is course could require up to 15 eld experience hours in a local public
school. A current SLED background check must be received and approved
by the FMU School of Education. Students should check the “News and
Announcements” webpage for specic SLED background check deadlines:
www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/.
316 Methods of Instruction for Mathematics (3) (Prerequisite: Admission
to the Professional Education Program and Education 311). F, S. is
course focuses on the essential components of successful math instruction
at the elementary grades: understanding modern mathematical practices,
techniques, and current trends that are being used in today’s elementary
classrooms. is course could require up to 15 eld experience hours in a
local public school. A current SLED background check must be received
and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students should check the
“News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED background check
deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/.
317 Methods of Instruction in Science (3) (Prerequisite: Admission to
the Professional Education Program and Education 311). F, S. is course
focuses on the essential components of successful science instruction at
the elementary school level: science process skills, science curriculum, and
selected instructional approaches. is course could require up to 15 eld
experience hours in a local public school. A current SLED background check
must be received and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students
should check the “News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED
background (check deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/.
MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION COURSES
(MLED)
A student must be admitted to the Professional Education Program before
enrolling in any of these courses.
315 Methods of Instruction for Social Studies (3) (Prerequisite: Admission
to the Professional Education Program and Education 311). F, S. is course
is designed to prepare the prospective teacher of middle-level students
to teach social studies. e course will focus on content, methods, and
materials. is course could require up to 15 eld experience hours in a
local public school. A current SLED background check must be received
and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students should check the
“News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED background check
deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/.
316 Methods of Instruction for Mathematics (3) (Prerequisite: Admission
to the Professional Education Program and Education 311). F, S. is
course focuses on the essential components of successful math instruction
at the middle-level grades: understanding modern mathematical practices,
techniques, and current trends that are being used in today’s middle-level
classrooms. is course could require up to 15 eld experience hours in a
local public school. A current SLED background check must be received
and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students should check the
“News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED background check
deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/.
317 Methods of Instruction in Science (3) (Prerequisite: Admission to
the Professional Education Program and Education 311). F, S. is course
focuses on the essential components of successful science instruction at
the middle school level: science process skills, science curriculum, and
selected instructional approaches. is course could require up to 15 eld
experience hours in a local public school. A current SLED background check
must be received and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students
should check the “News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED
background (check deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/.
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422 Middle Level Curriculum and Organization (3) (Prerequisite:
Admission to the Professional Education Program) A study of school
organization and curriculum developmentally appropriate for middle level
students. Specic topics include interdisciplinary teaching teams, exible
grouping and scheduling, activity and advisory programs, and community
building.
EDUCATION COURSES (EDUC)
e following courses, EDUC 190, EDUC 192, EDUC 322, EDUC 324,
EDUC 326 and EDUC 411, could require up to 10 eld experience hours
in a local public school setting. To complete the eld experience hours, a
current SLED background check must be received and approved by the FMU
School of Education. Students should check the “News and Announcements”
webpage for specic SLED background check deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/
education/soenews/.
190 Foundations of Education (3) F, S. is course is required of all
candidates seeking licensure, including transfer students. Teacher candidates
will be provided with current information about the cultural, legal, societal,
and economic information and introduced to the Education and Economic
Development Act that impact school systems and thus teachers and students.
Class discussions will include the historical and philosophical roots of
education and the function of schools in a culturally diverse society. Students
who have SC Teacher Cadet credit are not required to take this course. e
purchase of LiveText is a course requirement.
192 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction (3) F, S, SU. is
course provides foundations in learning and motivation theory, classroom
management, and individual dierences in students. Special emphasis is on
cognitive functioning and classroom interaction as inuenced by gender,
community, and socioeconomic status. e purchase of LiveText is a course
requirement.
201 Politics in Education (3) is course is for non-majors and examines
the status of the U.S. Education system, past conicts over education
governance, ongoing policy debates, and the forces shaping current reform
eorts. Emphasis will be placed on key institutions (e.g., school boards,
state governments, Congress, executive branch agencies, and court(s) and
actors (e.g. elected ocials, parents, teachers, unions, and the general public)
shaping the American PreK-12 education system. e course will explore
how American society handles conicting visions of what schools should
and should not be doing, and what the specic changes in political and
governance processes might improve public education.
310 Using Technology Eectively in the Classroom (3) (Pre-requisite:
EDUC 190 and 192). F, S, SU. is course provides a hands-on approach
for using technology to enhance classroom instruction. Students are
introduced to microcomputer soware applications, hardware and web
applications. Topics include computer fundamentals, word processing,
electronic spreadsheets, databases, and other microcomputer applications.
Practical applications include planning instructional and teacher resources
for a classroom setting utilizing a variety of soware, hardware, and web
applications. is course is aligned with International Society for Technology
in Education standards – ISTE standards. is course could require up to
10 eld experience hours in a local public school setting. To complete the
eld experience hours, a current SLED background check must be received
and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students should check the
“News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED background check
deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/academics/news_and_ announcements.
311 Foundations of Instructional Planning and Assessment (3). (Pre-
requisite: EDUC 190 and 192). F, S, SU. is course is designed to develop
an understanding of eective instructional planning, both long-range and
short-range, to improve student achievement and classroom measurement of
both general education and special education students and will dierentiate
instruction and assessment based on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
is course introduces students to designing and using standards-driven
assessments using curriculum standards. Both informal and formal test
interpretation are covered.
313 Field Experiences in Instructional Planning and Assessment (2)
(Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Education Program; Prerequisite:
Education 311) F, S. is eld experience in the Professional Education
Program requires students to spend extensive time during the semester in
the public schools observing and gathering data related to instructional
planning and assessment, teaching strategies, diversity, and classroom
management. In addition, bimonthly seminars will be held on campus for
reection and discussion. is course requires a minimum of 50 hours in
eld experience in public schools. A SLED background check is required
prior to eld placement.
322 Foundations in the Instruction of Reading (3) (Pre-requisite: EDUC
190 and 192) (ECE majors must take this course in Block A). is course
is an overview of reading-related theories, skills and instructional practices.
Teacher candidates will receive an introduction to the ve essential
components of reading; phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, uency,
and comprehension. Home/school connections, diversity and the role of
professional development will be emphasized throughout the course.
324 Reading Assessment (3) (Prerequisite: Admission to Professional
Education Program; ECE majors must take this course in Block A). is
course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge and
experience of assessing PreK-12 students in reading. Interpretation of data
and implications for instruction will be highlighted throughout the course.
326 Strategies for Reading Instruction PreK-12 (3) (Prerequisite:
Admission to Professional Education Program; ECE majors must take this
course in Block B.).is course will examine the current trends and practices
in the teaching of reading. In addition, teacher candidates will examine ways
of accommodating students with varying reading levels.
391 Field Experience B: Early Childhood - Block B (2:1-3) (Prerequisite:
Admission to the Professional Education Program, EDUC 311 and ECE
329) F, S. Students are required to observe and teach preschool and primary
level children at designated schools. More specically, students are to
record, analyze, and assess children’s emotional, intellectual, physical, and
social behaviors. Special attention is given to the diagnosis of emotional,
intellectual, social, and physical problems. Using the collected data, each
student plans and implements lessons that address a child’s developmental
needs in the emotional, intellectual, social, and physical areas. e unit
should also include a number of activities through which children’s language
skills are developed. Students interact with individual and groups of parents,
as well. is course requires a minimum of 50 hours in eld experience
in public schools. To complete the eld experience hours, a current SLED
background check must be received and approved by the FMU School of
Education. Students should check the “News and Announcements” webpage
(www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/) for specic SLED background
check deadlines. is course is to be taken in the semester prior to student
teaching.
392 Field Experience: Elementary (2:1-3) Prerequisite: Admission to the
Professional Education Program; Prerequisite: EDUC 311 and EDUC 313; at
least one elementary level methods course [Elementary Education 315, 316,
or 317] must be a prerequisite or a corequisite) F, S. is course is designed
to provide elementary education majors with practical experiences in the
public schools. Special emphasis will be on tutorial experiences utilizing
diagnostic/prescriptive teaching and evaluation strategies. is course
requires a minimum of 50 hours in eld experience in public schools. To
complete the eld experience hours, a current SLED background check
must be received and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students
should check the “News and Announcements” webpage (www.fmarion.edu/
education/soenews/) for specic SLED background check deadlines. is
course is to be taken in the semester prior to student teaching.
393 Field Experience: Secondary (2:1-3) (Prerequisite: Admission to the
Professional Education Program; corequisite Education 420 to be taken in
the semester prior to student teaching.) F. is course is designed to provide
all secondary licensure students with practical experiences in the public
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schools. Special emphasis in the school setting will be on tutorial experiences
utilizing diagnostic/prescriptive teaching and evaluation strategies. Teaching
reading skills appropriate to content will also be emphasized. Lectures
and discussions will be devoted to analyzing school experiences and the
teaching of reading skills. is course requires a minimum of 50 hours in
eld experience in a local public school setting. A SLED background check is
required prior to eld placement.
394 Field Experience: Middle Level (2:1-3) (Prerequisite: Admission to the
Professional Education program; Prerequisite: EDUC 311 and EDUC 313;
at least one middle level methods course [Middle Level Education 315, 316,
or 317] must be a prerequisite or a corequisite). is course is designed to
provide middle level education majors with practical experiences in public
middle schools. Middle level candidates will focus on examining how
content can best be presented to early adolescent students and preparation
for the Student Learning Objective (SLO) project. is course will require a
minimum of 50 hours in eld experience in public schools. To complete the
eld experience hours, a current SLED background check must be received
and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students should check
the “News and Announcements” webpage (www.fmarion.edu/education/
soenews/) for specic SLED background check deadlines. is course is to
be taken in the semester prior to student teaching.
411 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (3) (Prerequisite: Admission
to the Professional Education Program or permission from the School of
Education) is course is designed to prepare pre-service teacher candidates
to teach reading and writing skills related to content subjects (i.e., Math,
Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts) in an integrated manner.
Methods and materials needed to promote reading achievement in content
subjects will be examined by pre-service classroom teachers. is course will
discuss the basic components of the reading and the writing processes and
aid in the development of techniques to help students construct meaning
from both expository and literature texts across the various disciplines.
420 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) (Pre-requisite: EDUC
190 and 192) is course is designed to provide prospective teachers with
background of learners with exceptionalities. It will provide an introduction
and overview of the nature and needs of exceptional learners who are
included in general education classrooms. Pre-service teachers will be
exposed to theoretical bases and practical experiences to work with students
with a variety of exceptionalities such as learning disabilities, intellectual
disabilities, autism, attention decit hyperactivity disorders, etc. Experiences
will include exposure to, discussion of, and implementation of an IEP
(Individualized Education Program), real-world case studies and scenarios,
numerous podcasts, and a variety of learning modules from a national center
dedicated to improving education outcomes for all children through the use
of eective evidence based practices and interventions. is course could
require up to 15 eld experience hours in a local public school setting. To
complete the eld experience hours, a current SLED background check
must be received and approved by the FMU School of Education. Students
should check the “News and Announcements” webpage for specic SLED
background check deadlines: www.fmarion.edu/academics/news_and_
announcements.
421 Behavior Management (3) (Prerequisite: EDUC 420). is course
is designed for prospective teachers with a concentration in learning
disabilities. e course focuses on preventing problem behaviors in the
classroom by helping teachers structure the learning environment, build
positive relationships with students, and provide eective instruction to
reduce problem behaviors. Participants will also learn strategies to help
students make better behavioral choices. Evidence-based prevention
and intervention techniques will be discussed and participants will learn
strategies for responding to inappropriate behaviors when they do occur in
the classroom.
423 Characteristics of Learning Disabilities (3) (Prerequisite: EDUC
420). is course is designed for prospective teachers with a concentration
in learning disabilities. It considers the academic, social, emotional, and
behavioral aspects of learning disabilities, and how curriculum, instruction,
and other forms of support might be theorized and organized in ways that are
most supportive to students with learning disabilities. is course will also
examine how services for students with learning disabilities are implemented
in public school settings.
425 Methods/Procedures for Learning Disabilities (3) (Prerequisites:
EDUC 420). is course is designed for prospective teachers with a
concentration in learning disabilities. is course will provide a basic
background in, as well as practical opportunities with, general methods and
materials appropriate for working with students with disabilities. Emphasis
will be placed on approaches to learning and teaching, specic teaching
and learning strategies, and the role of the special educator in the school
community. Participants will also explore the selection, adaptation, and
development of instructional materials across curriculum areas, across
student needs, and across school environments.
426 Seminar in Autism and Neurodiversity (1) (Corequisite: EDUC
428; PSYC 347). is course will provide students with the knowledge,
understanding, and skills to engage with and advocate for neurodiverse
individuals. In this seminar, we will explore the history and etymology of
autism and neurotypes, current policy guiding services for neurodivergence,
research and innovation with neurodiverse students, and portrayal of
neurodiversity in media.
428 Practicum in Autism and Neurodiversity (2) (Corequisite: EDUC 426;
PSYC 347). is course provides opportunities for pre-professionals to gain
experience supporting autistic individuals and their families. rough this
course, students will partner with autism advocacy and support groups to
develop and assist with interdisciplinary autism educational and advocacy
programs. Students complete at least 30 hours in a supported eld experience
and will regularly reect on their experience.
430 Self-Regulated Learning (3). is course highlights research, theories,
and practices for developing self-regulation skills in learners across the
lifespan. Students will explore a multidimensional conceptual framework of
self-regulated learning, including attachment, self-determination, resilience,
and environmental factors. roughout the course, students will apply
principles of self-regulated learning to their future work context supporting
learners across the lifespan.
434 Teaching English in the Secondary School (3) (Prerequisite: Admission
to the Professional Education Program; corequisites Education 380 and 393
to be taken concurrently in the semester prior to student teaching) F. is
course emphasizes the development of instructional practices, curricular
materials, and technology appropriate for teaching English in secondary
schools. Special attention will be placed on teaching language, reading,
literature, and composition.
435 Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School (3) (Prerequisite:
Admission to the Professional Education Program; corequisites Education
380 and 393 to be taken concurrently in the semester prior to student
teaching) F, S. Provides the student with the specic skills, methods, and
materials required for teaching social studies in the secondary schools.
Models of inquiry will be a special focus of this course, designed to meet
the “Standards for Preparation of Social Studies Teachers” approved by the
NCSS Board of Directors. Education 380, Education 393, and the appropriate
methods course in the major eld (either Education 434, 435, 436, 437, or
438) should be taken concurrently in the semester prior to student teaching.
436 Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School (3) (Prerequisite:
Admission to the Professional Education Program; corequisites Education
380 and 393 to be taken concurrently in the semester prior to student
teaching) F. is course is designed for mathematics majors who are pursuing
licensure in secondary mathematics. Students will investigate mathematics
curriculum, teaching strategies, and evaluation techniques. Mathematics
concepts, geometry, real world applications, the use of technology, and
problem solving strategies will be emphasized.
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437 Teaching Science in the Secondary School (3) (Prerequisite: Admission
to the Professional Education Program; corequisites Education 380 and
393 to be taken concurrently in the semester prior to student teaching) F,
S. Introduces prospective secondary school science teachers to the issues,
trends, challenges, current curriculum development projects, and research
in secondary science education. Instructional strategies to promote
investigative science skills and concepts will be emphasized. Education 380,
Education 393, and the appropriate methods course in the major eld (either
Education 434, 435, 436, 437, or 438) should be taken concurrently in the
semester prior to student teaching.
487 Classroom Management (3) (Corequisite: 490) F, S. Designed to develop
the necessary knowledge and skills for teacher candidates to be eective
teachers. Emphasis is on preparation in the following areas: classroom rules
and procedures, disciplinary interventions, teacher-student relationships,
and the student’s responsibility for management.
490 Directed Teaching (12) (Corequisite: 487) F, S. e student will be placed
in a classroom situation and work under the guidance of an experienced
classroom teacher as well as a University supervisor.
497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Permission of school) As
needed. Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0
or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may
be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty
members from two dierent disciplines. May be taken for credit (three
hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement.
555 Teaching Children of Poverty (3) (Prerequisites: Education 311 or
permission of the school) is course and its required clinical experiences
are designed to provide teacher candidates with in-depth study of issues
related to teaching children of poverty. It includes collaborative research
activities and the use of existing research evidence in the areas of the culture
of poverty; the classroom community; family and community partnerships;
curriculum design, instructional strategies and assessment; relationship-
driven classroom management; and teachers as learners, leaders and
advocates to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment in schools
serving large numbers of children of poverty. is course is required for all
Center of Excellence Scholars. Designation of credit as undergraduate or
graduate must be made at registration. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
may not take 500-level courses.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Coordinator: Murray G. Hartzler
MAJOR
No major in physical education is oered.
MINOR
No minor in physical education is oered.
COLLATERAL
No collateral in physical education is oered.
OTHER INFORMATION
No more than two semester hours of activity courses can be credited toward
a degree.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES (PE)
101 Badminton (1:2) F. Instruction in the basic strokes, court position,
strategy and tactics, and rules of badminton.
104 Racquetball (1:2) F, S. Instruction in the basics of racquetball. Included
are basic strokes, oensive and defensive shots, serves, court positioning, and
the fundamentals of singles and doubles play.
106 Beginning Swimming (1:2) S. Designed for those who are weak or non-
swimmers. e objective is to equip the individual with basic water safety
skills and knowledge in order to make him/her comfortable and safe while
in, on, or about water.
107 Volleyball (1:2) F. Basic skills of volleyball: serve, set-up, and spike.
Team strategy and basic rules of power volleyball.
108 Tennis (1:2) F, S. Fundamental strokes, court strategy (singles and
doubles), and basic rules.
110 Weight Training (1:2) F, S. Development and utilization of a weight
training program with the emphasis on optimum development of strength
and endurance.
112 Golf (1:2) F, S. Instruction in the basic elements of golf designed to
develop interest and ability to play the game.
115 Weight Control and Fitness (1:2) F, S. To obtain knowledge of the
health implications of physical activity and weight control through various
exercise programs. To gain a minimum level of physical tness and to obtain
knowledge of factors causing weight gain and weight loss.
206 Intermediate Swimming (1:2) S. Designed to assist the swimmer in
obtaining and/or increasing prociency in a variety of swimming skills.
Includes the proper execution of the four basic strokes, turning, and basic
diving.
218 Principles and Problems of Athletic Coaching (3) (Prerequisite:
Education 299) F. Overview of the areas of history and principles of physical
education and coaching. Today’s pertinent problems confronting physical
educators and coaches will be thoroughly covered. e foundations of
physical education in today’s modern schools, including the aims, objectives,
and goals, will be examined.
219 First Aid and Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3:2-2) F, S,
SU. Study of American Red Cross First Aid materials and prevention,
treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. e legal responsibilities of
the administrator of emergency treatment and the trainer will be covered.
220 Yoga for Beginners (1) is course is designed to introduce the student
to the fundamental philosophies, skills, and terms of Hatha yoga. Emphasis
is placed on yoga for health and how to correctly practice yoga including
Asanas (yoga poses), Pranayama (breathing), and meditation in everyday
life. Subtopics include yoga for stress reduction, yoga for neck and back pain,
yoga for weight management, and yoga for relaxation.
301 Advanced Lifesaving and Senior Lifesaving (1:2) S. Leads to American
Red Cross certication as an advanced lifesaver. Designed to equip the
student with knowledge and skills to help prevent aquatic accidents and to
give assistance to victims. An additional fee of approximately $90 is required
by the American Red Cross.
306 Water Safety Instruction (1:2) (Prerequisite: 301 or Red Cross Advanced
Lifesaving Certication) S. Designed to cover teaching procedures from the
beginning swimmer through the teaching of a lifesaving course. Leads to
American Red Cross Certication as a water safety instructor.
318 Kinesiological Foundation of Coaching (3) (Prerequisite: Biology 106
or permission of school) F. Study of human neuromuscular system and how
the human body performs anatomically and mechanically.
319 e Physiological Basis of Exercise (3:2-2) S. Designed to help the
student to understand and apply physiological principles to the elds of
physical education and athletics. e emphasis of the course is to study
the eects of exercise and various training programs on cardiovascular
endurance, strength, exibility, and other factors aecting health and
performance.
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401 Physical Education in the Elementary School (3) F, S. Establishes the
place of physical education in the total educational picture, its relationship
to educational theory and laws of learning. Students will participate
and assist as observers with limited responsibility for the planning and
conducting of class in conjunction with an experienced physical education
teacher.
418 eory and Techniques of Coaching I (3:1-4) (Prerequisite: 318 and
319 or permission of school) F. General methodologies for teaching and
coaching fall sports, coaching practicum at FMU, prociency in ociating,
knowledge of rules, and satisfactory completion of intermediate-level
competency-based performance in sports assigned.
419 eory and Techniques of Coaching II (3:1-4) (Prerequisite: 318
and 319 or permission of school) S. General methodologies for teaching
and coaching spring sports, coaching practicum at FMU, prociency in
ociating, knowledge of rules, and satisfactory completion of intermediate-
level competency-based performance in sports assigned.
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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Dean of the School of Health Sciences: Dr. Karen Gittings
Chair of the Nursing Department: Dr. Rhonda Brogdon
Chair of Speech-Language Pathology: Dr. Frances A. Burns
Chair of Healthcare Administration: Dr. Sarah Kershner
Director of the FNP and DNP Options: Dr. Deborah L. Hopla
Coordinator of the RN-to-BSN Option: Dr. Nina Russell
Coordinator of the Nurse Educator Option: Dr. Dorie Weaver
Coordinator of the PMHNP Option: Dr. Tiany Pressley
Faculty: Afua Agyapong, Meagan Bennett, Rhonda Brogdon, Frances
Burns, Anna Freeman, Tracy George, Karen Gittings, Deborah Hopla, Julia
(Marty) Hucks, Sarah Kershner, Kellie Middleton, Allison Munn, Michele
Norman, Tiany Phillips, Tiany Pressley, Nina Russell, Gabrielle Scott,
Rebekah Wada, Megan Wayne, Dorie Weaver
Administrative Sta: Sidney Coker, Kelly Heavner, Genien James, Benjamin
Johnson, and Whitney Moore
VISION STATEMENT
e School of Health Sciences at Francis Marion University strives to
provide the highest quality baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree
programs that educate healthcare professionals from the Pee Dee Region,
the state of South Carolina, and beyond who will provide quality care to
diverse patients and families.
MISSION STATEMENT
e School of Health Sciences at FMU is committed to providing
interprofessional learning opportunities to a diverse student body. e
faculty strives to inspire students to become lifelong learners and competent
and caring healthcare professional leaders who use evidence-based practice
to deliver safe, ethical, and value-based care to diverse patient populations.
Faculty in the School of Health Sciences are active in teaching, scholarship/
research, and service, and the majority hold terminal degrees. Many
faculty hold certications in specialties recognized by national professional
healthcare organizations. e School of Health Sciences programs require
a variety of targeted clinical experiences in many dierent healthcare
environments. e School of Health Sciences promotes diversity, tolerance,
and respect among faculty, students, and healthcare partners.
e key values adopted by the School of Health Sciences include:
• Caring and compassion
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Healthcare technology and innovation
• Evidence-based practice
• Ethical decision-making
• Integrative healthcare policy and leadership
e School of Health Sciences oers programs which lead to the following
degrees or certicates:
Healthcare Administration (BS)
Nursing (BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN/FNP, MSN/PMHNP, MSN/Nurse
Educator, Post-masters Nurse Educator Certicate, and Doctor of
Nursing Practice)
Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP)
HEALTH COURSES (HLTH)
301 Health Promotion in the 21st Century (3) S. is course is designed
for gender study minors and any student who is interested in the knowledge
and skills essential for health promotion in the 21st century. Emphasis
is placed on healthy behavior change through practice. Subtopics will
include managing stress, improving sleep, promoting sexual health, and
enhancing healthy eating. Technology and health, environmental health,
the Aordable Health Care Act, and healthy beverage consumption will
also be discussed.
HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION (HCA)
Chair: Dr. Sarah Kershner
MISSION STATEMENT
e Healthcare Administration (HCA) major (Bachelor of Science) is
oered in collaboration with Nursing, the Department of Political Science,
Department of Psychology, and the School of Business. e Healthcare
Administration major prepares graduates as leaders in healthcare
organizations and endeavors to prepare graduates for career advancement,
lifelong learning, and graduate education.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
e Healthcare Administration major emphasizes the development of
knowledge and skill in healthcare management, leadership, education,
research, and practice. e required courses, along with the required general
education curriculum, will prepare graduates to advance to leadership roles
within healthcare organizations or within their own specic allied health
discipline. is program places high value on management, leadership,
teaching, research, education, and advanced practice. e clinical capstone
course is designed to apply upper-level skills by requiring students to
develop a leadership project for implementation specic to the student’s
healthcare interest or allied health discipline. e program emphasizes
lifelong learning appropriate to the changing nature of the healthcare
system and prepares graduates for a number of career paths, including
but not limited to management, leadership, teaching, research, advanced
practice, and graduate school.
e program is applicable to all undergraduate students interested in
healthcare careers as well as allied health professionals who hold an
associate’s degree (Respiratory Care, Radiologic Technology, Medical
Laboratory Technology or a certied or licensed healthcare discipline
deemed applicable by the School of Health Sciences).
e Healthcare Administration major has two courses that are cross-
listed Nursing courses. Healthcare Administration majors, both General
and Clinical, are not allowed to enroll in any other Nursing courses
without admission to the Francis Marion University Nursing program.
All Healthcare Administration majors are required to complete all Francis
Marion University General Education Requirements.
MAJOR
General Track: A major in Healthcare Administration requires the
following:
1. Interprofessional Healthcare (IPHC): IPHC 215, IPHC 301, IPHC
314, IPHC 334, IPHC 380, IPHC 445, IPHC 448, IPHC 451, IPHC
456, and IPHC 457. All courses in the major are oered online.
2. Major/Minor/collateral requirements (three options)
a) double major in Healthcare Informatics (Information Management
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or Information Technology track)
b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser
c) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser
3. e minimum number of semester hours (major, all General
E
ducation Requirements, major in Healthcare Informatics or a
minor or two collaterals, general electives) is 120.
Clinical Track (available only to students having completed an applicable
associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, Radiologic Technology, Medical
Laboratory Technology, or a certied or licensed healthcare discipline
deemed applicable by the School of Health Sciences):
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(Clinical Track Only)
Applicant’s previous overall academic success is the primary factor
considered for admission to the School of Health Sciences. In addition,
the School of Health Sciences seeks to assure diversity among its
applicants and student body. Prior clinical experience and a commitment
to healthcare are also valued. To be considered for admission, applicants
must have a completed FMU application le including the following:
1.
A co
py of the student’s acceptance to the University
2.
r
ee professional references (preferably instructors and
employers)
3.
A
n ocial transcript verifying an associate’s degree in an allied
health profession
4.
A co
py of the applicant’s current unencumbered license or
certicate
Applications are available online at www.fmarion.edu.
A major in Healthcare Administration, Clinical Track requires the
following:
1.
S
ixty semester hours of transfer credit (towards FMU General
Education Requirements and as general electives) from an
associate’s degree in the allied health professions of Respiratory
Care, Radiologic Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or
a certied or licensed healthcare discipline deemed applicable by
the School of Health Sciences.
2.
IP
HC 215, IPHC 301, IPHC 314, IPHC 334, IPHC 380, IPHC 445,
IPHC 448, IPHC 451, IPHC 456, and IPHC 457. All courses in the
major are oered online.
3. e minimum number of semester hours (transfer credits, major,
general electives, all Francis Marion University General Education
Requirements) is 120.
MINOR
No minor in Healthcare Administration is oered.
COLLATERAL
No collateral in Healthcare Administration is oered.
INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION COURSES (IPHC)
215 Introduction to Public Administration (3) (Prerequisite Political
Science 101 or 103) (Interprofessional Healthcare 215 is same as Political
Science 215) Study of the nature of public administration in the United
States with attention to policies of organization and management and to
scal, personnel, planning, and public relations practices. Credit cannot
be received for both IPHC 215 and POL 215.
301 Professional Role and Practice (3) is course explores the
past, present, and future of professional healthcare roles. Emphasis is
placed on critical thinking and lifelong learning, professional values
and philosophies, socialization and role development of the healthcare
professional, as well as the legal and ethical aspects of practice. is course
will allow the students to develop career goals and a professional portfolio
and to establish a focus for a student of a healthcare profession.
314 Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine (3) (Prerequisite: PSY
206 or permission of psychology department) (IPHC 314 is same as
PSY 314) Introduction to the aective, behavioral, and cognitive aspects
of health and illness. Topics include such issues as lifestyle change,
stress management, and chronic pain, as well as a survey of specic
physical diseases which are known to involve a dominant psychological
component. Credit cannot be received for both IPHC 314 and PSY 314.
334 Research in Practice (3) (IPHC 334 is same as NRN 334) Examines
the steps of the research process, and provides the student with the basic
skills and knowledge to evaluate research. Emphasis is on the review
and critique of published research with consideration of the utilization
of research ndings to develop evidence-based practice. Ethical
considerations in research are addressed. Credit cannot be received for
both IPHC 334 and NRN 334.
380 Introduction to Public Health (3) is course is designed to
introduce the basic theories, applications, current statistics and denitions
of public health, including integrating public health with other health
professions. It will provide a history of public health, current events and
an overview of how historical events and threats to public health have
informed the evolution of public health. Students will compare public
health in the United States to other countries to realize the global nature
of the discipline. Students will learn how public health researchers and
practitioners work to prevent disease and promote global health through
scientic research, policy development, and health education. is course
will also provide an introduction to biostatistics, epidemiology and using
Excel to interpret data trends.
445 Population-Focused Care (3) Designed to develop the student’s
knowledge and skills in applying health promotion and disease
prevention frameworks, and public health concepts, epidemiology, and
environmental health issues with populations in the community. Content
and clinical experiences are based on healthy people. Emphasis is placed
on public health as a health partner; community assessment strategies;
community partnerships; the design, implementation and evaluation
of interventions for health promotion and/or disease prevention; social
justice; and health policy implications.
448 Healthcare Policy Development (3) (IPHC 448 is same as NRN
448) is course oers the student the opportunity to discuss health
care policy and explore political system operations. Disparity in care and
social inequity for vulnerable populations such as the uninsured, elderly,
physically or cognitively disabled, and terminally ill are discussed. Current
health care issues such as quality of care are analyzed. Funding of the US
health care system, both private and public, is evaluated. Comparisons are
made to other industrialized nations’ healthcare systems. Value systems
are analyzed as they impact healthcare reform. Emphasis is placed on
professional’s role as a change agent in the political arena and healthcare
system. Credit cannot be received for both IPHC 448 and NRN 448.
451 Health Care Finance (3) (Prerequisite: admission to Healthcare
Administration program) (IPHC 451 is same as FIN 451). is course
will introduce and prepare students to manage the nances of a healthcare
organization. Students will be exposed to nancial statements, and their
analysis, time value of money and its use in decision making, and capital
budgeting and its use in the ongoing nancial process of the organization.
e course will also cover topics designed to determine the viability of
projects. is course does not count toward the Bachelors of Business
Administration (B.B.A.) degree. Credit cannot be received for both IPHC
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HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION PLAN OF STUDY MAJOR COURSES
S
emester One
IP
HC/POL 215 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
IP
HC 301 Professional Role and Practice (3)
IP
HC/PSY 314 Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine (3)
IP
HC 334 Research in Practice (3)
IP
HC 380 Introduction to Public Health (3)
S
emester Two
IPHC 445 Population-Focused Care (3)
IP
HC 448 Healthcare Policy Development (3)
IPHC 451 Healthcare Finance (3)
IP
HC 456 Leadership in the Healthcare Environment (3)
IPHC 457 Professional Capstone Course (3)
451 a
nd FIN 451.
456 Leadership in the Healthcare Environment (3) (Prerequisite:
Admission to the School of Business or HCA program) (IPHC 456 is
same as MGT 456) is course is designed to prepare students to assume
leadership roles in a dynamic healthcare environment. It exposes students
to the roles of leadership, organizational structure, and both organizational
and industry-wide culture. rough assignments, self-assessments, and
interactive/collaborative experiences, students gain insight into their own
leadership and negotiating skills. Credit cannot be received for both IPHC
456 and MGT 456.
457 Professional Capstone Course (3) (Prerequisite and/or Corequisite:
IPHC 215, IPHC 301, IPHC 314, IPHC 334, IPHC 380, IPHC 445, IPHC
448, IPHC 451, IPHC 456). is course provides the student with the
opportunity to choose a specic area of in-depth study in their eld. e
student will be responsible for identifying an area in their specic discipline
or career that needs in-depth appraisal and investigation. e expectations
will be for students to develop a feasible plan of change, provide sound
scientic rationale, and disseminate their ndings in written and oral
presentation.
HEALTHCARE
COURSES (IPHC)
e Interprofessional Healthcare (IPHC) courses listed below do not lead
to a major or a minor.
200 Spirituality in Healthcare (1) is elective course will explore the
relationship between health and spirituality and the process of spiritual
development across the lifespan. Current research in these areas will be
stressed. Various religions and their impact on healthcare practices will be
examined. Means of conducting the spiritual assessment and the healthcare
provider’s role in spiritual care will be analyzed.
213 Safe Dosage Calculations for Interprofessional Healthcare Providers
(3) is elective course is for those who plan a career in healthcare and
may need a more specialized focus on safe dosage calculations. is course
will focus on identifying methods of calculations used when determining
a safe dose for administering medications through various routes such
as injections, oral, and intravenous (IV). is course can also be taken
by those who may need remediation in dosage calculation. is course
does not take the place of any required math courses as established by the
University or Nursing.
302 Understanding Veteran Culture and Health (3) (Prerequisite: Junior
or senior status) is elective interprofessional course provides the learner
with the knowledge needed to understand aspects of veteran culture and
healthcare needs through exposure to sociopolitical elements of the veteran
population.
303 Understanding Sexual Health in Healthcare Settings (3)
(Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Status) is course will analyze and
synthesize information centering on a number of current sexual and
reproductive health issues across the lifespan. is course is designed to
build student’s knowledge of sexual health terms and topics including HIV,
sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraceptive methods and cultural
perspectives of sexuality from birth through late adulthood. e course will
also develop the student’s knowledge and comfort in working with sexual
minority populations (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Questioning)
in healthcare settings. Students will come away from the course with a
working knowledge of the terminology and history related to sexual health
and sexual minority populations. Students will apply health promotion and
disease prevention frameworks, and public health concepts, epidemiology,
and environmental health issues specic to sexual minority populations
in the community. Students will better understand how stigma inuences
patient behavior and quality of care, and ultimately the costs of negative
health outcomes. Emphasis is placed on how the clinical and allied health
community can support and better serve patients who identify as a sexual
minority, through a better understanding of the health disparities among
sexual minority populations.
400 Interprofessional Healthcare Internship (3) (Must be Junior or Senior
status and enrolled in the Healthcare Administration major). is course
is designed to provide opportunities for students to interact with public
health professionals, participate in activities related to community health,
and improve understanding of public health theory and application in real
world scenarios. Students will gain experience using relevant technology
in healthcare and increase understanding of cultural competency,
condentiality, and diversity in healthcare. Students will be required to
complete 90 hours during the internship period.
450 Healthcare Informatics (3) is course will provide an overview
of health information management including computer technology,
information management and distribution, and practice implications.
Students will explore technological resources designed to improve
communication, education, and delivery of healthcare and evaluate legal
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and ethical issues related to health information systems. Additionally,
students will employ information technology to improve healthcare
delivery by designing support tools to improve clinical practice, promote
public health, and enhance disease management.
500 Rural Healthcare (3:1-6) (Prerequisite: Junior or senior status with
approval of course coordinators or graduate student status. e enrollment
in the class is limited to 12 students) is service-learning course provides
the learner interested in rural healthcare the theoretical foundation and
skills to engage in healthcare screening clinics for at-risk populations.
e course content emphasizes understanding and appreciation of rural
healthcare consumers’ culture. Healthcare disparities experienced by rural
populations will be addressed. ere is a six (6) hour practicum to complete
every week in order to apply theoretical concepts directly into practice.
545 Guided Graduate Health Sciences Elective (3, 2, or 1) (Permission
of the Program Chair/Director) is course provides graduate students
with an opportunity to exercise initiative, independence, and creativity
in pursuing an area of interest in an advanced health sciences area. e
learning goals, proposed schedule, site and method of evaluation, as well as
the preceptor, are chosen by the students with the approval of the instructor.
Graduate students may not use a certication review courses as a Guided
Health Sciences Elective. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned
toward graduation.
NURSING
MISSION STATEMENT
FMU Nursing prepares graduates to function competently as caring,
professional nurses in a variety of healthcare settings. e program
endeavors to instill in students the value of lifelong learning.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
e Department of Nursing oers pre-nursing, an upper division pre-
licensure baccalaureate degree in nursing, and an RN to BSN degree. e
pre-nursing and upper division pre-licensure curricula prepare graduates
to function competently as skilled practitioners in a variety of healthcare
settings. e department places high value on knowledge, skills, and caring
in nursing practice. Clinical experiences in the pre-licensure course of
study are designed to aord students opportunities to apply knowledge
gained in the classroom as well as in the simulation and skills laboratory.
e program emphasizes lifelong learning as a basis for personal and
professional growth. Graduates of the program are prepared to enter a
number of career paths in nursing as well as to enter graduate study.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING (BSN)
Nursing oers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. is type of
program is oen called a 2 +2 program because applicants must complete
59 semester hours of pre-nursing coursework which includes general
education and prerequisites prior to enrollment in the pre-licensure (upper
division) nursing curriculum. e 59 semester hours for pre-nursing
include general education requirements and other required courses specic
to the BSN degree. A grade of C or better must be achieved in all of the
courses making up the 59 pre-nursing course hours. e student must also
maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average or better on a 4 point scale for
this same list of pre-nursing courses making up the 59 hours. e student
must also demonstrate strong academic performance in the core science
courses as shown by maintaining a 2.6 grade point average or better on
a 4 point scale. e science courses considered core are human anatomy,
physiology, and microbiology. If a student takes a core science course
twice, the higher of the two grades will be used to calculate the core science
GPA and overall GPA in nursing prerequisites; any subsequent/additional
course attempts will not be considered in calculating the core science and
overall GPA in nursing prerequisites.
e qualied pre-nursing student must then apply and be accepted by
Nursing in order to enroll in nursing courses except for NURS 210,
NURS 211, and NURS 212. NURS 101 and NURS 102 are designated as
pre-nursing required courses; successful completion of these courses
does not guarantee admission to the upper division nursing program. If
more students apply for admission into the nursing program than space
allows, admission will be based on rank order using cumulative grade point
average. If the cumulative grade point averages and positive references of
the students applying for admission are equal, then the student with the
earliest initial enrollment in the rst nursing course will be given priority.
Prerequisite courses taken at approved schools may be accepted for transfer
if the course meets the content requirements and a grade of C or better is
earned. Prerequisite course work is listed under the Nursing Plan of Study
and again in this section. All prerequisite work must be completed before
entering the pre- licensure BSN track.
PRE-NURSING
GENERAL EDUCATION AND REQUIRED COURSES
e following is the list of required courses for students applying to the
BSN program who do not have a bachelor’s degree:
English 101 (or English 101E/L) ............................3 or 4
English 102 ..................................................
3
S
peech Communication 101
....................................3
Political Science 101 or 103 .....................................3
Social Science Elective
..........................................3
**P
sychology 334
..............................................3
L
iterature (any language) .......................................
3
Hi
story
.......................................................3
A
rt 101, Music 101 or eatre 101 ...............................
3
H
umanities Elective
............................................3
M
athematics 111 (111E) or higher ...............................
3
M
athematics 134 ..............................................3
*Biology 105 ..................................................
3
B
iology 205
...................................................4
B
iology 215 or 311
.............................................4
B
iology 236
...................................................4
C
hemistry 111 and 111L........................................4
Nursing 101
...................................................2
N
ursing 102
...................................................2
T
OTAL
........................................... 59-60 ho
urs
*Not required for RN to BSN students
**RN to BSN students may take a social science elective in place of
Psychology 334.
e following is the list of required courses for students applying to the BSN
program who have a bachelor’s degree:
Lifespan and Human Growth and Development ...................3
Statistics
......................................................3
H
uman Anatomy
..............................................4
P
hysiology....................................................4
Microbiology
.................................................4
S
cience Elective ...............................................
4
T
OTAL
..............................................22 ho
urs
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UPPER DIVISION BSN
DEGREE PROGRAM
Applications to Nursing for admission to the BSN program may be made
during the sophomore year. To be eligible to apply for admission a student
must:
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1. Complete 59 hours of required courses and general education.
2. Have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 or better with a
minimum grade of C in all general education and required courses.
3. Have an overall grade point average of at least 2.6 or better in core
science courses.
4. Meet the SAT or converted ACT requirements for admission to
FMU.
For spring admission, application deadline is October 1. Fall applications
must be received by March 1. Applications may be obtained online at
www.fmarion.edu/healthsciences/nursing/applicationsandforms/bsn/.
Aer admission to nursing, students complete an additional 61 semester
hours of Upper Division course work and demonstrate competency in
math skills and calculation of medication dosages by taking a medication
mathematics test. If a student scores less than 90% on this test, the student
will be required to complete remediation. A new test will be given and if the
student does not achieve 90% on the repeat medication mathematics test, the
student must withdraw from all nursing courses. In order to progress in the
nursing program, students must achieve a grade of C or higher in all nursing
courses. In addition, students are expected to meet standardized testing
criteria established by nursing faculty throughout the program to ensure
success on the NCLEX-RN (the National Council Licensure Examination
for Registered Nurses).
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program are eligible
to take the NCLEX-RN. e NCLEX-RN measures competencies required
for safe practice as an entry-level registered nurse. e courses in the BSN
program prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN. Success on the NCLEX-
RN must be achieved to receive a license. Graduation from the nursing
program is not a guarantee of approval from the Board of Nursing to take
the licensing examination.
Each student admitted to the upper division program will have online access
to a copy of the FMU Nursing Student Handbook. Students should consult
the handbook for information on academic policies and procedures specic
to Nursing. ese policies and procedures are subject to change without
prior notice.
DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM
Failure to achieve a minimum grade of C in two nursing courses or unsafe
clinical practice results in dismissal from the nursing program.
NURSING COURSES (NURS)
UPPER DIVISION
B.S.N. DEGREE PROGRAM
101 Introduction to the Profession of Nursing (2) (Must be eligible for
Math 111 or higher or permission of the department) is course will
introduce the pre-nursing student to the professional nurse as a provider of
patient-centered care, member of the healthcare team, and patient advocate.
A brief overview of the history of nursing and its theorists that contributed
to the profession of nursing will be discussed. is course will also develop
the learners’ knowledge related to basic nutritional concepts, principles,
and requirements. e focus will be on the function of nutrients in health
promotion and wellness across the lifespan, cultural considerations, and
the interrelationship between food choices, the environment and impact of
an individual’s health status. In addition, students will be given instruction
in recognizing and formulating medical terms frequently used within the
profession. Students will gain a foundational understanding of basic rules
of building and analyzing medical terms associated with the body as a
whole. Completion of this course does not guarantee admission to the upper
division nursing program.
102 Introduction to Professional Clinical Nursing (2) (Prerequisite: NURS
101 or permission of the department) is course will introduce the pre-
nursing student to the role of the professional nurse in clinical practice with
a focus on acquiring knowledge and developing prociency for accurately
computing medication dosages for various methods of administration
to patients across the lifespan. Medication Dosage Calculations (MDC)
emphasize critical thinking techniques to eectively and accurately
calculate safe dosages of medications through reading, interpreting, and
solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation of medication
administration. Learners will review basic math skills, learn systems of
measurement, equivalents and conversions, selected approved medical
abbreviations, and calculate dosages of medications through Dimensional
Analysis. is course also explores professional values, ethics, legal issues,
and theoretical standards related to the role and the profession of nursing.
Completion of this course does not guarantee admission to the upper
division nursing program.
210 Women’s Health and Society (3) (Prerequisite: Sophomore status or
higher) is elective course discusses the historical, physiological, social,
cultural, emotional, and spiritual issues aecting women’s health. It integrates
current healthcare ndings including a maturational perspective with a
systems approach. e course will explore empowering and emancipating
ways to utilize healthcare services and develop a proactive wellness agenda.
211 Healthcare Terminology (1) is elective course will assist the
learner to gain and demonstrate a thorough understanding of healthcare
language. Knowledge of the construction and use of terms is acquired. e
course teaches basic principles of healthcare word building. Once the basic
principles of word building are learned, the learner will be able to apply them
to develop an extensive healthcare vocabulary. Intensive eort is devoted
to the recognition of the basic elements, which form healthcare words, as
well as the use of dictionaries and other references. is course is helpful to
anyone entering a health-related eld.
212 Care of Children in Abusive and Neglectful Environments (1)
(Prerequisite: Sophomore status or higher) S. is elective course is
designed to develop and improve knowledge about child abuse and neglect.
It will promote knowledge development through online discussions,
reections, case studies, and critical thinking activities. e topics will
focus on children and issues involved in maltreatment, risk factors for the
victims and perpetrators, assessment ndings, cultural beliefs and customs
within families, mandatory reporting, and the care/safety of suspected abuse
victims.
301 H
ealth Assessment (4:3-3) (Prerequisites or Corequisites: NURS 317
and 320. Corequisite: NURS 309). Skills to conduct a comprehensive health
assessment of individuals are learned and practiced. e major focus is on
assessment of the healthy adult client, with inclusion of common variations.
Assessment of the elderly is also addressed. Communication skills, physical
assessment skills, and use of the functional health pattern assessment tool
are emphasized. Students analyze assessment data for common risk factors
and identify strategies for health promotion. Beginning professional nursing
behaviors are learned and practiced. Strategies for performing health
assessment of the family are discussed.
306 Nursing Research in Practice (3) (Prerequisite: 320. Corequisites:
NURS 307 or 321 is strongly recommended) e course examines the steps
of the research process, and provides the student with the basic
skills and
knowledge to evaluate research. Emphasis is on the review and critique of
published nursing research with consideration of the utilization of research
ndings in clinical practice. Ethical considerations in nursing research are
addressed.
307 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (4:3-3) (Prerequisites: NURS
301, 309, 317, and 320. Prerequisites or Corequisites: 306, 318, and 321)
is course utilizes the nursing process to address the nursing care needs of
individuals who have psychiatric and mental health disorders. Predisposing
biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors contributing to
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the development and continuation of these disorders are examined.
Precipitating stressors, coping resources and coping mechanisms are
evaluated in relation to an individual’s pattern of response. Nursing
interventions for these disorders based on the crisis, acute, maintenance,
and health promotion stages of treatment are analyzed. e impact of
psychiatric illness on the family and other social systems is also explored.
Foundational elements of the course include the therapeutic use of self,
eective communication skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based
practice.
309 Fundamentals of Nursing (6:3-9) (Prerequisites or Corequisites:
NURS 301, 317, and 320) is is the rst of four sequential courses to
introduce students to the role of critical thinking and the nursing process
as a mechanism to synthesize knowledge and master basic nursing skills
needed to promote, maintain and restore health in hospitalized patients.
e course will integrate the nursing process, principles of communication,
decision-making, and basic nursing skills necessary for applying
pathophysiological concepts, health assessment and nutritional data to
the experience of health and illness of patients across the lifespan with
diverse ethnic, cultural and geographical backgrounds. Clinical experience
includes but is not limited to acute inpatient settings and nursing centers
for the geriatric population. Learning activities are designed to facilitate
transition into the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
311 Human Nutrition Elective (3) (Prerequisite: Admission into the
Upper Division Nursing Program or the permission of the department)
is course introduces students to the principles of human nutrition. is
course includes the study of nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein,
lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water and their role in health maintenance.
Nutrient requirements of the body throughout the lifespan will be studied.
Nutrition for patients with chronic diseases, including gastrointestinal
disorders, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes mellitus, renal disorders,
cancer, and HIV/AIDS will be studied.
317 Nursing Pharmacology I (2) (Corequisites: NURS 301, 309, and 320)
is course introduces the student to basic pharmacological concepts of
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse eects, and drug-drug
interactions. Drug laws, standards, and the medication approval process will
be discussed. ere will be an emphasis on the study of broad classications
of medication, their eects on the human body and
nursing implications
related to the peripheral nervous system, drugs that aect the hematologic
and immune systems, including the treatment of infectious and parasitic
diseases. Drug therapy for the skin, eyes, and ears will also be included.
e considerations related to genetics, ethics, culture, and economics are
addressed throughout the course. is course lays the foundation for nursing
pharmacology and prepares the student for Nursing Pharmacology II.
318 Nursing Pharmacology II
(2) (Prerequisites: NURS 301, 309
, 317, and
320. Corequisites: 306, 307, and 321 or Permission of the Department) is
course expands on the basic concepts of pharmacology presented in Nursing
Pharmacology I, with emphasis on the study of broad drug classications
and their related nursing implications. e mechanism of action, therapeutic
uses, side eects, adverse eects, interactions, and contraindications
of medications that aect the central nervous system, cardiovascular,
respiratory, endocrine, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and reproductive
systems are discussed. e considerations related to genetics, ethics, culture,
and economics are addressed throughout the course.
320 Principles of Pathophysiology and Clinical Nutrition (4) (Corequisites:
NURS 301, 309, and 317) is course examines the physiologic mechanisms
underlying selected alterations in health that occur throughout the life cycle.
Relationships between physiologic responses and environmental inuences
are explored as these factors interact adversely on the functioning of body
systems. Coping and adaptation, as normal human responses to potential
or actual problems, are emphasized as well as selected diseases, diagnostics,
clinical manifestations, and selected treatments. e course will also develop
the learners’ knowledge of nutrition and diet therapy in nursing. Topics will
focus on the basics of nutrition, health promotion across the lifespan, herbal
and dietary supplements, nutritional standards, and alterations in nutrition
along with nutritional assessment and screening. Cultural considerations
will be incorporated throughout. Specic dietary requirements/restrictions
will be correlated with the various pathophysiologic conditions.
321
Adult Health I
(6: 3-9) (Prerequisites: NURS 301, 309, 317, and 320.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: 306, 307, and 318) is is the second of four
sequential courses to introduce students to the role of critical thinking and
the nursing process as a mechanism to synthesize knowledge needed to
promote, maintain, and restore health in hospitalized patients with alterations
in uid/electrolytes, acid-base balance, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine,
musculoskeletal, and sensorineural systems. is course will integrate the
nursing process, principles of communication, decision-making, and basic
nursing skills necessary for applying pathophysiology concepts, health
assessment, and nutritional data to the experience of health and illness of
patients across the lifespan with diverse ethnic, cultural, and geographic
backgrounds. Clinical experience includes but is not limited to acute inpatient
settings and community-based healthcare centers. Learning activities are
designed to facilitate transition into the role and responsibilities of the
professional nurse.
400 Transcultural Nursing (3:1-6) (Prerequisites: NURS 301, 305, 309,
and 312) is elective course is designed to provide an opportunity to
study healthcare systems and cultural values surrounding healthcare using
transcultural nursing theory in countries outside the U.S.
407 Adult Health II (6: 3-9) (Prerequisites: Completion of all required
300-level NURS courses. Corequisites: None.) is is the third of four
sequential courses to introduce students to the role of critical thinking
and the nursing process as a mechanism to synthesize knowledge needed
to promote, maintain and restore health in hospitalized patients with
alterations in renal/genitourinary, male reproductive, gastrointestinal/
metabolic, neurological, hematological, and integumentary systems. is
course will integrate the nursing process, principles of communication,
decision-making, and nursing skills necessary for applying patho-
physiology concepts, health assessment and nutritional data to the
experience of health and illness of patients across the lifespan with diverse
ethnic, cultural and geographic background. Clinical experience includes
but is not limited to acute inpatient settings and community based health
care centers. Learning activities are designed to facilitate transition into the
role and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
411 Adult Health III and Nursing Knowledge: Synthesis Practicum (6:3-
9) (Prerequisites: Completion of all required 300-level NURS courses, 407,
416, and 417. Prerequisites or Corequisites: NURS 418 and 420). is is
the fourth of four sequential courses to introduce students to the role of
critical thinking and the nursing process as a mechanism to synthesize
knowledge needed to promote, maintain and restore health in hospitalized
patients with critical alterations in respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine,
immune, neurological, and integumentary systems. is course provides
the student opportunities to explore advanced concepts, bioterrorism, and
disaster preparedness and experience the roles of the nurse as provider
of care for multiple patients across the lifespan in acute care/critical care
settings, as well as a coordinator of care; applying the nursing process,
principles of communication, decision-making, nursing skills, and patho-
physiology concepts, health assessment and nutritional data. Critical
thinking skills are applied, with an emphasis on continuity of care, eective
communication with diverse patients and disciplines, and collaboration
with interdisciplinary team members to provide a comprehensive plan
of care for optimal patient outcomes. Learning activities are designed to
facilitate transition into the role and responsibilities of the professional
nurse.
412 Senior Seminar in Nursing (3) (Prerequisite: NURS 409 and 410) is
course will review test-taking skills, provide testing practice, and critical
thinking exercises. Emphasis will be placed on prioritization and delegation
of nursing care. Learners will review critical nursing concepts and content
needed for their success as professional nurses. Computerized testing will
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be used to gauge learners’ mastery of professional nursing concepts and
content. is course may be taken up to two times.
416 Nursing Care of Children and eir Families
(5:3-6) (Prerequisites:
Completion of all required 300-level NURS courses) is course is
designed to focus on
children as unique individuals with dierent
capacities and vulnerabilities according to developmental level and health
status. Children have the potential for a variety of responses in health and
illness situations. Children’s abilities to respond to changes in health status
are examined within the context of their environment with an emphasis on
the family. Nursing interventions that promote, maintain, or restore health
and optimal functioning are explored in relation to the children and their
families. Clinical experiences focus on care of children and families in a
variety of healthcare settings.
417 Women’s Health Nursing (4:3-3) (Prerequisites: Completion of all
required 300-level NURS courses) is course covers the healthcare needs
of the woman throughout the lifespan as unique individuals with dierent
capacities and vulnerabilities according to developmental level and health
status. ere is a specic focus on pregnancy, childbearing, and the neonatal
period. Nursing’s role in promoting health and fostering positive parenting
is presented. Clinical experiences focus on care of the childbearing woman,
newborn, and families in a variety of health care settings.
418 Population-Focused Nursing & Healthcare Policy (5:4-3)
(Prerequisites: Completion of all required 300-level NURS courses, 407,
416, and 417) is course is designed to develop learners’ knowledge in
applying health promotion and disease prevention frameworks, nursing
and public health concepts, epidemiology, and environmental health issues
in working with populations in the community. Health policy and issues
that aect consumers of healthcare are examined. Emphasis is placed on
community assessment strategies, community partnerships, and the design,
implementation, and evaluation of interventions for health promotion
and disease prevention. e organization of the American healthcare
system and the policymaking process are explored, and the legal, political,
economic, social, and environmental inuences are analyzed. Content
and practicum experiences are based on Healthy People, ANA Scope &
Standards of Public Health Nursing, and ACHNE Essentials of Baccalaureate
Education for Community Health Nursing. Clinical experiences will include
the application of theory in the development of a community or population
health project with a vulnerable population and advocacy to inuence
policy change, as well as a variety of experiences in clinics, schools, home
health agencies, and other community organizations.
419 Leadership, Management, and Professionalism in Nursing (3)
(Prerequisites: Completion of all required 300-level NURS courses, 407,
416, and 417. Prerequisites or Corequisites: NURS 411, 418, and 420) is
course provides the learner an opportunity to explore
the organizational
structures, management roles, and leadership behaviors within healthcare
systems. Organizational frameworks that impact nursing care decisions
are examined related to issues such as employee management, budgeting,
communication, interprofessional teamwork, quality improvement, and
ethical decision-making within healthcare organizations. Emphasis is on
delegation, organizational structure, prioritization, legal responsibilities,
and implications for professional nursing practice. is course also explores
professional values, ethics, legal issues, and theoretical standards related to
the role and the profession of nursing.
420 Clinical Decision-Making for Nurses (1) (Prerequisites: Completion
of all required 300-level NURS courses, 407, 416, and 417. Prerequisites or
Corequisites: NURS 411, 418, and 419) is is a course designed to develop
and improve nursing learners’ clinical decision-making skills. is course will
use unfolding case studies and lecture on focused topics to promote knowledge
development through classroom discussion and critical thinking activities.
Topics will be medical-surgical nursing content-derived including, but not
limited to, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological,
musculoskeletal, endocrine, immunological, and hematological healthcare
issues. Leadership principles of prioritization and delegation will also be
emphasized.
445 Guided Nursing Elective (3), (2), or (1) (Permission of the program
chair) is course provides students with an opportunity to exercise
initiative, independence, and creativity in pursuing an area of interest in
nursing. e learning goals, proposed schedule, site and the method of
evaluation, as well as the preceptor, are chosen by the student with the
approval of the instructor. Students may not use an NCLEX Review as a
Guided Nursing Elective. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned
toward graduation.
RN-TO-BSN DEGREE
PROGRAM
Coordinator of the RN-to-BSN Degree Program: Dr. Nina Russell
e RN-to-BSN option is for registered nurses seeking a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing degree. is option is available based on enrollment of sucient
numbers of students to ll a class. e nursing courses in this track are
oered in an online format.
1. NRN 302 Principles of Pathophysiology (3)
2. NRN 332 Professional Nursing and Nursing Practice (3)
3. NRN 333 Health Assessment and Promotion in Nursing Practice
(4:3-3)
4. NRN 334 Research in Practice (3)
5. NRN 445 Population-Focused Nursing Care (6:4-6)
6. NRN 448 Healthcare Policy Development (3)
7. NRN 449 Leadership and Management in Nursing (5:4-3)
8. IPHC 450 Healthcare Informatics (3)
e RN-to-BSN track assists registered nurses in gaining new knowledge
regarding roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse in a rapidly
changing healthcare environment and in building on their previous
education. Graduates will be prepared to apply for advanced degree
programs. Learning focuses on enhancing critical thinking, understanding
scientic bases for decision-making, and developing leadership qualities
and skills. Faculty members strive to maximize each student’s potential for
professional development. e RN-to-BSN option may be completed on a
part-time basis, but all course work must be completed within ve calendar
years.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR RN TO BSN DEGREE TRACK
Applicant’s previous overall academic success is the primary factor
considered for admission to Nursing. In addition, Nursing seeks to assure
diversity among its applicants and student body. Prior nursing experience
and a commitment to healthcare are also valued. To be considered for
admission, applicants must have a completed FMU application le including
the following: (1) three professional references (preferably instructors and
employers) and (2) a copy of the applicant’s active RN license. e applicant
should be working in a healthcare role to complete practicum requirements.
Applications are available online at www.fmarion.edu/healthsciences/
nursing/applicationsandforms/bsn/.
RN-TO-BSN OPTION
NRN 302 Principles of Pathophysiology (3) is course examines the
physiologic mechanisms underlying selected alterations in health that occur
throughout the life cycle. Relationships between physiologic responses and
environmental inuences are explored as these factors interact adversely
on body system functioning. Coping and adaptation, as normal human
responses to potential or actual health problems, are emphasized as well as
selected diseases, evaluation, and treatment processes.
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NRN 320 Geriatric Nursing Elective (3) Designed to develop the student’s
knowledge and skills in applying concepts of aging which include physical,
psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual variables. e impact of the aging
population on the healthcare system will be applied to nursing practice with
the older adult client.
NRN 332 Professional Nursing and Nursing Practice (3) Explores the
past, present, and future of professional nursing. Emphasis is placed on
critical thinking and lifelong learning, professional values and philosophies,
socialization and role development of the professional nurse, and the legal
and ethical aspects of nursing practice.
NRN 333 Health Assessment and Promotion in Nursing Practice (5:3-
6) is course provides the RN-to-BSN student the opportunity to rene
and validate therapeutic nursing skills and interventions necessary to
provide culturally sensitive physical assessment, health promotion, and
health protection to patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on
communication, teaching-learning, critical thinking, diagnostic skills
in relation to clinical decision-making, and the delivery of evidence-
based nursing interventions. e practicum for this course is designed to
strengthen the RN’s clinical judgment and assessment skills.
NRN 334 Research in Practice (3) (Nursing RN-to-BSN 334 is same as
Interprofessional Healthcare 334) Examines the steps of the research
process, and provides the student with the basic skills and knowledge to
evaluate research. Emphasis is on the review and critique of published
research with consideration of the utilization of research ndings to
develop evidence-based practice. Ethical considerations in research are
addressed. Credit cannot be received for both Nursing RN-to-BSN 334 and
Interprofessional Healthcare 334.
NRN 445 Population-Focused Nursing Care (5:4-3) is course is
designed to develop the RN-to-BSN student’s knowledge and skills in
applying health promotion and disease prevention frameworks, nursing
and public health concepts, epidemiology, and environmental health
knowledge in providing care for populations in the community. Emphasis
is placed on community assessment strategies, community partnerships,
and the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for health
promotion and disease prevention. e practicum of this course is designed
to challenge the critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills of the
RN, as the RN will analyze and synthesize data to develop health promotion
and disease prevention strategies for that specied population within the
community.
NRN 446 Cultural Care in Nursing Practice Elective (3) is course
oers the learner an opportunity to explore the cultures of a variety of
populations. e course is designed to provide the learner with tools to
eectively deliver healthcare to people of dierent cultures. Emphasis
is placed on cultural communication, assessment, and evidence-based
practice related to cultural care.
NRN 448 Healthcare Policy Development (3) (NRN 448 is same as IPHC
448) is course oers the student the opportunity to discuss healthcare
policy and explore political system operations. Disparity in care and
social inequity for vulnerable populations such as the uninsured, elderly,
physically or cognitively disabled, and terminally ill are discussed. Current
healthcare issues such as quality of care are analyzed. Funding of the US
healthcare system, both private and public, is evaluated. Comparisons are
made to other industrialized nations’ healthcare systems. Value systems
are analyzed as they impact healthcare reform. Emphasis is placed on the
professional’s role as a change agent in the political arena and healthcare
system. Credit cannot be received for both NRN 448 and IPHC 448.
NRN 449 Leadership and Management in Nursing (5:4-3) is
course provides the RN-to-BSN student the opportunity to explore the
organizational structures, management roles, and leadership behaviors
within healthcare systems. Systems theory is utilized, and relevant
issues such as employee management, budgeting, communication,
interprofessional teamwork, quality improvement, and ethical decision-
making within organizations are addressed. Group process and change
theory are also emphasized. For the practicum of this course, the RN will
synthesize the application of theory, evidence-based practice, nursing
management, and leadership.
NURSING PLAN OF STUDY LOWER DIVISION
Year 1 Freshman
Semester I Semester II
Course Sem. Hours Course Sem. Hours
English 101 (or English 101E/L) 3 or 4 English 102 3
Mathematics 111 (or 111E) or higher 3 Mathematics 134 3
Biology 105 3 Chemistry 111 and 111L 3/1
History 3 Social Science (Elective) 3
Humanities Elective 3 Nursing 101* 2
Total Credits 15-16 Total Credits 15
Year 2 Sophomore
Semester III Semester IV
Course Sem. Hours Course Sem. Hours
Speech Communication 101 3 Biology 236 4
Biology 215 or 311 4 Psychology 334 3
Biology 205 4 Nursing 102* 2
Literature 3 Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101 3
Political Science 101 or 103 3
Total Credits 14 Total Credits 15
TOTAL - 59 Semester Hours
*It is recommended that students complete Nursing 101 during the second semester of their freshman year and Nursing 102
during their sophomore year.
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RNTOBSN PLAN OF STUDY
Semester One (Fall)
C
ourse
S
emester Hours
NRN 333 H
ealth Assessment and Promotion in Nursing Practice
5
NRN 334 Research in Practice 3
NRN 445 P
opulation-Focused Nursing Care
5
S
emester Two (Spring)
C
ourse
S
emester Hours
NRN 302 P
rinciples of Pathophysiology
3
NRN 448 H
ealthcare Policy Development
3
NRN 449 L
eadership and Management in Nursing
5
S
emester ree (Summer I)
C
ourse
S
emester Hours
NRN 332 Professional Nursing and Nursing Practice 3
IP
HC 450 Healthcare Informatics
3
T
otal Hours - 30 Semester Hours
irty semester hours will be awarded as transfer credit for previous nursing course work.
e applicant must have completed 60 hours of undergraduate course work which includes general education requirements in addition
t
o the nursing courses.
A t
otal of 120 semester hours of undergraduate course work is required for graduation.
NURSING PLAN OF STUDY UPPER DIVISION
Year 3 Junior
Semester V Semester VI
Sem. Hours Sem. Hours
NURS 301 Health Assessment 4 NURS 306 Nursing Research in Practice 3
NURS 309 Fundamentals of Nursing 6 NURS 307 Psychiatric and Mental Health 4
NURS 317 Nursing Pharmacology I 2 Nursing
NURS 320 Principles of Pathophysiology 4 NURS 318 Nursing Pharmacology II 2
and Clinical Nutrition NURS 321 Adult Health I 6
Total Credits 16 Total Credits 15
Year 4 Senior
Semester VII Semester VIII
Sem. Hours Sem. Hours
NURS 407 Adult Health II 6 NURS 411 Adult Health III and Nursing Knowledge 6
NURS 416 Nursing Care of Children, 5 NURS 418 Population-Focused 5
and eir Families Nursing and Health care Policy
NURS 417 Women’s Health Nursing 4 NURS 419 Leadership, Management, and 3
Professionalism in Nursing
NURS 420 Clinical Decision-Making for Nurses 1
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 15
TOTAL - 61 Semester Hours
1
Clinical Component: All students enrolled in clinical courses are required to submit proof of American Heart Association - Basic
Life Support: Health Care Provider certication which covers the life span, infant to adult. All students are also required to provide the
immunization records including hepatitis B, a proof of health insurance coverage, and submit to a background check and a drug test.
All of these tasks must be completed prior to a student enrolling in clinical courses.
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SPEECHLANGUAGE
PATHOLOGY
MINOR
A minor in Speech-Language Pathology requires 18 hours to include the
following courses:
SLP 401, 404, 407, 410, 415, and 509.
Junior and senior level students can pursue a minor in Speech-Language
Pathology to complete the pre-requisite courses in the Department of
Speech-Language Pathology graduate program.
Junior and senior level students interested in pursuing a minor should
contact the department administrative assistant. Because admission to the
graduate program is through competitive application, completion of the
minor does not guarantee admission.
Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the future are
encouraged to select general education courses in the following areas:
Math-Based Statistics, Biological Sciences; Physical Sciences (Physics or
Chemistry); and Social/Behavioral Sciences. Details are located in the
graduate section of this catalog.
Students in the minor who are seniors may also take SLP 520: Structured
Observation (1) for additional experiences.
401: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (3)
is course provides an overview of the anatomical and physiological bases
of human communication, including respiration, phonation, resonation,
articulation, and basic neurological concepts.
404 Speech and Language Disorders Across the Lifespan (3)is
course is a survey of speech and language disorders in pediatric and adult
populations. Students will be introduced to the fundamental nature of
various disorders.
407: Speech and Language Development (3) is course addresses the
theory and evidence associated with the development of phonology,
morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, as well as cultural and
linguistic variations in children.
410: Introduction to Communication Disorders (3) is course is an
introduction to various disorders of speech, language, cognition, hearing,
and swallowing in pediatric and adult populations. Students will gain
knowledge of the speech-language pathologists’ scope of practice.
415: Phonetics (3) is course is an introduction to the speech sounds
used in the production of American English. Emphasis is placed on sound
to symbol transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
509: Introduction to Audiology (3) is course provides an overview
of the structure and function of the auditory and vestibular systems, the
physics and psychophysics of sound, audiometric evaluation and screening
procedures, types and causes of hearing loss, and an overview of audiologic
intervention tools. (Seniors Only)
520: Clinical Observation (1)* is course provides guided clinical
observations and simulation experiences under the supervision of an
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certied
Speech-Language Pathologist. is course will help prepare students for
working with pediatric and adult populations with communication and
swallowing disorders. (is course is not required for the Minor. Seniors
Only)
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OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
BACHELOR
OF GENERAL STUDIES (BGS)
Coordinator: Dr. Tracy George
e Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) Program is oered for the benet of
certain students who, for specic reasons, are unable to complete a traditional
program in the academic disciplines. Students accepted into the B.G.S.
program at FMU choose from one of the following areas of concentration:
Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Natural Science and
Mathematics, Management Technology, Health Studies, or Educational
Studies. Students earn a Bachelor of General Studies degree (rather than a
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree).
AP
PLICATION
Students must complete an application for admittance into the Bachelor
of General Studies (B.G.S.) Program. e application form, along with
the documentation specied in the application, must be submitted to the
Bachelor of General Studies Coordinator. Documentation includes a written
statement explaining the rationale for entering the B.G.S. Program and
a proposed area of major concentration. is documentation must also
include proof of meeting with the B.G.S. Coordinator for initial advisement
and a letter from a faculty member stating their willingness to serve as the
student’s capstone course instructor (faculty must come from their proposed
concentration area). Application forms are available from the Oce of the
Provost or the program coordinator.
Prior to applying to the B.G.S. Program, (1) students must be enrolled at
FMU, (2) have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0, (3)
have completed all of their General Education Requirements, and (4) Meet
with the B.G.S. Coordinator. No student may enroll in the General Studies
Capstone Experience (496) prior to being accepted to the program.
ADVISING POLICY
e B.G.S. Coordinator will serve as the academic advisor of record once the
student has been accepted into the program. Upon acceptance, the student
is required to submit, in writing, a proposed course schedule to the B.G.S.
Coordinator. e student is ocially admitted as a B.G.S. student once
the B.G.S. Committee has approved acceptance into the program. If the
student does not enroll the following semester, he or she must reapply to the
B.G.S. Program. If the student terminates enrollment with the University,
the student is withdrawn from the B.G.S. Program. Students must report
any proposed change in their course of study to the B.G.S. Coordinator for
approval.
CURRICULUM
A Bachelor of General Studies student is required to:
1. Meet all General Education Requirements for either a Bachelor of
Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
2. Have a minimum 30 credit hours above the 299 level with
designation in one of the following areas of concentration:
a. Arts and Humanities:
Art, English, History, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy
and Religious Studies, eatre
b. Social and Behavioral Sciences:
Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology
c. Natural Science and Mathematics:
Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics,
Physical Science, Physics
d. Management Technology:
Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Finance,
Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing,
Mass Communication, Psychology
e. Health Studies:
Nursing (at least three courses), HLTH 301 Health Promotion
in the 21st Century; NRN 448 or IPHC 448 Healthcare
Policy Development; PE 318 Kinesiological Foundation of
Coaching; PE 319 e Physiological Basis of Exercise; BIOL 309
Introduction to Neuroscience; BIOL 406 Physiology; BIOL 407
Immunology; PSYC 305 Introduction to Behavioral Genetics;
PSYC 306 Pediatric Psychology; PSYC 312 Human Sexuality;
PSYC 314 or IPHC 314 Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine;
PSYC 317 Applied Behavioral Analysis; PSYC 325 Abnormal
Psychology; PSYC 332 e Psychology of Relationships; PSY
334 Life Span Development; SOCI 327 Sociology of Aging and
Later Life; SOCI 347 Alcohol, Drugs and Society; SOCI 375 or
IPHC 375 Sociology of Health and Medicine; SOCI 387 Death
and Dying in Social Contexts; IPHC 302 Understanding Veteran
Culture; IPHC 445 Population-Focused Care, and Health; IPHC
500 Rural Healthcare or other appropriate courses approved by
the coordinator of the B.G.S. Program.
f.
E
ducational Studies:
M
ust include the following 9 credit hours of education:
ED
UC 310 Using Technology Eectively in the Classroom,
EDUC 311 Foundations of Instructional Planning and
Assessment, and EDUC 420 Introduction to the Exceptional
Learner; and must include 21 credits hours from the following:
ENGL 300 Foundations for Literary Studies, ENGL 310 Modern
English Grammar, ENGL 313 Literature for Young Children
OR ENGL 315 Literature for Children, ENGL 340 eories of
Writing, ENGL 341 Advanced Composition for Teachers, MATH
370 Intuitive Geometry, PSYC 304 Brain and Behavior, PSYC
306 Pediatric Psychology, PSYC 315 Child Behavior: Growth
and Development, PSYC 316 Adolescent Behavior: Growth and
Development, PSYC 317 Applied Behavior Analysis, PSYC 318
Educational Psychology, PSYC 334 Life Span Development, or
other appropriate courses approved by the coordinator of the
B.G.S. Program.
3.
C
omplete the General Studies Capstone Experience course (see
below). is one credit hour course may only be taken during the
student’s senior year.
4.
S
elect, in consultation with the B.G.S. Coordinator, a sucient
number of elective hours to satisfy graduation requirements.
A student must earn grade point averages of at least a 2.0 for the cumulative
grade point and the grade point average in the area of concentration. A
Bachelor of General Studies student must meet the same general requirements
for graduation, including a total of 120 credit hours, as students in any major
oered by the University.
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BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES
COURSE (BGS)
496 General Studies Capstone Experience (1) As needed. Includes
assessment of student program goals and preparation for career advancement.
MILITARY SCIENCE: ARMY
RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING
CORPS (ROTC)
Coordinator: MAJ Joseph ompson
Faculty: MAJ Joseph ompson
OVERVIEW
Army Reserve Ocer Training Corps (ROTC) is a co-educational program
dedicated to developing college-educated men and women to serve in
challenging positions of leadership, responsibility, and varied managerial
positions both as ocers in the U.S. Army and civilians in corporate America.
Army ROTC requires from two to four years to complete, depending on
student qualications. is time is normally divided into a two-year basic
program comprising freshman and sophomore students and a two-year
contractual advanced program for juniors and seniors. Students with prior
military service, JROTC, or National Guard/Reserve service may qualify for
direct placement in the advanced program. At the beginning of the junior
year, students with two years remaining before graduation may also qualify
for the advanced program by attending Leadership Training Course (LTC),
a four-week course oered during the summer at Fort Knox, Ky. All students
participate in a regular program of physical tness and eld training.
ere is no major or collateral in military science. A minor is available
to students who complete the prescribed program of study and receive
commissions as ocers in the U.S. Army.
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
e Army ROTC Scholarship Program awards four-, three-, and two-year
scholarships to eligible students on a competitive basis. Applications for
three- and two-year ROTC scholarships are accepted year-round. Nursing
students who have qualied for placement in the advanced course may also
apply for two-year scholarships.
e scholarship amount is applied to the cost of tuition. An additional
amount of $1,200 is awarded for books and supplies. Once contracted,
cadets receive a tiered allowance of $300, $350, $450, or $500 per month for
up to 10 months of each school year depending on their academic status,
i.e., freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior. All students receive $700 while
attending the ve-week Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort
Lewis, WA., aer their junior year.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE (LTC) TWO-YEAR PROGRAM
Leadership Training Program (LTC) is for students who missed the rst and
second years of ROTC. LTC is attended during the summer between the
sophomore and junior years of college for four weeks at Fort Knox, KY. e
purpose of LTC is to provide instruction in basic leadership and technical
skills that will prepare you for your junior and senior years of ROTC. During
this camp, you have the opportunity to compete for a two-year scholarship.
All travel expenses are paid and students are paid $700 while attending the
course. Students attending this camp incur no military obligation.
CADET PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Selected cadets may have the opportunity to attend Air Assault School,
Airborne School, Mountain Warfare School, Northern Warfare School,
and/or Scuba School. All training is voluntary and conducted at army posts
throughout the United States during either summer or winter recesses.
CADET TROOP LEADER TRAINING
Selected cadets are sent to various army units in the United States and
overseas to develop leadership experience prior to the beginning of their
senior year. Cadets are paid and receive all privileges and status of Army
ocers.
SIMULTANEOUS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (SMP)
e Simultaneous Membership Program is a program in which the individual
is both a member of the Army National Guard (ARNG) or the U.S. Army
Reserve (USAR) and Army ROTC. Students receive entitlements from both
the ARNG or USAR and ROTC.
is is a required program for cadets who are in the ARNG or USAR and
are in the advanced course. When cadets enter the SMP, they become ocer
trainees in their guard or reserve unit and are paid as sergeants (E-5), while
performing duties commensurate with the grade of second lieutenant.
P
ROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
e Army ROTC Professional Military Education (PME) program exists to
enhance the career development and performance of cadets as future Army
ocers. e PME guidelines for Army ROTC cadets are as follows:
1. All cadets must successfully complete a course in American military
history prior to commissioning.
2. All cadets are encouraged to take a course from each of the following
areas prior to commissioning: human behavior, math reasoning,
management, and national security studies.
Students will meet with the professor of military science/class adviser before
selecting these courses.
MINOR
A minor in military science consists of at least 18 semester hours including
History 406/Military Science 406. e minor is open only to students who
complete all program requirements and receive commissions through the
Army Reserve Ocer Training Corps (ROTC).
MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES (MILI)
101 Fundamentals of Military Science (2:1-2) Development of leadership,
management, and communication skills. Map reading, land navigation, and
study/time management techniques.
102 Introduction to the Army (2:1-2) History, organization, mission, and
role of United States Army in national defense. Components of total Army
structure. Emphasis on group dynamics and communication skills.
201 Fundamentals of Military Leadership (3:2-2) Oral and written
military communications, planning, and organizing techniques. Current
military leadership doctrine and application. Combined arms concepts,
organizations, and tactics.
202 Fundamentals of Military Decision Making (3:2-2) Soldier skills,
including map reading and land navigation. Introduces Army troop-leading
procedures through practical exercises and principles of war using historical
events.
301 Advanced Military Decision Making (4:2-2) Small group leadership
through practical applications. Individual leadership skills with emphasis on
problem analysis, decision formulation, and steps of decision making.
302 Applied Military Leadership (4:2-2) (Prerequisite: 301 or permission
of Military Science Program) Continues development of leadership
competencies and condence. Tactical training exercises to enhance
leadership development.
401 Leadership and Management Seminar I (4:2-2) (Prerequisite: 301 or
permission of Military Science Program) Current Army leadership, tactical,
and training doctrine. Military law in context of peacekeeping/enforcement
operations. Overview of Army’s role in joint operations.
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402 Leadership and Management Seminar II (4:2-2) (Prerequisite:
401 or permission of Military Science Program) Application of current
Army leadership, tactical, and training doctrine. Evolution of military
professionalism, civil-military relations, personal and professional ethics,
and military justice system.
406 United States Military History (3) (Same as History 406) (Prerequisite:
one 100-level history course or permission of Military Science Program)
Study of military institutions and the military experience in American
history from the Revolution to the present. Topics include causes, conduct,
and consequences of war; impact of politics, diplomacy, and technology
upon the armed forces in peace and war; and reforms within the armed
forces.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAMS
e University oers a curriculum which will prepare a student for
transferring to another state-supported institution for completion of degrees
in several areas. e curriculum is either General Education Requirements
or a highly scientic program, depending upon the degree the student seeks.
e coordinator of the particular program should be consulted for details.
PRE-DENTAL CURRICULUM
Coordinator: Dr. Tim Shannon
Each student should acquaint himself/herself with the specic requirements
of the Dental Schools to which he/she plans to apply for admission. Each
student planning a career in dental medicine should register with the Pre-
Dental Coordinator (Department of Biology, Leatherman Science Facility).
Pre-dental students typically major in biology or chemistry, but need not
major in science.
e following courses, as part of a bachelor’s degree, meet the minimal
requirements of most Dental Schools:
English Composition and Literature ....................... 6 hours
Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours
General Biology (BIOL 105 and 115 or 107 and 106 or 108)....8 hours
Biology Electives.........................................8 hours
General Chemistry (CHEM 111, 111L, 112, and 112L) ........8 hours
Organic Chemistry (CHEM 201, 202) ......................8 hours
Physics (PHYS 215, 216) ..................................8 hours
Other courses that are recommended for preparation for Dental School are:
anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology,
genetics, immunology, nance, accounting, sociology, and psychology.
In order to apply to most Dental Schools, students must take the Dental
Admissions Test (DAT) and complete the American Association of Dental
Schools Application Service (AADSAS) process. e earliest this can be
done is during the year prior to graduation from FMU, though there is no
penalty for waiting until aer graduation. Dental Schools have indicated that
students need a 20 or above on each section of the DAT and a 3.5 or above
GPA if they want to be competitive during the application process. It is also
necessary for pre-dental students to obtain signicant practical experiences
in a professional setting in order to gain valuable exposure to the dental
profession.
PRE-PHARMACY CURRICULUM
Coordinator: Dr. Kristofoland Varazo
e University oers a pre-pharmacy curriculum, which will prepare a
student for transfer to the S.C. College of Pharmacy at either the Medical
University of South Carolina or the University of South Carolina. e
adviser for pre-pharmacy is assigned from the Department of Chemistry.
e program leads to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, requiring four years
of study at each school.
Required courses for admission to the S.C. College of Pharmacy are the
following:
Biology 105 and 115 or 107 and 106 or 108 ..................8 hours
Biology 205, 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hours
Chemistry 111, 111L, 112, and 112L. .......................8 hours
Chemistry 201 and 202 ...................................8 hours
Economics 204 ..........................................3 hours
English 101 (or English 101E/L) and 102 ................6 or 7 hours
Mathematics 132, 134, and 201 ............................9 hours
Physics 215-216 .........................................8 hours
Psychology 206 ..........................................3 hours
Speech Communication 101...............................3 hours
Electives: Social Sciences and Humanities ...................6 hours
70-71 semester hours
PRE-LAW CURRICULUM
Coordinator: Dr. David R. White
Law schools are seeking students with outstanding academic records, not
students who have majored in one particular discipline. e University oers
majors as indicated elsewhere in the FMU Catalog. Any of these majors
would be acceptable to a law school, provided a student has a demonstrated
prociency in the use of the English language as well as a high grade point
average. However, the Supreme Court of South Carolina advises students
that the Court has found the following subjects highly benecial in taking
the bar examination and for the pursuit of a career as an attorney:
1. English Composition
2. English Public Speaking
3. United States History
4. Accounting
5. Economics
6. Logic
7. Literature
8. Political Science
9. Philosophy
Introductory levels of four of these courses (composition, history, literature,
and political science) are required as general education subjects. Students
interested in going to law school should try to take the other ve as well and
should consider taking upper-level courses from some areas, in addition to
the introductory-level courses. For further information, students can contact
a coordinator.
COLLATERAL IN LEGAL STUDIES
Students interested in the law may want to pursue a collateral in Legal
Studies. More information can be found on page 124 under the political
science program.
PRE-MEDICAL CURRICULUM
Coordinator: Dr. Ednaliz Rodriguez-Medina
Each student should acquaint himself/herself with the specic requirements
of the Medical Schools to which he/she plans to apply for admission. Each
student planning a career in medicine should register with the Pre-Medical
Coordinators (Department of Biology, Leatherman Science Facility). Pre-
medical students typically major in biology or chemistry, but need not major
in science.
e following courses, as part of a bachelor’s degree, meet the minimal
recommendations of most Medical Schools:
Francis Marion University Catalog
English Composition and Literature .......................6 hours
General Biology (BIOL 105 and 115 or 107 and 106 or 108)....8 hours
General Chemistry (CHEM 111, 111L, 112, and 112L) ........8 hours
Organic Chemistry (CHEM 201, 202) ......................8 hours
Physics (PHYS 215, 216) ..................................8 hours
Other courses that are recommended for preparation for Medical School
are: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology,
genetics, immunology, sociology, and psychology.
In order to apply to most Medical Schools, students must take the Medical
College Admissions Test (MCAT) and complete the American Medical
College Application Service (AMCAS) process. e earliest this can be done
during the year prior to graduation from FMU, though there is no penalty
for waiting until aer graduation. Medical Schools have indicated that
students need a score in the top quartile and a 3.5 or above GPA if they want
to be competitive during the application process. It is also necessary for pre-
medical students to obtain signicant practical experiences in a professional
clinical setting in order to gain valuable exposure to the practice of medicine.
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY CURRICULUM
Coordinator: Dr. Lorianne Turner
Each student should acquaint himself/herself with the specic requirements
of the Physical erapy Schools to which he/she plans to apply for admission.
Each student planning a career in physical therapy should register with the
Pre-Physical erapy Coordinator (Department of Biology, Leatherman
Science Facility). Pre-Physical erapy students typically major in biology or
chemistry, but need not major in science.
e following courses, as part of a bachelor’s degree, meet the minimal
recommendations of most Physical erapy Schools:
General Biology (BIOL 105 and 115 or 107 and 106 or 108)....8 hours
Human Anatomy (BIOL 205)..............................4 hours
Human Physiology (BIOL 406) ............................4 hours
General Chemistry (CHEM 111, 111L, 112, and 112L) ........8 hours
Physics (PHYS 215, 216) ..................................8 hours
Psychology (PSYC 206, 325) ...............................6 hours
Statistics (MATH 134) ....................................3 hours
In order to apply to most Physical erapy Schools, students must take the
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and complete the Physical erapy College
Application Service (PTCAS) process. e earliest this can be done is during
the year prior to graduation from FMU, though there is no penalty for waiting
until aer graduation. Physical erapy Schools have indicated that students
generally need a combined score above 300 and a 3.5 or above GPA if they
want to be competitive during the application process. Many programs also
require signicant practical experiences under the supervision of a physical
therapist to provide clinical exposure to the profession.
PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CURRICULUM
Coordinator: Dr. Jennifer Lyles
Each student should acquaint himself/herself with the specic requirements
of the Physician Assistant Programs to which he/she plans to apply for
admission. Each student planning a career as a physician assistant should
register with the Pre-Physician Assistant Coordinator (Department of
Biology, Leatherman Science Facility). Pre-Physician Assistant students
typically major in biology or chemistry; however, a specic major is not
required. As long as the prerequisite courses are met, a bachelor’s degree in
any area is acceptable.
e following courses, as part of, or along with a bachelor’s degree, meet
the minimal recommendations of most Physician Assistant Schools in South
Carolina:
General Biology (BIOL 105 and 115 or 107) .................4 hours
Human Anatomy (BIOL 205)..............................4 hours
Human Physiology (BIOL 406) ............................4 hours
Microbiology (BIOL 311) .................................4 hours
Genetics (BIOL 401) .....................................4 hours
General Chemistry (CHEM 111, 111L, 112, and 112L) ........8 hours
Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry (CHEM 201, 404) ..........7 hours
Medical Terminology (NURS 211) ..........................1 hour
Psychology (PSYC 206, 325, or 334) ........................6 hours
Statistics (MATH 134). ...................................3 hours
In order to apply to most programs in Physician Assistant Studies, students
must take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and complete the Central
Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) process. e earliest
this can be done is during the year prior to graduation from FMU, though
there is no penalty for waiting until aer graduation. Physician Assistant
Programs have indicated that students generally need to score in the 60th
percentile and have a GPA above 3.6 if they want to be competitive during
the application process. Many programs also require signicant practical
experiences under the supervision of a practicing physician assistant or
medical doctor to provide clinical exposure to the profession.
PRE-VETERINARY CURRICULUM
Coordinator: Dr. Tamatha R. Barbeau
e pre-veterinary program at FMU is administered through the Biology
Department. FMU oers all the required courses and recommended
advanced courses for admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine at
the University of Georgia in Athens and at other out-of-state veterinary
medicine programs. Other requirements for admission to the UGA program
include satisfactory performance in the general GRE and biology GRE and a
minimum grade point average of 3.0 in a baccalaureate degree.
ere is no college of veterinary medicine in South Carolina, but each year up to
17 students are accepted to the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine at “in state”
tuition rates under an agreement between South Carolina and Georgia.
Each student should acquaint himself/herself with the specic requirements
of the school of veterinary medicine to which he/she plans to apply for
admission. Students are strongly advised to register with the coordinator of
the pre-veterinary program, Dr. Tamatha Barbeau.
e pre-veterinary program of study is normally undertaken within a
Bachelor of Science degree with a biology major and a chemistry minor
(including biochemistry, comparative anatomy, vertebrate physiology and
microbiology).
Minimum program for pre-veterinary students includes:
English .................................................6 hours
Humanities or Social Sciences ............................14 hours
Inorganic Chemistry .....................................8 hours
Organic Chemistry.......................................8 hours
Biochemistry ............................................3 hours
Physics .................................................8 hours
General Biology .........................................8 hours
Advanced Biology........................................8 hours
63 semester hours
All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
GRADUATE PROGRAM PREPARATION
Students should discuss prospective graduate school aspirations with their
adviser as early as possible in their degree program. Dierent graduate
programs at FMU or at other institutions may have specic prerequisites that
need to be included in the undergraduate plan of study.
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COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS
Undergraduate cooperative majors are oered with South Carolina Technical
Colleges in engineering technology, with Clemson University in the area of
engineering, with McLeod Regional Medical Center or other accredited
programs in the area of medical technology, with MUSC and USC Colleges
of Pharmacy for Pharmaceutical Studies, and with other institutions in
various majors on an individual basis.
ARRANGEMENT WITH THE COLLEGES
OF MEDICINE AND DENTAL MEDICINE
AT MUSC – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BIOLOGY: PREPROFESSIONAL STUDIES
OPTION
is arrangement provides an accelerated pathway to either Medical School or
Dental School at MUSC. FMU students, meeting all program requirements,
may apply for admittance to MUSC’s doctorate programs aer completing
90 semester hours of undergraduate education at FMU. Matriculation
into MUSC is not guaranteed and admission decisions are made solely by
MUSC. If admitted into the doctorate program, FMU accelerated students
are held to the same standards of progress guidelines as all other students
in the programs. Aer successful completion of the rst year of professional
school (as dened by MUSC’s academic standards), FMU will award a
student an earned Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-professional Studies
Option. Admission into this program is highly selective. In order to apply,
a student must have completed 22 hours of math and science courses and
have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. In order to apply, the student must
submit an “Intent to Participate Form” to the Registrar’s Oce. Signatures
are needed from the student, the appropriate Academic Advisor, and the
Chair of the Biology Department.
e 90 hours of work required at FMU to earn a Bachelor of Science in
Biology: Preprofessional Studies Option includes the following:
1. A minimum of 39 semester hours are needed to fulll the General
Education Requirements and Total Hour Requirements of FMU.
Composition [English 101 (or 101 E/L), 102] ............... 6 or 7
Speech Communication (Speech 101) ......................... 3
Political Science (Political Science 101 or 103) .................. 3
Sociology 201 .............................................. 3
Social Science Elective (One course from Political Science, Geography,
Economics, Sociology, Anthropology) ....................... 3
Literature (One course)...................................... 3
Fine Arts Appreciation (Art 101, Music 101, eatre 101) ........ 3
History (One course)........................................ 3
Humanities Elective (One course from Art, History, Literature, Music,
Philosophy and Religious Studies, eatre) ................... 3
Mathematics (Math 111, 132, or higher) ....................... 6
Psychology 206............................................. 3
2. A minimum of 51 semester hours of core science requirements for a
Biology: Pre-professional Studies Option major and a Chemistry minor
(recommended by MUSC) including courses required for admission
into the MUSC doctorate programs.
G
eneral Biology (Biology 105, 115, 106) .......................
8
C
ellular Block (Choose one from Biology 301, 302, 407) .......
4
G
enetics Block (Biology 401)
............................... 4
B
iology Electives (Choose two from Biology 205, 311, 406, 301, 302,
407) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C
hemistry (Chemistry 101, 102, 201, 202, 404) ................
19
P
hysics (Physics 215, 216)
.................................... 8
3.
S
tudents are expected to gain signicant experiences in a clinical setting
to inform their decision to pursue a professional health career. While
not required, it is recommended that students gain these experiences
through the independent planning of an FMU Pre-Health Internship
(Biology 494). In the summer of the sophomore year and following,
students are required to apply to the appropriate professional program
at MUSC, gain admittance and successfully complete the rst year. is
process will involve the following:
1. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA above a 3.5 for
admission.
2. Students must take the appropriate Admission Test (MCAT for
Medical School/DAT for Dental School). e MCAT score must
fall in the top quartile. e minimum DAT score needed is a 20 on
each section of the DAT.
3. Students must submit an application to MUSC using the
appropriate Application Service procedures (AMCAS for Medical
School/AADSAS-Dental School).
4. In addition to the letters of recommendation needed for the
standardized Application Service, students must have a letter from
their Academic Advisor or the Chair of the Biology Department
outlining why they are prepared for the rigors of the accelerated
program.
5. Once students are accepted and successfully completes (according
to MUSC’s academic standards) the rst year of the medical/
dental curriculum, he/she must submit an ocial transcript to the
Registrar’s Oce at FMU for conferral of the Bachelor of Science
in Biology: Preprofessional Studies Option degree.
6. If students desire to participate in one of FMU’s commencement
ceremonies (December or May), he/she must submit an
Application of Degree before the appropriate deadline. If students
decide to withdraw from this program, they must submit their
decision in writing to their Academic Advisor, the Chair of the
Biology Department, and the Registrar. If a student leaves MUSC
before successfully completing (according to MUSC’s academic
standards) the rst year of Medical/Dental School, the student
may return to FMU to complete a normal Bachelor of Science in
Biology. is will require at the minimum, an ecology course, a
plant biology course, senior seminar and enough transfer/elective
hours to reach the 120 total hours needed for graduation.
ARRANGEMENT IN MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY WITH MCLEOD
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL
OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Coordinators: Dr. Gregory S. Pryor and Dr. Lorianne S. Turner
MRMC School of Medical Technology faculty: S. Mitchell, A. Orange
Medical technologists usually serve as technical assistants to pathologists,
performing clinical laboratory procedures helpful to physicians in the
determination of the nature, course, and treatment of disease. A Bachelor
of Science degree in biology with emphasis in medical technology at FMU
is awarded aer successful completion of 120 hours to include the following:
1. A minimum of 90 semester hours including the General Education
Requirements and the following required courses:
Biology - 24 semester hours
General Biology (Biology 105 and 115
or 107 and 106 or 108) ..........................8 hours
Microbiology (Biology 311) .........................4 hours
Immunology (Biology 407) .........................4 hours
Genetics (Biology 401) .............................4 hours
Biology Elective ...................................4 hours
Chemistry - 16 semester hours
General Chemistry (Chemistry 111, 111L, 112, & 112L) 8 hours
Organic Chemistry I (Chemistry 201) ................4 hours
Organic Chemistry II (Chemistry 202) or Quantitative
Analysis (Chemistry 203) ........................4 hours
Chemistry Minor (or Second Collateral)
- 3-4 (or 12) semester hours
Chemistry Minor ..................................3-4 hours
(or Collateral).................................. (12 hours)
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Mathematics - 6 semester hours
Mathematics 132 or higher*.........................3 hours
Statistics (Mathematics 134).........................3 hours
Physics - 8 (or 12) semester hours
Physics 215, 216 (or 200, 201, 202) ...................8 hours
(12 hours)
* Credit cannot be given for both Mathematics 137
and Mathematics 132.
2. Completion of a 30-hour clinical curriculum in a medical
technology program approved by FMU.
McLeod aliation - FMU is currently aliated with the School
of Medical Technology of the McLeod Regional Medical Center,
Florence, SC. A limited number of Francis Marion students will
be admitted to the McLeod program on a competitive basis, upon
application during the junior year or later.
a.
Th
ey have completed 3 nine-month academic years
(o
r the equivalent) of undergraduate study detailed in Item 1
including all of the General Education Requirements.
b.
ey have a minimum grade point average of 2.6 in the biology,
chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science courses.
c.
ey have a 2.5 overall grade point average.
A student can complete the requirements for the degree to become a medical
technologist in four years. e student is then eligible to take the National
Certication Exam from the ASCP or NCA.
ARRANGEMENT IN PHARMACEUTICAL
STUDIES WITH USC AND MUSC
COLLEGES OF PHARMACY-
THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN PHARMACEUTICAL STUDIES
Coordinator: Dr. Kristofoland Varazo
is arrangement allows students who have completed their initial pre-
pharmacy program at FMU and are subsequently admitted into the Doctor
of Pharmacy program at USC or MUSC Colleges of Pharmacy to complete
a baccalaureate degree at Francis Marion University aer completion of
the rst year at either College of Pharmacy. is program is governed by
an agreement between FMU and the two institutions and is only open to
those students accepted into the Doctor of Pharmacy program at the USC or
MUSC Colleges of Pharmacy.
A Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies from FMU is awarded aer
successful completion of at least 120 hours to include the following:
1. A minimum of 61 semester hours at FMU including the admission
requirements for the College of Pharmacy.
Biology - 16 semester hours
General Biology (105 and 115 or 107 and 106 or 108) ..8 hours
Human Anatomy (Biology 205) .....................4 hours
Human Physiology (Biology 406) ....................4 hours
Chemistry - 16 hours
General Chemistry ((Chemistry 111, 111L, 112,
and 112L) ........................................8 hours
Organic Chemistry (Chemistry 201 and 202) ..........8 hours
Mathematics - 6 hours
Probability and Statistics (Mathematics 134)...........3 hours
Dierential Calculus (Mathematics 201) ..............3 hours
Physics - 8 hours
General Physics (Physics 215, 216) ...................8 hours
English - 6 or 7 hours
English Composition [English 101 (or English 101E/L)
and 102]......................................6 or 7 hours
Economics - 3 hours
Intro to Macroeconomics (Economics 204) ...........3 hours
Psychology - 3 hours
Introduction to Psychology (Psychology 206)..........3 hours
Speech Communication - 3 hours
Oral Communication (Speech 101) ..................3 hours
2. A minimum of 29 semester hours at FMU including fulllment
of all remaining FMU General Education Requirements.
Social Sciences - 6 hours
Political Science 101 or 103 .........................3 hours
Anthropology, Economics, Geography,
Political Science or Sociology........................3 hours
Humanities - 12 hours
Literature (any language) ...........................3 hours
History...........................................3 hours
Art 101, Music 101, or eatre 101...................3 hours
Art, History, Literature (any language), Music,
P
hilosophy and Religious Studies or eatre
...........3 h
ours
Electives
...........................................11 h
ours
3.
A
dmission to, and successful completion of, 30 semester hours at
USC or MUSC Colleges of Pharmacy. A student who successfully
completes 30 hours of course work, and is in good standing at the
College of Pharmacy, must submit a transcript of the work to Francis
Marion University. e student will then be awarded a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Studies from Francis Marion
University. ese same thirty hours will also count toward the
student’s Pharmacy degree at USC or MUSC Colleges of Pharmacy.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
PROGRAMS
AFRICAN & AFRICAN AMERICAN
STUDIES (AAAS)
Coordinator: Dr. Shayna Wrighten
MISSION STATEMENT
e African and African American Studies (AAAS) program at Francis
Marion University is designed to oer students an interdisciplinary and
multifaceted approach to the study of people of African descent and their
experiences in Africa, America, and the rest of the African Diaspora.
rough a minor or collateral and through extra-curricular oerings, the
program allows students of all backgrounds to broaden their knowledge of
the history and cultures of people of African descent, hone their skills of
analysis and expression, and cultivate an ethic of human equality and social
justice. e program complements all majors in that it helps prepare students
for the workplace and citizenship in a diverse country and an interconnected
world.
MINOR
Complete 18 semester hours, including the following:
I. Complete the following 3 requirements:
A. Complete the following course:
AAAS 200: Introduction to African
and African American Studies
B. Complete 1 course from the following:
ENGL 348: African-American Literature
HIST 311: History of Black America to 1865
HIST 312: History of Black America since 1865
HIST 370: African History
II. Complete 9 semester hours from the following (no more than one
course from any one discipline):
ARTH 360: Islamic and African Art
ECON 323: Urban and Regional Economics
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Francis Marion University Catalog
ECON 410: Labor Economics
ENGL 384: African-American Film History
ENGL 448: Advanced Study in African-American Literature
GEOG 205: Geography of South Carolina
GEOG 306: Geography of Subsaharan Africa
GEOG 307: Geography of the Middle East and North Africa
HIST 310: Representations of Race
HIST 311: History of Black America to 1865
HIST 312: History of Black America since 1865
HIST 313: e American Civil Rights Movement
HIST 316: South Carolina History
HIST 339: e Atlantic World
HIST 344: e Old South, 1660 to 1865
HIST 345: e New South, 1865 to the Present
HIST 346: Civil War America
HIST 370: African History
HIST 420: Archaeology in South Carolina
POLI 311: Southern Politics
POLI 322:
Ci
vil Rights and Civil Liberties
PSYC 319:
S
ocial Psychology
SOCI 306:
S
ocial Problems
SOCI 310:
R
ace and Society
SOCI 331:
En
vironment and Society
SOCI 333:
U
rban Sociology
SOCI 334:
P
opulation and Society
SO
CI 349:
H
ate Crimes and Terrorism
SOCI 382:
F
amilies Public and Private
Special topics courses may also be counted for credit towards the program
with the approval of the African and African American Studies Committee.
COLLATERAL
Complete 12 semester hours, including the following:
I. Complete the following 2 requirements:
A. Complete the following course:
AAAS 200: Introduction to African
and African American Studies
Complete 1 course from the following:
ENGL 348: African-American Literature
HIST 311: History of Black America to 1865
HIST 312: History of Black America since 1865
HIST 370: African History
II. Complete 6 semester hours from the following (no more than one
course from any one discipline):
ARTH 360: Islamic and African Art
ECON 323: Urban and Regional Economics
ECON 410: Labor Economics
ENGL 348: African-American Literature
ENGL 384: African-American Film History
ENGL 448:
A
dvanced Study in African-American Literature
GEOG 205:
G
eography of South Carolina
GEOG 306:
G
eography of Subsaharan Africa
GEO
G 307:
G
eography of the Middle East
a
nd North Africa
HIS
T 310:
R
epresentations of Race
HIST 311:
H
istory of Black America to 1865
HIST 312:
H
istory of Black America since 1865
HIST 313:
e American Civil Rights Movement
HIST 316:
S
outh Carolina History
HIST 339:
e Atlantic World
HIST 344:
e Old South, 1660 to 1865
HIST 345:
e New South, 1865 to the Present
HIST 346:
Ci
vil War America
HIST 370:
A
frican History
HIST 420:
A
rchaeology in South Carolina
POLI 311:
S
outhern Politics
POLI 322:
Ci
vil Rights and Civil Liberties
SOCI 306:
S
ocial Problems
SOCI 310: Race and Society
SOCI 331: Environment and Society
SOCI 333: Urban Sociology
SOCI 334: Population and Society
SOCI 349: Hate Crimes and Terrorism
SOCI 382: Families Public and Private
Special topics courses may also be counted for credit towards the program
with the approval of the African and African American Studies Committee.
AFRICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN
STUDIES COURSES (AAAS)
200 Introduction to African and African American Studies (3) is course
provides an interdisciplinary overview of African and African American
Studies. Students will obtain a general understanding of the origins,
development, and current state of the eld and become familiar with some
of its important concepts, theorists, methodologies, and discourses. Students
will develop an appreciation for the historical and contemporary status and
concerns of peoples of African descent in Africa, the United States, Latin
America, and elsewhere. is course serves as the foundation for additional
coursework leading to a minor or collateral in African and African American
Studies. It may be counted toward the Humanities or Humanities/Social
Sciences elective of the general education requirement.
201 Special Topics in African and African American Studies (1), (2),
or (3)(Prerequisite: AAAS 200 with grade of C or higher or permission of
coordinator) In depth study of an area of interest related to Africa, African
American experiences and/or other parts of the African diaspora. Dierent
areas of study will be oered on a rotating basis during various semesters.
May be taken up to two times (3 credit hours total) to count toward the
program minor or collateral. May be taken for credit (3 hours) toward the
Honors degree by special arrangement.
497 African and African American Studies: Special Studies (3), (2), or (1)
(Prerequisite: African American Studies 200 or permission of coordinator)
Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty member. Research
projects must be approved by the African and African American Studies
Committee and are reviewed by three faculty members from two dierent
disciplines. Open only to juniors and seniors with a grade point average of
3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours
may be earned. May be taken for credit (three hours) toward the Honors
degree by special arrangement.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Coordinators: Dr. Dillon Tatum(Political Science) and Dr. Jessica Doucet
(Sociology)
An 18-hour concentration in criminal justice is available to political science
and sociology majors. For details, see the description of the major in political
science or the major in sociology.
GENDER STUDIES
Coordinator: Dr. Rachel Spear
MISSION STATEMENT
e Gender Studies Program at FMU is designed to provide students with
an interdisciplinary lens through which to examine human conditions
and experiences; gender role development; and legal, political, economic,
social, and cultural systems. Gender awareness benets individuals,
communities, organizations, and institutions because gender operates as an
organizing factor on social, political, and familial institutions and policies.
Comprehension of gender dynamics, biases, and patterns can improve study
in many disciplines. e Gender Studies Program infuses insights from an
array of disciplines as part of the process of examining questions thematically
and developing more inclusive perspectives.
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Gender Studies courses may address such issues as femininity and
masculinity theories; the social construction of gender; gender and the
body; gender and culture; the biology and psychology of sex and sexuality;
the dynamics of gender, language, representation, and interpretation;
current and historical inquiries into the relationships between the sexes;
institutional operation and development; gender role development; sexual
orientation; sexual identity politics; queer theory; intersexuality theory;
and other intersections of sex, gender, race, class, and sexuality.
MINOR
A minor in Gender Studies consists of 18 hours of courses listed under the
Gender Studies Program to include Gender Studies 200 and 15 additional
hours, with no more than two courses from any one discipline.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in Gender Studies consists of 12 hours of courses listed
under the Gender Studies Program to include Gender Studies 200 and 9
additional hours, with no more than two courses from any one discipline.
GENDER STUDIES COURSES (GNDR)
200 Gender Studies (3) Oers an interdisciplinary and introductory
survey of basic concepts and scope of gender, including intersections of
sex, gender, race, class, and sexuality. is course may be taken for General
Education credit as a Humanities or Humanities/Social Sciences elective.
301 Special Topics in Gender Studies (3), (2), or (1) Focuses on a specic
topic, theme, and/or area within the eld of gender studies and/or oers
innovative opportunities to study issues/concepts related to gender studies.
May be taken twice for academic credit with program approval. May be
applied as elective credit in applicable major and/or general education
credit with permission of chair/dean.
497 Gender Studies: Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Gender
Studies 200 or permission of coordinator) Individual research project
under the guidance of a faculty member. Research projects must be
approved by the Gender Studies Committee and are reviewed by three
faculty members from two dierent disciplines. Open only to juniors and
seniors with grade point average of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A
maximum of three semester hours may be earned. May be taken for credit
(three hours) toward the Honors degree by special arrangement.
Courses eligible for the Gender Studies minor and collateral include the
following:
Biology 213 Biology of Sex
English 250G Introduction to Literature: Examining Depictions
of Gender
English 350N American Women Writers
English 385 Sex, Gender, and Literature
English 421 Gender and Public Rhetoric
History 321 Family and Gender in World History
History 324 History of Traditional East Asia
History 346 Civil War America
History 357 e History of the Future
History 362 e United States Between the Wars, 1918-1941
Interprofessional Understanding Sexual Health
Healthcare 303 in Healthcare Settings
Management 353Human Resource Management
Psychology 312 Human Sexuality
Psychology 319 Social Psychology
Psychology 327 Psychology of Gender
Psychology 332 e Psychology of Relationships
Sociology 205 Marriage and Family Relations
Sociology 306 Social Problems
Sociology 315 Gender and Society
Sociology 331 Environment and Society
Sociology 333 Urban Sociology
Sociology 334 Population and Society
Sociology 344 Violence in Society
Sociology 348 Family Violence
Sociology 353 Human Tracking
Sociology 381 Sociology of Sport
Sociology 382 Sociology of Families
Special topics courses may also be counted for credit towards the program
with the approval of the Gender Studies Committee.
LEGAL STUDIES
Coordinator: Dr. Dillon Tatum (Political Science)
A 12-hour collateral in legal studies is available to all majors. For details,
see the description of a collateral in legal studies listed under the political
science major.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Director: Dr. J. Mark Blackwell
MISSION STATEMENT
Today’s citizens need to know as much as possible about this complex world
in which all nations are so interdependent. Many academic disciplines
contribute to that goal. e International Studies program is multi-
disciplinary and focuses attention on two areas in particular: international
politics and the international economy. Within that framework students
may concentrate on geographic areas: Europe, Latin America, or Africa,
Middle East, Asia. Also, we work closely with the International Exchange
Program are strongly urged to spend a semester abroad at one of our partner
institutions. Students may take a minor or collateral in International Studies
simply to learn more about the interconnected world in which they live.
More likely, they will minor in order to prepare for careers in business,
government, international agencies, and education or to prepare for further
study.
MINOR
A minor in International Studies requires 18 hours, no more than six of
which may be below the 300 level. Specic requirements are as follows:
a) Introduction to International Studies Area A:...........3 hours*
b) Primary Concentration
Area B: International Politics or.......................6 hours*
Area C: International Economics and Business..........6 hours*
c) Secondary Concentration
Area D: Africa, Middle East, Asia or...................6 hours*
Area E: Europe or...................................6 hours*
Area F: Latin America ..............................6 hours*
d) Electives
Areas A-G .........................................3 hours*
*A course listed in more than one area may not be counted toward
requirements in more than one area.
I
t is strongly recommended that students seeking a minor in International
Studies complete at least 12 hours of a foreign language, especially if they
intend to apply for employment or graduate study in this eld.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in International Studies requires 12 hours, no more than six of
which may be below the 300 level. Specic requirements are as follows:
a) Introduction to International Studies
Area A:............................................3 hours*
b) Primary Concentration
Area B: International Politics or.......................6 hours*
Area C: International Economics and Business..........6 hours*
c) Secondary Concentration
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Area D: Africa, Middle East, Asia or...................3 hours*
Area E: Europe or ..................................3 hours*
Area F: Latin America ...............................3 hours*
*A course listed in more than one area may not be counted toward
requirements in more than one area.
International Studies Program courses are three hour courses unless
otherwise noted. For full course descriptions, see the listing under the
respective departments and schools. Students should pay close attention to
course prerequisites, since they must either take the prerequisites or obtain
the permission of the department/school before they may enroll in the
course.
Area A. Introduction to International Studies
Geography 102 World Regional Geography
Political Science 203 International Relations
History 105 Introduction to World History
Area B. International Politics (no more than six hours in one
Discipline)
Geography 204 Political Geography
History 307 History of the United States in World
Aairs
History 330 Europe and the World Since 1945
History 332 British Empire
Political Science 203 International Relations
Political Science 205 Comparative Government
Political Science 314 United States Foreign Policy
Political Science 315 Politics of War and Security
Area C. International Economics and Business
Economics 325 International Economics
Economics 340 Environmental and Natural Resources
Economics
Economics/History 300 Economic History of the United States
Economics 397 Special Topics in Economics
Economics 405 Development of Economic ought
Geography 201 Economic Geography
Marketing 335 International Marketing
Management 460 International Management
Area D. Africa, Middle East, Asia
Geography 306 Subsaharan Africa
Geography 307 Middle East and North Africa
History 341 Modern China
History 342 Modern Japan
Political Science 324 Asian Politics
Political Science 325 African Politics
Political Science 327 Middle Eastern Politics
Philosophy and
Religious Studies 311 e Muslim Experience
Area E. Europe (no more than six hours in one discipline)
Geography 302 Geography of Europe
History 308 Russia and Eastern Europe
History 320 Modern Germany
History 330 Europe and the World since 1945
History 331 Modern British Isles
Political Science 328 Soviet and Russian Politics
Political Science 329 Western European Politics
Area F. Latin America (no more than six hours in one discipline)
Geography 303 Geography of Latin America
Geography 305 Geography of Central America
History 305 Empires and Nations in Latin
America
History 306 Latin America: Tradition and Change
History 340 History of Modern Mexico
Political Science 326 Latin American Politics
Area G. Elective Courses
Art History 390 Twentieth Century Art
Art History 400 Contemporary Art since 1980
English 363 World Literature: Beginnings to 1650
English 364 World Literature: 1650 to Present
English 466 Advanced Study in International
Literature
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: 3-6 hours above 299 level
Geography 101 Cultural Geography
History 309 Europe, 1814-1914
History 324 Traditional East Asia
History 329 Europe in the Era of the World
Wars
International Studies International Studies:
98-299 Travel Seminars
International Studies 400 International Studies: Senior Project
International Studies 497 International Studies: Special
Studies
Sociology 334 Population and Society
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (INTS)
298-299 International Studies: Travel Seminars (3+3) Students may earn
three hours credit for each of two travel seminars conducted by FMU faculty
or travel seminars conducted by faculty from other universities or colleges
approved by the International Studies Committee. Students may also earn
three hours credit (S/U) for INTS 299 by successful completion of a semester
in an ocial FMU International Exchange Program. e three hours credit
will count toward the minor but will not be calculated in the student’s grade
point average.
400 International Studies: Senior Project (3) It includes examination of
current issues in international relations and a major research project.
497 International Studies: Special Studies (3) (2) (1) Individual research
project under the guidance of a faculty member. Research projects must be
approved by the International Studies Committee and are reviewed by three
faculty members from two dierent disciplines. Open only to juniors and
seniors with grade point average of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. (May
be used as a substitute for a required program course with the permission of
the International Studies Committee.
FMU HONORS
Director: Dr. Jon Tuttle
e mission of FMU Honors is to provide the University’s highest-
performing, most accomplished and motivated students with a unique
curriculum and enhanced educational opportunities that reward inquiry,
stimulate learning, and promote community outreach initiatives. FMU
Honors reects the University’s commitment to innovative instruction, a
low student-to-faculty ratio, and out-of-classroom service and experience.
FMU Honors is open to students with strong academic records who submit
acceptable applications. (Other students may petition for admission to a
specic Honors Course.) First-semester freshman applicants should submit
information—including any combination of high school GPA, test scores,
extra-curricular involvement, volunteerism, etc.—they feel best reects their
preparedness for Honors. Second-semester freshmen must have earned a
grade point average of 3.0 or above to become or remain eligible for Honors.
Sophomores, juniors and seniors with an overall grade point average of 3.25
or above are eligible to apply for admission to Honors. Transfer students
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whose applications are approved may petition for up to 12 hours of transfer
Honors credit from NCHC-aliated institutions. Exchange students from
FMU’s international exchange partners are eligible for Honors and may
register for Honors courses (as available).
e Honors curriculum consists of Honors sections of regular courses,
Honors Special Topics courses, 1-hour Honors Symposia, an interdisciplinary
Honors Colloquium, and an Honors Independent Study. Each carries regular
academic credit and is designated as an Honors Course on the student’s
University records.
Students who wish to receive a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Business
Administration, a Bachelor of General Studies, or a Bachelor of Science
degree “With University Honors” must fulll the following requirements:
1. All regular University and departmental or school requirements.
2. An overall grade point average of 3.25 or above, including
transfer courses. All work taken at FMU and all work taken at
other institutions and considered transferable will be included in
computing a student’s grade point average for Honors.
3. Completion of a minimum of 21 hours in Honors Courses with
a minimum grade point average of 3.25 in all Honors Courses
taken. ese must include the Honors Colloquium (397) and the
Honors Independent Study (491-499) or acceptable substitutes,
as described below. Grades below B in the Honors Colloquium
and the Honors Independent Study do not count toward credit
for the Honors degree, although they do count toward regular
degree requirements. If necessary, the Honors Committee may
accept substitutes for specic three-hour requirements through the
“Honors Contract” option.
4. Up to nine hours of Honors credit may be allowed to Honors students
taking courses at one of FMU’s international exchange partners,
provided that such students are Honors students during the study-
abroad semester, that those courses are approved in advance by the
Honors Director and Coordinator of International Programs, and
that grades earned in all such courses are the equivalent to at least a
B. International Studies 299 may not be counted for Honors credit.
5. Honors credit may be allowed to a student transferring from
another NCHC-aliated institution for courses that are accepted
by FMU for full or elective credit. To receive the degree “With
University Honors,” a transfer student must meet all requirements
for the degree (see above), take a minimum of nine hours of
Honors courses at FMU, including the Honors Colloquium and the
Honors Independent Study. Honors credits transferred from other
institutions will be included in computing the student’s grade point
average in Honors courses.
Honors students should complete Honors hours as follows in order to
maintain eligibility:
• Of the rst 15 hours, at least 1-3 should be Honors at 3.0 grade point
average or higher
• Of the rst 30 hours, at least 6 should be Honors at 3.25 grade point
average or higher
• Of the rst 60 hours, at least 12 should be Honors at 3.25 grade point
average or higher
• Of the rst 90 hours, at least 18 should be Honors at 3.25 grade point
average or higher
HONORS GPA APPEAL POLICY
Any FMU Honors member, having completed all the requirements necessary
to graduate With University Honors save for the 3.25 GPA, may petition the
Honors Committee for exception to the GPA policy. Petitions will take the
form of clear, well-edited letters to the Honors Director and Committee that
present compelling reasons for such exceptions. Petitions will be considered
on a case-by-case basis. Petitions must arrive no later than one hour aer
the posting of nal senior grades, usually 1:00 pm on the Monday before
Commencement. Decisions about appeals must be made within 48 hours, or
no later than noon on Wednesday before Commencement. is policy does
not apply to the grades (A and B) necessary to receive Honors credit for the
Independent Study thesis.
For further information, contact the Director of FMU Honors.
HONORS COURSES (HNRS)
200 Honors Science Symposium (1) Requires students to prepare for,
attend, and respond in writing to the weekly Science Symposium. Carries
elective, but not General Education, departmental, or school credit. Oered
fall and spring semesters. May be taken twice for credit.
201 Honors Humanities & Social Sciences Symposium (1) Requires
students to meet once a week to discuss a recent art/cultural event (plays,
concerts, Humanities/Social Science lectures, etc.,) or interview area artists/
humanists/arts administrators. Carries elective, but not General Education,
departmental, or school credit. Oered fall and spring semester. May be
taken twice for credit.
202 Honors Leadership Symposium (1) Requires students to meet once
a week with local civic/government leaders, entrepreneurs, university
donors or other area leaders and/or to discuss relevant topics (downtown
development, taxation, philanthropy, etc.). Carries elective, but not General
Education, departmental, or school credit. Oered fall and spring semester.
May be taken twice for credit.
203 Honors Service Symposium
(1) Requires students to meet once a week
with local community service or charitable foundation leaders (for instance,
Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity or Humane Society) to discuss and
create opportunities for involvement and volunteerism, and to select and
perform community service. Carries elective, but not General Education,
departmental, or school credit. Oered fall and spring semester. May be
taken twice for credit.
250-259 Honors Special Topics in Social Sciences (3) Course topics may
be interdisciplinary and cover innovative, non-traditional topics within
the Social Sciences. May be taken for General Education credit as a Social
Sciences elective. May be applied as elective credit in applicable major with
permission of chair or dean.
260-269 Honors Special Topics in Humanities (3) Course topics may be
interdisciplinary and cover innovative, non-traditional topics within the
Humanities. May be taken for General Education credit as a Humanities
elective. May be applied as elective credit in applicable major with
permission of chair.
270-279 Honors Special Topics in the Behavioral Sciences (3) Course
topics may be interdisciplinary and cover innovative, non-traditional
topics within the Behavioral Sciences. May be taken for General Education
credit as an Area 4: Humanities/Social Sciences elective. May be applied as
elective credit in applicable major with permission of chair or dean.
280-289 Honors Special Topics in the Natural Sciences (3 or 4) Course
topics may be interdisciplinary and cover innovative, non-traditional
topics within the Natural Sciences. May be taken for General Education
credit as a Natural Sciences elective. May be applied as elective credit in
applicable major with permission of chair.
350 e Model UN Experience (3) See page 179 of the catalog for more
information. May be taken for credit no more than twice.
391 Honors Independent Study Workshop (1) (Prerequisite: Completion
of 12 or more hours of Honors courses or permission of Honors Director.)
Optional for students planning to complete HNRS 491 (the Honors
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Independent Study) the following semester. Students work with the
Honors Director to choose and plan for their Independent Study projects,
to select and begin work with their Study Directors, and to prepare and
submit acceptable proposals to the Honors Committee. Faculty from
various disciplines will advise on research methodology and presentation.
Carries elective, but not general education, departmental, or school credit.
Assessed as S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
397 Honors Colloquium (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 12 or more hours
of Honors courses or permission of Honors Director.) Deals with special
topics from an interdisciplinary point of view and provides Honors students
with the opportunity to examine subjects which do not fall completely
within the purview of any one department or school. Carries elective but
not departmental or school credit. May be taken for credit no more than
twice. Grades below B do not count toward credit for the Honors degree,
although they do count toward regular University degree requirements.
Honors Nursing majors may take IPHC 500 Rural Healthcare or IPHC 380
Introduction to Public Health as a substitute for Honors 397 Colloquium.
Honors Education majors may take Education 411/Reading & Writing in
Content Areas with an Honors Contract course component as a substitute
for Honors 397 Colloquium. Honors students successfully completing a
study-abroad semester may apply 3 upper-division transfer hours toward
the 397 Colloquium with permission of the Director of FMU Honors.
491-499 Honors Independent Study (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 12 or
more hours of Honors courses or permission of Honors Director). Allows
the Honors student to pursue independent academic work, normally in
the area of major concentration, under the guidance of a faculty member.
Usually takes the form of a senior research thesis or creative project. Topics
must be approved by both the appropriate chairman or dean and the
Honors Committee. Projects are reviewed by three faculty members from
two dierent disciplines. Grades below B do not count toward credit for the
Honors degree, although they do count toward regular University degree
requirements. May be taken a second time in a second discipline.
497 Special Studies (3) In various disciplines, PRS 499 Advanced Study (3),
or Nursing 445 Guided Nursing Elective (3) may be taken for Honors credit,
by special arrangement, in place of HNRS 491-499. Having successfully
proposed an Honors thesis topic the semester before, Honors Education
majors may count 3 of the 9 hours earned in Education 490/Directed
Teaching as Honors hours during their nal semester. e thesis will be
graded separately (P/F) by the student’s thesis committee; that grade will
not apply toward the grade the student earns in Education 490. e thesis
grade will instead satisfy (or not) the Honors thesis requirement necessary
for graduating With University Honors. Students who successfully
complete the Washington Semester Program may count three credit hours
of POL 497-H WS, ENG 498-H WS, or PSY 310-H WS in place of Honors
491-499. Grades below B do not count toward credit for the Honors degree,
although they do count toward regular degree requirements.
THE MODEL UN EXPERIENCE
is three-hour course provides a history of, and information on the
workings of, the United Nations. Additionally, it prepares students for the
National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference, held each year in
New York City. Students who take this course will learn about the League of
Nations and the origins of the United Nations, the policies of the country to
which FMU is assigned for that particular year, the development of position
papers, the importance of caucusing and diplomacy to achieve one’s goals,
and the process of both writing a working paper and turning it into a
resolution. Students will take quizzes, participate in in-class simulations,
practice writing position and working papers, and demonstrate that they
have prepared themselves for the NMUN conference.
Students who wish to participate in the Model UN Experience must rst
submit an application packet, which will include an essay and a letter of
recommendation from an FMU faculty member. Students who apply
need not be Honors eligible; if accepted, non-Honors students will receive
Honors credit upon completion of the course.
Students should take note that this course is oered only in the spring
semester of each year. Moreover, they must be prepared to take a week
o from classes to participate in the NMUN conference. In past years, the
conference has fallen on Easter weekend; in such an event, students should
be willing to spend Easter away from home.
For more information about the Model UN Experience and the application
process, contact the Model UN advisers.
WASHINGTON SEMESTER
PROGRAM
FMU Honors students are eligible to apply for a fellowship in the
Washington Semester Program, which is administered by the University
of South Carolina Honors College to live in the heart of Washington, D.C.,
and gain valuable work experience in federal government or private sector
oces while earning 15 hours of Honors academic credit.
Honors students at any South Carolina institution of higher education are
eligible to apply for the Washington Semester Program. Fellows must be
degree-seeking students and are usually juniors. e program operates in
both the spring and fall semesters.
FMU Honors students accepted into the Washington Semester Program
must register as transient students at the University of South Carolina and
pay USC tuition for that semester. ey will earn academic credit, with
Honors, for the following courses:
• POLI 497-H Special Studies: Washington Semester (6)
• ENGL 498-H English Internship: Washington Semester (3)
• PSYC 310-H e Psychological Focus: Leadership; Washington
semester (3)
• THEA 101-H Introduction to eatre: Washington Semester (3)
For further information about the Washington Semester Program and the
application process, contact the FMU Honors Director.
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
(NPM)
Coordinator: Dr. Joseph A. Aniello
MISSION STATEMENT
e collateral in nonprot management is designed rst to introduce
students to the contemporary nonprot sector in terms of its structure
and its role in American society, and second, to provide students with an
understanding of the management processes and current management
issues related to nonprot organizations. In addition, students gain hands-
on experience in nonprot organizations through visits to non prots and
through a one-semester internship in a nonprot organization.
COLLATERAL
A collateral in non prot management consists of 12 hours of courses and
requires the following:
1. NPM 358 e Nonprot Sector: Structure and Dynamic ......3
2. NPM 453 Managing the Nonprot Organization .............3
3. One course (3 hours) chosen from:
POLI 215 Introduction to Public Administration.............3
PSYC 300 (also listed as SOCI 360) Leadership and
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Group Dynamics ......................................3
SOCI 306 Modern Social Problems.........................3
4. Internship: (Approved by Coordinator of Nonprot Management
Program): BUSI 475, POLI 487, PSYC 498, SOCI 498 or other). 3
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT COURSES
(NPM)
358 e Nonprot Sector: Structure and Dynamic (3) (Prerequisite:
Junior status or permission of the program coordinator) F. Basic dimensions
of the American nonprot sector, review of theories for its development
and its role in society, and overview of the nancial and legal aspects of the
sector. Examination of the various types of nonprots, including religious,
social services, health care, education and research, advocacy, arts and
culture, international, grant makers, and mutual benet organizations.
Identication of trends and likely future directions of American nonprots.
Credit cannot be given for both MGT 358 and NPM 358.
453 Managing the Nonprot Organization (3) (Prerequisite 358 or MGT
358) S. An introduction to managing and improving the performance of
nonprot organizations in an environment of pressure from stakeholders
to rationalize management practices, show measurable outcomes and
keep administrative costs low. Major topics include strategic planning,
strategic management, fund raising managing, public relations, political
support, international opportunities, information technology, nancial
management, human resource management, and management of legal
processes. Credit cannot be given for both MGT 453 and NPM 453.
UNIVERSITY LIFE
Coordinator: TBA
e University Life Program at FMU is designed to help students learn the
necessary academic, cultural, social, and technological skills and strategies
needed to succeed in the university environment. Classes in the program
are taught in sections by specially trained faculty from all areas of the
University. Students who successfully complete University Life courses
receive elective credit towards graduation. Courses cannot be taken more
than once for credit.
UNIVERSITY LIFE COURSES (UNIV)
100 First-Year Seminar (1) (Prerequisite: rst-semester student or
permission of coordinator) Students will be introduced to skills and
strategies for studying, test-taking, note-taking, and time management to
enhance their study habits and ability to succeed in their academic careers.
Students will become familiar with the university’s support resources to
help solve academic, personal, and social problems. Some discipline-
specic sections will provide rst-year students with an early introduction
to the specic needs and expectations of their respective degree programs.
102 Planning for Success (1) (Prerequisite: permission of coordinator) F, S.
Students will develop a plan to manage academic work. Skills such as study
methods, note taking, and time-management will be emphasized. Students
will use resources on campus to improve their academic performance.
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ADMINISTRATION
Dr. William D. Carswell
Associate Provost and Director of Graduate Programs
Dr. Karen K. Gittings
Dean, School of Health Sciences
Dr. Rhonda Brogdon
Chair, Department of Nursing
Dr. Frances A. Burns
Chair, Department of Speech-Language Pathology
Dr. Kay L. Belanger
Director, Master of Business Administration
Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Director of Graduate Studies and Special Programs, School of Education
Coordinator, Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.)
Coordinator, Learning Disabilities Programs, (M.Ed.) & (M.A.T.)
Dr. Deborah L. Hopla
Director, Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice
Programs
TBA
Coordinator, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Tiany Pressley
Coordinator, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Dorie Weaver
Coordinator, MSN/Nurse Educator Program
Dr. Rachelle Lydell
Director, Occupational erapy Doctorate Program
Dr. Erica James
Coordinator, Clinical/Counseling Psychology
Dr. Crystal R. Hill-Chapman
Coordinator, School Psychology
HISTORY
Founded in 1970, Francis Marion University is one of South Carolina’s
13 state supported universities. Classied by the Carnegie Foundation for
Education as a comprehensive university, FMU takes pride in providing
a strong liberal arts education in a broad range of undergraduate majors.
e University also oers three professional schools in education, business,
and health sciences.
e University has been oering graduate coursework since 1974, and
today about 10 percent of the total student body is enrolled in graduate
programs. Graduate degree programs are oered in business, education,
nursing, psychology, and speech-language pathology.
e University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools (SACS), and a number of its departments or programs are
accredited by specialized accrediting agencies.
GRADUATE COUNCIL
e Graduate Council coordinates all graduate programs at the University.
Responsibilities of the Council are to (1) review admission data on
each graduate program, (2) notify the faculty of all graduate curricular
proposals prior to Council action, and (3) advise the Faculty Senate on all
graduate curriculum matters, including proposed courses, course changes,
or new academic programs.
GRADUATE FACULTY
All full-time and part-time faculty teaching graduate courses (other
than Educational Professional Development (EDPD) 525 courses) will
(a) hold the terminal degree in their disciplines or in unusual cases have
demonstrated exceptional scholarly or creative activity or professional
experience and do not hold the terminal degree, (b) demonstrate
scholarship appropriate for graduate instruction, and (c) show evidence
of professional characteristics appropriate for graduate instruction. e
graduate courses which they teach must be in the eld of their respective
expertise. Credentials of both annual and continuing graduate faculty are
evaluated annually by their respective department chairs. Deans make
appropriate recommendations regarding graduate faculty status to the
Provost. Faculty teaching Education 525 courses, which are workshop
courses designed to meet specic needs in a school system, do not
necessarily require that the faculty member hold the terminal degree,
depending on the nature and purpose of the specic 525 course.
Continuing Membership – e Graduate Continuing Faculty is comprised
of the President, the Provost, the Deans of all schools, the chairpersons
of all academic departments, and all who hold at the University the
rank of full professor. It also is comprised of all with academic rank who
both regularly teach courses carrying graduate credit and have been
recommended by their respective department chairperson or school
dean and by the Graduate Council to the Provost and approved by the
President. Each department or school has the right to establish additional
membership criteria which, once approved by the President upon the
recommendation of the Graduate Council and the Provost, must be met by
the Graduate Continuing Faculty in the respective department or school.
Annual Memberships – Faculty members at any academic rank who have
not been designated as continuing members of the Graduate Faculty are
members of the Graduate Faculty during any academic year including
the preceding summer session in which they teach at least one course
numbered 500 or above. Such members may participate fully in Graduate
Faculty meetings. e extent of their participation in department/school
graduate aairs is determined by the department/school concerned.
Functions – Graduate faculty meetings may be called at the
recommendation of the Graduate Council, a department/school, the
Provost, or the President. e Provost shall serve as the regular presiding
ocer. e Graduate faculty reviews graduate regulations and related
academic matters brought to it.
GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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GRADUATE DEGREES
e graduate academic programs at FMU are oered through the following
schools and department:
School of Business
Master of Business Administration in Business Administration [MBA]
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Executive Management
[MBA-HEM]
School of Education
Accelerated Master's Program (Master of Arts in Teaching in
Montessori Early Childhood Education)
Accelerated Master's Program (Master of Arts in Teaching in
Montessori Elementary Education)
Master of Education: Montessori Education Concentration
Master of Education: Montessori Early Childhood Education
Master of Education: Montessori Elementary Education
Learning Disabilities (Master of Arts in Teaching [M.A.T.] and Master
of Education [M.Ed.])
Multi-Categorical Special Education (Master of Arts in Teaching
[M.A.T]
Teaching and Learning (Master of Education (M.Ed.)
School of Health Sciences
Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
(Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N.])
Family Nurse Practitioner (Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N.])
Nurse Educator (Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N.])
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N.])
Certicate in Nursing Education (Post-masters)
Doctor of Occupational erapy – Program begins Fall 2024
(Occupational erapy Doctorate [O.T.D.])
Speech-Language Pathology
(Master of Speech-Language Pathology [M.SLP.])
Department of Psychology
Psychology (Master of Science in Applied Psychology [M.S.]
and Specialist in School Psychology [S.S.P.])
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) - Program begins Spring 2024
COURSE LISTINGS
& NUMBERING
For University courses, the following information is indicated:
Course number
Course title
Semester hour value of course
Number of clock hours required per week in course
Statement of prerequisites and/or other restrictions on enrollment
Term(s) oered
Brief course description
Restriction of credit
When two courses are listed under a single title, a hyphen (-) between
the course numbers indicates that the rst is prerequisite to the second.
A comma (,) between the course numbers indicates that the rst is not a
prerequisite to the second.
Courses are classied by numbers, which indicate the class level at which
they are most oen taken. Class levels and number sequences are as
follows:
Freshman Courses 100-199
Sophomore Courses 200-299
Junior Courses 300-399
Senior Courses 400-499
Senior or Graduate Courses 500-599
Graduate Courses 600-799
With written departmental/school approval, seniors may take courses
numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or graduate credit. Designation
of credit as undergraduate or graduate must be made at registration. With
written departmental/school approval and with an overall grade point
average of 3.0 or better, seniors may take courses numbered 600-799
for graduate credit. All seniors taking courses for graduate credit must
submit a graduate application for admission. Some programs require
formal admission before enrolling in any course numbered 600 or above.
Work taken for graduate credit may not be used to meet undergraduate
requirements. Any senior permitted to enroll for graduate credit will be
classied as a non-degree student until the student has attained regular
admission to a graduate degree program. No more than 12 hours of
graduate work may be completed prior to the completion of baccalaureate
degree requirements and admission to the graduate program as a graduate
degree student.
e gures enclosed in parentheses immediately following the title of a
course are, in order of appearance, indications of the following:
1. Number of semester hour credits given for the course.
2. Number of lecture hours normally scheduled each week for
one semester in the course.
3. Number of laboratory hours normally scheduled each week for
one semester in the course.
If there is one gure only, there are as many class meeting hours per week
as there are semester hours credit for the course. A two-number sequence,
such as (3:4), means that the course carries three semester hours credit but
meets four class hours each week. A three-number sequence, such as (3:2-
3), means that the course carries three semester hours credit but meets two
lecture hours and three laboratory hours each week.
Terms Oered Key:
F = Fall
S = Spring
SU = Summer
AF = Alternating Fall Terms
AS = Alternating Spring Terms
e University reserves the right to withdraw any course for insucient
enrollment. In certain cases and with the approval of the Provost, classes
may be oered with fewer than the required number of students in order
to meet specic needs.
ADMISSION
TO GRADUATE STUDY
Students interested in applying for admission to graduate programs at
FMU should consult the fmarion.edu/graduate programs for information.
Completion of an application process does not guarantee admission to a
graduate program.
e University encourages all qualied students to apply. Equal educational
opportunities are oered to students regardless of race, religion, color,
national origin, sex, physical disability, sexual orientation, or age.
For information on specic admission requirements, please consult the
information pertaining to each “Graduate Program” in this section of the
catalog.
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ADMISSIONS DECISIONS
A committee in each school or department oering a graduate program
makes admission decisions. Each committee will consider candidates with
completed application packets. Incomplete packets will be reviewed at the
discretion of the selection committee for that graduate program.
ADMISSION APPEALS
Students who are denied admission to a graduate program may appeal the
decision to the Provost. To submit an appeal, the applicant should prepare
a typed letter addressed to the attention of the Provost. e letter should
explain why reconsideration of the admissions decision is warranted
and should clearly describe any extenuating circumstances that will help
determine the applicant’s suitability for admission.
LEGAL RESIDENT DEFINED
Charges for tuition and fees depend upon the student’s status as a resident
or non-resident of South Carolina. A non-resident pays a higher rate of
tuition and fees than a legal resident of South Carolina.
For fee purposes, the state’s Code of Laws denes South Carolina residents
as independent persons who reside in and have been domiciled in South
Carolina for a period of no less than 12 months with the intention of
making a permanent home therein, and their dependents. ose who meet
these criteria may be considered eligible to pay general university fees at
state-supported higher education institutions at in-state rates. Eligibility
begins with the next academic semester aer expiration of the required
12 months.
Exceptions to the 12-month requirement may be made for independent
persons and their dependents who locate in South Carolina for full-time
employment and for military personnel and their dependents. A student
who believes he/she meets the state criteria should contact the Graduate
Admissions Oce at least two weeks prior to registration.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International graduate students must have a prociency in the English
language that will enable them to succeed at FMU. e following steps
must be completed in order for international students to be considered for
admission to the graduate program:
1. Graduate Application Form – Prospective students must
submit a graduate application for admission, two letters of
recommendation, a personal statement, and a nonrefundable
application fee. All application materials must be sent directly to
the Graduate Oce at FMU.
2. Exam Scores – An applicant must submit scores on the entry
exam required by the intended program of study. See the
individual department headings in the “Graduate Section” of
the catalog for details.
3. Financial Certication – An applicant must provide proof of
his or her ability to pay for cost of attendance at the University.
is sum includes graduate tuition, room, food, books, and
miscellaneous expenses. Support can come from the applicant’s
family or sponsor. e University requires an ocial statement
from a bank, employer, or sponsor or some other ocial adavit
of support. Financial certication must be sent to the University
before an I-20 can be sent to the student. e student can expect
to use one-half of the total each semester. Financial certication
should come directly from the source. No facsimiles will be
accepted.
4. Transcripts – An applicant should request a transcript from
each college or university attended at both the undergraduate
and graduate level. To be considered ocial documents, all
transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to the
Graduate Oce at FMU. No facsimiles will be accepted. Student
who have completed university work from institutions located
outside the U.S. must have those transcripts certied by either the
World Education Services (WES) or by International Education
Consultants (Josef Silny and Associates). More information is
available at www.wes.org and www.jsilny.org.
5. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – e TOEFL
is required of all applicants except those whose native language
is English. For graduate admission, the required level of
prociency on the TOEFL is a score of at least 550 on the paper-
based version, 213 on the computer-based version, or 79 on the
Internet version. Note: Appropriate scores on the International
English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be used in lieu
of TOEFL scores.
Information about the TOEFL can be found at many schools or at
U.S. embassies, consulates, or oces of the United States Information
Service. If information is not available in the applicant’s country,
it can be obtained by writing to TOEFL, Box 6161, Princeton, NJ
08541-6161, U.S.A.
Undergraduate students who have completed an undergraduate degree
from an accredited postsecondary institution in the United States will be
allowed to waive the TOEFL requirement.
TRANSIENT STUDENTS
Degree-seeking students enrolled in graduate studies at institutions other
than FMU and who wish to take graduate courses at FMU must complete
the following requirements:
1. Submit a graduate application for admission and pay the non-
refundable graduate application fee.
2. Submit a transient permission form from the Academic Ocer
or Registrar of that institution.
Professional Development Courses (EDPD or PDPD courses), whether
taken at FMU or at another institution, cannot be applied toward the
Master of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in
Applied Psychology, or Specialist in School Psychology programs (see
pages 213 and 216).
SENIOR CITIZENS
Applicants 60 years or older wanting to take graduate courses for credit or
personal enrichment (audit status) need to contact the Oce of Financial
Assistance for the requirements for being classied as a senior citizen.
Although general University fees are waived for eligible senior citizens, all
other fees must be paid.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
1. Students should consult with faculty adviser to select courses to
be taken.
2. Students must conrm schedules and pay fees in the Cashier’s
Oce.
Registration procedures are outlined in the class schedule for each session.
FEES & OTHER EXPENSES
All fees and other expenses, housing and meal plan costs, payment
deadlines and refunds applicable to graduate students are explained in the
section on “Financial Information” of this catalog.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Details about nancial assistance are explained in the section on “Financial
Information” of this catalog. For more information, contact the Oce of
Financial Assistance at FMU.
STUDENT LIFE
Graduate students are eligible to participate in all student activities and
organizations that are described in the section on “Student Life” of this
catalog.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
GRADING SYSTEM
A (Distinction) - indicates achievement of distinction and carries four
quality points per semester hour.
B+ - carries three and a half quality points per semester hour.
B (Acceptable) - indicates acceptable achievement and carries three
quality points per semester hour.
C+ - carries two and a half quality points per semester hour.
C (Marginal) - indicates marginal achievement and carries two quality
points per semester hour.
F (No Credit) - indicates unsatisfactory achievement or withdrawal with
unsatisfactory standing from the course aer completion of one-third of
the course. Semester hours are included as work taken in computation of
grade point average. No quality points or credits are earned.
W (Withdrawal) - indicates withdrawal during the term without academic
penalty. Semester hours are not included as work taken in computation of
grade point average. No quality points or credits are earned.
IN (Incomplete) - indicates that a student has not completed the required
work in a course before its conclusion. Upon completion of the required
work and with the approval of the department chairperson or dean,
the IN will be converted into an A, B+, B, C+, C, or F by the professor.
Semester hours are not included in work taken in computation of grade
point average until the IN is converted. All work must be completed by the
next semester’s Reading Day (see the “University Calendar”). If the student
does not complete all required work by the next semester’s Reading Day,
the IN will be converted to an F.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Grade points for a course are computed by multiplying the number of
semester hour credits per course by the quality points associated with the
grade earned. e grade point average is computed by dividing the total
number of grade points by the total number of net hours taken. For eects
of course repetition on calculation of grade point average, see “Course
Repetition” in the respective graduate program. (Other institutions,
however, may recalculate a student’s grade point average and include all
grades in that calculation.) All grades will appear on the student’s FMU
transcript.
GRADE CHANGES
If a mistake was made in calculating or recording a term grade, the
instructor of the course may change the grade. A change of grade may
occur only within one calendar year from the receipt of the grade.
1. A faculty member seeking to change a student’s term grade
because of a mistake must request the change on the appropriate
form, which may be obtained from the Oce of the Registrar.
2. e department chairperson or dean shall approve or disapprove
change-of-grade requests. If approved, the requests will be
sent to the Registrar with instructions to make the necessary
corrections on the ocial record.
GRADE APPEALS POLICY
MEMBERSHIP: e Grade Appeals Committee will consist of ve faculty
members to be elected by the faculty at large. e committee will elect the
chair.
FUNCTION: e committee will hear nal course grade appeals not
resolved at the level of the academic unit.
GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Unless the faculty member has acted in an
arbitrary or capricious manner in the assignment of the nal course grade
in question, or unless the instructor’s grading policy is in violation of the
guidelines established by the University or his/her own policies as noted in
the syllabus or other written documents, it is the right of the instructor to
determine whether or not the nal course grade should be changed.
PROCEDURES: e committee will meet as necessary and is called by
the Committee Chair. Appeals for grade changes may not be made aer
60 days from the date the grade was given. e following procedures will
be followed:
1. e student will rst attempt to resolve the issue by consulting
with the instructor.
2. If the issue is unresolved aer consultation with the instructor,
the student will then consult with the department chair/school
dean to attempt a resolution.
3. If the matter is not resolved aer consultation with the instructor
and the chair/dean, then the student may petition the chair/dean,
who will forward the matter to the Grade Appeals Committee.
e petition must include the following items: a completed
petition form signed by the instructor of the course (unless
the instructor is no longer a member of the FMU faculty), the
student’s adviser, and the chair/dean of the academic unit that
oered the course; a letter explaining the basis for the grade
appeal; and if applicable, supporting documents and a list of
any other evidence to be presented. e student’s argument
will be limited to statements from the student and the evidence
delineated in the petition.
4. Upon receipt of a completed grade appeal petition, the chair of
the Grade Appeals Committee will promptly inform the faculty
member, the appropriate department chair/school dean, and
the Provost. e Committee Chair will also make available to
the faculty member a copy of the petition and the supporting
documentation.
5. e Grade Appeals Committee, upon receipt of a student’s
grade appeal petition, might seek additional information and
advice, as it deems necessary. In some cases, the committee may
conduct a hearing, as when the student, faculty member, and
committee members might ask for one. Because this hearing is
for informational purposes only, it should not replicate judicial
proceedings. No legal counsel shall be permitted to appear.
6. Within 10 workdays aer a decision, the Chair of the Grade
Appeals Committee will notify the student, the faculty member,
and the appropriate department chair/school dean of the
committee’s ndings and recommendations. If the Grade
Appeals Committee, through its inquiries and deliberations,
determines that the grade should be changed, it will request that
the instructor make the change, providing the instructor with a
written explanation of its reasons. Should the instructor decline,
he or she will provide an explanation for refusing.
7. If aer considering the instructor’s explanation the Grade
Appeals Committee concludes that it would be unjust to allow
the original grade to stand, the Committee may then recommend
to the appropriate department chair/school dean that the grade
be changed. e chair/dean in consultation with the instructor
will assign the appropriate grade. Only the chair/dean, upon the
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written recommendation of the Grade Appeals Committee, has
the authority to eect a change in grade over the objection of the
instructor who assigned the grade.
REPEATING COURSES
For information, see “Course Repetition” in the respective graduate
sections. Once a student has completed, either successfully or
unsuccessfully, a course at FMU, he/she may not repeat that course at
another institution for transfer credit to FMU.
When a student repeats a course, all grades appear on the transcript. A
grade of W is not used in the calculation of grade point average and is not
counted in the repeat regulations.
ACADEMIC STANDING
Graduate Student Progression – Continuation in graduate studies
requires satisfactory progress toward a graduate degree (Masters,
Specialist, or Doctorate). Evidence of such progress includes maintenance
of a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. While in a graduate
program at Francis Marion University, should the student’s cumulative
grade point average fall below 3.0 or the student receive an F for a graduate
course, that student will be placed on academic probation.
Dismissal –Receiving a second F will result in dismissal from the program,
even if the rst F has been replaced with a higher grade.
Stipulations:
1. All Graduate Students may only repeat up to (2) two courses.
2. All Graduate Students must repeat a grade of F at the next
available course oering.
3. All Graduate Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative
grade point average to graduate from Francis Marion University.
**Please Note** Additional stipulations may be imposed by specic
graduate programs for continue eligibility in the program. Please see
various programs for those specics.
Readmission Aer Dismissal – A graduate student may not continue
taking courses aer being dismissed from a program because of poor
academic performance. Application for readmission to a graduate program
aer dismissal is made by petition to the school or department admission
selection committee. To submit a petition for readmission, the student
should prepare a typed letter addressed to the attention of the school
dean or department chair. e letter should explain why readmission is
warranted and should clearly describe any extenuating circumstances that
will help the school or department admission committee determine the
student’s suitability for readmission. e student will receive a written
response indicating the readmission decision from the school dean or
department chair.
In the event the petition for readmission is denied by the school or
department admission selection committee, a nal petition may be
submitted in writing to the Provost. e decision of the Provost is nal
in all cases of petitions for readmission to the University aer dismissal
because of poor academic performance.
TIME LIMIT
All requirements for a graduate degree must be completed within
one continuous six-year period. Work over six years old is no longer
applicable to the degree program and cannot be reinstated except through
petition to the school or department admission selection committee.
To petition for reinstatement of coursework that is over six years old,
the student should prepare a typed letter addressed to the attention
of the school dean or department chair. e letter should explain why
reinstatement of coursework that is over six years old is warranted and
should clearly describe any extenuating circumstances that will help the
school or department admission committee determine the suitability of
reinstatement of coursework. e student will receive a written response
concerning the committee’s decision on this issue.
ETHICAL STANDARDS, HONOR CODE,
& CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Graduate students are expected to understand and conform to the ethical
standards of the profession they are preparing to enter. ey are also
expected to abide by the FMU Honor Code and Code of Student Conduct
as described in the University Student Handbook and the applicable
department or school handbook. Failure to abide by these norms can
result in sanctions up to and including dismissal from the University. A
graduate student may not continue taking courses aer being dismissed
from a program because of violations of ethical standards, the FMU Honor
Code, the Code of Student Conduct, or the applicable department or
school handbook.
A graduate student who has been dismissed from the University because
of violations of ethical standards, the FMU Honor Code, the Code of
Student Conduct, or the applicable department or school handbook may
petition for readmission to the school or department admission selection
committee. To submit a petition for readmission, the student should
prepare a typed letter addressed to the attention of the school dean or
department chair. e letter should explain why readmission is warranted
and should clearly describe any extenuating circumstances that will help
the school or department admission selection committee determine the
student’s suitability for readmission. e student will receive a written
response indicating the readmission decision from the school dean or
department chair.
In the event the petition for readmission is denied by the school or
department admission selection committee, a nal petition for readmission
may be submitted in writing to the Provost. e decision of the Provost is
nal in all cases of petitions for readmission to the University that involve
dismissal because of violations of ethical standards, the FMU Honor Code,
the Code of Student Conduct, or the applicable department or school
handbook.
CHANGES IN GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
In addressing the needs of an ever-changing society, the curriculum oered
by FMU continues to evolve. Continuously enrolled students may elect to
meet the graduation requirements stated either in the University Catalog
of the year in which they rst entered FMU or in the University Catalog
of the year in which they are graduated from the University. Students
returning to FMU aer an absence of one year or more will be expected to
meet the graduation requirements stated either in the University Catalog
of the year in which they returned to FMU or in the University Catalog of
the year in which they are graduated.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
To receive a graduate degree from FMU, a student must fulll the following
requirements:
1. Complete the number of graduate hours and specic courses
required in the student’s approved program.
2. Achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on all graduate
studies applicable to the student’s particular program and a
3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses. (See
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exceptions under “Time Limit” and under “Course Repetition”
in the respective graduate program.) Credits transferred from
accredited institutions are not used in computing a student’s
grade point average.
3. Satisfactorily complete all the other requirements of the
particular program in which the student is enrolled.
APPLICATION FOR DEGREE
e Application for Degree is available for graduate students from their
graduate programs and by contacting the registrar. December graduates
must complete and submit the form by October 1. May graduates must
complete and submit the form by March 1. Summer graduates must
complete and submit the form by June 10. e application fee should be
paid when the student is notied. Failure to meet the stated deadline will
result in a delay in the time of graduation.
All students are expected to attend the ceremony. ose students desiring
to graduate in absentia should complete the appropriate information on
the degree application.
Upon recommendation of the adviser and with permission of the
department/school, a maximum of six semester hours may be transferred
from a regionally accredited institution. Only courses completed at an
NCATE/CAEP-accredited institution will be considered for transfer
credit by the School of Education.Only courses completed at an AACSB-
accredited institution will be considered for transfer credit by the School
of Business. All transfer credits must be veried by an ocial transcript
from the institution at which the graduate study was undertaken. Students
should consult with the respective graduate programs concerning the
permission process.
No graduate course work may be transferred to FMU for which grades
lower than B are achieved, and grades transferred from other institutions
will not be included in the student’s grade point average at FMU. No credit
will be transferred for correspondence courses or courses taught on a pass/
fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading scale. Grades of S, U, P, or F will
NOT be accepted.
Professional Development Courses (EDPD courses), whether taken at
FMU or at another institution, cannot be applied toward the M.Ed. or
M.A.T. programs (see page 190).
TRANSIENT CREDIT
An FMU student desiring to take courses at some other institution either
during the summer session or the regular session and wishing to have
courses transferred back to FMU to apply toward a degree must have in
advance the approval of department chairperson or school dean, and the
Registrar before registering for the courses. Students should consult with
the respective graduate programs concerning the permission process.
All transient credit must be from a regionally accredited institution and
must be veried by an ocial transcript from the institution at which the
graduate study was undertaken. A maximum of six semester hours may be
transferred from a regionally accredited institution upon recommendation
of the adviser and with permission of the department/school. No graduate
coursework may be transferred to FMU for which grades lower than B are
achieved. Grades of S, U, P, or F will NOT be accepted. e grades earned
in courses at other institutions will not be included in the student’s grade
point average at FMU. Only those students who are in good academic
standing (that is, those with cumulative grade point averages of 3.0 or
above) can be approved to take courses at other institutions. No credit will
be transferred for correspondence courses or courses taught on a pass/
fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading scale. Forms are available in the
Oce of the Registrar.
It is the student’s responsibility to have an ocial transcript sent to the
Oce of the Registrar upon completion of the course(s) but no later
than one month prior to the date he/she is scheduled to complete degree
requirements.
AUDITING COURSES
A graduate student admitted to FMU as either a graduate degree student
or a graduate non-degree student may elect to audit one or more graduate
courses. Audited courses do not carry credit, but any courses audited
are noted on the student’s ocial University record. Audited courses are
considered part of the course load of graduate students in determining
overload approval but may not be used to satisfy any prerequisite for a
graduate course or any requirement for nancial assistance (for instance,
the determination of full-time status).
Students who audit a course should adhere to the class policies including
attendance. Students who do not adhere to the stated policies may be
dropped from the course for not attending.
No credit may be established for an audited course by an examination
subsequent to the auditing of the course.
Audited courses are charged at the same rate as courses taken for credit.
Changes from audit to credit are not permitted aer the regular change of
schedule period has ended. Change from credit to audit is permitted aer
change of schedule period has ended only if the student is doing passing
work in the course and only upon the approval of the Provost.
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICIES
It is the responsibility of the instructor to inform students, at the beginning
of each graduate course, of all attendance policies. e instructor, at his/
her discretion, may utilize a warning of excessive absences or compulsory
attendance. Attendance policies will be outlined on the class syllabus. If
a student violates the stated attendance policy, the instructor will notify
the Oce of the Registrar to drop the student from the class with the
appropriate grade.
DROPPING COURSES
Graduate students may drop courses through the last day of classes for
any term (students may not drop classes on Reading Day or during
examinations). A student who drops a course(s) aer completion of one-
third of the semester receives in each course a grade of W or F based on
his/her academic average at the time of withdrawal.
WITHDRAWING FROM THE UNIVERSITY
Complete withdrawals must be initiated by the student at the Registrar’s
Oce. A Complete Withdrawal Grade Report will be completed. Failure
to le the Complete Withdrawal Grade Report Form with the Registrar’s
Oce may result in the grade(s) of F for the course(s). A student who
withdraws from the University aer completion of one-third of the
semester receives in each course a grade of W or F based on his/her
academic average at the time of withdrawal.
e eective date of a student’s complete withdrawal from the University
will be the date that the student initiates the withdrawal and a Complete
Withdrawal Grade Report Form is led.
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COURSE LOAD
A full-time course load for graduate students is six or more semester hours
during a regular semester and six semester hours during any summer term.
A full-time course load for graduate students is three or more semester
hours during the Late Spring Term.
O-campus courses (transient or correspondence) and any resulting
overload must be approved prior to enrolling in the course(s).
e maximum load for a graduate student during a regular fall or spring
semester is 12 hours, except for Speech-Language Pathology students who
may take up to 15 hours in any semester as required by the curriculum.
GRADE REPORTS
At the end of each semester and each summer term, grade reports are
made available to students. Study of reports is encouraged, and inquiry
concerning them is invited.
Faculty members must give students an opportunity to make an informed
decision on their academic performance prior to the last date to withdraw
without academic penalty. Faculty will receive a class roll prior to the last
date for withdrawal to verify those enrolled in and attending the class.
TRANSCRIPTS
Ocial transcripts, those bearing the University seal, will only be
issued with the written consent of the student. A transcript will not be
released if the student is indebted to the University. Forms for requesting
transcripts may be obtained from the Oce of the Registrar or through
the University’s website. A fee of $6.00 must accompany each individual
transcript request. e request must be returned to the Oce of the
Registrar aer fee payment is made.
STUDENT’S EVALUATION
OF COURSE & INSTRUCTOR
Every semester students are provided the opportunity to evaluate each
course and its instructor so that educational quality may be maintained
and enhanced. All students are encouraged to respond to the evaluation
with honesty, sincerity, and a sense of condentiality.
ese evaluations are completely anonymous, and faculty members do not
receive any feedback until grades have been turned in to the Registrar.
Upon noting that these procedures of evaluation have not been followed,
a student may contact the Oce of the Provost in order to condentially
inform the administration of such failure to follow procedures.
GRADUATE BUSINESS
PROGRAM (BUSI)
501 Accounting Topics (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisite: Approval of the Dean
of the School of Business). Study of the topics relating to the nancial and
managerial accounting processes relevant to the organization’s decisions.
Students can take these classes more than once.
502 Economics Topics (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisite: Approval of the Dean
of the School of Business). Study of contemporary microeconomics and
macroeconomics topics within the context of a free enterprise economy,
such as unemployment, ination, environmental issues, international trade,
and money and banking. Students can take these classes more than once.
503 Business Analytics Topics (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisite: Approval of the
Dean of the School of Business). An introduction to the basic concepts and
methodology in data analytics including descriptive analytics, predictive
analytics and prescriptive analytics. Students can take these classes more
than once.
504 Topics of Business Law (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisite: Approval of
the Dean of the School of Business). Review of the important aspects of
common law, contract law, and the other legal aspects aecting companies
and businesses. Students can take these classes more than once.
505 Financial Management Topics (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisite: Approval
of the Dean of the School of Business). Study of the contemporary tools and
techniques used in corporate nancial management for planning, assets
management, capital budgeting, capital markets, and international nance.
Students can take these classes more than once.
506 Information Systems Topics (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisite: Approval
of the Dean of the School of Business). Study of the organizational and
management issues related to the application of information systems
technology into the rm and the management of information systems
technology in business organization. Students can take these classes more
than once.
507 Management Topics (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisite: Approval of the Dean
of the School of Business). A review of the concepts of management and its
role in the development and implementation of business strategy. Students
can take these classes more than once.
508 Special Topics in Business (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisite: Approval of
the Dean of the School of Business) A study of the current research ndings
and management practices in a specic area of business administration.
Students can take these classes more than once.
509 Marketing Topics (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisite: Approval of the
Dean of the School of Business). Study of the current marketing issues in
development and implementation of business strategy. Students can take
these classes more than once.
605 Business Tools for the MBA (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: Admission to
the MBA Program or approval of the Dean of the School of Business) is
course will provide the fundamental knowledge necessary to enter the MBA
curriculum. Subject matter includes managerial principles, foundational
accounting, applied statistics, nance, and business soware applications.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Director: Dr. Kay Lawrimore Belanger
e Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree program is
designed to prepare students for careers in business, non-prot, and
government institutions. Students with diverse undergraduate degrees
including nursing, biology, history, sociology, engineering, and business
are eligible. Francis Marion University’s School of Business M.B.A.
program is nationally accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB), which further proves that the program
is taught by faculty committed to excellence in teaching and research.
Students may start the program in the spring, fall, or summer semesters.
e Master of Business Administration degree program oers a
Concentration in Healthcare Executive Management. is program has
the same admissions requirements as the regular Master of Business
Administration program. e 18 required M.B.A. hours cover a variety
of business areas and are taught by graduate school faculty members
of the FMU School of Business. e 12 hours of healthcare courses are
taught by the graduate school faculty members of the FMU Master of
Science in Nursing. e Master of Business Administration degree with a
Concentration in Healthcare Executive Management program is designed
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both for individuals who are currently working in the healthcare eld as
well as those who would like to acquire the background necessary for them
to enter the healthcare eld.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission, the applicant must submit the following
materials to the M.B.A. School of Business:
1. e Graduate Application for Admission and non-refundable
graduate application fee.
2. Ocial transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate work
from accredited institutions which indicates the candidate has
earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited
institution.
3. An ocial Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) score. At the
discretion of the M.B.A. Admission Committee, the GMAT/
GRE requirement may be waived for applicants with advanced
degrees and/or professional qualications.
4. At least one, but preferably two or more, letter(s) of
recommendation.
5. A 500 to 700 word personal statement indicating one’s career
goals and reasons for seeking admission to the M.B.A. program.
6. Resumé.
7. A Test on English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score for all
international applicants for whom English is not their native
language.
e application process is provided online: https://www.fmarion.edu/
graduateprograms/.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to gather all materials to complete his/
her application. Only completed applications (with all materials) will
be reviewed by the School of Business M.B.A. Committee. e M.B.A.
Admission Committee reviews all application material for evidence of
preparation for graduate education in business and for promise of success
as a graduate student. e M.B.A. Admission Committee will review each
applicant’s admission material for evidence of competency in the areas of
foundational accounting, applied statistics, nance, and business soware
applications. Competency is typically demonstrated by academic course(s)
or professional certicates. Upon review of the student’s admission
material, the M.B.A. Admission Committee may require the graduate
foundation course, Business 605, or appropriate undergraduate course(s)
to be completed. Personal interviews with the Director and/or the M.B.A.
Admission Committee may also be required.
For more information, please visit www.fmarion.edu/academics/mba/
or phone the School of Business at 843-661-1419. To discuss the waiver
option for the GMAT/GRE score, please contact the M.B.A. Director.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
To receive a Master of Business Administration Degree from FMU, a
student must fulll the following requirements:
1. Complete the foundation course, Business 605, or appropriate
undergraduate course(s) with a grade of C or better. is
requirement may be waived at the discretion of the M.B.A.
Admission Committee.
2. Complete the required 30 semester hour M.B.A. program:
Course Title Hours
MBA 700 Accounting Analysis 3
MBA 705 Economic Analysis 3
MBA 710 Business Analytics 3
MBA 715 Systems Design 3
MBA 720 Contemporary Issues in Business 3
MBA 725 Applied Marketing 3
MBA 730 Leadership and Management 3
MBA 735 Operations Management 3
MBA 740 Applied Corporate Finance 3
MBA 745 Strategic Planning 3
Total 30
Although there is no specied order for these courses, there is
a strongly recommended course sequence that students should
follow to ensure that they possess the entry-level knowledge and
understanding assumed by certain M.B.A. courses. For more
detail, students should consult the M.B.A. website and/or the
Director of the M.B.A. program.
3. e student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
on all graduate courses applicable to the particular program
and a 3.0 grade point average for all graduate courses (see the
exceptions under “Course Repetition” and under “Time Limit”).
4. e student must successfully complete all steps and meet all
requirements as outlined for graduate students.
5. e student should make application for graduation at the
beginning of the semester in which the last course(s) will be
taken.
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION DEGREE WITH
CONCENTRATION IN HEALTHCARE
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Course Title Hours
MBA 700 Accounting Analysis 3
MBA 705 Economic Analysis 3
MBA 710 Business Analytics 3
MBA 720 Contemporary Issues in Business 3
MBA 730 Leadership and Management 3
MBA 740 Applied Corporate Finance 3
APRN 503 Advanced Research and
evidence-based Practice 3
APRN 504 Health Policy and Leadership 3
APRN 506 Health Systems and Risk Management 3
APRN 713 Executive Practicum 3
Total 30
To receive a Certicate of Healthcare Executive Management
from FMU, a student must have completed a MBA degree from an
AACSB-accredited institution and achieve a minimum average of
3.0 in the following courses: APRN 503, APRN 504, APRN 506 and
APRN 713.
ACADEMIC STANDING
Stipulations:
1. An M.B.A. student is allowed to repeat a maximum of one
course for the purpose of improving the grade.
2. An M.B.A. student must repeat a grade of F at the next
available course oering.
3. Receiving a second F will result in dismissal from the program,
even if the rst F has been replaced with a higher grade.
4. Receiving a third C will result in dismissal from the program,
even if a C has been replaced with a higher grade.
5. Only a grade lower than B can be raised by repetition of a
course; a reexamination is not permitted.
6. Any course that is repeated must be retaken at FMU.
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7. A course may be repeated only once.
8. If a student is on academic probation, the student must consult
with the Director of the MBA program concerning course load
and progress.
GRADUATE COURSES FOR
BUSINESS (MBA)
700 Accounting Analysis (3) An integrated approach to the use of
accounting information to support external and internal users’ decision-
making activities. Topics include nancial statement format and content; the
eects of operating, nancing, and investing activities on a rm’s income,
nancial position, and cash ows; and the use of accounting information for
planning, control, and evaluation purposes. e focus is on understanding
the dierences between the needs of external and internal decision makers
and determining what accounting information is appropriate in particular
decision contexts.
705 Economic Analysis (3) is course focuses on market analysis, both
microeconomic and macroeconomic, for business decision making. Topics
include the theories of demand and supply, perfect competition, monopoly,
international trade and the foreign exchange market, the money market and
monetary policy, and the theories of public goods and externalities.
710 Business Analytics (3) is course will enable decision makers to
construct models and analyze decisions using data in today’s business
environment. Quantitative methods will be used to construct models
with emphasis placed on representing real world problems and gaining
insight and understanding of the decision making process. Specic models
developed may include, but are not limited to, statistical fundamentals and
probability for decision making, linear programming applications, multiple
regression and forecasting models, and simulation. e course will be
spreadsheet-based.
715 Systems Design (3) Study of problems and issues encountered in
managing information systems technology within the rm, including
database management, networking and telecommunications, project
management, and systems design and development.
720 Contemporary Issues in Business (3), (2), or (1) is course provides
students with the opportunity to study issues relevant to the changing
business environment. Topics will vary. is course may be repeated for
credit. ree credit hours are required for graduation.
725 Applied Marketing (3) is course examines the marketing
management decision making process. Focus is upon the critical thinking
related to the role of marketing within an organization. Topics include
customer research, segmentation, target marketing, positioning, the
marketing mix, and marketing metrics.
730 Leadership and Management (3) Examines the philosophy and
practice of managing organizations and their people in the context of a
rapidly changing environment. Course focus will be upon management
and leadership philosophies to managing oneself, others, and groups or
organizations. Critical thinking skills will be engaged to determine when
to employ dierent strategies based on common situations and personality
types. Emphasis is on application of ideas through case studies, research
papers, and in-class or online exercises. International management
strategies are reviewed.
735 Operations Management (3) All organizations have operations where
inputs are transformed into outputs. Topics typically include the following:
forecasting; aggregate planning; inventory management; scheduling
of workers, jobs, tasks, or projects; and quality assurance. Managerial
problems are solved through the use of quantitative methods and models. A
manufacturing setting is used for illustrative purposes.
740 Applied Corporate Finance (3) Corporate nancial theory and
application are studied and then applied in competitive team projects. e
corporate investment decision is addressed, along with working capital
management, nancial security valuation, costs of raising capital, capital
structure decisions, and dividend policy. Contemporary nancial matters
and the economic environment, both from domestic and international
perspectives, are also addressed.
745 Strategic Planning (3) Applying concepts learned in accounting,
economics, marketing, nance, management, management science, and
statistics through case analysis. Focus on increasing analytical, synthesizing,
communicative, and evaluative skills in both individual and group
problem-solving contexts. Several cases on multinational rms introduce
the international dimension.
GRADUATE EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
MISSION STATEMENT
Francis Marion University’s School of Education, where teaching and
learning are the highest priorities, prepares professional educators in the
Pee Dee region and beyond, for a rapidly changing, complex, and diverse
society through the acquisition of knowledge, professional skills, and
professional dispositions.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
e Francis Marion University School of Education prepares competent
and caring teachers.
e School of Education oers the following degree programs:
Master of Education (M.Ed.):
Master of Education: Montessori Education Concentration
Master of Education: Montessori Early Childhood Education
Master of Education: Montessori Elementary Education
Teaching and Learning
Completion of the M.Ed. degree does not lead to initial South Carolina
teacher licensure.
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with a major in Learning
Disabilities OR Multi-Categorical Special Education:
Early Childhood Education (Accelerated Master’s Program)
Elementary Education (Accelerated Master’s Program)
Accelerated Master's Program (Master of Arts in Teaching in
Montessori Early Childhood Education)
Accelerated Master's Program (Master of Arts in Teaching in
Montessori Elementary Education)
Learning Disabilities
Completion of the M.A.T. degree leads to initial South Carolina teacher
licensure.
DEGREE & NON-GRADUATE DEGREE
STATUS
1. Students are accepted to graduate study in education as either
graduate degree students or as graduate non-degree students.
Graduate non-degree students do not seek a master’s degree at
FMU but wish to take courses for professional growth, personal
enrichment, or licensure.
2. Changing from non-degree to degree status: If the student
later chooses to become a M.Ed./M.A.T. degree seeker, a new
application must be led with the Graduate Oce, indicating
the program selected and following all admission requirements
as delineated in this catalog. No more than 12 hours of
coursework earned while in non-degree status can be applied to
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the master’s degree program chosen. e School of Education
will determine whether any coursework taken is appropriate
to apply to a degree program. Only those courses deemed
appropriate will be applied to a master’s degree.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FOR ALL SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
To be considered for admission as a Master of Education (M.Ed.) or a
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree student, an applicant must
complete the following steps:
1. Submit a graduate application for admission and pay the non-
refundable graduate application fee.
2. Submit ocial transcript(s) from a regionally accredited
institutions, of all undergraduate and graduate work (the
undergraduate transcript must show the completion of a
bachelor’s degree). e academic record should show promise
of success as a graduate student.
3. Submit current (taken within the last ve years) passing scores
on the appropriate test for the degree program applied:
a. M.Ed. Learning Disabilities: current teaching license
b. M.Ed. Teaching and Learning: GRE, Miller’s Analogy, or
current teaching license
c. M.A.T. Learning Disabilities: GRE, Miller’s Analogy,
Praxis II (PLT)
4. Submit two letters of recommendation from professional
associates or former professors who can attest to the academic
potential of the applicant.
5. Submit a written statement of your philosophy of education,
300 to 500 words in length. Please include one’s interests and
reasons for seeking admission to the Master of Education or
Master of Arts in Teaching program.
6. MAT-LD CANDIDATES ONLY-SLED check
7. e application process is provided online: https://www.
fmarion.edu/graduateprograms/
Acceptance is on the basis of the evaluation of the applicant’s total
academic prole.
NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to gather all materials to
complete his/her application. Only those completed (with all materials)
will be reviewed by the School of Education Graduate Committee.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
FOR GRADUATE NON-DEGREE STATUS
To be considered for admission as a graduate non-degree student, an
applicant must complete the following steps:
1. Submit a graduate application for admission and pay the non-
refundable graduate application fee.
2. Submit ocial transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate
work. e student may submit a copy of a valid teaching license
or a copy of the college/university diploma in place of the
ocial transcript(s).
e application process is provided online: https://www.fmarion.edu/
graduateprograms/
GENERAL REGULATIONS
ADVISING - EDUCATION
Each graduate program has a program coordinator who will provide
specic information regarding that area of study to interested persons.
e program coordinator will guide the enrolled students studying in that
major.
COURSE REPETITION
Only one course repetition within a graduate student’s program is
permitted. With the approval of the Dean of the School of Education, a
course in which a grade of C or F has been attained may be repeated once.
e course must be repeated at FMU, and only the higher grade for the
repeated course will be calculated in the student’s grade point average.
COURSE REVALIDATION
e FMU School of Education will not re-validate courses for the purpose
of state licensure renewal.
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
OR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ACCELERATED MASTER’S PROGRAM
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
ACCELERATED MASTER OF ARTS
IN TEACHING WITH MAJOR IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
e Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching with Major in Early Childhood
Education is an accelerated graduate program where the student completes
one full year of clinical experience while simultaneously earning a Master’s
degree. ese two programs begin with the Spring semester of senior year
at the undergraduate level and are completed at the end of the following
year. e curriculum for these two programs is focused on providing a
more in-depth look at concepts introduced in the undergraduate level,
such as understanding educational programs for children of poverty,
working with culturally and linguistically diverse students, and developing
and implementing action research.
APPLICATION
Accelerated Master’s Degree Admission Criteria:
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, must be a current
undergraduate student at FMU, and must submit the following:
1. Accelerated Master’s Degree Program Application
2. Undergraduate Early Childhood Education Program Sheet,
completed with all grades for courses taken and signed by
advisor
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from university professors
Note: Passing PRAXIS scores by Reading Day of Fall semester of senior
year are required for admission.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
ACCELERATED MASTER OF
ARTS IN TEACHING WITH MAJOR IN
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
e Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching with Major in Elementary
Education is an accelerated graduate program where the student completes
one full year of clinical experience while simultaneously earning a Master’s
degree. ese two programs begin with the Spring semester of senior year
at the undergraduate level and are completed at the end of the following
year. e curriculum for these two programs is focused on providing a
more in-depth look at concepts introduced in the undergraduate level,
such as understanding educational programs for children of poverty,
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working with culturally and linguistically diverse students, and developing
and implementing action research.
APPLICATION
Accelerated Master’s Degree Admission Criteria:
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, must be a current
undergraduate student at FMU, and must submit the following:
1. Accelerated Master’s Degree Program Application
2. Undergraduate Elementary Education Program Sheet,
completed with all grades for courses taken and signed by
advisor
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from university professors
Note: Passing PRAXIS scores by Reading Day of Fall semester of senior
year are required for admission.
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
MULTICATEGORICAL
SPECIAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
e Francis Marion University (FMU) Multi-Categorical Special
Education (Master of Arts in Teaching – M.A.T.) degree is a graduate
program with a curriculum focused on preparing entry level practitioners
to teach in multi-categorical special education settings who are competent
and caring educators, leaders, practitioners, and advocates. Practitioners
will engage in coursework covering mild/moderate high-incidence
disabilities, such as Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities; Intellectual and
Development Disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders.; and/
or Specic Learning Disabilities. Curricular themes include the following
areas of focus:
a. Commitment to utilizing and implementing research to
practice which strongly reects the ever-changing nature of
the profession’s history while subscribing to high standards for
incorporating emerging approaches.
b. Promotion of student-centered (pre-K – 12) concerns to include
family-based programming, especially as students transition to
a post-secondary environment.
c. Advancement of literacy, mathematics, life-skills, and
community skills across diverse populations of students with
mild/moderate disabilities.
d. Application of research dissemination, including evidence-
based practices and high-leverage practices in special education.
e. Utilization of current technology, including assistive technology,
to support the learning of diverse populations of students with
mild/moderate disabilities.
APPLICATION
Multi-Categorical Special Education M.A.T. Admission Criteria:
Applicant must have earned a Bachelor’s degree in any eld and must
complete the following steps:
• Graduate Application for Admissions
• Graduate Application fee paid
• Ocial Academic Transcripts from all colleges and universities
attended
• GRE or Miller Analogies Test or Praxis II (PLT) qualifying score
submitted
• Two positive letters of professional recommendation addressing
the candidate's strengths and ability to succeed in the program
• Written philosophy statement of 300-500 words
COURSE REPETITION
Progression policies in the Multi-Categorical Special Education M.A.T.
program will be in compliance with the FMU catalog for graduate
programs. In order for a student to successfully progress through the
Multi-Categorical program, the student must complete his or her degree
within a six-year period; achieve course grades of C or better; and maintain
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for all graduate courses. Only one
course repetition within a graduate student’s program is permitted. With
the approval of the Dean of the School of Education, a course in which a
grade of C or F has been attained may be repeated once. e course must
be repeated at FMU, and only the higher grade for the repeated course will
be calculated in the student’s grade point average.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-CATEGORICAL M.A.T. PROGRAM
e curriculum is designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree.
To receive a Multi-Categorical Special Education M.A.T. degree from
FMU, a student must fulll the following requirements:
• Complete 51 graduate credit hours, including 6 hours of Education
Foundation Core, 10 hours of Literacy Preparation, and 35 hours
of Multi-Categorical Professional Preparation. Of these 51 hours,
four courses will be comprised of practicum hours completed
in the PK-12 eld working with students with mild/moderate
disabilities.
• Achieve a 3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses.
• Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester
in which the last course will be taken.
PROGRAM FOR MASTER OF ARTS
IN TEACHING WITH MAJOR
IN MULTICATEGORICAL
SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Students must complete 51 graduate hours
Education Foundation Core .............................6 hours
PSY 663 Learning Disabilities: Formal
and Informal Assessment (3)
EDUC 624 Behavior Management of Students
with Disabilities (3)
Literacy Preparation...................................10 hours
EDUC 638 Assessment of Reading (3)
EDUC 639 Practicum: Assessment of Reading (1)
EDUC 737 Content Area Reading and Writing (3)
EDUC 745 Teaching Reading and Written Language
to Exceptional Learners (3)
Multi-Categorical Professional Preparation .............35 hours
EDUC 759 IEP Development & Transition
for Students with Disabilities (3)
EDUC 760 Introduction to Exceptionalities
and Legal Foundations (3)
EDUC 761 Learning Disabilities: Foundations,
Characteristics and Eective Strategies (3)
EDUC 702 Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities: Foundations,
Characteristics and Effective Strategies (3)
EDUC 703 Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities: Foundations, Characteristics and
Eective Strategies (3)
EDUC 762 Instructional Planning and IEP Implementation
for Students with Disabilities (3)
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EDUC 763 Teaching Mathematics to Students
with Exceptionalities (3)
EDUC 712 Methods for Mild/Moderate Disabilities,
Grades K-6 (3)
EDUC 713 Practicum: Methods for Mild/Moderate
Disabilities, Grades K-6 (1)
EDUC 718 Methods for Mild/Moderate Disabilities,
Grades 7-12 (3)
EDUC 719 Practicum: Methods for Mild/Moderate Disabilities,
Grades 7-12 (1)
EDUC 772 Multi-Categorical Special Education:
Clinical Experience Internship (6)
MASTER OF
OF EDUCATION DEGREE
& MASTER OF ARTS
IN TEACHING DEGREE
To receive the Master of Education or Master of Arts in Teaching degree
from FMU, a student must fulll the following requirements:
1. Complete the number of graduate hours, prerequisites and
corequisites where applicable, and specic courses required in
the student’s approved program.
2. Achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on all graduate
studies applicable to the student’s program and a 3.0 overall
grade point average for all graduate courses. (See exceptions
under “Repeating Courses” and “Time Limit”).
3. Satisfactorily complete all other requirements as outlined for
graduate students earlier.
SOUTH CAROLINA LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
1. Completion of an approved program.
2. Passing scores set by the state of South Carolina on the
appropriate examinations (PRAXIS II) – Specialty Area, and
(PRAXIS II) – Principles of Learning and Teaching. Scores
from these exams must be received by the School of Education
prior to the beginning of the supervised internship (EDUC 770,
772, 773 and 774).
3. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate
courses.
PROGRAM FOR MASTER
OF EDUCATION DEGREE
IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Students must complete 30 graduate hours.
Education Foundation Core .......................... 15 Hours
Education 611 Solving Instructional Problems Using
Technology (3)
Education 621 Understanding Learning Dierences (3)
Education 622 Assessment of Learning and Behavior (3)
Education 624 Behavior Management (3)
Education 648 Educational Research (3)
Literacy Preparation ................................. 6 Hours
Education 637 Foundations of Reading (3)
Education 737 Content Area Reading and Writing (3)
Pedagogical Preparation .............................. 9 Hours
Education 626 Concepts and Methods in Education (3)
Education 628 Planning for Teachers (3)
Education 629 Classroom Management and Supervision
(3)
MASTER OF EDUCATION:
MONTESSORI
EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Student must complete 30 hours.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: e Master of Education (MEd):
Montessori Education Concentration is a graduate program where the
student completes 30 hours to lead to Montessori add-on certication.
is program is designed for students who already hold a teaching degree
AND Montessori certication and would like to acquire a Master's degree
in Montessori Education. e program includes courses in Project-Based
Learning, Classroom Leadership and Philosophy, Creating a Learner-
Friendly Environment for all Learners, Methods for Teaching Culturally
and Linguistically Diverse Students, Teaching Children of Poverty, etc.
is program is designed for current in-service teachers and can be
completed in ve semesters including summer semesters.
APPLICATION
Master of Education: Montessori Education Concentration Admission
Criteria:
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, hold a current
Montessori Endorsement, pay the Graduate Application fee, and submit
the following:
• Master of Education: Montessori Education Concentration
Program Application
• Ocial undergraduate transcript/s
• A copy of Montessori Endorsement/Certicate
• A copy of current South Carolina Teaching Certicate
• Two letters of recommendation
• A personal statement/philosophy of education to include rationale
for interest in Montessori education (300-500 words)
Montessori Courses (Summer only) ....................12 hours
EDUC 531 Philosophy/Classroom Leadership (3)
EDUC 560 Introduction to Project-Based Learning (3)
EDUC 537 Applications of Project-Based Learning
in Curriculum and Instruction (3)
EDUC 690 Dierentiated Instruction for
a Learner-Friendly Environment (3)
Montessori Electives ................ Choose 18 hours (6 classes)
EDUC 530 Methods and Strategies for Teaching and Assessing
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
in the Mainstream Classroom (3)
EDUC 562 Practicum in Project-Based Learning (3)
EDUC 555 Introduction to Educational Programs
for Children of Poverty (3)
EDUC 621 Understanding Learning Dierences (3)
EDUC 648 Educational Research (3)
EDUC 760 Exceptionalities: Characteristics and
Legal Foundations (3)
EDUC 761 Learning Disabilities: Characteristics,
Identication & Placement (3)
** Program can be completed in 5 semesters (includes summer school).
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MASTER OF EDUCATION: MONTESSORI
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Students must complete 30 hours.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: e Master of Education: Montessori Early
Childhood Education is a graduate M.Ed. program for students who are
currently licensed teachers who would like to add certication in Early
Childhood Montessori Education. Students take a variety of courses
throughout the year and do a summer of Montessori-specic courses.
APPLICATION
Master of Education: Montessori Early Childhood Education Admission
Criteria:
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, hold a current
Montessori Endorsement, pay the Graduate Application fee, and submit
the following:
• Master of Education: Montessori Education Concentration
Program Application
• Ocial undergraduate transcript/s
• A copy of Montessori Endorsement/Certicate
• A copy of current South Carolina Teaching Certicate
• Two letters of recommendation
• A personal statement/philosophy of education to include rationale
for interest in Montessori education (300-500 words)
Montessori Core Courses (Summer only) ...............12 hours
EDUC 531 Philosophy/Classroom Leadership (3)
EDUC 532 Practical Life and Sensorial Curriculum (3)
EDUC 540 Mathematics and Science Curriculum (3)
EDUC 541 Language and Social studies Curriculum
Parenting (3)
Montessori Electives ................ Choose 12 hours (4 classes)
EDUC 530 Methods and Strategies for Teaching and Assessing
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
in the Mainstream Classroom (3)
EDUC 555 Introduction to Educational Programs
for Children of Poverty (3)
EDUC 621 Understanding Learning Dierences (3)
EDUC 648 Educational Research (3)
EDUC 771 Introduction to Early Childhood Special
Education (3)
EDUC 780 Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities (3)
EDUC 784 Methods for Teaching Young Children
with Disabilities (3)
EDUC 788 Social/Emotional Development and Guidance
for Young Children with Disabilities (3)
Montessori Internship .................................6 hours
EDUC 699 Internship: Montessori
MASTER OF EDUCATION: MONTESSORI
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Students must complete 30 hours.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: e Master of Education: Montessori
Elementary Education is a graduate M.Ed. program for students who
are currently licensed teachers who would like to add certication in
Elementary Montessori Education. Students take a variety of courses
throughout the year and do a summer of Montessori-specic courses.
APPLICATION
Master of Education: Montessori Elementary Education Concentration
Admission Criteria:
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, hold a current
Montessori Endorsement, pay the Graduate Application fee, and submit
the following:
Master of Education: Montessori Elementary Education Concentration
Admission Criteria:
• Master of Education: Montessori Education Concentration
Program Application
• Ocial undergraduate transcript/s
• A copy of Montessori Endorsement/Certicate
• A copy of current South Carolina Teaching Certicate
• Two letters of recommendation
• A personal statement/philosophy of education to include rationale
for interest in Montessori education (300-500 words)
Montessori Core Courses (Summer only) ...............12 hours
EDUC 531 Philosophy/Classroom Leadership (3)
EDUC 536 Mathematics Geometry 1 Curriculum (3)
EDUC 537 Language and Geometry II Curriculum (3)
EDUC 538 Cultural/Science/Fine Arts Curriculum (3)
Montessori Electives ................ Choose 12 hours (4 classes)
EDUC 530 Methods and Strategies for Teaching and Assessing
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
in the Mainstream Classroom (3)
EDUC 555 Introduction to Educational Programs for Children
of Poverty (3)
EDUC 621 Understanding Learning Dierences (3)
EDUC 624 Behavior Management (3)
EDUC 648 Educational Research (3)
EDUC 760 Exceptionalities: Characteristics
and Legal Foundations (3)
EDUC 761 Learning Disabilities: Characteristics, Identication
& Placement (3)
EDUC 745 Teaching Reading and Writing to
Exceptional Students (3)
EDUC 690 Dierentiated Instruction
for a Learner-Friendly Environment (new class) (3)
Montessori Internship .................................6 hours
EDUC 699 Internship: Montessori
PROGRAM FOR MASTER
OF EDUCATION DEGREE WITH MAJOR
IN LEARNING DISABILITIES
Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Students must complete 36 graduate hours.
Education Foundation Core .......................... 12 Hours
Education 611 Solving Instructional Problems
Using Technology (3)
Education 622 Assessment of Learning and Behavior (3)
Education 624 Behavior Management of Students
with Disabilities(3)
Education 648 Educational Research (3)
Literacy Preparation ................................. 7 Hours
Education 638 Assessment of Reading (3)
Education 639 Practicum: Assessment of Reading (1)
Education 745 Teaching Reading and Written
Language to Exceptional Learners (3)
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Learning Disabilities Professional Preparation ......... 17 Hours
Education 746 Practicum: Teaching Reading
and Written Language
to Exceptional Learners (1)
Education 759 IEP Development and Transition
for Students with Disabilities(3)
Education 760 Introduction to Exceptionalities and Legal
Foundations (3)
Education 761 Learning Disabilities: Foundations,
Characteristics, and Eective Strategies (3)
Education 762 Instructional Planning and IEP
Development for Students
with Disabilities (3)
Education 763 Teaching Mathematics
to Exceptional Learners (3)
Education 764 Practicum –Teaching Mathematics
to Exceptional Learners (1)
PROGRAM FOR MASTER OF ARTS
IN TEACHING EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION ACCELERATED
MASTER’S PROGRAM
Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Student must complete 44 hours
Second Semester Senior Year ..........................14 hours
EDUC 529 Classroom and Behavior Management (3)
EDUC 530 Methods and Strategies for Teaching and
Assessing Culturally and Linguistically
Diverse Students in the
Mainstream Classroom (3)
EDUC 533 Play and Social Development
of Children (3)
EDUC 534 Observation & Progress
Monitoring Practicum (2)
EDUC 548 Educational Research for the
Accelerated Master’s Program (3)
Summer Prerequisites (choose 2 of 4) ...................6 hours
EDUC 621 Understanding Learning Dierences (3)
EDUC 622 Assessment of Learning and Behavior (3)
EDUC 624 Behavior Management of Students
with Disabilities (3)
EDUC 628 Planning for Classroom Teachers (3)
Accelerated Master’s Clinical Year......................24 hours
EDUC 555 Introduction to Educational Programs
for Children of Poverty (3)
EDUC 773 Accelerated Master’s Program
Clinical Experience 1 (9)
EDUC 649 Accelerated Master’s Program Capstone (3)
EDUC 774 Accelerated Master’s Program
Clinical Experience 2 (9)
PROGRAM FOR MASTER OF ARTS
IN TEACHING ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION ACCELERATED
MASTER’S PROGRAM
Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Student must complete 44 hours
Second Semester Senior Year ..........................14 hours
EDUC 529 Classroom and Behavior Management (3)
EDUC 530 Methods and Strategies for Teaching and
Assessing Culturally and Linguistically
Diverse Students in the Mainstream
Classroom (3)
EDUC 533 Play and Social Development
of Children (3)
EDUC 534 Observation & Progress
Monitoring Practicum (2)
EDUC 548 Educational Research for the
Accelerated Master’s Program (3)
Summer Prerequisites (choose 2 of 4) ...................6 hours
EDUC 621 Understanding Learning Dierences (3)
EDUC 622 Assessment of Learning and Behavior (3)
EDUC 624 Behavior Management of Students
with Disabilities (3)
EDUC 628 Planning for Classroom Teachers (3)
Accelerated Master’s Clinical Year......................24 hours
EDUC 555 Introduction to Educational Programs
for Children of Poverty (3)
EDUC 773 Accelerated Master’s Program
Clinical Experience 1 (9)
EDUC 649 Accelerated Master’s Program Capstone (3)
EDUC 774 Accelerated Master’s Program
Clinical Experience 2 (9)
PROGRAM FOR MASTER OF ARTS
IN TEACHING WITH MAJOR
IN LEARNING DISABILITIES
Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Nixon
Students must complete 48 graduate hours.
Education Foundation Core ......................... 12 Hours
Education 611 Solving Instructional Problems Using
Technology (3)
Education 621 Understanding Learning Dierences (3)
Education 622 Assessment of Learning and Behavior (3)
Education 624 Behavior Management of Students with
Disabilities (3)
Education 648 Educational Research (3)
Literacy Preparation ................................ 10 Hours
Education 637 Foundations of Reading (3)
Education 638 Assessment of Reading (3)
Education 639 Practicum: Assessment of Reading (1)
Education 737 Content Area Reading and Writing (3)
Learning Disabilities Professional Preparation ......... 26 Hours
Education 745 Teaching Reading and Written Language
to Exceptional Learners (3)
Education 746 Practicum: Teaching Reading and Written
Language To Exceptional Learners (1)
Education 759 IEP Development and Transition
for Students with Disabilities (3)
Education 760 Introduction to Exceptionalities and Legal
Foundations (3)
Education 761 Learning Disabilities: Foundations,
Characteristics, and Eective Strategies (3)
Education 762 Instructional Planning and IEP
Implementation for
Students with Disabilities (3)
Education 763 Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional
Learners (3)
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Education 764 Practicum –Teaching Mathematics
to Exceptional Learners (1)
Education 770 Learning Disabilities: Clinical Experience
Internship (9)
EDUCATION COURSES EDUC
Practicum Courses (EDUC 639, EDUC 746 and EDUC 764) require
eld experience hours in a SC public school setting, as specied in
corresponding course descriptions. To complete the eld experience
hours, a current SLED background check must be received and approved
by the FMU School of Education. Students should check the “News and
Announcements” webpage for specic SLED background check deadlines.
Please note that EDUC 746 and 764 require M.Ed. – LD and M.A.T-LD
program participants be placed in a classroom that provides instruction
to students with specic learning disabilities, but allows participants
to choose either a K-6th grade level or 7-12th grade level setting, with
each grade level setting used only once for a practicum course (746 or
764). EDUC 639 requires completion of hours in a PK-12 classroom
that provides instruction to at-risk learners and/or students with specic
learning disabilities in reading.
529 Classroom and Behavior Management (3) is course is designed
for teacher candidates in the Accelerated Master’s Program. e course
is focused on teaching candidates to approach the classroom with a
comprehensive plan for implementing positive and proactive classroom
management strategies to prevent problem behaviors in the classroom such
as structuring the learning environment, building positive relationships
with students, and providing eective instruction. Participants will also
learn evidence-based intervention techniques and strategies for responding
to student behaviors.
530 Methods and Strategies for Teaching and Assessing Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse Students in the Mainstream Classroom (3) is
course is designed to introduce students to concepts and strategies that
will prepare them to meet the unique needs of culturally and linguistically
diverse (CLD) students in the mainstream classroom. Participants in this
course will study second language acquisition and development, models
of teaching (including sheltering and scaolding) and assessing ELLs,
principles of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, and strategies
for engaging families of CLD students. Emphasis will be on developing a
repertoire of practical, evidence-based, pedagogical strategies for teaching
CLD students in the mainstream classroom through dierentiation of
instruction to accommodate the educational needs of CLD students.
531 Montessori Philosophy and Classroom Leadership (3) is course
will provide the adult learners/teacher candidates with the background
knowledge of the Montessori philosophy of instructing children, managing
the classroom, ways to enhance grace and courtesy in the classroom, and
history of the development of the method. e Montessori philosophy of
education has a proven record for more than 100 years. e philosophy
behind the development of the method taught by Dr. Maria Montessori will
be examined. Articles from studies completed comparing the Montessori
method to traditional methods will be read and discussed. Management
of the classroom using the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori will be
taught with examples and studies. Further studies will show the long term
eectiveness of the method of learning on children as they mature into
adulthood.
532 Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Curriculum (3) is course
will give the adult learners/teacher candidates the knowledge and skills
to teach everyday practical and intellectual skills to young children using
Montessori materials. e Practical Life curriculum provides adult learners/
teacher candidates with activities which teach gross and ne motor skills,
self-care skills, environmental care skills, social skills and general control of
movement. e Sensorial curriculum provides activities that adult learners/
teacher candidates can introduce to young children which increase their
abilities intellectually. e games and activities allow young children to
experience mathematical thinking and language, scientic perception and
language, and physical classication of materials and language in their
environment.
533 Play and Social Development of Children (3) is course provides
current and prospective teachers with an overview of the social and
emotional development of children and strategies to promote the
acquisition of social/emotional skills necessary for participation in a
variety of settings. e course will include information in creating learning
environments that promote positive interactions and provide for positive
experiences, as well as active participation. e course will provide an
understanding of play, what it is, and why it is important for young children
in their social development, and how it contributes to children’s learning
and understanding of the world.
534 Observation & Progress Monitoring Practicum (2) is course is
designed for teacher candidates in the Accelerated Master’s Program. e
goals of the course are to provide opportunities for teacher candidates to
observe K-6 students in their learning environments with a focus on the
classroom management techniques being applied and to observe strategies
for progress monitoring in student behaviors and in ESL learning. Teacher
candidates will be applying knowledge gained in the EDUC 529 and EDUC
530 during their observations.
536 Montessori Mathematics & Geometry Part I for Grades 1-3 (3) is
course will include lecture, presentation and practice of math and geometry
materials, observation of presentations, arrangement of classroom materials,
and methods of assessment and planning. e course will assist adult
learners/teacher candidates with using Montessori-designed mathematics
and geometry materials. e course will focus on theoretical foundations
of activities for elementary children, precision of presentation of materials,
sequence of activities, material designs, and observation and assessment of
children's activity.
537 Montessori Elementary Language & Geometry Part II (3) is
course will give the adult learners/teacher candidates the knowledge
and skills to teach reading, grammar, comprehension, and geometry to
elementary children (grades 1-3) using Montessori methods and materials.
e Language course gives the sequence, materials and process used in
teaching reading to the elementary child. e course also teaches grammar
through identication of parts of speech in isolation and sentence analysis.
e second part of the Language course is teaching reading comprehension
and writing.
e second part of the course will be the continuation of Geometry Part
I. is takes the adult learners/teacher candidates further in the study of
geometry and how it is taught to children using Montessori methods and
materials. e hands-on materials will be presented and the purposes given
for each apparatus and help the adult learners/teacher candidates learn to
move the child from the process to the product and develop the algorithm
for problems.
538 Montessori Elementary Cultural, Science and Fine Arts (3) is
course will provide the adult learners/teacher candidates with the knowledge,
curriculum guidelines, and methods to teach these subjects in a Montessori
lower elementary (grades 1-3) school. e Cultural course is designed
around the ve cultural themes in Montessori philosophy. e themes
are referred to as the Great Lessons. ese lessons are an introduction to
history, geography, cultural awareness, and science. e lessons are further
enhanced with up-to-date knowledge of the aforementioned. Design of the
lessons encourages further research on the part of the adult learners/teacher
candidates and the children.
e Science course uses Montessori methods to teach all the science
themes while incorporating them with the cultural lessons as opposed to
teaching in isolation. e science meets and surpasses the state required
standards and encourages exploration on the part of the student. Fine Arts
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further enhances the cultural aspect of the cultural studies with materials
and lessons to learn how arts are a fundamental need of man. e lessons
celebrate art and artists around the world through time.
540 Nature and Needs of Gied and Talented Students (3) is course
is intended to introduce candidates to the major topics regarding the
specialized nature of gied and talented students along with the unique
educational needs of the gied learner. e major denitions, concepts,
theories and theorists will be explored as well as the history of gied
and talented education. e course will also introduce dierentiation of
instruction and of curriculum to meet the needs of the gied and talented
learner. e course forms a rm foundation upon which candidates will
develop a working knowledge of identifying the unique needs of gied and
talented students, as well as developing methods to better meet these needs.
541 Curriculum for the Gied and Talented (3) is course is designed
to prepare teachers to organize and deliver appropriate curriculum,
instruction, and assessment to meet the needs of gied and talented students.
Teachers will explore history and rationale of gied education, curriculum
models, instructional strategies, and assessments to meet the specic needs
and abilities of gied and talented students. Current technology will be
employed in researching, presenting, and writing lesson plans and units of
study. e South Carolina Best Practice Manual for Gied and Talented
Students will provide the foundation for this course.
548 Educational Research for the Accelerated Master’s Program (3)
is course is designed to provide students an introduction to quantitative
and qualitative research methods. Skills in understanding and critically
analyzing professional educational research will be emphasized. Basics of
statistical analysis will be introduced.
550 Montessori Mathematics and Science Curriculum PreK/K (3) is
course will give the adult learners/teacher candidates the knowledge and
skills to teach everyday practical and intellectual skills to young children
using Montessori materials. e Mathematics Curriculum provides adult
learners/teacher candidates of young children with activities based upon
Montessori's mathematics materials. Activities include: introduction to
numbers 1 - 10; introduction to base 10 place value and the basic operations;
introduction to numbers 11 - 99 in both concrete and abstract forms;
introduction to memorization of math facts and fractions. e science
curriculum introduces adult learners/teacher candidates to activities for
the discovery of vertebrate animals, plants, earth science (weather, rocks,
biomes) and physical science.
551 Montessori Language, Social Studies and Parenting (3) e language
curriculum introduces adult learners/teacher candidates to activities
for children to explore and learn basic speaking, reading and writing.
Oral language activities, phonics activities, beginning writing, beginning
handwriting and early reading are covered in detail using Montessori-based
manipulatives. e social studies curriculum introduces adult learners/
teacher candidates to geography activities, concepts of time and diversity of
the world around us. e parenting activities are introduced to help adult
learners/teacher candidates guide parents of young children as they prepare
their children for school and academic learning.
555 Introduction to Educational Programs for Children of Poverty(3)
(Prerequisite: Permission of the Graduate School of Education). is course
and its required eld assignments are designed to provide graduate students
with an initial study of issues associated with life in or of poverty and the
potential impact absence of resources may have on teaching and learning.
It includes a focused study of socio-emotional issues viewed through the
lens of cognitive neuroscience. Graduate students develop, implement, and
analyze a series of original action research studies centered on the impact
of resources, stress and school success, classroom community, relationship-
driven classroom management, and motivation. e role of teachers
as learners, leaders, and advocates in schools serving large numbers of
children in or of poverty is emphasized.
560 Introduction to Project-Based Learning (PBL) (3). is course is
designed to introduce students to the theory behind PBL and the basics of
designing, delivering and assessing PBL that supports student attainment
of core academic content and such 21
st
-century skills as personal agency,
critical and analytical thinking, collaboration, communication and
technological prociency. Credit is given to the Riley Institute and its partner
institutions for the development of the endorsement coursework and related
materials.
561 Applications of Project-Based Learning in Curriculum and
Instruction (3). (Prerequisite: EDUC 560) is classroom and eld-
based course is designed to give teachers the experiences required to plan,
create, facilitate, and integrate appropriate instructional methodologies
and technology within a PBL unit of study that will support the academic
achievement of students with diverse learning needs. During the course,
teachers will observe PBL classrooms for no less than 10 hours. Teachers will
learn to design and integrate key activities into their projects that promote
the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative
skills. Additionally, teachers will learn how to develop and implement a
variety of authentic formative and summative assessments for the purpose
of guiding instructional decision making. To successfully complete these
projects and the course, the teachers will learn to appropriately select, apply,
analyze, and reect upon student performance data gathered using a variety
of authentic assessments and data collection methods. Teachers will also
learn how to examine the key roles of and identify methods for integrating
community partners into the development and implementation of their
PBL projects. en, utilizing the content knowledge and experiences from
EDUC 560, teachers will design and implement two PBL projects. e rst
will be a cross-disciplinary PBL unit developed collaboratively with peers in
the classroom, and the second is a PBL unit of study that each student will
create independently. is second PBL unit will also serve as the course’s
key assessment. e course will be taught using PBL methodologies that
include the development of projects, analysis of student data, and reection
upon the development experience. Credit is given to the Riley Institute and
its partner institutions for the development of the endorsement coursework
and related materials.
562 Practicum in Project-Based Learning (3) (EDUC 560 and 561) is
eld-based practicum is designed to provide teacher/practitioners with
experience and opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and
dispositions for implementing PBL into the regular classroom setting.
is knowledge is demonstrated through planning for, implementing,
and managing standards-based PBL and content instruction using a wide
range of resources and technology eectively. e instruction is based on
the use and interpretation of performance-based assessment tools and
PBL techniques. e teachers will also have an opportunity to provide
professional development and build partnership with colleagues. e
course will consist of four monthly on-campus seminars and at least two
eld-based observations of teaching/PBL implementation. All other course
procedures will take place in an online format. Credit is given to the Riley
Institute and its partner institutions for the development of the endorsement
coursework and related materials.
599 Teaching and Assessing Children of Poverty (3) (Prerequisite: EDUC
555 or Permission of the Graduate School of Education). is course and
its required eld assignments are designed to provide graduate students
with a focused study of teaching and assessing viewed through the lens
of the cognitive neuroscience and specically in terms of the needs of
under-resourced learners. Graduate students develop, implement, and
analyze a series of original action research studies centered on the impact
of key pedagogical issues, including background knowledge, formative
feedback and summative assessments, motivation and mindsets, strategic
questioning, dierentiation and rigor, executive function, homework, and
grading practices. e role of teachers as learners, leaders, and advocates in
schools serving large numbers of children in or of poverty is emphasized.
611 Solving Instructional Problems Using Technology (3) F, S, SU.
is course will enable students to develop skills in using technology in
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instructional settings, and to determine appropriate technological tools
for enhancing and extending learning. Competencies developed in this
course will be utilized in other courses in the program, and in particular,
the practicum and capstone seminars.
621 Understanding Learning Dierences (3) F, S, SU. is course will
present the student with contemporary approaches to topics including
cognition, cognitive learning, brain functionality, language development,
divergent learners, developmental milestones, social development,
developmental prerequisites, and educational methodologies required of a
contemporary educator. Emphasis will be placed on how, why, and when
children learn and develop naturally, and will include those children with
exceptionalities.
622 Assessment of Learning and Behavior (3) F, S, SU. is course
addresses techniques and procedures for systematically observing and
evaluating the behavior and achievement of general education and special
education students and will dierentiate instruction and assessment based
on Individual Education Plans (IEPs). It examines the construction and
validation of conventional measures (e.g., tests and rating scales), as well
as alternative approaches to assessment, such as performance measures,
rubrics, and portfolios, and how their validity and reliability can be assessed.
624 Behavior Management of Students with Disabilities (3) F, S, SU.
is course examines research-supported techniques that teachers can use
in working with learners who have exceptional learning needs and whose
behavior interferes with their success. ese students include children and
adolescents with problems related to sustaining attention, hyperactivity,
pragmatic language skills, aggression, and oppositional deance.
Participants will learn to: (1) dierentiate problem behaviors through
understanding potentially contributory factors; (2) develop age-appropriate
interventions suitable for use in classroom and small-group settings; (3)
develop and apply Positive Behavior Intervention Plans and other data-
driven decision-making techniques for evaluating the eectiveness of
interventions; (4) collaborate with classroom teachers, counselors, school
psychologists and parents in developing and implementing improvement
plans. An understanding of professional ethical guidelines, relevant
state and federal laws and regulations, and the importance of developing
students’ self-management skills will also be emphasized.
626 Concepts and Methods in Education (3) is course explores
concepts in teaching and learning through curriculum and the application
of theories and models suited to specic subject areas. Key concepts are
examined using a problem-solving approach. How students learn specic
concepts and what can be done to motivate and support this learning are
emphasized. Concept development is traced through the grades, providing
important insights for teachers. Topics in curriculum found in educational
textbooks are also examined. Consideration of methods in the student’s
major content teaching eld is emphasized.
628 Planning for Teachers (3) is course is designed to develop an
understanding of eective instructional planning, both long range and
short-range, to improve student achievement and classroom measurement.
is course introduces students to designing and using standards-driven
assessments using curriculum standards. Both informal and formal test
interpretation are covered. Consideration of methods for planning in the
student’s major content teaching eld is emphasized.
629 Classroom Management and Supervision (3) is course is designed
for teacher candidates with minimal classroom experience. e course
focuses on preventing problem behaviors in the classroom by helping
teachers structure the learning environment, build positive relationships
with students, and provide eective instruction to reduce problem
behaviors.
Participants will also learn strategies to help students make better behavioral
choices. Evidence- based prevention and intervention techniques will
be discussed, and participants will learn strategies for responding to
inappropriate behaviors when they do occur in the classroom. Consideration
of methods in the student’s major content teaching eld is emphasized.
635 Family-School-Community Partnerships in High Poverty Schools
(3) (Prerequisite: Education 555 or permission of the Graduate School
of Education) F, S, SU. is course and its required eld experiences are
designed to provide graduate students with a focused study of the theory
and practice of family, school, and community partnerships specically
in terms of the needs of under-resourced learners and their families.
High impact approaches for organizing and sustaining school-initiated
programs of family and community engagement are explored. Graduate
students develop, implement, and analyze a series of original action
research studies centered on the application of goal-oriented family,
school, and community partnership practices in school and classroom
settings. e role of teachers as learners, leaders, and advocates in schools
serving large numbers of children in or of poverty is emphasized.
636 Language, Literacy, and Poverty (3) (Prerequisite: Education 555 or
permission of the Graduate School of Education) F, S, SU. is course and its
required eld assignments are designed to provide graduate students with
a focused study of theories of language and literacy issues viewed through
the lens of cognitive neuroscience and the science of reading, specically
in terms of the needs of under-resourced learners. Graduate students
develop, implement, and analyze a series of original action research studies
centered on the application of language and literacy issues, including
explicit reading instruction, reading and writing across the curriculum, and
assessment practices that provide a basis for instructional decisions. e
role of teachers as learners, leaders, and advocates in schools serving large
numbers of children in or of poverty is emphasized.
637 Foundations of Reading (3) is course is an overview of reading-
related theories, skills and instructional practices. Each major component
of the reading process will be examined in light of recent research and
curricular implications drawn. Oral and written language will be addressed
as integral aspects of reading development. Home/school connections,
diversity and the importance of professional development will be
emphasized throughout the course.
638 Assessment of Reading (3) (Corequisite for M.Ed.-LD/M.A.T.-
LD only -EDUC 639) is course is designed to introduce the learner to
reading assessment in terms of theories, specic measures and procedures,
data interpretation and intervention implications.
639 Practicum: Assessment of Reading (1) (Corequisite for M.Ed.-LD/
M.A.T.-LD only - EDUC 638). is course provides practical experience
with assessing PK-12 students in reading. Course participants will have the
opportunity to demonstrate prociency in interpreting data and developing
interventions. is course requires the completion of a minimum of 15
hours in a South Carolina public school setting. M.Ed. – LD and M.A.T-
LD program participants must complete these hours in a PK-12 classroom
that provides instruction to at-risk learners and/or students with specic
learning disabilities in reading. To complete the eld experience hours,
a current SLED background check must be received and approved by
the FMU School of Education. Students should check the “News and
Announcements” webpage (www.fmarion.edu/education/soenews/) for
specic SLED background check deadlines.
648 Educational Research (3) F, S, SU. is course is designed to provide
students an introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Skills in understanding and critically analyzing professional educational
research will be emphasized. Basics of statistical analysis will be introduced.
649 Accelerated Master’s Program Capstone (3) e capstone experience
provides students the opportunity to demonstrate a culmination of the
acquired knowledge in the program. e experience is oered with a eld
component to aord students the opportunity to work with P-12 students.
In this course students demonstrate how the knowledge and skills learned
in their accelerated master’s program can be applied directly to improving
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student achievement. Students will demonstrate this competence through
preparation of a Student Learning Objective (SLO).
690 Dierentiated Instruction for a Learner-Friendly Environment
(3) is course will encourage the student to become a critical thinker,
problem solver, and decision-maker as an advocate for all students with
dierent learning needs and abilities. e course will provide the students
opportunities to plan and implement lessons and an array of learning
activities, integrating technology, to address PK-12 students' prior
experiences, multiple intelligences, readiness levels, and English Language
Learners, in order to positively impact learning; apply culturally sensitive
instruction to address the needs of PK-12 students from diverse socio-
economic, cultural, linguistic backgrounds, and abilities; select appropriate,
evidence based instructional strategies for addressing individual
PK-
12 student needs in meeting curriculum objectives; and apply skills in
dierentiated instruction for curriculum content, instructional processes,
and student product for short- and long-term instructional goal planning.
699 Internship: Montessori (6) is course is a supervised eld-based
experience in which participants will demonstrate both knowledge and
skills expected of educators who work with students in early childhood and
elementary Montessori classrooms.
702 Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities: Foundations, Characteristics
and Eective Strategies (3) is course is focused on teaching candidates
about basic assumptions, foundational theories/conceptual models,
etiology, and specic conditions in the area of emotional and behavioral
disorders. Participants will learn characteristics and the impact of varied
social/emotional and learning needs, and examine eective strategies for
addressing the varied academic and behavioral needs of students with
emotional and behavioral disorders. e course will also highlight relevant
special education laws, screening, identication, measurement, and
assessment for instruction and intervention.
703 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Foundations,
Characteristics and Eective Strategies (3) is course is focused on
teaching candidates about basic assumptions, foundational theories/
conceptual models, etiology, and specic conditions in the areas of
intellectual disabilities (ID), developmental disabilities (DD), and will
also include autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Participants will learn
characteristics and the impact of varied social/emotional and learning
needs and examine eective strategies for addressing the varied academic
and behavioral needs of students with ID, DD, and/or ASD. e course will
also highlight relevant special education laws, screening, identication,
measurement, and assessment for focused instruction.
712 Methods for Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Grades K-6 (3) is course
is focused on instructional approaches, strategies, and materials essential to
the teacher candidate’s ability to address the varied academic and behavioral
needs of students with mild/moderate, high-incidence disabilities in grades
K-6. Building on an understanding of the foundations, characteristics,
and eective strategies for students with mild/moderate disabilities, the
course will examine explicit instruction, the use of evidence-based and
high-leverage practices, and incorporating all necessary accommodations,
modications, strategies, techniques, and instructional and assistive
technologies to support student learning. Participants will learn how to
assess, plan, deliver and monitor lessons/specially designed instruction in
ways that are tailored to align with both Individualized Education Program
(IEP) goals and College and Career Ready (CCR) state standards.
713 Practicum: Methods for Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Grades K-6 (1)
is course provides eld-based and practical experience with supported
application of instructional approaches, strategies, and materials essential
to teacher candidates addressing the varied academic and behavioral
needs of students with mild/moderate, high-incidence disabilities in
grades K-6. Participants will develop and apply their knowledge of
explicit instruction, through the use of evidence-based and high-leverage
practices, that incorporate all necessary accommodations, modications,
strategies, techniques, instructional and assistive technologies to support
learning. In collaboration with a cooperating teacher, participants will
have opportunities to demonstrate prociency in instructional assessment,
planning, delivery, and monitoring of lessons/specially designed instruction
tailored appropriately to align with and support progress towards both
Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and College and Career
Ready (CCR) state standards. is course requires the completion of a
minimum of 40 hours in a South Carolina public school setting. Participants
must be placed in a classroom that provides instruction to students with
mild/moderate, high incidence disabilities (i.e., Developmental Disabilities
[DD]/Intellectual Disabilities [ID], including Autism [ASD]; Emotional
and Behavioral Disabilities [EBD/ED]; and/or Specic Learning Disabilities
[SLD]) in grades K-6.
718 Methods for Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Grades 7-12 (3) e
course will encourage the student to become a critical thinker, problem
solver, and decision-maker as an advocate for students with mild/moderate
disabilities. is course is focused on instructional approaches, strategies,
and materials essential to the teacher candidate’s ability to address the
varied academic and behavioral needs of students with mild/moderate,
high-incidence disabilities in grades 7-12. Building on an understanding
of the foundations, characteristics, and eective strategies for students with
mild/moderate disabilities, the course will examine explicit instruction,
the use of evidence-based and high-leverage practices, and incorporating
all necessary accommodations, modications, strategies, techniques,
instructional and assistive technologies to support student learning.
Participants will learn how to assess, plan, deliver and monitor lessons/
specially designed instruction in ways that are tailored to align with both
Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and College and Career
Readiness (CCR) state standards.
719 Practicum: Methods for Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Grades 7-12
(1)
is practicum course provides eld-based and practical experience
with supported application of instructional approaches, strategies, and
materials essential to teacher candidates addressing the varied academic and
behavioral needs of students with mild/moderate, high-incidence disabilities
in grades 7-12. Participants will develop and apply their knowledge of
explicit instruction, through the use of evidence-based and high-leverage
practices, that incorporate all necessary accommodations, modications,
strategies, techniques, instructional and assistive technologies to support
learning. In collaboration with a cooperating teacher, participants will
have opportunities to demonstrate prociency in instructional assessment,
planning, delivery, and monitoring of lessons/specially designed instruction
tailored appropriately to align with and support progress towards both
Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and College and Career
Readiness (CCR) state standards. is course requires the completion of a
minimum of 40 hours in a South Carolina public school setting. Participants
must be placed in a classroom that provides instruction to students with
mild/moderate, high incidence disabilities (i.e., Developmental Disabilities
[DD]/Intellectual Disabilities [ID], including Autism [ASD]; Emotional
and Behavioral Disabilities [EBD/ED]; and/or Specic Learning Disabilities
[SLD]) in grades 7-12.
720 Educational Methods for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(3) (Prerequisite: Psychology 601 or permission of school) S, SU. Review of
the background information that will enable the teacher involved in the
education of the child with intellectual and developmental disabilities to
recognize the child’s needs and to employ eective methods for meeting
those needs.
721 Family, Community, and Early Childhood Education (3) S, SU. A
primary goal of this course is to provide opportunities for collaboration
among teachers, other professionals, and members of a larger and diverse
community. One of the outcomes of the course collaboration is a plan
to address a concern, such as school-age child care. Course content
encompasses topics that include family and community concerns and
issues, such as anti-bias practices in schools; strategies to connect families
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to appropriate community services; and initiatives to assist family and
community, such as mentoring school volunteers.
722 Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs (3) SU. One of
the goals of this course is to have students design and use curriculum that
is based on the most current research concerning children’s development
in all domains. A product of this course is a research paper including the
implications of a proposed curriculum for a school or child care center.
Course topics relate to innovative, pragmatic programs that are appropriate
for children from birth through age eight and who reect diverse
demographics. Instructional methods for integrating the curriculum in
language, math, science, social studies, health, and the arts are studied.
723 Early Intervention: Strategies for the Special Needs Child (3) SU. A
goal of early intervention is to prepare students to eectively provide, at the
earliest juncture possible, appropriate treatments and accommodations for
children presenting special needs. is course addresses theory, practice,
and federal and state legislative support for programs for special needs
children during the pre-school and primary years. Emphasis is directed
toward support services to families as well as the aected children.
Attention is given to children who exhibit risk factors for or characteristics
of mild to moderate developmental delays, high incidence disabilities
(educable mental disability, learning disability, speech disorders), and low
incidence disabilities (sensory losses, orthopedic disabilities). e needs of
children who exhibit cognitive and other developmental traits above the
normal range are also considered. Students analyze, interpret, and identify
critical congurations of scores within psychoeducational and informal
evaluations; consequent interventions are formulated.
725 Practicum in Instruction for the Exceptional Child (Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities) (3) (Prerequisite: Psychology 601 or
permission of school; Prerequisite/corequisite: 720) F, S. Laboratory
situation designed to provide the student with clinical experience with
exceptional children (i.e., children with intellectual and developmental
disabilities) in various educational settings.
737 Content Area Reading and Writing (3). is course is designed to
prepare pre-service and in-service teachers in grades PK-12 to teach
reading and writing skills related to content subjects (i.e., Math, Science,
Social Studies, English Language Arts) in an integrated manner. Methods
and materials needed to promote reading achievement in content subjects
will be examined. is course will discuss the basic components of the
reading and the writing processes and aid in the development of techniques
to help students construct meaning from both expository and literature
texts across the various disciplines.
745 Teaching Reading and Written Language to Exceptional Learners (3)
F, S, SU. (Corequisite of EDUC 746 only for M.Ed.-LD and M.A.T.-LD)
is course examines a range of evidence-based practices and methods
for teaching reading and written language to at-risk learners and students
with disabilities. Building on understandings of the cognition, memory,
and language characteristics of divergent and exceptional learners,
participants will learn about development of the following: essential
components and foundational skills in reading through explicit instruction
in phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle/phonological awareness,
uency, vocabulary, and comprehension; comprehension techniques for a
variety of types of text; content area reading; and study skills. e course
also covers the relationship between spoken and written language, and
reading and writing; strategies for improving students’ prerequisite skills
for written expression; uency with skills in spelling, sentence structure,
and components of the writing process. is course discusses eective early
intervention approaches, strategies for increasing learner motivation and
independence, and appropriate usage of technology to support and monitor
improved learning outcomes in both reading and writing.
746 Practicum: Teaching Reading and Written Language to Exceptional
Learners (1) (Corequisite of EDUC 745 only for M.Ed.-LD/M.A.T.-LD) F,
S. is course provides practical experience with application of evidence-
based practices and methods for teaching reading and written language
skills to students with specic learning disabilities. In collaboration with
a cooperating teacher, participants will have opportunities to demonstrate
prociency with instructional planning and assessment to support
student learning, independence, and motivation, and to incorporate
instructional and/or assistive technology supports as appropriate to
enhance achievement and/or task completion. Participants will assess
student needs; then select and apply an appropriate instructional strategy or
technique; collect and analyze student performance data; and evaluate the
eectiveness of the selected instructional approach or technique, making
instructional adjustments accordingly. is course requires the completion
of a minimum of 40 hours in a South Carolina public school setting. M.Ed.
– LD and M.A.T-LD program participants must be placed in a classroom
that provides instruction to students with specic learning disabilities in
grades K-6.
759 IEP Development and Transition for Students with Disabilities (3)
(Corequisite: EDUC 762; Prerequisites: EDUC 760 and 761, or permission
of the school). is course will emphasize the basic principles of IEP
development and transition practices for teaching students with disabilities
which will include interpreting psycho-educational reports to develop
appropriate goals and objectives for IEP development; understanding how
dierentiated instruction and best practices relate to IEP development
and goal mastery for students with disabilities; creating and adapting
appropriate student performance assessments for IEP goals; understanding
how Universal Design for Learning relates to successful IEP goal mastery
as a method of accommodating and modifying instructional strategies for
teaching students with disabilities; and introducing common transition
practices for students with disabilities.
760 Introduction to Exceptionalities and Legal Foundations(3) F, S.
e course introduces the graduate student to the etiologies, theoretical
foundations, and characteristics of the spectrum of exceptionalities
ranging from giedness to high incidence disabilities (learning disabilities,
intellectual and developmental disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders)
to low-incidence disabilities (orthopedic, sensorimotor decits). Among
the topics addressed are: options for delivery of appropriate services,
federal and state legislation and accompanying regulations governing
service delivery, roles played by members of multidisciplinary teams, rights
and procedural safeguards to insure that parents and individuals with
disabilities participate in the decision-making process, nancial basis and
state regulations regarding distribution of funding.
761 Learning Disabilities: Foundations, Characteristics and Eective
Strategies(3) (Prerequisites: Full acceptance to graduate program, Education
760, or permission of the school). is course focuses on classical and
contemporary approaches to identifying students with learning disabilities,
including issues related to denitions, disproportionate representation, and
approaches to assessment and program planning. Problems with perception,
memory, language, schematic/organizational learning, haptic learning,
self-governance, and the impact of those problems on academic and non-
academic learning will be examined. In addition, the special educator’s role
as collaborative consultant in placement and treatment is emphasized.
762 Instructional Planning and IEP Implementation for Students with
Disabilities (3) (Co-Requisite: EDUC 759; Prerequisites: EDUC 760 and
761, or permission of the school). is course will emphasize the basic
principles of instructional design as a part of IEP implementation for
students with disabilities. With primary focus on the development of lesson
plans and instructional units for both individual and group instruction,
participants will learn to design instruction that targets both students’ needs,
as indicated by IEP goals, and state content standards for progress within
the general education curriculum; use progress monitoring assessment
results and data-based decision-making to guide instruction; and select,
implement, and individualize appropriate instructional strategies for
accelerating progress and improving learning outcomes of students with
disabilities.
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763 Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Learners (3) (Prerequisites:
Education 760, 761, and 762, or permission of the school; Corequisite of
764 only for M.Ed.-LD/M.A.T.-LD) F, S, SU. is course examines a range
of evidence-based practices and methods for teaching mathematics and
quantitative reasoning to at-risk learners and students with disabilities.
Building on understandings of the cognition, memory, and language
characteristics of exceptional learners, participants will learn about
development of the following: understanding size and spatial relationships;
concepts of direction, place value, fractions, decimals, and time; and
remembering math facts. e course also covers explicit instruction in
skills related to number sense, number systems or counting, basic facts,
place value, fractions as numbers, computation of fractions, and algebra.
Strategies for increasing learner independence and for using technology
appropriately to improve student learning will also be addressed.
764 Practicum: Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Learners (1)
(Prerequisites: Full acceptance to graduate program and Education 760,
761, and 762, or permission of the school; Corequisite of EDUC 763 only
for M.Ed.-LD/M.A.T.-LD). F, S. is course provides practical experience
with application of evidence-based practices and methods for teaching
mathematics and quantitative reasoning to at-risk learners and students
with specic learning disabilities. In collaboration with a cooperating
teacher, participants will have opportunities to demonstrate prociency
with instructional planning and assessment to support student learning,
independence, and motivation and to incorporate instructional and/or
assistive technology supports as appropriate to enhance achievement and/
or task completion. Participants will assess student needs, then select and
apply an appropriate instructional strategy or technique, collect and analyze
student performance data, and evaluate the eectiveness of the selected
instructional approach or technique, making instructional adjustments
accordingly. is course requires the completion of a minimum of 40
hours in a South Carolina public school setting. M.Ed. – LD and M.A.T-
LD program participants must be placed in a classroom that provides
instruction to students with specic learning disabilities in grades 7-12.
770 Learning Disabilities: Clinical Experience Internship (6)
(Prerequisites: all required courses for the M.A.T. in Learning Disabilities
and an overall GPA of 3.0 in the MAT-LD program) F, S. is course is a
supervised clinical experience in which participants will demonstrate both
knowledge and skills expected of educators who work with students who
have learning disabilities. e experience provides multiple opportunities
to accommodate the needs of individual learners, structuring both learning
environments and activities to optimize performance and independence.
Participants assess students’ learning needs, then plan, develop, and
deliver appropriate instruction, while monitoring progress through an
integral assessment strategy. Structuring and using supportive learning
environments includes making eective use of appropriate technologies,
grouping and collaborative arrangements, and available resources, such as
paraprofessionals.
771 Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education (3) SU. e
purpose of this course is to provide the student with a broad perspective
of the best practices, issues, and concerning facing individuals working
in the eld of early childhood special education. State and federal laws
governing and regulating early childhood special education, program
models, community resources, program development, and state agencies
and organizations are addressed. Special emphasis is placed on providing
the student with the knowledge of philosophies, roles and services of
professionals involved with young children with special needs.
772 Multi-Categorical Special Education: Clinical Experience
Internship (6) is course is a supervised eld-based experience in
which participants will demonstrate both knowledge and skills expected
of educators who work with students who have mild-moderate disabilities.
e experience provides multiple opportunities to accommodate the
needs of individual learners, structuring both learning environments and
activities, to optimize performance and independence. Participants assess
students’ learning needs, then plan, develop, and deliver appropriate
instruction, while monitoring progress through an integral assessment
strategy. Structuring and using supportive learning environments includes
making eective use of appropriate technologies, grouping and collaborative
arrangements, and available resources, such as paraprofessionals.
773 Accelerated Master’s Program Clinical Experience 1 (9). is
internship is a planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area
of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the
supervision and coordination of a university supervisor and a cooperating
teacher. During internship the student must demonstrate the competencies
identied for his/her specic teaching eld in an appropriate grade level
setting. In addition, the student participates in 8-10 seminars scheduled
throughout the semester. Prerequisite Courses: Approval by Director
of Graduate Studies, pre-requisite courses, passing Praxis scores, and a
minimum overall 3.0 GPA as outlined in the FMU Catalog.
774 Accelerated Master’s Program Clinical Experience 2 (9). is
internship is a planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area
of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the
supervision and coordination of a university supervisor and a cooperating
teacher. During internship the student must demonstrate the competencies
identied for his/her specic teaching eld in an appropriate grade level
setting. In addition, the student participates in 8-10 seminars scheduled
throughout the semester. Prerequisite Courses: Approval by Director of
Graduate Studies, successful completion of EDUC 773.
775 Partnerships in Early Childhood Special Education: Teaming with
Parents and Professionals (3) S, SU. is course will prepare special
educators and prospective special educators for the collaborative processes
that are an integral part of early childhood special education. Specic
information on building and maintaining partnerships with parents, school
personnel, and service providers from outside agencies will be provided.
Participants will have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary
for eective teamwork, including the skills to promote active parental
involvement on IFSP/IEP teams and in the transition process. is course
provides an overview of the history of collaboration in special education.
It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of families, school personnel,
and community agencies in the educational process for young children with
disabilities ages birth to six years.
780 Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities (3) S. is course
will focus on assessment procedures for use with infants, toddlers and
preschool children with disabilities. e course includes information on
basic assessment issues, ethics and concerns, use of specialized assessment
instruments, and recommended procedures for assessing young children
with mild to moderate disabilities. e course is intended to familiarize
students with a wide range of assessment approaches and to provide an
understanding of the role of assessment in curriculum planning, writing
classroom assessment and screening summaries and overall classroom/
program evaluation.
784 Methods for Teaching Young Children with Disabilities (3) S. is
course emphasizes planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating
programs for young children with special needs. Students will be provided
with an understanding of developmentally appropriate programs and
practices for young children with special needs. e emphasis of this
course is on the actual process of planning, implementing, and monitoring
programs for young children with diverse learning needs. Students
will explore, plan, and implement curriculum and environments using
individually responsive, age-related, and culturally appropriate methods
and materials. Students will gain an understanding of the important role of
play, active exploration, the construction and representation of knowledge,
social interaction with peers and family members, and peers and families
as signicant others in children’s intellectual and linguistic development.
788 Social/Emotional Development and Guidance for Young Children
with Disabilities (3) SU. is course provides current and prospective
teachers with an overview of the social and emotional development of
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young children with mild to moderate disabilities and strategies to promote
the acquisition of social/emotional skills necessary for participation in a
variety of settings. e course includes an overview of basic classroom
management theories; an overview of procedures for monitoring and
evaluating the behavior of infants, toddlers and preschool children with
exceptional learning needs; a discussion of strategies to prevent and reduce
inappropriate behavior; and strategies to promote conict resolution.
Additionally, the course will include information regarding the impact
of teacher attitudes on the behavior of young children with exceptional
learning needs, and provide experience in creating learning environments
that promote positive interactions, positive cultural experiences, and active
participation.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COURSES EDPD
525 Professional Development (3, 2, or 1) F, S, SU. Professional
development in various strategies and techniques to enhance Grades K-12
classroom instruction for a variety of disciplines and content areas. Courses
are scheduled at the request of local school districts, educational agencies,
or consortia, subject to the approval of the school. Graduate institutional
credit (institutional credit means that the hours earned and the grade points
are included only in the semester totals, which reect total hours and credits
earned. Neither the grade points nor the hours earned are reected in the
cumulative totals, which reect total hours and credits toward degrees) may
be earned, but EDPD 525 cannot be applied toward the M.Ed. or M.A.T.
programs at FMU. Undergraduate institutional credit (see parenthetical
explanation above) may also be earned.
526 Strategies for Teaching Children of Poverty I (3, 2, or 1) F, S, SU.
is course is the rst in a series that provides graduate education students
with a study of theory and practice related to the education of students living
in or of poverty, with poverty dened as limited access to nancial, social,
emotional, spiritual, cognitive, or physical resources. Content is grounded
by the Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty’s
six standards for teachers of children of poverty and selected pedagogy
from the Center’s 25 Best Practices. A lens of cognitive neuroscience is used
to consider barriers that can result from life with limited resources, and
students explore ways to apply the science of learning to teaching practices
in order to remove those barriers that can negatively impact school and life
success. Graduate institutional credit (institutional credit means that the
hours earned and the grade points are included only in the semester totals,
which reect total hours and credits earned. Neither the grade points nor
the hours earned are reected in the cumulative totals, which reect total
hours and credits toward degrees) may be earned, but EDPD 526 cannot
be applied toward the M.Ed. or M.A.T. programs at FMU. Undergraduate
institutional credit (see parenthetical explanation above) may also be
earned.
527 Strategies for Teaching Children of Poverty II (3, 2, or 1) (Prerequisite:
EDPD 526) F, S, SU. is course is a continuation of the study of theory
and practice learned in EDPD 526 related to the education of students living
in or of poverty, with poverty dened as limited access to nancial, social,
emotional, spiritual, cognitive, or physical resources. Content is grounded
by the Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty’s six
standards for teachers of children of poverty and selected pedagogy from
the Center’s 25 Best Practices. A lens of cognitive neuroscience is used
to consider barriers that can result from life with limited resources, and
students explore ways to apply the science of learning to teaching practices
in order to remove those barriers that can negatively impact school and life
success. Graduate institutional credit (institutional credit means that the
hours earned and the grade points are included only in the semester totals,
which reect total hours and credits earned. Neither the grade points nor
the hours earned are reected in the cumulative totals, which reect total
hours and credits toward degrees) may be earned, but EDPD 527 cannot
be applied toward the M.Ed. or M.A.T. programs at FMU. Undergraduate
institutional credit (see parenthetical explanation above) may also be
earned.
530 Principles of College and Career Readiness (3, 2, or 1) F, S, SU. is
course will include an in-depth study of key issues related to college and
career readiness, with a particular emphasis on how these issues might
impact classroom instruction. Participants will be encouraged to consider
ways concepts can be implemented in their own schools and with their own
students. Course assignments will include reading, online discussions of
readings and their relationship to classroom practice, and a nal project
that connects the reading and discussions with the participants’ teaching
in a practical way. Graduate institutional credit (institutional credit means
that the hours earned and the grade points are included only in the semester
totals, which reect total hours and credits earned. Neither the grade
points nor the hours earned are reected in the cumulative totals, which
reect total hours and credits toward degrees) may be earned, but EDPD
530 cannot be applied toward the M.Ed. or M.A.T. programs at FMU.
Undergraduate institutional credit (see parenthetical explanation above)
may also be earned.
531 Advanced Study in College and Career Readiness (3, 2, or 1) F, S,
SU. In this course, students will be introduced to recent scholarly work
about college and career readiness. rough reading, online discussions,
interviews, and writing, students will conduct in-depth investigations of
specic programs, pedagogies, and initiatives already in place at schools,
evaluate their eectiveness, and create action plans for their schools.
Graduate institutional credit (institutional credit means that the hours
earned and the grade points are included only in the semester totals, which
reect total hours and credits earned. Neither the grade points nor the hours
earned are reected in the cumulative totals, which reect total hours and
credits toward degrees) may be earned, but EDPD 531 cannot be applied
toward the M.Ed. or M.A.T. programs at FMU. Undergraduate institutional
credit (see parenthetical explanation above) may also be earned.
ENGLISH COURSES ENGL
516 English: Applied Composition eory (3) SU. Survey of theories of
rhetoric and discourse appropriate for writing teachers. Includes workshop
activities and practice making and evaluating assignments, and diagnosing
writing problems. Includes modeling of appropriate pedagogy.
517 English: Advanced Approaches to British Literature (3) SU. Explores
works of British literature with emphasis on works appropriate for high
school teachers, including Empire and post-colonial perspectives. Includes
discussion of various theoretical frameworks, age-appropriate secondary
sources and the application of eective writing assignments. Includes
modeling of appropriate pedagogy.
518 English: Advanced Approaches to American Literature (3) SU.
Explores works of American literature with emphasis on works appropriate
for high school teachers, including multicultural perspectives. Includes
discussion on various theoretical frameworks, age-appropriate secondary
sources and the application of eective writing assignments. Includes
modeling of appropriate pedagogy.
519 English: Advanced Approaches to World Literature (3) SU.
Explores wide variety of world and multicultural literature with emphasis
on works appropriate for high school teachers. Includes discussion of
various theoretical frameworks, age-appropriate secondary sources and
the application of eective writing assignments. Includes modeling of
appropriate pedagogy.
799 English: Capstone Practicum (3) (Prerequisite: 12 hours in specialty
core; corequisite: Education 798) SU. is course is designed to integrate
and extend the subject matter covered in the preceding four specialty area
courses. A special focus will involve the identication of and completion
of one or more projects involving the specialty and education core, and/or
exploration of a related topic. e project(s) should be designed so they can
be used in an appropriate professional setting.
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MATHEMATICS COURSES MATH
516 Mathematics: Calculus for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite: Bachelor’s
degree plus eligibility for licensure in mathematics or science, or senior
status as a mathematics major, or permission of school) F, S, SU. Full
development of limits, derivatives, and integrals. Concentration is on
concepts and applications.
518 Mathematics: Probability and Statistics for Teachers (3) (Prerequisite:
Bachelor’s degree plus eligibility for licensure in mathematics or science, or
senior status as a mathematics major, or permission of school) SU. Survey
of areas of probability theory to include selected topics from sample spaces;
combinatorial theory; random variables and their distribution; conditional
probability; joint and marginal distributions; expected values and variances;
and the Central Limit eorem. Survey of descriptive inferential statistics
to include selected topics from the use of tables, graphs, and formulas;
sampling techniques; estimation and condence intervals; hypothesis
testing; decision making; and correlation and regression.
SCIENCE COURSES SCI
515 Science: Physical Science (3) (Prerequisite: Eligibility for licensure in
science and bachelor’s degree or permission of school) SU. is course will
examine the physical principles that govern natural phenomena. Topics
may include mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, waves, and light.
Applications of science and technology, critical thinking and problem-
solving skills, and experimental design will be emphasized.
516 Science: Chemistry in the World (3) (Prerequisite: Eligibility for
licensure in science and bachelor’s degree or permission of school) SU.
is course will examine the role of chemistry in the world. e nature,
interactions, and transformations of matter and energy will be addressed.
Applications of science and technology, critical thinking and problem-
solving skills, and experimental design will be emphasized.
517 Science: Earth and Space Science (3) (Prerequisite: Eligibility for
licensure in science and bachelor’s degree or permission of school) SU. is
course will examine the processes, interactions, and changes of earth and
space systems. Applications of science and technology, critical thinking and
problem-solving skills, and experimental design will be emphasized.
518 Science: Human Biology (3) (Prerequisite: Eligibility for licensure in
science and bachelor’s degree or permission of school) SU. is course will
examine the processes of life: characteristics and functions of organ systems,
and the impact of human activity on the environment. Applications of
science and technology, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and
experimental design will be emphasized.
519 Science: Environmental Science (3) (Prerequisite: Eligibility for
licensure in science and bachelor’s degree or permission of school) SU.
is course will examine natural resources, interactions of organisms
with environment, interactions between organisms with each other and
their environments; and genetic diversity and continuity. Applications of
science and technology, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and
experimental design will be emphasized.
799 Science: Seminar Practicum Capstone (3) (Prerequisite: Twelve hours
in specialty core; corequisite: Education 798) SU. is course is designed
to integrate and extend the subject matter covered in the preceding four
specialty area courses. A special focus will involve the identication and
completion of one or more projects involving the specialty and education
core, and/or exploration of a related topic. e project(s) should be designed
so that they can be used in an appropriate professional setting.
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES SOST
516 Social Studies: History and American Government (3) SU. A study
of the historical development of American society including such topics
as tradition and change, the changing American family, the changing
ethnic composition of the United States, the growing role of government
in American society, critical developments in education, rural and urban
trends, and the role of religion in shaping American society.
517 Social Studies: American Economy and Politics (3) SU. An
examination of the principles and operation of the American economics
and political systems.
518 Social Studies: e United States in Comparison/Contrast With
the Rest of the World (3) SU. Topics to be considered include: culture,
standards of living, rights and freedoms, environmental concerns, types of
political systems, levels of economic development, historical experiences,
religions, ethnic groups, and social classes.
519 Social Studies: Special Study of World Regions (3) SU. e study in
terms of commonalities and dierences among countries in the regions
of Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, covering for each region society,
history, economy, and politics.
799 Social Studies: Seminar Practicum Capstone (3) (Prerequisite: Twelve
hours in specialty core) SU. is course is designed to integrate and extend
the subject matter covered in the preceding four specialty area courses. A
special focus will involve the identication and completion of one or more
projects involving the specialty and education core, and/or exploration of a
related topic. e project(s) should be designed so they can be used in an
appropriate professional setting.
GRADUATE NURSING
PROGRAM
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission as a graduate degree student, an applicant
must submit the following materials:
1. e graduate application for admission and nonrefundable
application fee.
2. Ocial transcripts(s) of all undergraduate and graduate work
from accredited institutions.
3. ree letters of condential recommendation from professional
associates or former professors who can attest to the academic
potential of the applicant. One letter must be submitted from a
current supervisor.
4. A current resume or curriculum vita (CV).
5. A written statement of the applicant’s career goals, 300 to 500
words in length, including the applicant’s interest and reasons
for seeking admission to the designated track.
6. Current unencumbered license to practice nursing in South
Carolina or other National Council of State Boards of Nursing
(NCSBN) Nurse License Compact state license.
7. BSN earned from an accredited institution.
All of the above materials must be submitted electronically to:
https://gradapply.fmarion.edu/
Completed applications are reviewed for merit by the Nursing Graduate
Committee. Determination of merit is based upon consideration of all
components of the application packet. In the admissions decision process,
consideration is given to both the merit of each application received and
to the number of slots available in the program at the time of application.
Oers for admission are given to those applicants who show the most
promise of success in graduate studies.
To be guaranteed timely consideration for acceptance, all of the above
materials should be submitted one week before classes.
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TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN
LANGUAGE TOEFL AND IELTS
e TOEFL is required of all international students except those whose
native language is English. e Department of Nursing requires higher
TOEFL scores for admittance into the nursing programs than those
required by the University. e Department of Nursing adheres to the
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) research, which
has led to recommendations for a minimum English prociency standard
for nurses to practice safely and eectively at entry level in the U.S. An
acceptable TOEFL score of at a minimum 577 (233 on the computerized
version or 90 on the Internet version) is required. In addition, a minimum
speaking score of 26 in the TOEFL iBT is required. Appropriate scores on
the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) may be used
in lieu of the TOEFL.
Information about the TOEFL can be found at many schools or at U.S.
embassies, consulates, or oces of the United States Information Service.
If information is not available in the applicant’s country, it can be obtained
by writing to TOEFL, Box 6161, Princeton, NJ 08541- 6161, USA.
COURSE REPETITION
Progression policies in the MSN program will be in compliance with the
FMU catalog for graduate programs. In order for a student to successfully
progress through the MSN program, the student must complete his or her
degree within a six-year period; achieve course grades of C or better; and
maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for all graduate courses.
Students will be allowed to retake one course due to academic failure; no
retaking of courses will be permitted for clinical failures.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
ADULTGERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE
NURSE PRACTITIONER AGACNP
Director of AGACNP: TBA
e FMU Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner program option has been developed in response to the
need to provide advanced nursing care across the continuum of healthcare
services to meet the specialized needs of adult-gerontology patients
(young adults, older adults, and frail elderly) with complex acute and/or
chronic health conditions in the region and state. is program provides
BSN-prepared registered nurses (RNs) access to a high quality education
to serve a specic population of patients from rural settings. e MSN/
AGACNP program prepares advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)
to be acute care nurse practitioners. In addition to clinical practice, this
program option emphasizes epidemiological approaches to complex
acute and chronic health issues, holistic care, family and community
systems approaches, use of technology, value-based care, collaboration,
consultation, referral processes, theory utilization, and evidence-based
practice. Graduates will be eligible for certication as an AGACNP by the
American Nurse Credentialing Centers (ANCC) or ACNPC-AG by the
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
Enrollment in the MSN/AGACNP program option is limited. Students
must be accepted as graduate degree students. Courses in the MSN
program options are oered one day a week, but practicum hours will
generally occur during business hours at the primary care facility where the
learner’s clinical is scheduled. Courses are delivered in hybrid format using
both traditional classroom instruction and online components. Practicum
hours are extensive, and students should plan to allocate sucient time to
complete them. Advisement for this program track is done on an ongoing
basis by the faculty of the program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE/
ADULTGERONTOLOGY ACUTE
CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER AGACNP
To receive a Master’s Degree in Nursing as an Adult-Gerontology Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) from FMU, a student must fulll the
following requirements:
1. Complete 56 graduate credit hours, which include over 500
practicum hours.
a) Graduate Nursing Core Courses
(All MSN program options)......................12 Hours
APRN 501 Advanced Practice Role: eory and
Knowledge Development
APRN 502 Biostatistics
APRN 503 Advanced Research and Evidence-based
Practice
APRN 504 Health Policy and Leadership
b)Direct Care Core
(All MSN NP program options) ..................19 Hours
APRN 505 Population Health and Epidemiology
APRN 506 Health Systems and Risk Management
APRN 507 Patient Education and Advocacy
APRN 601 Advanced Pathophysiology
APRN 602 Advanced Pharmacology
APRN 603 Advanced Physical Assessment and Health
Promotion
c) Functional Area Content
(Specic to each MSN program option)............25 Hours
APRN 707 Clinical Decision-making and Ethics
APRN 714 Acute Care of Young Adults
APRN 715 Acute Care of Adults
APRN 716 Acute Care of Geriatric Patients
APRN 717 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care InternshipI
APRN 718 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Internship
II
2. Achieve a 3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses.
3. Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester
in which the last course will be taken.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner Track: Dr. Deborah L. Hopla
PROGRAM TRACK FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
WITH MAJOR IN FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
e FMU Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/
FNP) program track has been developed in response to the healthcare
need for primary care practitioners. is program provides BSN-prepared
registered nurses (RNs) access to a high quality graduate education in order
to serve the healthcare needs locally and beyond. e MSN/FNP track
prepares graduates to be community-oriented primary care practitioners
who care for patients across the lifespan. FNPs provide comprehensive
health promotion, evaluation of presenting problems, and continuing
care of acute and chronic conditions in a primary care setting. In addition
to clinical practice, the track emphasizes epidemiological approaches to
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clinical problems, holistic care, family and community systems approach,
use of technology, cost considerations, collaboration, consultation, referral
processes, theory utilization, and evidence-based practice. Graduates will
be eligible for licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN),
and for certication by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers
(ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Enrollment in the MSN/FNP program track is limited. Students must be
accepted as graduate degree students. Courses in the MSN/FNP track are
oered one day a week, but practicum hours will generally occur during
business hours at the primary care facility where the learner’s clinical
experience is scheduled. Courses are delivered in hybrid format using
both traditional classroom instruction and online components. Practicum
hours are extensive, and students should plan to allocate sucient time to
complete them. Advisement for this program track is done on an ongoing
basis by the faculty of the program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE/
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
To receive a Master’s Degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner
from FMU, a student must fulll the following requirements:
1. Complete 55 graduate credit hours, which includes over 750
practicum hours.
a)Graduate Nursing Core Courses
(All MSN program options)....................... 6 Hours
APRN 502 Biostatistics
APRN 503 Advanced Research and Evidence-based
Practice
b) Direct Care Core
(All MSN NP program options) ...................14 hours
APRN 505 Population Health and Epidemiology
APRN 507 Patient Education and Advocacy
APRN 601 Advanced Pathophysiology
APRN 602 Advanced Pharmacology
APRN 603 Advanced Physical Assessment and
Health Promotion
c)Functional Area Content
(Specic to each MSN program option).............27 hours
APRN 701 Primary Care of Adults
APRN 702 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and
Adolescents
APRN 703 Primary Care of Women
APRN 704 Primary Care of Geriatric Patients
APRN 705 Internship I
APRN 706 Internship II
d) Doctoral Content .............................8 Hours
DNP 800 Doctoral Knowledge Development
DNP 802 Doctoral Health Policy and Leadership
DNP 803 e Role of Technology
and Interprofessional Collaboration
2. Achieve a 3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses.
3. Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester
in which the last course will be taken.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
PRACTITIONER PMHNP
Coordinator of PMHNP Track: Dr. Tiany Pressley
e FMU Master of Science in Nursing /Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP) program track has been developed in response to
the mental health needs in the region and state. is program provides
BSN-prepared registered nurses (RNs) access to a high quality education to
serve a specic population of patients, families, and communities in rural
settings. e MSN/PMHNP program prepares advanced practice registered
nurses (APRNs) to be psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners for
patients across the lifespan in acute and non-acute settings. In addition
to clinical practice, this program option emphasizes epidemiological
approaches to psychiatric and mental health issues, holistic care, family
and community systems approaches, use of technology, value-based care,
collaboration, consultation, referral processes, theory utilization, and
evidence-based practice. Graduates will be eligible for certication as a
PMHNP by the American Nurse Credentialing Centers (ANCC).
Enrollment in the MSN/PMHNP program option is limited. Students must
be accepted as graduate degree students. Courses in the MSN program
options are oered one day a week, but practicum hours will generally
occur during business hours at the primary care facility where the learner’s
clinical is scheduled. Courses are delivered in hybrid format using both
traditional classroom instruction and online components. Practicum
hours are extensive, and students should plan to allocate sucient time to
complete them. Advisement for this program track is done on an ongoing
basis by the faculty of the program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
DEGREE/PSYCHIATRIC
MENTAL HEALTH
NURSE PRACTITIONER PMHNP
To receive a Master’s Degree in Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner from FMU, a student must fulll the following
requirements:
1. Complete 55 graduate credit hours, which include over 750
practicum hours.
a) Graduate Nursing Core Courses
(All MSN program options)....................... 6 Hours
APRN 502 Biostatistics
APRN 503 Advanced Research and
Evidence-based Practice
b) Direct Care Core (All MSN program options) ....18 Hours
APRN 505 Population Health and
Epidemiology
APRN 507 Patient Education and Advocacy
APRN 601 Advanced Pathophysiology
APRN 602 Advanced Pharmacology
APRN 603 Advanced Physical Assessment
and Health Promotion
APRN 609 Neuroscience of Psychiatric Disorders
APRN 610 Evidence-Based Psychopharmacology
of the Advanced Practice Nurse
c) Functional Area Content
(Specic to each MSN program option)............24 Hours
APRN 719 Advanced Assessment, Dierential
Diagnosis, and Management of Psychiatric
Disorders Across the Lifespan I
APRN 720 Advanced Assessment, Dierential
Diagnosis, and Management of Psychiatric
Disorders Across the Lifespan II
APRN 721 Advanced Assessment, Dierential
Diagnosis, and Management of Psychiatric
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Disorders Across the Lifespan III
APRN 724 Advanced Practicum and
Synthesis of Psychiatric-Mental
Health Patients Across the Lifespan
d) Doctoral Content.............................. 8 Hours
DNP 800 Doctoral Knowledge Development
DNP 802 Doctoral Health Policy and Leadership
DNP 803 e Role of Technology
and Interprofessional Collaboration
2. Achieve a 3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses.
3. Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester
in which the last course will be taken.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING NURSE EDUCATOR
Coordinator: Dr. Dorie Weaver
e FMU MSN/Nurse Educator track has been developed in response to
national and regional needs for nurse educators. e MSN/Nurse Educator
curriculum synthesizes cohesive educational theory and principles with
the unique learning needs of professional nursing. Students will be
taught strategies to facilitate learning in clinical, simulated, and didactic
environments. is program provides baccalaureate-prepared Registered
Nurses (RNs) access to a high-quality graduate education in order to
serve regional and national nursing education programs as well as clinical
partners. Nurse educators are needed in both the academic and clinical
areas to promote quality healthcare. e graduates of this track will meet
the core competencies for the Nurse Educator as outlined by the National
League for Nursing (NLN).
Enrollment in the program is limited. Students must be accepted as
graduate degree candidates. Courses are oered in an online format, but
academic practicum hours will generally occur during the school hours
of the academic unit. Clinical practicum hours may be more exible,
but may also occur during the traditional workday. Practicum hours are
extensive and time for completing them should be considered by each
student. Advisement for this program will be done on an ongoing basis by
the director of the program.
To receive a Master’s Degree in Nursing as a Nurse Educator from FMU, a
student must fulll the following requirements:
1. Complete 36 graduate credit hours, which include 360 practicum
hours.
a) Graduate Nursing Core Courses
(All MSN programs) .............................6 Hours
APRN 502 Biostatistics
APRN 503 Advanced Research and
Evidence-based Practice
b) Functional Area Content ...................... 23 Hours
APRN 604 Teaching and Learning in Nursing
APRN 605 Curriculum Development
and Program Evaluation
APRN 606 Advanced Assessment
and Pharmacological Eects
on the Pathophysiology of Body Systems
APRN 607 Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
APRN 608 Clinical Nursing Education
APRN 708 Academic Practicum (180 practicum hours/
semester)
APRN 709 Clinical Practicum
(180 practicum hours/semester)
APRN 710 Education Capstone Seminar
c) Doctoral Content .............................. 6 Hours
DNP 800 Doctoral Knowledge Development
DNP 802 Doctoral Health Policy and Leadership
2. Achieve a 3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses.
3. Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester
in which the last course will be taken.
NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
Coordinator: Dr. Dorie Weaver
Nursing oers a Nurse Educator Certicate. Students must be admitted
into the FMU graduate program (see GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS; in addition to these requirements,
students must hold a Master’s degree in nursing or be concurrently enrolled
in one of FMU’s Nurse Practitioner programs). e Nurse Educator
Certicate option provides graduate nursing students and advanced
practice RNs access to foundational courses in the discipline of nursing
education in order to serve in a clinical or academic nurse educator role.
Students who have an M.S.N. and complete this certicate program are
eligible to take the Certied Nurse Educator Examination (CNE) oered
by the National League for Nursing (NLN). For all students completing the
series of three (3) courses listed below, a certicate in nursing education
will be granted and noted as a “Certicate in Nursing Education” on the
student’s ocial FMU transcript. is certicate program will not be a
stand-alone recognition during graduation ceremonies but will be noted
when completed along with an M.S.N. degree at FMU.
To receive a Certicate in Nursing Education from FMU, a student must
meet the following requirements:
1. Complete nine (9) graduate credit hours
a. APRN 604 Teaching and Learning in Nursing
b. APRN 605 Curriculum Development
and Program Evaluation
c. APRN 608 Clinical Nursing Education
2. Achieve a 3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses
GRADUATE COURSES FOR
NURSING APRN
502 Biostatistics (3) is course applies theoretical foundations and
applications of hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, and multiple
regression analysis. e learner will use computer soware to analyze
biophysical data for frequency distributions, clinical signicance, and
correlation of variables.
503 Advanced Research and Evidence-based Practice (3) (Permission
of the department). is course explores quantitative and qualitative
approaches to research issues in advanced healthcare practice. eories,
methods, designs, measurement, ethical conduct, and skills in critical
research appraisal are emphasized, along with the use of research to improve
practice and client outcomes.
505 Population Health and Epidemiology (2) is course focuses on
dierent healthcare needs related to geographic, racial, and cultural
dierences in societies. e student will review local, national, and global
healthcare needs, with emphasis on a needs assessment of a local region.
506 Health Systems and Risk Management (3). is course addresses
quality assurance methodology and legal responsibilities of healthcare
practice. Reporting systems, issues that aect the practice, nancing,
coding, and credentialing criteria will be discussed. Best practice protocols,
the use of benchmarking, and safe work environments will be emphasized
to ensure risk reduction for patients, families, and populations.
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507 Patient Education and Advocacy (2) is course focuses on
developing patient education skills to advocate for patients, families and
populations. e student will incorporate health literacy issues to determine
appropriate technological and written tools for enhancing and extending
patient learning. Competencies developed in this course will be utilized
in other courses in the program, particularly in courses with a practicum
component.
601 Advanced Pathophysiology (3). is course examines physiologic and
pathophysiologic responses to disease and injury, the eects of disease and
injury on cell and system function, host defense responses, the maintenance
of vital functions, and responses to stress across the life span.
602 Advanced Pharmacology (3) is course examines principles of
pharmacotherapeutic decision-making with applications to the clinical
management of patients with primary care health issues. is course
expands the understanding of pharmacological aects, drug-to-drug
interactions, patient teaching, adherence to medication regime, and the use
of complementary and alternative medicine.
603 Advanced Physical Assessment and Health Promotion (4:3-3) (45
laboratory hours). is course focuses on comprehensive physical assessment
of patients throughout the lifespan. e learning expectations will include
knowledge acquisition about screening examinations. is course applies
the principles of diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision-making, and risk
management to the assessment and management of common conditions in
patients across the lifespan by synthesizing relevant health data, identifying
appropriate therapeutic interventions, and providing education to patients,
families, and communities through shared decision-making.
604 Teaching and Learning in Nursing (3). is course discusses teaching/
learning theory in nursing education. It facilitates understanding of
teaching strategies, classroom and clinical management, learner outcomes,
syllabi development, and curriculum building. Developing and applying a
lesson plan for learners or patients is a course expectation.
605 Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation (3). is
course emphasizes dierent types of curricula used in nursing. It includes
understanding of accreditation processes using program outcomes. is
course will familiarize students with course sequencing, competency
leveling, and learner outcomes. e content includes integration of current
clinical standards from the Institute of Medicine, Quality and Safety in
Nursing Education, and e Joint Commission.
606 Advanced Assessment and Pharmacological Eects on the
Pathophysiology of Body Systems (3)is course discusses advanced
physical assessment, physiology, and the pharmacological eects on specic
body systems. Competencies for advanced practice nurses will be discussed,
and patient manifestations will be linked to evidence-based interventions.
607 Assessment and Evaluation Strategies (3) is course presents
methods for assessing and evaluating student learning outcomes in the
classroom and clinical setting. Principles of test construction, methods for
developing multiple choice and alternative format test items, and basic test
analysis are addressed. Additional methods for evaluation in the clinical
setting will be examined. Social, ethical, and legal issues of evaluation are
included.
608 Clinical Nursing Education (3) is course discusses teaching/learning
theory as it relates to clinical nursing education. It facilitates understanding
of teaching strategies and methods of evaluation that can be utilized in
the laboratory and/or clinical practice setting. Learners will develop skills
needed by the clinical nurse educator in the academic environment and
practice setting. is course is designed to prepare the learner for the role
of clinical nurse educator.
609 Neuroscience of Psychiatric Disorders (2) is course provides
advanced practice nursing students with essential scientic knowledge
of the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and
neuropathophysiology of mental illness. Students will build on basics of cell
physiology, neural structures, and neural transmission and their clinical
applications to symptom presentation of psychiatric disorders across the
lifespan. is course will prepare students for future clinical management
of psychiatric symptoms and disorders.
610 Evidence-Based Psychopharmacology of the Advanced Practice
Nurse (2) (Prerequisite: 602). is course builds on advanced practice
nursing student knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics
of acute and chronic psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. Students are
prepared to order, interpret, and apply appropriate laboratory diagnostic
procedures in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and maintenance of
psychiatric medications. Emphasis is placed on utilization of evidence-
based clinical practice guidelines to select and monitor appropriate
psychopharmacological interventions for patients across the lifespan.
701 Primary Care of Adults (6:3-12) (180 clinical hours) (Prerequisites
for MSN/FNP Track: 502, 503, 507, 601, 602, 603. Prerequisites or
Corequisites: 505). (Prerequisites for BSN-DNP Track: 502, 507, 601, 602,
603) is course provides the student with the opportunity for in-depth
experience in the management of selected health problems in adults. e
student’s expectations include knowledge acquisition about primary care
management and decision-making for acute and chronic healthcare needs
of the adult. is course will also discuss health promotion and teaching of
adult patients, families, and populations.
702 Primary Care of Infants, Children and Adolescents (5:3-8) (120
clinical hours) (Prerequisites for MSN/FNP Track: 502, 503, 505, 507, 601,
602, 603, 701. Corequisites: 703). (Prerequisites for BSN-DNP Track: 502,
507, 601, 602, 603, 701. Co-requisite: 703). is course provides the student
with the opportunity for in-depth experience in the management of care
for infants, children, and adolescents. e student’s expectations include
knowledge acquisition about primary care management and decision-
making that is developmentally appropriate for the acute and chronic
healthcare needs of infants, children, and adolescents. is course will also
discuss health promotion and teaching of infants, children, and adolescent
patients, families, and populations.
703 Primary Care of Women (3:2-4) (60 clinical hours) (Prerequisites
for MSN/FNP Track: 502, 503, 505, 507, 601, 602, 603, 701. Corequisites:
702). (Prerequisites for BSN-DNP Track: 502, 507, 601, 602, 603, 701. Co-
requisite: 702). is course provides the student with the opportunity for
in-depth experience in the management of selected health problems in
women. e student’s expectations include knowledge acquisition about
primary care management and decision-making for acute and chronic
healthcare needs of women. is course will also discuss health promotion
and teaching of women, families, and populations.
704 Primary Care of Geriatric Patients (5:2-12) (180 clinical hours)
(Prerequisites for MSN/FNP Track: 502, 503, 505, 507, 601, 602, 603, 701,
702, 703). (Prerequisites for BSN-DNP Track: 502, 507, 601, 602, 603, 701,
702, 703). is course provides the student with the opportunity for in-
depth experience in the management of selected health problems in older
adult patients. e student’s expectations include knowledge acquisition
about primary care management and decision-making for acute and
chronic healthcare needs of the older adult. is course will also discuss
health promotion and teaching of older adults, families, and populations.
705 Internship I (4:2-8) (120 clinical hours) (Prerequisites for MSN/FNP
Track: 502, 503, 505, 507, 601, 602, 603, 701, 702, 703, 704. Corequisite:
706). is course provides the student with the opportunity for in-depth
experience in the management of chronic health problems in patients
across the lifespan. e student’s expectations include complete primary
care management and decision-making for chronic healthcare needs of
patients. is course will also discuss health promotion, teaching, and
disease prevention for patients, families, and populations living with
chronic healthcare conditions.
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706 Internship II (4:2-8) (120 clinical hours) (Prerequisites for MSN/FNP
Track: 502, 503, 505, 507, 601, 602, 603, 701, 702, 703, 704. Corequisite:
705). is course provides the student with the opportunity for in-depth
experience in the management of acute health problems in patients across
the lifespan. e student’s expectations include complete primary care
management and decision-making for acute healthcare needs of patients.
is course will also discuss health promotion, teaching, and disease
prevention for patients, families, and populations with acute healthcare
conditions.
708 Academic Practicum (3:0-12) (180 practicum hours/semester)
(Prerequisites: APRN 502, 503). is course is a practicum course and will
concentrate on developing an academic teaching/learning session with a
qualied preceptor. e expectations in this course are that students will
receive teaching experience in the classroom and will demonstrate skill
and competency in assessing learners’ needs. e goal of the course is that
students will develop and implement an educational session, and evaluate
learner knowledge acquisition.
709 Clinical Practicum (3:0-12) (180 practicum hours/semester)
(Prerequisites: APRN 502, 503) is is a practicum course that will
concentrate on developing advanced skills in direct patient care and
education with a qualied preceptor. e expectations of this course are
that students will achieve teaching experience in the clinical domain and
strengthen their skill and competency in the delivery of patient care. e
goal of the course is that the students will develop and implement leadership
skills as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team.
710 Education Capstone Seminar (3) (Prerequisites: APRN , 502, 503, 604,
605, 606, 607, 608, 708, 709 or Permission of the Department.) is seminar
course addresses academic environment, career and portfolio development,
as well as future trends for nursing education and nurse educators. Students
will develop a professional plan and skills in interviewing and presentation.
713 Executive Practicum (3:9) (Prerequisites: APRN 501, 502, 503.) S.
is practicum course will expose learners to a leadership role and assist
the learner to develop a healthcare capstone plan. Learners will work
individually with a preceptor and faculty advisor and develop their own
leadership plan that can be completed and presented.
714 Acute Care of Young Adults (4:2-6) (90 clinical hours) (Prerequisites:
501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 603.) is course will emphasize assessment and
management of acute and complex chronic conditions in young adult
patients within the inpatient/hospital setting and across hospital-to-clinic
settings, including the emergency department and intensive care units.
715 Acute Care of Adults (5:2-9) (135 clinical hours) (Prerequisites:
501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 603.) is course will emphasize assessment and
management of acute and complex chronic conditions in adult patients
within the inpatient/hospital setting and across hospital-to-clinic settings,
including the emergency department and intensive care units.
716 Acute Care of Geriatric Patients (5:3-6) (90 clinical hours)
(Prerequisites: 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 603.) is course will emphasize
assessment and management of acute and complex chronic conditions
in frail elderly patients within the inpatient/hospital setting and across
hospital-to-clinic settings, including the emergency department and
intensive care units.
717 Adult - Gerontology Acute Care Internship I (4:1-9) (135 clinical
hours) (Prerequisites: 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 601, 602, 603, 714,
715, 716.) is course provides the learner with the opportunity for in-
depth experience in the management of acute health care problems in young
adult, adult, and frail elderly patients from rural populations. e learner
expectations include complete care management and decision-making. is
course will also discuss health promotion, teaching, and disease prevention
for rural and underserved patients, families, and communities living with
acute healthcare conditions.
718 Adult- Gerontology Acute Care Internship II (4:1-9) (135 clinical
hours) (Prerequisites: 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 601, 602, 603,
714, 715, 716.) is course provides the learner with the opportunity for
in-depth experience in the management of acute healthcare problems in
young adult, adult, and frail elderly patients from rural populations. e
learner expectations include complete care management and decision-
making. is course will also discuss rural community health promotion
and prevention of acute healthcare conditions.
719 Advanced Assessment, Dierential Diagnosis, and Management of
Psychiatric Disorders Across the Lifespan I (6:3-12) (180 clinical hours)
(Prerequisites: 502, 503, 507, 601, 602, 603, 609, 610). is course provides
didactic learning and clinical training in advanced skills for the assessment,
dierential diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic mental
disorders. Students will develop and apply psychiatric interviewing skills
and utilize screening tools, laboratory tests, and behavioral assessments.
is course will also discuss health promotion and teaching of adult rural
and underserved populations and patients across the lifespan.
720 Advanced Assessment, Dierential Diagnosis, and Management
of Psychiatric Disorders Across the Lifespan II (5:2-12) (180 clinical
hours) (Prerequisites: 502, 503, 505, 507, 601, 602, 603, 609, 610, 719). is
course provides didactic learning and clinical training in the full role of the
psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. is course builds on the rst
clinical course by expanding exposure to multiple roles, theories and models
needed to rene diagnostic skills as well as pharmacological and non-
pharmacological management of acute and chronic mental health issues.
Emphasis is placed on individual, group and family psychotherapeutic case
formulation and treatment planning in child and adolescent populations as
well as in rural and underserved populations across the lifespan.
721 Advanced Assessment, Dierential Diagnosis, and Management
of Psychiatric Disorders Across the Lifespan III (6:3-12) (180 clinical
hours) (Prerequisites: 502, 503, 505, 507, 601, 602, 603, 609, 610, 719, 720).
is didactic and clinical course focuses on integration and application
of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner knowledge, skills, and
competencies in ethical, evidence-based mental health treatment including
legal issues, mental health policy, care coordination, interprofessional
collaboration, teamwork, and community partnerships. Emphasis is placed
on older adult populations as well as in rural and underserved populations
across the lifespan.
724 Advanced Practicum and Synthesis of Psychiatric-Mental Health
Patients Across the Lifespan (6:2-16) (240 clinical hours) (Prerequisites:
502, 503, 505, 507, 601, 602, 603, 609, 610, 719, 720, 721). is course
provides the student with the opportunity for an in-depth experience
in the management of acute and chronic psychiatric and mental health
problems across the lifespan. During this synthesis experience, students
will implement the role of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
Advanced practicum expectations include complete care management
and decision-making for acute and chronic psychiatric and mental health
needs of patients across the lifespan. is course will also discuss health
promotion, teaching, and disease prevention for rural and underserved
patients, families, and communities living with acute and chronic
psychiatric and mental health conditions.
745 Independent Study (1-3) (60-180 clinical hours) is elective course
is an independent study for MSN students, which can be used to obtain
additional direct patient care clinical hours to meet the 750 direct patient
care clinical hour requirement for an MSN program. is course can be
taken multiple times.
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DOCTOR OF NURSING
PRACTICE PROGRAMS
Director: Dr. Deborah Hopla
e Francis Marion University (FMU) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
degree prepares nurses to work in leadership practice roles that apply
evidence-based practice to systems and populations with an emphasis on
rural populations.
APPLICATION
e DNP Program will consist of two entry options: a direct BSN to
DNP and a MSN to DNP. e direct entry BSN to DNP will not have an
embedded MSN option. e following section will outline both admission
criteria.
BSN TO DNP GRADUATE PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA
To be considered for admission, the applicant must submit the following
materials to the School of Health Sciences:
• graduate application
• ocial academic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
that indicates the applicant has completed a Bachelor of Science
(Nursing) degree with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater
• copy of resume or curriculum vitae
• copy of current RN license or nal BSN transcript
• three (3) letters of professional recommendation addressing the
candidate's strengths and ability to succeed in the program.
• admission essay (approximately 500 words) in which the applicant
must address the following:
- Identify an area of interest (Advanced Practice).
- Describe why you are interested in this area.
- Discuss a topic that is relevant to the current healthcare
environment.
- Discuss how the topic can become an evidence-based practice
leadership project.
- Synthesize how the issue is relevant to the role of the DNP-
prepared nurse and the implementation
of evidence-based practice.
MSN TO DNP GRADUATE PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA
To be considered for admission, the applicant must submit the following
materials to the School of Health Sciences:
• graduate application
• ocial Academic Transcripts from all colleges and universities
attended
• ocial academic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
that indicates the applicant has completed a Master of Science
(Nursing) degree with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater
• copy of resume or curriculum vitae
• copy of current, unencumbered RN license
• APRN (advanced practice registered nurse) certication.
• NBCRNA(National Board of Certication and Recertication for
Nurse Anesthetists) certied nurses must also provide transcripts.
• three (3) letters of professional recommendation addressing the
candidate's strengths, and ability to succeed in the program with one
coming from a current supervisor.
• admission essay (approximately 500 words) in which the applicant
must address the following:
- Identify an area of interest (Advanced Practice).
- Describe why you are interested in this area.
- Identify a potential clinical issue that warrants an
interventional plan.
- Discuss how this issue is relevant to the current healthcare
environment.
- Elaborate on why the issue is an evidence-based practice subject.
- Synthesize how the issue is relevant to the role of the DNP-
prepared nurse and the implementation
of evidence-based practice.
COURSE REPETITION
Progression policies in the DNP program will be in compliance with the
FMU catalog for graduate programs. In order for a student to successfully
progress through the DNP program, the student must complete his or her
degree within a six-year period; achieve course grades of C or better; and
maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for all graduate courses.
Students will be allowed to retake one course due to academic failure; no
retaking of courses will be permitted for clinical failures.
REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCTOR
OF NURSING DNP PRACTICE DEGREE
To receive a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from FMU, a
student must fulll the following requirements:
• Complete all graduate credit hours within their plan of study, which
includes at least 1,000 clinical hours post-baccalaureate.
• Complete a DNP program of study:
- Full-time option for APRNs to DNP
- Full-time option for BSN to DNP - APRN program option
• Achieve a 3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses.
• Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester in
which the last course will be taken.
GRADUATE COURSES FOR DOCTOR
OF NURSING PRACTICE DNP
800 Doctoral Knowledge Development (3) is course introduces the
student to contemporary nursing knowledge, including theoretical and
quality improvement models, the role and scope of the advanced practice
nurse, and professional issues. Discussions related to the application of the
nursing metaparadigms, philosophies, and theories will concentrate on
linking those discipline specic foundational concepts to advanced practice.
801 Doctoral Research and Epidemiological Evidence-based Practice
(3) is course prepares graduate students to appraise all levels of nursing
and healthcare research and apply evidence in an advanced practice role.
Statistical analysis of evidence will be discussed to ascertain the applicability
to specic populations. In addition, knowledge about human rights in
research will be an expected graduate student outcome.
802 Doctoral Health Policy, Finance, and Leadership (3) is course
focuses on public policy in healthcare, consideration of the socioeconomic
impact of the delivery of healthcare, and the role of the advanced practice
provider as a leader in policy development. Health systems, nance, and
benchmarking will be discussed. Students develop strategies to assume
leadership roles and facilitate partnerships in quality care delivery to eect
patient care outcomes.
803 e Role of Technology and Interprofessional Collaboration (2) is
course focuses on using technology and interprofessional collaboration to
arrive at quality patient outcomes. Documentation systems and standards
will be discussed along with interprofessional communication techniques.
804 IRB (1) is course teaches the student how to apply Institutional
Review Board guidelines throughout the scholarship process and
explores the ethical protection of human participants in research projects.
Submission of the DNP Project to the IRB is an expected student outcome.
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805 Project Development (3) is course assists the student to focus
attention on the planning of an evidence-based DNP project. An expected
outcome of this course is the development of a formal DNP project proposal.
806 Scholarly Writing and Grant Development (3) (Corequisite: 808).
is course develops skills for students to engage in clinical scholarship
including manuscript development and grant writing. In addition,
discussion and information about eective presentation and public
speaking will be explored.
807 Capstone 1 (3) is course focuses on the implementation and
evaluation of an evidence-based DNP project. In addition, the students will
begin to formalize a professional portfolio.
808 Capstone 2 (3) (Corequisite 806, Corequisite or Prerequisite 807).
is course focuses on the evaluation of an evidence-based practice,
quality improvement project. e culmination of this course will contain
disseminated project results. In addition, the student will complete a
professional portfolio.
809 Advanced Assessment and Pharmacological Eects on the
Pathophysiology of Body Systems (3). is course discusses advanced
physical assessment, physiological, and the pharmacological eects on
specic body systems. Competencies for advanced practice nurses will
be discussed, and patient manifestations will be linked to evidence-based
interventions.
810 BSN-FNP/DNP Residency I (4:1-12) (180 clinical hours) (Prerequisites
for BSN to FNP/DNP Track: APRN 502, 507, 601, 602, 603, 701, 702, 703,
704; DNP 800, 801, 802, 804, 805). is is the rst of a series of three clinical
courses for BSN-DNP students to obtain direct patient care clinical hours
through in-depth precepted experiences in the management of patients
with acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
811 BSN-FNP/DNP Residency II (5:1-16) (240 clinical hours) (Prerequisites
for BSN to FNP/DNP Track: APRN 502, 507, 601, 602, 603, 701, 702, 703,
704; DNP 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 810). is is the second of a series
of three clinical courses for BSN-DNP students to obtain direct patient care
clinical hours through in-depth precepted experiences in the management
of patients with acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
812 BSN-FNP/DNP Residency III (3:1-8) (120 clinical hours) (Prerequisites
for BSN to FNP/DNP Track: APRN 502, 507, 601, 602, 603, 701, 702, 703,
704; DNP 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 810, 811). is is the third of a series
of three clinical courses for BSN-DNP students to obtain direct patient care
clinical hours through in-depth precepted experiences in the management
of patients with acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
813 BSN-PMHNP/DNP Residency I (5:1-16) (240 clinical hours)
(Prerequisites for BSN to PMHNP/DNP Track: APRN: 502, 507, 601, 602,
603, 609, 610, 719, 720, 721; DNP 800, 801, 802, 804, 805). is is the rst
of a series of three clinical courses for BSN-DNP students to obtain direct
patient care clinical hours through in-depth precepted experiences in the
management of patients with acute and chronic conditions across the
lifespan.
814 BSN-PMHNP/DNP Residency II (4:1-12) (180 clinical hours)
(Prerequisites for BSN to PMHNP/DNP Track: APRN: 502, 507, 601, 602,
603, 609, 610, 719, 720, 721; DNP 800, 801, 802, 804, 805, 813). is is the
second of a series of three clinical courses for BSN-DNP students to obtain
direct patient care clinical hours through in-depth precepted experiences
in the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions across
the lifespan.
815 BSN-PMHNP/DNP Residency III (3:1-8) (120 clinical hours)
(Prerequisites for BSN to PMHNP/DNP Track: APRN: 502, 507, 601, 602,
603, 609, 610, 719, 720, 721; DNP 800, 801, 802, 804, 805, 813, 814). is is
the third of a series of three clinical courses for BSN-DNP students to obtain
direct patient care clinical hours through in-depth precepted experiences in
the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions across the
lifespan.
816 MSN-DNP Residency I (2:0-8) (120 clinical hours) is is the rst of
a series of three clinical courses for MSN-DNP students to obtain direct
patient care clinical hours through in-depth precepted experiences in the
management of patients with acute and chronic conditions across the
lifespan. ese hours are intended to allow the MSN-prepared advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN) to gain additional knowledge and clinical
experience.
817 MSN-DNP Residency II (2:0-8) (120 clinical hours) (Prerequisite for
MSN-DNP Track: DNP 816). is is the second of a series of three clinical
courses for MSN-DNP students to obtain direct patient care clinical hours
through in-depth precepted experiences in the management of patients
with acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. ese hours are
intended to allow the MSN-prepared advanced practice registered nurse
(APRN) to gain additional knowledge and clinical experience.
818 MSN-DNP Residency III (2:0-8) (120 clinical hours) (Prerequisite
for MSN-DNP Track: DNP 816, 817). is is the third of a series of three
clinical courses for MSN-DNP students to obtain direct patient care clinical
hours through in-depth precepted experiences in the management of
patients with acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. ese hours
are intended to allow the MSN-prepared advanced practice registered nurse
(APRN) to gain additional knowledge and clinical experience.
845 Independent Study (1-3) (60-180 clinical hours) is elective course
is an independent study for MSN-DNP students, which can be used to
complete DNP Projects or to obtain additional direct patient care clinical
hours to meet the 1000 direct patient care clinical hour requirement for a
DNP program. is course can be taken multiple times.
GRADUATE OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY PROGRAM
OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY DOCTORATE OTD
Director: Dr. Rachelle Lydell
e Francis Marion (FMU) Occupational erapy Doctorate (OTD)
Degree is a graduate program with a curriculum focused on preparing
entry level occupational therapy practitioners who are competent, ethical,
culturally sensitive, evidence-based advocates, and leaders. e curriculum
is centralized on the following themes of practice:
1. Commitment to culturally eective, occupation-based practice,
which strongly reects the holistic nature of the profession and
the profession’s history, while subscribing to a high standard for
incorporating emerging approaches;
2. Promotion of service through client centered, community-based
programming to address the health disparities of populations
within the region;
3. Utilization of advanced clinical skills and procient, therapeutic
use of self;
4. Pursuit of the advancement of health literacy across diverse
populations; and
5. Scholarship and the application of research towards knowledge
translation and culturally responsive, evidence-based practice.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
e Entry Level Occupational erapy Doctoral Program at Francis
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Marion University is seeking accreditation from the Accreditation
Council for Occupational erapy Education (ACOTE) of the American
Occupational erapy Association (AOTA). e accreditation process is
used by ACOTE as a mechanism for ensuring the development of quality
programs and providing feedback to new and developing programs, prior
to the admission of the rst class of students. e program will apply for
CANDIDACY STATUS in December of 2023 as the rst step in the three-
step accreditation process for new programs.
For questions about accreditation, you may contact e Accreditation
Council for Occupational erapy Education (ACOTE) via phone at (301)
652-AOTA or visit www.acoteonline.org. ACOTE is located at
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200,
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Graduates will be eligible for certication as a registered and licensed
Occupational erapist (OTR/L) by the National Board for Certication
in Occupational erapy (NBCOT) and state. e Board of Occupational
erapy in the state a graduate seeks to obtain licensure examines and
issues licenses to qualied occupational therapists. A felony conviction
may aect a graduate’s ability to sit for the national certication exam
and attain state licensure. Students with a history of felonies and who
are considering entering an occupational therapy educational program
can have their background reviewed by NBCOT prior to applying to the
program by requesting an Early Determination Review at
https://www.nbcot.org/Students/Services for a fee of $225.
VISION STATEMENT
Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, the Occupational erapy Program
strives to provide occupational therapy education of the highest quality,
which oers students and faculty opportunities to actively engage
in culturally diverse, innovative, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and
occupation-based learning activities that serve the needs of the Pee Dee
Region, and the state, to maximize health, well-being, and quality of life
for all individuals, communities, and populations.
MISSION STATEMENT
e mission of the Occupational erapy Program is to prepare
competent, compassionate, and caring occupational therapists that have
a sound understanding of ethical, culturally eective, medically relevant,
evidence-based care.
We meet this mission by:
1. Oering a breadth and depth of knowledge within the professional
curriculum to appreciate the creativeness of the human mind, and
develop an awareness of the human and natural environment of
the world;
2. Creating diverse, student-centered, internal/external service
activities that promote the capacity to pursue a life of learning,
understanding, and professional reasoning;
3. Promoting a holistic, client centered perspective within evidence-
based practice and through occupational participation;
4. Exploring traditional and emerging areas of practice to develop a
deep respect for human values and a strong sense of social/cultural
responsibility; and
5. Fostering engagement in collaborative scholarship within the
classroom experience and beyond to serve local and global
communities and populations.
APPLICATION
OTD Admission Criteria
An applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree in any eld, with a
cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater. Admission to the OTD program
is open to all applicants regardless of race, disability, color, ethnicity,
national origin, religion, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation/expression,
marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. All applications
to the program must be submitted online through the Occupational
erapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) or graduate admission
application website for consideration. Applications are due February 15th
each year. To apply for acceptance into the program, a prospective student
must:
1. Have earned a bachelor’s degree. e degree achieved must be
awarded from a regionally, nationally, or internationally accredited
institution with a cumulative average of at least a 3.0, based on a 4.0
grade point scale.
2. Pay the non-refundable graduate admission or OTCAS application
fee.
3. Submit the following application materials via the FMU graduate
admission portal or the OTCAS website:
a. Ocial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
from accredited institutions.
b. ree letters of recommendation from former professors and/
or professional associates/supervisors who can attest to the
academic/clinical potential of the applicant.
c. Verication forms for at least 20 hours of observation of
occupational therapy services within the last two years.
d. Personal statement describing how a personal experience or
culmination of personal experiences in your life have shaped
your choice to pursue a career in the eld of occupational
therapy.
e. Resume outlining your academic achievements and the
professional and personal experiences which illustrate why you
will be successful both academically and clinically and what
you would bring to the profession.
Completed applications, which are submitted through the graduate
admissions portal or OTCAS, are reviewed for merit by the Occupational
erapy Admissions Committee. Determination of merit is based upon
consideration of all components of the application packet. As part of the
pre-admission selection process, successful applicants will be invited on
campus for a pre-admission interview. e goal of the pre-admission
interview is to observe the applicant in situations with simulated clients so
that they may display their unique attributes and potential to be successful
students both academically and clinically, and ultimately, in becoming
registered occupational therapists. Oers for admission are given to those
who show the most promise for successful achievement of the Registered
and Licensed Occupational erapist Certication (OTR/L).
PREREQUISITE
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROGRAM ADMISSION
e curriculum is designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree.
e following courses are a list of the preprofessional course requirements
for admission to the doctorate program:
1. At least 9 credit hours of Psychology (including human/lifespan
development and abnormal psychology)
2. At least 8 credit hours in Biological Sciences (including general
biology, human anatomy and physiology)
3. At least 3 credit hours in a stand-alone mathematically based
Statistics Course
4. At least 3 credit hours of Introductory Sociology
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5. At least 3 credit hours of English Composition
6. At least 1 credit hour of Medical Terminology
7. All above listed courses must be completed with a minimum grade
of a B.
COURSE REPETITION
Progression policies in the OTD program will be in compliance with the
FMU catalog for graduate programs. Only a grade lower than B can be
raised by repetition of the course; a re-examination is not permitted. Any
course that is repeated must be taken at FMU. A course may be repeated
only once due to academic failure.
Occupational erapy Doctoral students may repeat only one course.
at one course may be repeated only with written approval from the
OTD Program Chair.
Only the higher grade of the repeated course will be counted in the
calculation of the grade point average. For a student to successfully
progress through the OTD program, the student must complete his or her
degree within a six-year period, achieve a C or better in all course grades,
and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all graduate courses.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY DOCTORATE OTD DEGREE
To receive an Occupational erapy Doctorate Degree from FMU, a
student must fulll the following requirements:
• Complete all graduate credit hours within the plan of study with an
overall grade point average of 3.0;
• Complete 960 hours of Level II Fieldwork Experiences, totaling a
minimum of 24 weeks;
• Complete a 14-week Doctoral Capstone Experience, which totals
up to 560 hours of in-depth exposure to a focused area of the
occupational therapy profession;
• Complete all eldwork and capstone experiences within 18 months
of the didactic curriculum;
• Complete the core components of the curriculum within a period
of 6 years;
• Demonstrate professional behaviors considered acceptable by
faculty and eldwork supervisors and in accordance with regulations
of Francis Marion University and the OTD Program; and
• Apply for graduation at the beginning of the semester in which the
last course will be taken.
GRADUATE COURSES
FOR OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY DOCTORATE OTD
500 Introduction to Occupational Participation Across the Lifespan:
Basic and Applied (3:2-3) is course will introduce foundational elements
of occupational science across the lifespan. e history of the profession,
professional standards, values, roles and responsibilities in various contexts/
settings and current issues where occupational therapy may play a role for
groups, individuals, and populations will be examined, emphasizing the
American Occupational erapy Association’s policies, ocial documents,
practice models, and ethics.
501 Human Development Across the Lifespan (3) In this course, various
approaches, including occupational science, will be used to frame the
developmental process from birth to death. e role of occupations in
impacting this developmental trajectory will be explored.
502 Occupational Science, Assessment, and Analysis (3:2-3) (Prerequisite:
500) is course will introduce the evaluation and assessment processes
based in varied theoretical approaches utilized in occupational therapy
throughout the lifespan. Historical and current trends from the occupational
science literature will be incorporated including the application of the
Occupational erapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (OTPF)
to the engagement of persons, groups, and populations in meaningful
occupations. e examination of occupational time use, balance, client
factors, performance skills, performance patterns and contexts will be
addressed through interview techniques, observations, non-standardized
and standardized assessments, the evaluation of the environment, and
the development and analysis of the occupational prole. Additionally,
quantitative and qualitative analysis of data and the presentation of results
integrating the principles of health literacy will be utilized.
503 Conditions Impacting the Promotion of Health and Well-being (3)
is course will include content on the risk factors, etiology, characteristics,
and prognoses for the conditions most commonly seen by occupational
therapists, whether they are developmental or acquired. e primary
manifestations of these conditions, as well as their impact on occupational
performance and quality of life will be considered in the context of
sociocultural, socioeconomic, and lifestyle choices. Epidemiological
factors that impact the public health and welfare of populations will also
be addressed.
505 Professional Behaviors and erapeutic Interaction Skills I (1) is
course will address the professional skills needed to be successful in all Level
I Fieldwork Experiences under the supervision of various professionals
within the local community. Using competency-based approaches, such
as mindfulness, self-reection, and skills training, this course focuses on
the development of self-management, organizational, and communication
skills to ensure that students are condent in their professional interactions
and in the application of clinical skills.
510 Clinical Neuroscience (3:2-3) is course will cover the structure
and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems and ways in
which faulty processing in these systems can impact functional ability. A
particular focus on sensory and motor systems, as well as cognitive and
emotional processing will be incorporated. Application of content to clinical
case studies and the administration of varied neurological assessments is
included.
511 Applications of Kinesiology and Biomechanics (4) A detailed
application of musculoskeletal anatomy in humans will assist the student
in applying the principles of movement, alignment, joint structure,
muscle actions, and motor planning as the foundation to assess typical
and atypical movement during daily performance. e physics and
biomechanical principles supporting occupational therapy interventions,
including but not limited to ergonomics, body mechanics, strengthening,
activity adaptations and modications, will be addressed.
513 eories and Frames of Reference in Occupational erapy (3) is
course will address the models and frames of reference utilized to guide
assessment and intervention planning in occupational therapy for persons
and groups. Integration of theoretical principles, clinical reasoning, and
evidence-based practice, with respect for client-centered practice, will
advance student skill in professional decision making.
514 Intuitive Leadership, Management, and Advocacy in Occupational
erapy (3) is course will explore intuitive leadership, management
theories, and practices across service delivery environments so that
students can become more eective mentors, advocates, and facilitators in
occupational therapy practice to address societal needs. e innovation,
promotion, development, implementation, and evaluation of therapy
services in traditional and emerging areas will be addressed. Personnel
and nancial resource management, strategic planning, supervision of
personnel, and the development of a professional development plan is
addressed.
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515 Assistive Technologies and Environmental Adaptations (3:2-3)
is course will focus on assessment and intervention recommendations
for modications in such areas as seating and positioning, environmental
adaptations, community access, and assistive technology. Exploration
of funding sources, instruction to caregivers and the promotion of
interprofessionalism and health literacy will be included.
602 Sociocultural Perspectives in Occupational erapy Practice (3)
is course will explore the contributory role of occupational therapy with
populations in situations of social vulnerability. e concepts of health
disparity, occupational justice, and deprivation from a global, national, and
local level will be discussed. Students will analyze ways in which factors,
such as education, poverty, climate, race, culture, location, and socio-
political aspects, can be barriers to achieving health, wellness, and the
right to pursue meaningful, satisfying, and productive lifestyles. A service-
learning experience is associated with this course.
603 Psychosocial Interventions and Applications Across the Lifespan
(3:2-3) is course will examine the evidence-based strategies used
within a psychosocial setting, including group development, facilitation,
and strategies to measure outcomes. eoretically guided interventions
of psychosocial, behavioral, and interpersonal processes across various
populations will be incorporated.
610 Occupational erapy Intervention Process I (3) is course presents
intervention skills required by the occupational therapist. Students will also
be exposed to a variety of contexts and settings which serve pediatric clients.
A review of OT’s Domain and Process, treatment implementation, referral
to others, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services will
be emphasized. Methods to promote client-centered, occupation-focused,
and evidence-based interventions in a culturally relevant manner will
be included. Interprofessional learning activities and a Level I Fieldwork
experience, which exposes students to various contexts and serve clients
across the lifespan, are associated with this course.
610FW Level I Fieldwork A (1) (Prerequisite: 503; Corequisite: 610 or
permission of the department) is eldwork experience will integrate
course concepts to allow students to observe, conduct a needs assessment,
and begin participating in the intervention process with clients experiencing
occupational dysfunction. Under the supervision of a credentialed
professional or through faculty-led service-learning experiences in the
regional community, emphasis will be placed on underserved populations
and/or at-risk populations across the lifespan.
611FW Level I Fieldwork B (1) (Prerequisite: 503; Corequisite: 611 or
permission of the department) is eldwork experience will integrate
course concepts to allow students to observe, conduct a needs assessment,
and begin participating in the intervention process with clients experiencing
occupational dysfunction. Under the supervision of a credentialed
professional or through faculty-led service-learning activities in the
regional community, emphasis will be placed on underserved populations
and/or at-risk populations.
611 Occupational erapy Intervention Process II (3) is course presents
intervention skills required by the occupational therapist. Students will also
be exposed to a variety of contexts and settings which serve adult clients.
A review of OT’s Domain and Process, treatment implementation, referral
to others, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services will
be emphasized. Methods to promote client-centered, occupation-focused,
and evidence-based interventions in a culturally relevant manner will
be included. Interprofessional learning activities and a Level I Fieldwork
experience, which exposes students to various contexts that serve clients
across the lifespan, are associated with this course.
612 Occupational erapy Intervention Process III (3) is course
presents intervention skills required by the occupational therapist in
a variety of contexts and settings. Students will also be exposed to a
variety of contexts and settings which serve geriatric clients. A review
of OT’s Domain and Process, treatment implementation, referral to
others, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services will
be emphasized. Methods to promote client-centered, occupation-focused,
and evidence-based interventions in a culturally relevant manner will
be included. Interprofessional learning activities and a Level I Fieldwork
experience, which exposes students to various contexts that serve clients
across the lifespan, are associated with this course.
612FW Level I Fieldwork C (1) (Prerequisite: 503; Corequisite: 612 or
permission of the department) is eldwork experience will integrate
course concepts to allow students to observe, conduct a needs assessment,
and begin participating in the intervention process with clients experiencing
occupational dysfunction. Under the supervision of a credentialed
professional or through faculty-led service-learning activities in the
regional community, emphasis will be placed on underserved populations
and/or at-risk populations.
613 Professional Behaviors and erapeutic Interaction Skills II (1)
(Prerequisite OT503) is course will address the skills most applied in
Level II eldwork settings using a competency-based approach.
614 Academic and Clinical Competencies (2) e course will integrate
experiences to apply curriculum content, as well as current resources in the
eld to synthesize didactic learning as entry level occupational therapists. A
series of practice and content examinations designed to help prepare for the
NBCOT Examination and the competency exam will be a focus.
615 Sensory, Neuromotor, and Cognitive Interventions (3:2-3) is
course will include current approaches to address sensory, neuromotor,
and cognitive decits across the lifespan that are trending in use and most
likely will support student performance in Level II Fieldwork. Specic
interventions chosen across semesters may be informed by practice in the
area, feedback from clinical educators, students, and faculty. Interventions
may include both entry level and specialized skills.
616FW Clinical Correlate: Community Based and Emerging Areas of
Practice (1) (Prerequisite: 602FW, 610FW, 611FW, 612FW) is advanced
service-learning experience will integrate course concepts to allow students
to observe, conduct a needs assessment, and begin participating in the
intervention process with clients experiencing occupational dysfunction.
Under the supervision of a credentialed professional or through faculty-led
service-learning activities, emphasis will be placed on providing students
with opportunities to participate in nontraditional, emerging areas and
community-based practice experiences with organizations and individuals
that meet the needs of underserved and/or at-risk populations living in the
community.
651 Evidence-Based Practice, Health Outcome Measurement and
Research Applications (3:2-3) is course presents the quantitative and
qualitative approaches to research utilized in the Occupational erapy
profession including the critical analysis, summary, and dissemination
of data to support scholarly research and clinical outcome measurement.
Current practices in health literacy and knowledge translation are applied to
the development of professional and clinical presentations and publications
so that the development of critical analysis skills in research design,
reliability, validity, trustworthiness, ethics, instrument selection, and report
writing will be facilitated. Students will also be exposed to the Institutional
Review Board Process.
700 Doctoral Capstone Seminar I: Needs Assessment and Project
Development (2) is course process will facilitate the completion of a
systematic review and needs assessment to support a capstone project
that aligns with the curriculum design and coincides with the experiential
component that provides an in-depth experience in one or more of the
following areas: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration,
leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and
theory development.
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701 Doctoral Capstone Seminar II: Proposal and Defense (2)
(Prerequisite: 700) is course assists the student in developing an evidence-
based, outcome-oriented capstone proposal that reects the unique goals of
their project and coincides with the curriculum design and needs of the
particular setting where the project will be carried out. A capstone proposal
defense attended by faculty and external mentors will be the primary
outcome of this course.
702 e Doctoral Capstone Professional Development (2) Individualized
preparatory objectives will be developed and achieved during this course so
that students have the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities required
to be successful in their doctoral placement and to conduct their capstone
project.
750 Program Development and Instructional Design (3) is course will
focus on the development of skills to evaluate a process in a clinical setting
and develop and implement a program. Skills that support grant writing
and the identication of and competition for funding resources to support
services and programming will be developed. Additionally, the skills
and principles of teaching, learning, instructional design, instructional
methods, and media needed for health professionals teaching in clinical or
academic environments will be addressed.
751 Health Models, Public Policy, and Population Health (3) In this
course, students will acquire a foundation in health models that address
population health, global and national issues to examine the impact of
professional, state, and federal healthcare delivery systems, public policy/
agencies, organizations, and regulation issues which aect health outcomes
and occupational therapy practice. Communication, advocacy, advanced
leadership characteristics, and skilled communication and collaboration
will be promoted throughout the course. e role of occupational therapy
practice in improving the health of populations will also be emphasized.
752 Advanced Practice: Specialized Knowledge and Clinical Skills (3)
is course incorporates the development of specialized clinical skills. It
requires the synthesis of prior clinical and didactic learning to advance
professional insight and initiative to support the advanced scholarly and
service provision skills required at the doctoral level. In addition, current
and emerging advanced clinical skills required of an occupational therapist
to work in the 21st century changing healthcare environment, as informed
by the experiences seen in the Level II Fieldwork and Capstone Project
settings, will be addressed.
753 Scholarly Dissemination and Knowledge Translation I (2) is
course includes content which prepares the student to synthesize
curricular projects and outcomes for presentation, publication, or program
development in a variety of setting or venues. Examples include proposals
for conference posters or presentations, grants, and submission to trade and
scholarly journals.
754 Scholarly Dissemination and Knowledge Translation II (1) A
scholarly presentation of the capstone project and experience is prepared
and nalized concurrent with completion of the Doctoral Capstone
Experience. A Capstone Conference at the completion of the doctoral
experience provides an opportunity for graduating doctoral students to
share their capstone project with the FMU community.
850 Level II Fieldwork A (10) is in-depth 12-week experiential course
requires occupational therapy students to deliver occupational therapy
services to clients under the supervision of an approved eldwork educator
with the outcome of producing a competent, entry- level, generalist
occupational therapist who integrates evidence, clinical reasoning, and
interprofessionalism in the delivery of client-centered, occupation-focused
interventions. Communication with university faculty may occur through
learning platforms throughout the experience as necessary.
851 Level II Fieldwork B (10) is in-depth 12-week experiential course, in
a setting complementary to OT 850, requires occupational therapy students
to deliver occupational therapy services to clients under the supervision
of an approved eldwork educator with the outcome of producing a
competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapist who integrates
evidence, clinical reasoning, and interprofessionalism in the delivery of
client-centered, occupation-focused interventions. Communication with
university faculty may occur through learning platforms throughout the
experience as necessary.
890 Doctoral Capstone Experience (9) e doctoral capstone experience
is a 14 -week culminating experience that coordinates with the student’s
capstone project and is an integral piece of the program’s overall curricular
design. e intent of the doctoral capstone is to provide in-depth exposure
to a focused area of the occupational therapy profession in clinical practice
skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy
development, advocacy, education, or theory development. Objectives for
the experience are largely individualized, and are collaboratively determined
with the faculty, student, and capstone mentor, and founded in a series of
clinical and scholarly preparatory activities.
GRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY
PROGRAM
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Coordinator of Clinical/Counseling Psychology: Dr. Erica James
Coordinator of School Psychology: Dr. Crystal R. Hill-Chapman
Coordinator of Applied Behavioral Analysis: Dr. Christopher Bullock
FMU is responsive to the needs of the region by oering the Master of
Science Degree in Applied Psychology (MSAP) and the Specialist Degree
in School Psychology (SSP), and by proposing program modications
to these professional degrees as indicated. Graduates of the MSAP and
SSP programs will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work
as professionals in clinical, school, health, and other community settings
as scientist practitioners. e MSAP program adheres to the standards
of training of the Council of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology
(CAMPP) and is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation
Council (MPAC). e combined MSAP (School Psychology Option)
and Specialist in School Psychology is approved as a specialist-level
training program by the National Association of School Psychologists
(NASP) and is recognized by the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE). Students and graduates of the MSAP and
SSP programs bring scholarship and reection to their work and an
understanding of diversity in clientele, methodology, and application.
Students and graduates of the MSAP and SSP programs report that their
training occurred in a positive learning environment that recognized and
nurtured diversity while emphasizing academic excellence. MSAP and
SSP faculty produce scholarship that enhances teaching, involves students,
and contributes to the profession of psychology. MSAP and SSP faculty
consult with and render academic and practical assistance to local human
service agencies, hospitals, and regional schools.
Enrollment in the program is limited. Students must be accepted as a
graduate degree student or graduate non-degree student in order to
register for courses. Students develop an organized plan of study in
consultation with an adviser. Practicum and other clinical experiences
generally occur during normal business/school hours, but may require
evening or weekend commitments. Courses oer a blend of classroom
activities and experiential training designed to acquaint the student with
both the theory and the practical applications of psychological knowledge.
School psychology students should be mindful that practicum experiences
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must occur during the morning and early aernoon. Additionally, the
internship must be a full-time experience as a school psychologist in a
public school setting during the fall and spring semesters. Clinical/
counseling students should be aware that their internship also requires an
intensive, capstone internship experience that may require them to take a
leave of absence from other employment.
Aer being admitted to the program and prior to enrolling in classes,
students must contact the Graduate Coordinator of the Clinical/
Counseling Psychology, or the Graduate Coordinator of School Psychology
(as appropriate) in the Department of Psychology for advising.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students at the graduate level are accepted to graduate study in psychology
as either graduate degree students or as graduate non-degree students.
Graduate degree students in psychology are accepted into either the
Clinical/Counseling Psychology Option or the School Psychology Option.
Students accepted into the Clinical/Counseling Psychology Option are
accepted into the Master of Science in Applied Psychology (MSAP),
Clinical Counseling Psychology Option. Students accepted into the School
Psychology Option are accepted into the Master of Science in Applied
Psychology, School Psychology Option, with the expectation that they
will complete the Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) degree program.
However, MSAP, School Psychology Option students will only be admitted
to the Specialist degree program upon approval by school psychology
faculty. Approval will be based upon performance in the MSAP program.
Applicants who previously have obtained a master’s degree in school
psychology or a closely related eld from another university and wish to
improve their training to the specialist level may be accepted into the SSP
degree program.
NOTE: Applicants with a master’s degree from another institution’s
program must submit all materials required of students applying for
graduate degree status, outlined below. Additionally, applicants with a
master’s degree from another institution who are accepted into the SSP
program may have additional coursework or practica to be completed.
Students who completed the school psychology option of the MSAP at
FMU and received South Carolina certication at the level of School
Psychologist II or who have obtained NASP NCSP status may not apply
for the SSP.
Graduate non-degree students in psychology who do not seek a graduate
degree at FMU and typically already possess a graduate degree may wish to
take a specic course or courses only for professional growth, certication
upgrade, or recertication/license renewal.
GRADUATE DEGREE STATUS
To be considered for admission as a graduate degree student, an applicant
must complete the following steps:
1. Submit a graduate application for admission and pay the
nonrefundable graduate application fee.
2. Submit ocial transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate
work. Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree
from a regionally accredited institution as evidenced by the
ocial transcript(s). e record should show promise of
success as a graduate student, which requires maintenance of
a minimum 3.0 grade point average throughout tenure within
the program. erefore, it is recommended that applicants
have a 3.0 or higher grade point average in all undergraduate
and graduate coursework completed at the time of application.
Transcripts also are examined for relevance of undergraduate
preparation for graduate education in psychology. All MSAP
applicants must have completed an introductory or general
psychology course, as well as a course in behavioral statistics.
All SSP applicants with a master’s degree from another
institution must document relevant master’s level training in
school psychology or closely related eld.
3. Submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination taken
within the last ve years. Only the General Test is required; the
Psychology Subject Test is not required. On the original GRE,
combined scores above 850 with a minimum of 400 on each
of the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections
is recommended. On the revised GRE, combined scores above
290 with a minimum of 140 on each of the Verbal Reasoning
and Quantitative Reasoning sections are recommended.
4. Submit two letters of recommendation from former professors
or professional associates/supervisors who can attest to the
academic potential of the applicant. Letters from faculty
members in academic settings are preferred.
5. Submit a personal statement, 500 to 750 words in length,
indicating one’s interests in clinical/counseling or school
psychology, career goals, and reasons for seeking admission to
the Master of Science in Applied Psychology and/or Specialist
in School Psychology programs.
6. To be considered for departmental nancial assistance and on-
campus assistantships, applicants should submit a completed
departmental application for scholarships and assistantships.
is application can be downloaded from the website, or
obtained from the Psychology Department or from the
Graduate Oce.
All of the above materials must be submitted in one packet to:
Psychology Department
Francis Marion University
PO Box 100547
Florence, SC 29502-0547
Completed applications are reviewed for merit by the Department of
Psychology Graduate Committee. Determination of merit is based
upon consideration of all components of the application packet. In the
admissions decision process, consideration is given to both the merit
of each application received and to the number of slots available in the
program at the time of application. Oers for admission are given to those
applicants who show the most promise of success in graduate studies.
To be guaranteed timely consideration for acceptance into the Master of
Science in Applied Psychology program, all of the above materials must
be submitted no later than February 15.
Complete applications are reviewed as received in a rolling admissions
process until the above noted deadlines. Applicants should submit their
application materials as early in the application cycle as they are able to
assemble a complete application packet.
Application materials received aer the application deadlines may still
be considered for admission contingent upon the availability of positions
within the program. It is the applicant’s responsibility to gather all materials
to complete his/her application. Only completed applications (with all
required materials) will be reviewed for possible admission.
To receive an application or for any questions, please call the FMU Graduate
Oce at 843-661-1284. For more information about the program and to
view admissions data for recent incoming MSAP classes, please visit the
Psychology Department webpage at www.fmupsychology.com.
GRADUATE NON-DEGREE STATUS
As stated above, graduate non-degree students typically already possess
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a graduate degree and wish to take a specic course or courses only for
professional growth, certication upgrade, or recertication/license
renewal. To be considered for admission as a graduate non-degree student,
one must complete the following steps:
1. Submit a graduate application for admission and pay the
nonrefundable graduate application fee.
2. Submit ocial transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate
work.
3. Provide the department with a written statement specifying
the course(s) for which admissions is being sought and why.
e granting of this request is entirely at the discretion of the
department. Unless part of a program of study previously
approved, step three must be repeated for each course.
4. Non-degree students must maintain a grade of B or better in
each graduate course taken at FMU in order to take additional
courses.
5. A graduate non-degree student who wishes to become a
graduate degree student may apply toward the degree program
only 12 hours of graduate work taken as a graduate non-degree
student.
GRADUATE NONDEGREE STATUS FOR
APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS
Students who already possess a Master’s degree in any eld from a university
accredited by a body approved by the US Department of Education and
wish to pursue the 18 hours of required coursework (PSY 501, PSY 502,
PSY 503, PSY 504, PSY 574 or PSY 674, and PSY 604) for the program in
Applied Behavioral Analysis should complete the following steps:
1. Submit a graduate application for admission and pay the
nonrefundable graduate application fee.
2. Submit ocial transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate
work.
3. Non-degree students must maintain a grade of B or better in
each graduate course taken at FMU in order to take additional
courses.
COURSE REPETITION
Only a grade lower than B can be raised by repetition of the course; a
re-examination is not permitted. Any course that is repeated must be
retaken at FMU. A course may be repeated only once. Psychology graduate
students may repeat only one course. at one course may be repeated
only with written approval from the department chairperson. Only the
higher grade of the repeated course will be counted in the calculation of
the grade point average.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED
PSYCHOLOGY IN
APPLIED BEHAVIORAL
ANALYSIS ABA DEGREE
1. Complete a minimum of 48 graduate hours.
a) Basic Core Courses ............................18 hours
PSYC 602 Biological Basis of Behavior
PSYC 605 Personality and Social Psychology
PSYC 615 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology
OR
PSY 620 Psychopathology
PSYC 632 Quantitative Psychology
PSYC 634 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 635 Learning and Cognition
PSYC 703 Counseling for Social Justice and Diversity
PSYC 700C Advanced Psychological Consultation/
Intervention Practicum (required
concurrently with PSY 703)
b) Applied Specialty Courses ......................23 hours
PSYC 501 Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
PSYC 502 Research Methods in Applied
Behavior Analysis
PSYC 503 Ethics and Professional Practice
in Applied Behavior Analysis
PSYC 504 Contemporary Topics and Applications
of Applied Behavior Analysis
PSYC 505 eoretical and Conceptual Foundations
of Behavior Analysis
PSYC 506 Behavior Analytic Approaches
to Sta Training, Supervision,
and Personnel Management
PSYC 574 Advanced Applications of Applied
Behavior Analysis
PSYC 604 Behavioral Assessment and Intervention
PSYC 600C Psychological Consultation/Intervention
Practicum (required concurrently
with PSY 604)
PSYC 674 Academic Assessment and
Intervention: Literacy
c) Internship .....................................3 hours
PSYC 699-B Internship: Applied Behavior Analysis
2. Achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in all graduate studies
applicable to the student’s particular program and a 3.0 overall
grade point average for all graduate courses. (See exceptions under
“Time Limit” and “Repeating Courses”).
3. Satisfactorily complete all other requirements for graduate
students, as previously outlined.
4. Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester
in which the last course(s) will be taken.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED
PSYCHOLOGY IN CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE
To receive a Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology in Clinical/Counseling
Psychology from FMU, a student must fulll the following requirements:
1. Complete a minimum of 60 graduate hours, which include nine (9)
credit hours of practicum hours.
a) Basic Core Courses ............................15 hours
PSYC 602 Biological Basis of Behavior
PSYC 605 Personality and Social Psychology
PSYC 632 Quantitative Psychology
PSYC 634 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 635 Learning and Cognition
b) Applied Core Courses...........................6 hours
PSYC 620 Psychopathology
PSYC 651 Professional/Ethical Issues in
Counseling Psychology
c) Applied Specialty Courses ......................39 hours
CLINICAL/COUNSELING
PSYC 600/700 Practicum (minimum of nine (9) hours)
Specic practica (e.g., A, B, or C)
are required concurrently with certain
courses as indicated in the
course descriptions.
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PSYC 610 Interviewing, Observation,
and Case Formulation
PSYC 630 Psychological Assessment: Intelligence
and Achievement Testing
in Clinical/ Counseling Psychology
PSYC 631 Psychological Assessment: Personality
and Psychopathology
PSYC 633 Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSYC 636 Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSYC 639 Career and Lifestyle Counseling: eory
and Practice
PSYC 643 Couple and Family erapy
PSYC 644 Substance Abuse Counseling
PSYC 703 Counseling for Social Justice and Diversity
PSYC 699-A Internship: Clinical/Counseling Psychology
2. Achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in all graduate studies
applicable to the student’s particular program and a 3.0 overall
grade point average for all graduate courses. (See exceptions under
“Time Limit” and “Repeating Courses”).
3. Satisfactorily complete all other requirements for graduate
students, as previously outlined.
4. Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester
in which the last course(s) will be taken.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED
PSYCHOLOGY IN
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
To receive a Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology in School Psychology
from FMU, a student must fulll the following requirements:
1. Complete a minimum of 45 graduate hours, which include six (6)
credit hours of practicum hours.
a) Basic Core Courses ............................12 hours
PSYC 602 Biological Basis of Behavior
PSYC 605 Personality and Social Psychology
PSYC 634 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 635 Learning and Cognition
b) Applied Core Courses...........................9 hours
PSYC 601 Psychology of Autism, Intellectual,
and neurodevelopmental Disabilities
PSYC 615 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology
PSYC 650 Foundations of School Psychology:
History, Ethics,and Legal issues
c) Applied Specialty Courses ......................24 hours
PSYC 600 Practicum (minimum of six (6)
hours) Specic practica (e.g., A, B, or C)
are required concurrently with certain
courses as indicated
in the course descriptions.
PSYC 600A is a stand alone practicum for rst year, rst semester
students in the school psychology option.
PSYC 604 Behavioral Assessment and Intervention
PSYC 606 Psychoeducational Assessment:
Intelligence, Ability, and Achievement
Testing in School Psychology
PSYC 616 Psychoeducational Assessment:
Diagnosis of Learning
and Behavior Disorders
PSYC 646 Advanced Topics in Child
and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnosis
PSYC 649 Psychological Consultation in Schools
and Agencies
PSYC 674 Academic Assessment and
Intervention: Literacy
2. Achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in all graduate studies
applicable to the student’s particular program and a 3.0 overall
grade point average for all graduate courses. (See exceptions under
“Time Limit” and “Repeating Courses”).
3. Satisfactorily complete all other requirements for graduate
students, as previously outlined.
4. Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester
in which the last course(s) will be taken.
SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
DEGREE
Coordinator of School Psychology: Dr. Crystal Hill-Chapman
To receive a Specialist Degree in School Psychology from FMU, a student
must fulll the following requirements:
1. Complete the MSAP (School Psychology Option) from FMU, or
possess a documented master’s degree in school psychology or
closely related eld from another university, and be accepted as a
SSP degree seeking student in school psychology.
2. Complete the following group of courses, practica, and internship.
NOTE: Students with master’s degrees from programs other
than Francis Marion University’s Master of Science in Applied
Psychology in School Psychology who are accepted into the
SSP program will have additional coursework or practica to be
completed.
Specialist Degree courses, practica, and internship (minimum 30
Hours)
a) Basic Core Courses .............................6 hours
PSY 632 Quantitative Psychology
PSYC 709 Consultation with Diverse
Families and Communities
b) Applied Core Courses...........................6 hours
EDUC 637 Foundations of Reading
PSYC 759 School-Wide Prevention, Intervention,
and Crisis Programs
c) Applied Specialty Courses ......................18 hours
PSYC 700 C Advanced Psychological
Consultation/Intervention
Practicum (minimum of two hours)
PSYC 700 E Advanced Pre-Internship Practicum
PSYC 703 Counseling for Social Justice and Diversity
PSYC 714 Child/Adolescent Counseling and erapy
PSYC 774 Academic Assessment and
Intervention: Numeracy
PSYC 799-F Internship: School Psychology
(fall semester)
PSYC 799-S Internship: School Psychology
(spring semester)
3. Achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in all graduate studies
applicable to the student’s particular program and a 3.0 overall
grade point average for all graduate courses. (See exceptions under
“Time Limit” and “Repeating Courses”).
4. Satisfactorily complete all other requirements for graduate
students, as previously outlined.
5. Make application for graduation at the beginning of the semester
in which the last course(s) will be taken.
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Students in the School Psychology Option will receive the MSAP upon
satisfactory completion of all requirements outlined above. Only students
who continue in the program to complete the SSP will be endorsed by the
University or qualify for state or national certication in school psychology.
South Carolina Certication as a School Psychologist and Licensure as a
Psychoeducational Specialist require completion of the SSP degree. Any
student who leaves the program aer completion of the MSAP but prior
to completion of the SSP degree will not be eligible for certication or
licensure.
DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
PSYD
Coordinator: Dr. Crystal R. Hill-Chapman, LP, NCSP, ABPP
Program Description
e Francis Marion University Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree
will prepare health psychologists to provide advanced and expanded
mental health services and support in clinics, hospitals, schools, and
the surrounding community. Students will undertake a systematic and
sequential plan of integrated didactic and applied courses that will provide
them with foundational knowledge and advanced skills to integrate
evidence-based practice. e PsyD program will enhance the practice and
theory of mental health practices to promote positive health outcomes
with an emphasis on rural populations.
APPLICATION
To be considered as a graduate degree student for the PsyD, students must
complete the following steps:
1. Submit a graduate application for admission and pay the non-
refundable graduate application fee.
2. Submit ocial transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate
work. Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree
from a regionally accredited institution, as evidenced by the
ocial transcript(s). e record should show promise of success
as a graduate student, which requires maintenance of a minimum
3.0-grade point average throughout tenure within the program.
erefore, it is recommended that applicants have a 3.0 or higher-grade
point average in all undergraduate and graduate coursework completed at
the time of application. Transcripts also are examined for the relevance of
undergraduate preparation for graduate education in psychology.
3. Applicants must have completed the following coursework from
an accredited institution.
• One semester of general biology
• One semester of behavioral statistics
• One semester of general psychology
• One semester of developmental psychology
4. Submit two letters of recommendation from former professors or
professional associates/supervisors who can attest to the academic
potential of the applicant. Letters from faculty members in
academic settings are preferred.
5. Submit a personal statement, 500 to 750 words in length, indicating
one’s interests in applied psychology, career goals, and reasons for
seeking admission to the PsyD program.
Completed applications are reviewed for merit by the Department of
Psychology Graduate Committee. Determination of merit is based
upon consideration of all components of the application packet. In the
admissions decision process, consideration is given to both the merit
of each application received and the number of slots available in the
program at the time of application. Oers for admission are given to those
applicants who show the most promise of success in graduate studies.
To be guaranteed timely consideration for acceptance into the Doctor of
Psychology program, all the above materials must be submitted no later
than February 15. Applicants should submit their application materials as
early in the application cycle as they can assemble a complete application
packet.
Application materials received aer the application deadlines may still be
considered for admission, contingent upon the availability of positions
within the program. It is the applicant’s responsibility to gather all
materials to complete his/her application. Only completed applications
(with all required materials) will be reviewed for possible admission. To
receive an application or for any questions, please call the FMU Graduate
Oce at 843-661-1284.
COURSE REPETITION
Progression policies in the PsyD program will comply with the FMU
catalog for graduate programs. For a student to successfully progress
through the PsyD program, the student must complete his or her degree
within a six-year period; achieve course grades of C or better; and maintain
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for all graduate courses. Students
may retake one course. Practica coursework may not be retaken.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTOR
OF PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE
To receive a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from FMU, a candidate must
fulll the following requirements:
• Complete all graduate credit hours within their plan of study,
which includes 600 practica hours and a 2000-hour internship.
• Complete the PsyD program of study.
• Achieve a 3.0 overall grade point average for all graduate courses.
• Make an application for graduation at the beginning of the
semester in which the last course will be taken.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
a) Basic Core Courses ............................15 hours
PSYC 602 Biological Basis of Behavior
PSYC 605 Personality and Social Psychology
PSYC 632 Quantitative Psychology
PSYC 634 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 635 Learning and Cognition
b) Applied Core Courses..........................45 hours
EDUC 637 Foundations of Literacy
PSYC 501 Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
PSYC 502 Research Methods in Applied Behavior
Analysis
PSYC 503 Ethics and Professional Practice in Applied
Behavior Analysis
PSYC 504 Contemporary Topics and Applications of
Applied Behavior Analysis
PSYC 505 eoretical and Conceptual Foundations of
Behavior Analysis
PSYC 574 Advanced Applications of Applied
Behavior Analysis
PSYC 601 Psychology of Autism, Intellectual,
and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
PSYC 615 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology
PSYC 620 Psychopathology
PSYC 715 Pediatric Health Psychology
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PSYC 725 Integrated Behavioral Health Psychology
PSYC 735 Advanced Integrated Behavioral Health
Psychology
PSYC 740 Training & Supervision: e Expanding
Role of Health Service Psychologists
PSYC 750 History and Systems in Psychology
c) Applied Specialty Courses ......................70 hours
PSYC 600A Professional Psychology Practicum
PSYC 600B Practicum: Assessment
PSYC 600C Practicum: Intervention/Consultation
PSYC 700B Advanced Practicum: Assessment
PSYC 700C Advanced Practicum:
Consultation/Intervention
PSYC 700E Integrated Pre-Internship Practicum
PSYC 604 Behavioral Assessment and Intervention
PSYC 606 Psychoeducational Assessment:
Intelligence, Ability,
and Achievement Testing
PSYC 610 Interviewing, Observation,
and Case Formulation
PSYC 616 Psychoeducational Assessment: Diagnosis
of Learning and Behavior Disorders
PSYC 631 Psychological Assessment: Personality
and Psychopathology
PSYC 633 Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSYC 636 Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSYC 639 Career and Lifestyle Counseling: eory
and Practice
PSYC 643 Couple and Family erapy
PSYC 644 Substance Abuse Counseling
PSYC 646 Advanced Topics in Assessment
and Diagnosis
PSYC 649 Psychological Consultation
PSYC 650 Foundations of Psychology: Ethical
and Legal issues
PSYC 674 Academic Assessment
and Intervention: Literacy
PSYC 703 Counseling for Social Justice and Diversity
PSYC 714 Child/Adolescent Counseling and erapy
PSYC 759 Prevention, Intervention,
and Crisis Programs
PSYC 774 Academic Assessment
and Intervention: Numeracy
PSYC 798F Capstone Project
PSYC 798S Capstone Project
PSYC 799F Internship
PSYC 799S Internship
PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COURSES PDPD
525 Professional Development (3, 2, or 1) F, S, SU. Professional
development in various strategies and techniques to enhance delivery of
mental health services for a variety of disciplines, including but not limited
to psychologists, school psychologists, mental health counselors, social
workers, guidance counselors, etc. Course topics are scheduled at the
request of local school districts, educational agencies, consortia, mental
health counseling centers, community agencies, and the like, but are subject
to the approval of the university. Graduate institutional credit (institutional
credit means that the hours earned and the grade points are included only
in the semester totals, which reect total hours and credits earned. Neither
the grade points nor the hours earned are reected in the cumulative totals,
which reect total hours and credits toward degrees) may be earned, but
PDPD 525 cannot be applied toward any of the graduate programs at FMU.
PDPD 525 can be taken multiple times for course credit.
GRADUATE COURSES
FOR PSYCHOLOGY
501 Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (3). is course provides
an introduction to the fundamental principles of behavior including the
history, theory, denitions, processes, concepts, and characteristics of
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Particular emphasis is given to the
scientic assessment and analysis of the environmental variables controlling
a behavior and to the manipulation of these variables as a method of
increasing or decreasing a target behavior. Attention will also be given to
the development of the eld of ABA.
502 Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis (3) (Prerequisite:
501). is course will introduce students to the practical applications
of single-case research methodology in order to examine the eects and
evaluate the ecacy of behavioral interventions. It will provide students with
an empirical approach to designing, conducting, and critically evaluating
research involving applications of the experimental analysis of behavior
by the use of behavior analysis, graphic display of data, and single- case
research methodology. In addition, the course will provide an introduction
to ABAB, multiple baseline, changing criterion, and alternating treatment
designs.
503 Ethics and Professional Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
(Prerequisite: 501). is course will cover the ethical standards and legal
responsibilities including regulatory requirements for Applied Behavior
Analysis professionals who provide services to individuals with special needs
and their families. e Behavior Analyst Certication Board (BACB)
Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts will be a
guiding framework for this course.
504 Contemporary Topics and Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis
(3) (Prerequisite: 501). Survey of modern advances in the theories and
applications of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including the behavioral
treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioral economics and delay
discounting, stimulus control, verbal behavior, and functional analysis.
Students will gain skills in designing, implementing, and monitoring the
eectiveness of a behavior change project. Attention will also be given to
learning communication skills and developing an understanding of the
importance of dissemination of new information in the eld of ABA.
505 eoretical and Conceptual Foundations of Behavior Analysis (3)
(Prerequisite: PSYC 501 or permission of department). is course reviews
the conceptual, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of behavior
analysis. is class reviews the goals (description, prediction, and control)
of a scientic study of behavior and associated philosophical underpinnings
and assumptions (e.g, selectionism, pragmatism, empiricism, determinism,
behaviorism, and parsimony). e readings are comprised of a textbook
and seminal articles concerned with radical behaviorism and a natural
science approach to the study of behavior, some of the component areas
comprising behavior analysis (the experimental analysis of behavior,
applied behavior analysis, and associated professional practice), and the
dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis.
506 Behavior Analytic Approaches to Sta Training, Supervision, and
Personnel Management (1) (Prerequisite: PSYC 501 or permission of
department). is course reviews research-and-data based approaches to
supervising and training students and sta to conduct behavior analytic
assessments and implement behavioral interventions. In particular, this
course reviews the rationales for providing supervision, evaluation of
supervision eectiveness, and risks that arise from inadequate supervision.
Course content also includes developing global performance expectations,
using skill assessments to generate goals for sta, and using data-based
strategies to facilitate performance improvements. An emphasis is placed
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on developing individualized strategies for performance improvement
that are informed by functional assessment and determination of variables
inuencing student / sta performance, implemented and optimized based
on performance data; and that utilize eective feedback and reinforcement
contingencies. e readings are comprised of a selected chapters from
a textbook and journal articles relevant to training and supervision in
Applied Behavior Analysis.
574 Advanced Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis (3) (Prerequisite:
503). is course will provide a survey of the applications of Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA) to clinical, educational, and organizational settings with an
emphasis on empirically- supported interventions and treatments targeting
the behavior of individuals or groups. is course will provide students
with opportunities to develop skills in the techniques covered as well as to
evaluate current research on behavioral techniques and determine whether
treatments can be considered evidence-based. Attention will also be given
to the barriers that aect the implementation and success of interventions
for individuals in a variety of settings.
600A Professional Psychology Practicum (1) F, S, SU. is practicum
serves two purposes: 1) All school psychology students must complete
an Introduction to the Schools Practicum during the fall semester of
their rst year of study. is practicum involves shadowing a practicing
school psychologist and participating in various activities related to school
psychology, school organization and operation. 2) Any master’s degree
student in psychology may work with a psychology faculty member to
develop a eld experience involving research or practice which is relevant
to their program of study.
600B Psychological Assessment Practicum (1) F, S, SU. Students enrolled
in PSY 606, PSY 616, PSY 630, PSY 631, and PSY 639 must be enrolled
concurrently in this practicum. is practicum involves administration,
scoring, interpretation, and reporting of results of psychological testing
instruments and other assessment procedures relevant to the specic
course to which the practicum is attached. Students may be assigned
to psychoeducational, counseling and/or mental health centers for this
experience. A minimum of 50 clock hours is required per practicum.
600C Psychological Consultation/Intervention Practicum (1) F, S, SU.
Students enrolled in PSY 604, PSY 610, PSY 633, PSY 636, PSY 643, PSY
644, or PSY 674 must be enrolled concurrently in this practicum. is
practicum involves interviewing, observation, clinical problem- solving,
treatment planning and intervention development, individual therapy,
group therapy, direct intervention, and indirect intervention/ consultation
experiences relevant to the specic course to which the practicum is
attached. In addition, this practicum may involve experience in assessment,
intervention development, intervention implementation, and intervention
evaluation when the intervention is implemented through others such as
parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, agencies, and systems;
implementation of the stages of consultation within the context of various
consultation models. Students may be assigned to psychoeducational
counseling and/or mental health centers for this experience. A minimum of
50 clock hours is required per practicum.
601 Psychology of Autism, Intellectual, and Neurodevelopmental
Disabilities (3) SU. Critical analysis of the current literature in assessment,
diagnosis, learning characteristics, and social and emotional adjustment of
individuals with autism, intellectual, and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Review of education and training, school and community programs, and
current legislation and regulations.
602 Biological Basis of Behavior (3) F. Survey of basic neuroanatomy
and physiology of the nervous system. Emphasis on ways in which the
environment aects behavior via the nervous system. Current research
relevant to biological basis of behavior is reviewed.
604 Behavioral Assessment and Intervention (3) S. Review of functional
behavioral assessment procedures and behavioral intervention strategies,
especially manipulation of antecedent conditions and contingency
management; program evaluation using single case research designs;
computerized expert systems and data analysis; statute, case law and ethical
issues involved with behavioral intervention. Special emphasis on behavioral
intervention with children and adolescents in the school setting. Coverage
of direct intervention and indirect intervention through consultation with
parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals. Students must be concurrently
enrolled in Psychology 600C, Psychological Intervention Practicum.
605 Personality and Social Psychology (3) SU. Survey of the basic areas of
personality and social psychology with coverage of contemporary research
issues in social psychology as well as the classic theories of personality.
606 Psychoeducational Assessment: Intelligence, Ability, and
Achievement Testing in School Psychology (3) F. Review of measurement
statistics, psychometric theory and examination of intelligence, ability,
and achievement tests frequently used in School Psychology practice.
Skill development in test administration, scoring and interpretation of test
results, use of computer-based scoring and analysis systems, psychological
report writing, diagnostic and data-based decision-making. Examination of
cultural diversity, ethical issues, and emerging technology in psychological
assessment. Students must be concurrently enrolled in Psychology 600B,
Psychological Assessment Practicum.
610 Interviewing, Observation, and Case Formulation (3) F. Introduction
to fundamental skills used in clinical/counseling interviews, including
interview and observation techniques used for clinical data gathering.
Particular emphasis is on case conceptualization to inform treatment
planning, case report writing, and basic counseling techniques. Particular
attention is also given to ethical and professional issues in counseling.
Students must be concurrently enrolled in Psychology 600C, Psychological
Intervention Practicum.
615 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology (3) F. Concentration on child/
adolescent disorders as they relate to the school setting. Examination of
current DSM and educational diagnostic criteria. Emphasis will be placed
on linking assessment data to psychoeducational diagnosis and treatment.
616 Psychoeducational Assessment: Diagnosis of Learning and
Behavior Disorders (3) (Prerequisites: A grade of B or higher in 606;
and 615) S. Examination of traditional, behavioral and curriculum-based
assessment techniques for classication and treatment planning in the areas
of school-related learning and behavioral or social-emotional disabilities,
developmental, attention decits, and health-related problems. Must be
concurrently enrolled in Psychology 600B, Psychological Assessment
Practicum.
620 Psychopathology (3) S. Survey of the history and classication of
mental disorders with emphasis on models of psychopathology. Includes
a review of contemporary diagnostic practices, and development of
diagnostic skills using the DSM Classication System.
624 Prevention of Substance Abuse (3) F. An overview of the prevention
eld emphasizing current models and community strategies. Included
would be environmental, regulatory approaches as well as discussion of
public policy issues.
630 Psychological Assessment: Intelligence and Achievement Testing in
Clinical/Counseling Psychology (3) (Prerequisite: PSY 610) S. Review of
measurement statistics and psychometric theory, and examination of the
most frequently used intelligence, adaptive behavior, and achievement tests
in clinical/counseling psychology. Skill development in test administration,
scoring, and interpretation of test results, as well as psychological report
writing and diagnostic skills. Skill development in giving assessment results
and feedback to clients. Examination of cultural diversity, ethical issues, and
technology as they pertain to assessment. Students must be concurrently
enrolled in Psychology 600B, Psychological Assessment Practicum.
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631 Psychological Assessment: Personality and Psychopathology
(3) (Prerequisite 610, 630) S. Examination of psychometric techniques
applied to the assessment of personality and psychopathology. Includes
skill development in the diagnostics of psychopathology. Students must
be concurrently enrolled in Psychology 600B, Psychological Assessment
Practicum.
632 Quantitative Psychology and Research Methods (3) (Prerequisite:
302 or equivalent) S. Basic course in data management, presentation, and
analysis. Includes descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, t-tests,
analyses of variance, moderation, and mediation. Emphasis on matching
appropriate statistics to experimental design, null hypothesis signicance
testing issues, psychometric theory, and research methodology concerns,
such as sample sizes, randomization, and variable measurement.
633 Group Counseling and Psychotherapy (3) (Prerequisite: 610) F.
Explores the theory, process, and practice of group therapy/counseling.
Includes the stages of group therapy, various group techniques, and how
to deal with problem situations that can arise in group therapy. May also
include how to conduct special groups such as pain management, stress
management, and assertiveness groups. Must be concurrently enrolled in
Psychology 600C, Psychological Intervention Practicum.
634 Developmental Psychology (3) SU. Survey of current topics and
research methods in life span developmental psychology. Implications
of research results to community-based interventions with children,
adolescents, and the aged.
635 Learning and Cognition (3) SU. Review of traditional topics in
learning as well as topics of current interest in cognition. Selection of topics
from perception, attention, memory, thinking, and language. Functional
disorders of memory and language.
636 Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy (3) (Prerequisite: 610;
corequisite: 630) S. Survey of theoretical foundations and techniques of
individual counseling and psychotherapy with an emphasis on empirically
supported models of psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral
therapy. e course will provide the student with the opportunity to develop
skills in the techniques covered. Attention also will be given to ethical and
professional issues in the practice of therapy, as well as issues pertaining to
social and cultural diversity. Must be concurrently enrolled in Psychology
600C, Psychological Intervention Practicum.
639 Career and Lifestyle Counseling: eory and Practice (3)
(Prerequisite: 610, 630) F. An introduction to career development theory,
psychological assessment for career planning and sources and uses of career
and lifestyle information in counseling. Must be concurrently enrolled in
Psychology 600B, Psychology Assessment Practicum.
640 Special Topics (3) F, SU. Selected areas in psychology, and related
elds. Recent topics have included anxiety disorders and neuropsychology.
643 Couple and Family erapy (3) (Prerequisite: 610) S. Overview of
theoretical assumptions and concomitant assessment and treatment
strategies associated with the major models of couple and family therapy,
including cognitive-behavioral, Bowenian/family systems, object relations/
psychodynamic, structural, and strategic. Examination of cultural diversity
and ethical/professional issues in clinical work with couples and families.
Must be concurrently enrolled in Psychology 600-C, Psychological
Intervention Practicum.
644 Substance Abuse Counseling (3) S. A seminar course that covers
major content areas relevant to substance abuse counseling. ese include
the diagnostics and psychopathology of substance abuse and the clinical
assessment of drug and alcohol dependency. e course also covers major
models of substance abuse treatment, as well as specic counseling skills for
this clinical population. Additional coverage includes the needs of special
populations (e.g., women, adolescents, dual-diagnosed). Students must
be concurrently enrolled in Psychology 600A, Professional Psychology
Practicum.
646 Advanced Topics in Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnosis
(3) (Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in 616) F. Developmental
neuropsychology; issues and best practices in infant, preschool, and
family assessment; cultural inuences in preschool and family assessment;
assessment of low incidence handicapping conditions and syndromes; and
traumatic brain injury. Must be concurrently enrolled in Psychology 600B,
Psychological Assessment Practicum.
649 Psychological Consultation in Schools and Agencies (3) S.
Major theoretical approaches to consultation, goals of consultation, the
consultant-consultee relationship, stages of consultation, and best practices
and ethical consideration in the use of consultation. Consideration is
given to how consultation can be implemented in dierent service delivery
models employed in schools and agencies. Role changes in school or agency
psychological services required for the implementation of a consultation
model.
650 Foundations of School Psychology: History, Ethics, and Legal
issues (3) F. Survey of the history of school psychology with emphasis
on the development of the profession, the changing roles, and alternative
service delivery models of the eld. In-depth review and analysis of current
professional roles; the impact of state and federal legislation/regulation
and professional standards; school organization and inter-professional
relationships; best practices and ethical issues; educational reform issues;
and professional issues such as level of training, licensure, and the inuence
of technologies on practice.
651 Professional/Ethical Issues in Counseling Psychology (3) SU. is
course might begin with a review of models or inuences aecting the
practice of counseling psychology along with professional organizations.
Issues and ethical conicts addressed would include client rights and
condentiality, dual relationships, proper use of assessment, ethical concerns
that arise in various forms of counseling or with special populations, and
professional competence and continuing education. Other professional
topics to be addressed include supervision and professional relationships
in the community, malpractice and legal issues, multicultural concerns,
and personal values and awareness including the issue of distress and
impairment. In addition to reading and discussion, students will analyze
case dilemmas and research areas of professional interest.
660 Continuing Professional Development in School Psychology (1) F, S,
SU. is course is designed for practicing school psychologists. It may not
be taken by degree seeking graduate students for credit toward the degree.
e course is topical in nature and provides instruction on a specic,
limited topic of clinical or professional importance to practicing school
psychologists. is course may be oered during any term.
663 Learning Disabilities: Formal and Informal Assessment (3)
(Prerequisites: Full acceptance to graduate program; EDUC 611 or
permission of the instructor; EDUC 621 and 622; Prerequisites/corequisites:
EDUC 760 and 761). is course examines both formal (published,
norm-referenced) and informal (criterion referenced, curriculum-based,
observational) measures used to: 1) screen, identify, and classify students
by disability category, 2) identify students’ strengths and impediments to
learning, 3) design and plan appropriate interventions, 4) continuously
monitor students’ progress, and 5) adapt instructional programs
appropriately. e benets and limitations of each type of measure for
these purposes will be examined, along with techniques and procedures for
developing, validating, and interpreting informal measures in conjunction
with information provided from formal tests.
664 Practicum: Formal and Informal Assessment (1) (Prerequisite: EDUC
611 or permission of the instructor; prerequisites/corequisites: EDUC 761
and PSY 663). is practicum provides practical experience in the process
of identifying and serving children with learning problems. Students will
observe and participate in intervention team meetings and discussions
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regarding decision-making and service delivery for such children.
Students will administer, interpret, and report the results of formal
screening instruments normally administered by teachers. Students will
develop, administer, and interpret results from classroom observations,
criterion-referenced measures, and curriculum-based assessments.
Assessment results will be used to develop intervention plans, monitor
student progress, alter intervention plans through data-based decision-
making, and evaluate plan success.
670 Graduate Research (1) F, S, SU. Directed psychological research
under the supervision of a faculty member. Research content will vary
depending upon faculty and student’s research interests. NOTE: is
course cannot be used towards fullling degree requirements nor can it
be used as a substitute for any required course.
674 Academic Assessment and Intervention: Literacy (3) F.
(Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in 604) F. Linking of direct classroom
behavioral and curriculum-based assessment results, including universal
screening data, to the design and implementation of evidence-based
classroom instruction and academic interventions in reading and written
language with exceptional learners and general education students.
Designing and implementing academic interventions for use by the
psychologist or by teachers or paraprofessionals within a consultation
framework. Evaluation of student progress and data-based educational
decision-making emphasized. Curriculum standards and frameworks,
inclusion, and educational reform discussed. Must be concurrently
enrolled in Psychology 600C, Psychological Consultation/Intervention
Practicum.
699-A Internship: Clinical/Counseling Psychology (3) (Prerequisite:
Permission of department) F, S, SU. A practical experience utilizing
applied skills with a diversity of problems in a clinical/counseling setting.
e many roles of a psychologist are performed in accordance with
accepted legal and ethical standards of the profession.
699-B Internship: Applied Behavior Analysis (3) (Prerequisite:
Permission of department). A practical experience utilizing applied
behavior analysis for a diverse array of problems. e roles of the
Behavior Analyst are performed in accordance with accepted legal and
ethical standards of the profession under the supervision of a Board
Certied Behavior Analyst (BCBA) currently working in the eld.
700B Advanced Psychological Assessment Practicum (1) F. Students
enrolled in PSY 706 must be concurrently in this practicum. is
practicum involves conducting developmental, neuropsychological and
psychoeducational evaluations. is includes gathering developmental,
medical, educational and other relevant background information,
assessing a child’s environment, interviewing the parent(s), care givers,
educators and other relevant individuals, and using this information to
select an appropriate assessment battery. e student will demonstrate
the ability to properly administer, score and interpret the information
from the instruments administered within the context of the other
information gathered. e student will be able to provide a written and
oral report of his/her ndings in a concise and respectful manner. To gain
these experiences the student may be assigned to a psychoeducational,
mental health or developmental clinic or a school system. A minimum of
50 clock hours is required per practicum.
700C Advanced Psychological Consultation/Intervention Practicum
(1) S, SU. Students enrolled in PSY 703 and 714 must be enrolled
concurrently in this practicum. is practicum involves advanced
knowledge and skills in interviewing, observation, clinical problem-
solving, treatment planning and intervention development, individual
therapy, group therapy, direct intervention, and indirect intervention/
consultation experiences relevant to the specic course to which the
practicum is attached. In addition, this practicum may involve advanced
experience in assessment, intervention development, intervention
implementation, and intervention evaluation when the intervention is
implemented through others such as parents, teachers, paraprofessionals,
administrators, agencies, and systems; implementation of the stages
of consultation within the context of various consultation models.
Organization development and evaluation activities also are emphasized.
Students may be assigned to psychoeducational, counseling and/or
mental health centers for this experience. A minimum of 50 clock hours
is required per practicum.
700E Advanced Pre-internship Practicum (1) (Prerequisite: is course
must be taken during the spring prior to beginning internship in the fall.)
S. is practicum will allow the student to integrate the consultation,
assessment, intervention and counseling skills they have learned while
working with a practicing school psychologist. e student will also
be able to interact with other professionals in the various settings and
roles in which a school psychologist practices. Among other activities,
the student will follow a case from the initial concerns of the teacher
through the intervention team, the referral to special education, the
psychoeducational evaluation (including the parts completed by other
professionals), the eligibility meeting and the IEP meeting where the
educational plan and placement is determined. A minimum of 50 clock
hours is required per practicum.
703 Counseling for Social Justice and Diversity (3) SU. is course
is designed to expand the student’s awareness of both the cognitive
knowledge and skill necessary to eectively interact with and serve
culturally diverse populations. ere is an emphasis on attitudes and
competencies that are important in eective professional relationships.
ough the course is not exhaustive in its discussion of diverse
populations, it will focus on cultural diversity and those populations who
are more likely to be encountered by the students taking the course. is
course will examine racial and ethnic identity as well as acculturation
status. It will also examine how issues of individual and institutional
racism and oppression continue to play out in the mental health of those
we serve. Must be concurrently enrolled in Psychology 700C, Advanced
Psychological Consultation/Intervention Practicum.
709 Consultation With Diverse Families and Communities (3) SU.
e purpose of this course is to provide professional skills that will help
students to support diverse learners by strengthening the partnerships
among families, schools, and communities. Students will also increase
their knowledge, skills, and expertise in the most up-to-date information
on eective family, school, and community interventions with diverse
populations. ere also will be an overview of theoretical assumptions
and concomitant assessment and treatment strategies associated with
the major models of family therapy, including cognitive-behavioral,
Bowenian/family systems, object relations/psychodynamic, structural,
and strategic. Specic emphasis will be placed on working with families
using group and individualized behavioral parent training models (e.g.,
Triple P, PCIT, Incredible Years, etc.). Finally, students will learn to select,
implement, and evaluate the eectiveness of evidence-based family,
school, and community interventions.
714 Child/Adolescent Counseling and erapy (3) S. Child, parent and
teacher interview techniques; cognitive-behavioral case formulation and
individual and group therapy strategies for common child and adolescent
problems and disorders; crisis and suicide intervention and prevention
strategies at the individual and systems level. Ethical and legal issues
involved in counseling and therapy with children and adolescents. Must
be concurrently enrolled in Psychology 700C, Psychological Intervention
Practicum.
715 Pediatric Health Psychology (3) is course aims to (1) Increase
students’ knowledge in a broad range of pediatric/child health
psychology topics; (2) Delineate the types of psychological services
provided by pediatric psychologists; (3) Promote a critical understanding
of the pediatric psychology literature; (4) Understand the competencies
expected of pediatric psychologists at dierent levels of professional
development; (5) Foster an awareness of the critical issues (both research
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and clinical) in the eld of pediatric psychology; and (6) Increase
awareness of research methods and design commonly utilized in
pediatric psychology settings.
725 Integrated Behavioral Health Psychology (3) is course focuses
on contemporary cross-cutting issues in the practice of integrated
behavioral health in primary care. Specically, this course emphasizes
the parameters of what constitutes primary care behavioral health
consultation. Issues relating to the role of the integrated primary care
behavioral health consultant and the types of services that are provided
in a primary care setting are dened and examined.
735 Advanced Integrated Behavioral Health Psychology (3) is
course will address the importance of understanding the primary care
context (within the Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultation
Model) in the treatment of behavioral and chronic health conditions
and the role of psychoeducational programs in the primary care setting.
Demonstration and practice of specic behavioral interventions for
behavioral and chronic health conditions will be addressed as they relate
to the Behavioral Health Consultant role in helping patients manage
overall health more eectively.
740 Training & Supervision: e Expanding Role of Health Service
Psychologists (3) e professional roles of psychologists are ever-
expanding and today’s clinical psychologists must be prepared to assume
multiple roles throughout ones career. is class is designed to expose
students to the current body of research on training, clinical supervision,
and professional consultation in psychology. e course includes
multiple experiential assignments and learning opportunities to begin
the student’s development in training and supervisory competencies.
750 History and Systems in Psychology (3) An overview of the history
and systems of psychology are provided with an emphasis on exploring
the roots of modern psychological thought and methodology. ese roots
will be traced from their origins in philosophy and the natural sciences
through the early schools of psychology and into its current form. An
examination of the lives and works of the men and women whose work
laid the foundation for modern psychology will also be included.
759 School-Wide Prevention, Intervention, and Crisis Programs (3)
(Prerequisites: PSY 632, PSY 646, PSY 649, and PSY 714). SU is course
culminates both the assessment and intervention/consultation course
sequences. It is designed to integrate assessment, intervention, and
consultation skills with knowledge of the educational system, community
characteristics, and societal issues to facilitate development of systems-
level prevention, intervention, and crisis intervention skills.
774 Academic Assessment and Intervention: Numeracy (3)
(Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in 674) S. Linking of direct classroom
behavioral and curriculum-based assessment results, including universal
screening data, to the design and implementation of evidence-based
classroom instruction and academic interventions in numeracy with
exceptional learners and general education students. Designing and
implementing academic interventions for use by the psychologist or
by teachers or paraprofessionals within a consultation framework.
Evaluation of student progress and data-based educational decision-
making emphasized. Curriculum standards and frameworks, inclusion,
and educational reform discussed.
799-F Internship: School Psychology (3) (Prerequisites: Permission of
department and PSY 700-E) F. A practical experience utilizing applied
skills with a diversity of problems in a school setting. e many roles of a
psychologist are performed in accordance with accepted legal and ethical
standards of the profession. Internship: School Psychology may only be
begun in the fall semester.
799-S Internship: School Psychology (3) (Prerequisites: Permission of
department and PSY 799-F) S. A practical experience utilizing applied
skills with a diversity of problems in a local school district or clinical
setting. e many roles of a psychologist are performed in accordance
with accepted legal and ethical standards of the profession.
GRADUATE
SPEECHLANGUAGE
PATHOLOGY PROGRAM
MASTER OF SPEECHLANGUAGE
PATHOLOGY
Department of Speech-Language Pathology Chair:
Dr. Frances A. Burns
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
e Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP) education
program in speech-language pathology {residential} at Francis Marion
University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic
Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of
the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research
Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-
5700. Candidacy is a “pre-accreditation” status with the CAA, awarded
to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.
Graduates will be eligible for certication by the American Speech-
Language-Hearing Association in the form of the Certicate of
Clinical Competence, Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and
state licensure. Graduates who wish to work in public schools will be
eligible for licensure by the South Carolina Department of Education
and other states. *See South Carolina and ASHA School SLP websites
for additional information.
MISSION STATEMENT
e MSLP Program seeks to provide a comprehensive academic course
of study combined with diverse clinical experiences in order to prepare
outstanding allied healthcare professionals capable of providing high
quality assessment and treatment for individuals with communication
and swallowing disorders in the Pee Dee region, in the state of South
Carolina, and around the globe.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applications to the program must be submitted online via the
Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application
Services (CSDCAS) website. Applications are due May 15th each year.
For early acceptance, applications are due by March 15th. To apply a
prospective student must:
1. Have earned a Pre-Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-
Language Pathology, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related area,
from a regionally, nationally, or internationally, accredited
institution with at least a 3.0 grade point average based on
a 4.0 scale.
2. Pay the non-refundable CSDCAS application fee.
3. e following is a list of materials that must be submitted via
CSDCAS:
1. Submit ocial transcript(s) of all undergraduate and
graduate work from accredited institutions.
2. Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) taken within the last ve years.
3. Provide three letters of recommendation from former
professors and/or professional associates/supervisors
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who can attest to the academic/clinical potential of
the applicant. However, letters from nonacademic
settings may be accepted, i.e., from supervisors and/
or individuals capable of providing a professional
assessment of the prospective student’s academic/
clinical potential.
4. Provide a personal statement of no more than 500
words, describing a personal experience which
highlights the qualities you possess that illustrate why
you will be successful both academically and clinically.
Completed applications are reviewed for merit by the Department of
Speech-Language Pathology Admissions Committee. Determination of
merit is based upon consideration of all components of the application
packet. In the admissions decision process, the committee considers
both the merit of each application received, and the number of places
available in the program at the time of the application. Oers for
admission are given to those who show the most promise for success in
the MSLP program.
NON-SLP UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS: Candidates who have an
undergraduate degree in a eld other than Communication Sciences
and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology can complete post-
baccalaureate courses with a B or above to become eligible to apply for
the MSLP Program. Students must complete a course in biological,
physical, and social/behavioral sciences, and statistics which can be
taken while completing the post-baccalaureate courses:
1. Biological Sciences (including biology, human anatomy and
physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, human
genetics, and veterinary science)
2. Physical Science (must be Physics or Chemistry)
3. Social/Behavior Sciences (including psychology, sociology,
anthropology, or public health)
4. A stand-alone mathematically based Statistics course.
POST-BACCALAUREATE COURSES REQUIRED
SLP 501: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech
and Hearing Mechanisms (3 hours)
SLP 507: Speech and Language Development
(3 hours)
SLP 509: Introduction to Audiology (3 hours)
SLP 510: Introduction to
Communication Disorders (3 hours)
SLP 515: Phonetics (3 hours)
SLP 520: Clinical Observations (1 hour)
As needed to obtain observation hours.
PRE-SLP PREPARATION COURSES
SLP 501 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech
and Hearing Mechanisms (3 hours)
SLP 504 Speech and Language Disorders Across
the Lifespan (3 hours)
SLP 505 Principles of Assessment and Treatment
in Communication Disorders (3 hours)
SLP 506 Multicultural Aspects of
Communication Dierences and
Disorders (3 hours)
SLP 507 Speech and Language
Development(3 hours)
SLP 509 Introduction to Audiology (3 hours)
SLP 510 Introduction to
Communication Disorders (3 hours)
SLP 515 Phonetics (3 hours)
SLP 520 Clinical Observations (1 hour)
COURSE REPETITION
Only a grade lower than B can be raised by repetition of the course; a
re-examination is not permitted. Any course that is repeated must be
taken at FMU. A course may be repeated only once. Speech-Language
Pathology students may repeat only one course. at one course may
be repeated only with written approval from the MSLP Program Chair.
Only the higher grade of the repeated course will be counted in the
calculation of the grade point average.
DEGREE STATUS
1. Students are accepted to study in Speech-Language Pathology
(SLP) as either graduate students or as non-degree students.
2. Non-degree students do not seek a Master’s degree at FMU,
but may choose to take courses necessary to complete pre-
requisite requirements for admission to the Masters of
Speech-Language Pathology Program at FMU or other
institutions. In addition, non-degree students may wish to
take courses for professional growth, personal enrichment
and/or licensure.
3. Post-Baccalaureate students are required to take prerequisites
in Speech-Language Pathology.
4. Admission to the Francis Marion University Masters of
Speech-Language Pathology Program will only be granted
to those who have: 1) an undergraduate (Pre-Professional)
degree in Speech-Language Pathology and/or 2) completed
the required SLP prerequisites.
ACADEMIC STANDING
1. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required for
graduation.
2. Receiving two Cs will result in academic probation.
3. Receiving a third C will result in dismissal from the program,
even if a C has been replaced with a higher grade.
PRESLP PREPARATION COURSES
501: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
(3)is course provides an overview of the anatomical and physiological
bases of human communication: respiration, phonation, resonation,
articulation, and basic neurological concepts. is course will help
prepare students for working with pediatric and adult populations with
communication and swallowing disorders.
504: Speech and Language Disorders Across the Lifespan (3) is
course is a comprehensive survey of the fundamental nature of various
speech and language disorders across the life span and an overview of the
basic principles of assessment and treatment.
505: Principles of Assessment and Treatment in Communication
Disorders (3) is course provides a framework for understanding
the assessment process in Speech-Language Pathology. General topics
in the area of diagnostics are discussed, including obtaining and
interpreting assessment information, report writing and presentation of
ndings. Principles and procedures common to the diagnosis of most
communication and swallowing disorders are considered. Standardized
testing, as well as alternatives to standardized testing, is explored.
506: Multicultural Aspects of Communication Dierences and
Disorders (3) is course will allow students to explore the variety
of issues related to culture and communication dierences, and/or
disorders, and the need to become a culturally competent clinician. e
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information examined in this course will serve as a catalyst to encourage
students to examine their own values and beliefs, acknowledge the
similarities and dierences that exist among clients, and the cultural, verbal
and nonverbal factors that inuence the clinical situation.
507: Speech and Language Development (3) is course addresses the
theory and evidence associated with the development of phonology,
morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, as well as cultural and
linguistic variations in child speech and language development. is
course will help students gain a better understanding of the dierence
between normal and disordered communication development.
509: Introduction to Audiology (3) is course provides an overview
of the structure and function of the auditory and vestibular systems, the
physics and psychophysics of sound, audiometric evaluation and screening
procedures, types and causes of hearing loss, and an overview of audiologic
intervention tools.
510: Introduction to Communication Disorders (3) is course is an
introduction to the nature, assessment, and treatment of various motor
speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and swallowing disorders in pediatric
and adult populations. Students will gain foundational knowledge of the
speech-language pathologists’ scope of practice.
515: Phonetics (3) is course is an introduction to the speech sounds
used in the production of American English. Emphasis is placed on
sound to symbol transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Transcription competency required.
520: Clinical Observations (1) is course provides guided clinical
observations and simulation experiences under the supervision of an
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certied
Speech-Language Pathologist. is course will help prepare students for
working with pediatric and adult populations with communication and
swallowing disorders.
GRADUATE COURSES FOR SLP
530: Speech Sound Disorders (2) is course provides an overview
of potential etiologies and characteristics of speech sound disorders in
children and adults. Students will learn to use evidence-based assessment,
diagnosis, and treatment for articulation and phonological disorders across
the lifespan.
531: School-Age Language Disorders (3) is course provides students
with a foundation of knowledge about etiology and characteristics of
language disorders in school-age children. Students will discuss the evolving
language demands that children encounter as they progress through school
and will explore the impact of language disorders on academic performance
and social interaction in the classroom. e relationship between oral and
written language is emphasized.
537: Speech and Hearing Sciences (3) is course will provide a
foundational understanding of the basic principles of acoustics,
psychoacoustics, and the acoustics of voice and speech production. is
course is an essential fundamental course containing crucial information
that transfers to all communication disorders and sciences.
540: Communication Disorders in the Birth to Five Population (3)
is course explores communication disorders from infancy through the
preschool period. Topics addressed include theoretical frameworks for
the assessment and treatment of childhood language disorders, etiology
and characteristics of language/communication disorders in infants and
preschool children, as well as, principles and methods of assessment and
intervention.
542: Autism Spectrum Disorder (2) is course provides an overview of
the diagnostic criteria, etiological factors, and the main characteristics of
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with special focus on communication
decits, and how to manage them. Current research on assessment and
intervention methods will be covered.
543: Craniofacial Anomalies (2) is course provides an introduction to
the eects of craniofacial anomalies on speech development with particular
attention to the eects of cles of the lip and/or palate. Focus is on the
interdisciplinary team model for both assessment and treatment of speech,
resonance, velopharyngeal dysfunction, and dysphagia.
545: Introduction to Multicultural Issues (1) is course focuses on the
identication and treatment of speech and language dierences in diverse
populations. e course will explain terminology and concepts related to
cultural and linguistic diversity, and students will learn to evaluate how
cultural variables impact service delivery and treatment options.
546: Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers: A Collaborative
Approach (3) is course covers theoretical frameworks for the assessment
and treatment of communication disorders in infants and toddlers. Key
aspects of the Early Intervention process including routines-based interview
and intervention, service coordination, collaboration, coaching caregivers,
Child Outcome Summary-Team Collaboration, the Individualized Family
Service Plan (IFSP), and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are
covered. Credit cannot be received for both SLP 546 and SLP 540.
547: Neurology of Speech-Language and Hearing (3) is course provides
an overview of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with a concentration
on neurological mechanisms related to speech, language and hearing.
is course will increase the SLP students’ knowledge of basic human
communication and swallowing processes, including basic biological and
neurological structure and function.
550: Clinical Practicum (1) is course provides clinical practice in the
diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders. Clinical work is
accompanied by regular group and individual meetings with clinical sta.
Up to 2 clinical hours per week are accumulated under direct supervision.
Acceptable clinical hours may be applied toward ASHA certication.
561: Dysphagia (3) is course examines the anatomical basis of normal
and disordered swallowing in children and adults. e course will prepare
students to assess and diagnose swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
567: Research Methods I (3) is course is an introduction to research
procedures in the study of communication sciences and disorders with an
emphasis on Evidence-Based Practice. e course is designed to increase
knowledge of principles of basic and applied research and research design,
improve ability to access sources of research information, and increase
ability to relate research to clinical practice. By the end of this course the
student must have developed his/her MSLP Capstone Research Proposal.
571: Aural Rehabilitation (3) is course provides an introduction to the
theory of the eects of hearing loss on perception, speech, language, and
its psychosocial aspects. Evaluation and intervention techniques for speech
reading, auditory training, amplication, counseling, and collaboration
with other professionals are emphasized.
575: Adult Language Disorders (3) is course introduces students to the
prevention, assessment, and treatment of cognitive-linguistic disorders of
communication resulting from stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injury,
concussion and other neurogenic pathology.
580: Clinical Practicum II (1) (Co/Prerequisite: 550) is course continues
the practice of diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders.
Clinical work is accompanied by regular group and individual meetings
with clinical educators. Up to 2 clinical hours per week are accumulated
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under direct supervision of ASHA Certied Clinical Educators. Acceptable
clinical hours may be applied toward ASHA certication.
591: Motor Speech Disorders (2) is course examines the neurological
bases, assessment, and treatment of dysarthria and apraxia of speech.
Students will learn the perceptual and instrumental procedures used to
evaluate and treat motor speech disorders across the lifespan.
595: Medical Aspects of Speech-Language Pathology (1) This course
will provide knowledge regarding service delivery models, reimbursement
issues, documentation requirements, assessment approaches, establishing
goals, interdisciplinary team approaches, prioritizing treatment, and
discharge planning.
601: Clinical Practicum III (3) (Co/Prerequisite: SLP 580) is course
provides clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of communication
disorders. Clinical work is accompanied by regular group and individual
meetings with clinical sta. Up to 6 clinical hours per week are accumulated
under direct supervision. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied toward
ASHA certication.
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607: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1) is course
develops an awareness of augmentative and alternative communication
strategies for individuals with temporary or permanent severe speech
and/or language disorders. is course presents no-, low-, and high-
technological strategies for a broad range of cognitive, learning,
physical, and sensory disabilities. is course also discusses literacy,
learning, training, transition, funding, and interdisciplinary teaming as
potential challenges to implementation and emphasizes clinical skills for
comprehensive assessment and management.
610: Professional Issues and Ethics (1) is course will introduce students
to issues related to employment settings, job exploration/preparation,
credentialing, trends in service delivery, ethics, legal considerations, and
professional advocacy in the profession of Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology.
615: Voice Disorders (3) is course provides a foundational understanding
of the anatomical and physiological bases of voice production. Emphasis is
placed on diagnosis and therapy for phonatory disorders in children and
adults across the lifespan.
617 Fluency Disorders (3) is course explores the theoretical and
diagnostic approaches to the modication of speech disuencies. Students
will learn to identify typical and atypical disuencies as they relate to
speech production, and will learn to assess and diagnose stuttering and
cluttering across the lifespan.
620: Clinical Practicum IV (5) (Co/Prerequisite: 601) is course provides
clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders.
Clinical work is accompanied by regular group and individual meetings
with clinical sta. Up to 10 clinical hours per week are accumulated under
direct supervision. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied toward ASHA
certication.
621: Clinical Practicum V (8) (Co/Prerequisite: 620) is course provides
clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders.
Clinical work is accompanied by regular group and individual meetings
with clinical sta. Up to 16 clinical hours per week are accumulated under
direct supervision. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied toward ASHA
certication..
630: Research Methods II: Capstone Project (1), (2), or (3) (Prerequisite:
SLP 567) This course will increase knowledge of applied research and
include research design, data collection, analysis, and presentation of
results. By the end of this course, students must have completed the
Capstone Project. This course can be repeated more than once for a total
of 3 credit hours.
645a: Speech-Language-Hearing Guided Clinical Elective (1:0-2)
(Permission of the program Chair) is course provides senior students
with an opportunity to exercise initiative, independence, and creativity
in pursuing a clinical area of interest or need in speech-language-hearing
pathology. e learning outcomes, proposed schedule, site, and method
of evaluation, as well as the preceptor, will be chosen by the student in
collaboration with faculty. A maximum of four (4) credit hours or eight (8)
clinical/practicum hours may be earned towards graduation. is course
can be repeated twice with permission of the program Director.
645b: Speech-Language-Hearing Guided Clinical Elective (2:0-4)
(Permission of the program Chair) is course provides senior students
with an opportunity to exercise initiative, independence, and creativity
in pursuing a clinical area of interest or need in speech-language-hearing
pathology. e learning outcomes, proposed schedule, site, and method
of evaluation, as well as the preceptor, will be chosen by the student in
collaboration with faculty. A maximum of four (4) credit hours or eight (8)
clinical/practicum hours may be earned towards graduation. is course
can be repeated twice with permission of the program Director.
645c: Speech-Language-Hearing Guided Clinical Elective (3:0-6)
(Permission of the program Chair) is course provides senior students
with an opportunity to exercise initiative, independence, and creativity
in pursuing a clinical area of interest or need in speech-language-hearing
pathology. e learning outcomes, proposed schedule, site, and method
of evaluation, as well as the preceptor, will be chosen by the student in
collaboration with faculty. A maximum of four (4) credit hours or eight (8)
clinical/practicum hours may be earned towards graduation. is course
can be repeated twice with permission of the program Director.
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TRANSFER: STATE POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES
COMMISSION ON HIGHER
EDUCATION TRANSFER
POLICY FOR TWO-YEAR
& FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS
IN SOUTH CAROLINA
e South Carolina Course Articulation and Transfer System serves as
the primary tool and source of information for transfer of academic credit
between and among institutions of higher education in the state. e
system provides institutions with the soware tools needed to update and
maintain course articulation and transfer information easily. e student
interface of this system is the South Carolina Transfer and Articulation
Center (SCTRAC) web portal: www.SCTRAC.org. is web portal is an
integrated solution to meet the needs of South Carolina’s public colleges
and universities and their students and is designed to help students make
better choices and avoid taking courses which will not count toward their
degree. Each institution’s student information system interfaces with
www.SCTRAC.org to help students and institutions by saving time and
eort while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information.
Admissions Criteria, Course Grades, GPA’s, Validations
All four-year public institutions will issue a transfer guide annually in
August or maintain such a guide online. Information published in transfer
guides will cover at least the following items:
A. e institution’s denition of a transfer student.
B. Requirements for admission both to the institution and, if more
selective, requirements for admission to particular programs.
C. Institutional and, if more selective, programmatic maximums of
course credits allowable in transfer.
D. Information about course equivalencies and transfer agreements.
E. Limitations placed by the institution or its programs for acceptance
of standardized examinations (e.g., SAT, ACT) taken more than
a given time ago, for academic coursework taken elsewhere,
for coursework repeated due to failure, for coursework taken at
another institution while the student is academically suspended at
his/her home institution, and so forth.
F. Information about institutional procedures used to calculate
student applicants’ GPAs for transfer admission. Such procedures
will describe how nonstandard grades (withdrawal, withdrawal
failing, repeated course, etc.) are evaluated; and they will also
describe whether all coursework taken prior to transfer or only
coursework deemed appropriate to the student’s intended four-
year program of study is calculated for purposes of admission to
the institution and/or programmatic major.
G. Institutional policies related to “academic bankruptcy” (i.e.,
removing an entire transcript or parts thereof from a failed or
underachieving record aer a period of years has passed) so that
re-entry into the four-year institution with course credit earned
in the interim elsewhere is done without regard to the student’s
earlier record.
H. “Residency requirements” for the minimum number of hours
required to be earned at the institution for the degree.
South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center (SCTRAC)
All two-and four-year public institutions will publish information related
to course articulation and transfer, including but not limited to items
A through D mentioned above, on the South Carolina Transfer and
Articulation Center website (www.SCTRAC.org). Course equivalency
information listing all courses accepted from each institution in the
state (including the 86 courses in the Statewide Articulation Agreement)
and their respective course equivalencies (including courses in the “free
elective” category) will be made available on www.SCTRAC.org. is
course equivalency information will be updated as equivalencies are added
or changed and will be reviewed annually for accuracy. Additionally,
articulation agreements between public South Carolina institutions of
higher education will be made available on www.SCTRAC.org, will be
updated as articulation agreements are added or changed, and will be
reviewed annually for accuracy. All other transfer information published
on www.SCTRAC.org will be reviewed at least annually and updated as
needed.
Statewide Articulation of 86 Courses
e Statewide Articulation Agreement of 86 courses approved by the
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education for transfer from two-
to four-year public institutions is applicable to all public institutions,
including two-year institutions and institutions within the same system.
In instances where an institution does not have courses synonymous to
ones on this list, it will identify comparable courses or course categories
for acceptance of general education courses on the statewide list. is
list of courses is available online at www.che.sc.gov as well as on www.
SCTRAC.org.
Statewide Transfer Blocks
e Statewide Transfer Blocks established in 1996 will be accepted in their
totality toward meeting baccalaureate degree requirements at all four-
year public institutions in relevant four-year degree programs. Several
Transfer Blocks were updated in March 2009: Arts, Humanities, and
Social Sciences; Business; Engineering; and Science and Mathematics; the
remaining Transfer Blocks, Teacher Education and Nursing, are currently
being revised. e courses listed in each Transfer Block will be reviewed
periodically by the Commission’s Academic Aairs sta in consultation
with the Advisory Committee on Academic Programs to ensure their
accuracy, and the Transfer Blocks will be updated as needed.
For the Nursing Transfer Block, by statewide agreement, at least 60
semester hours will be accepted by any public four-year institution
toward the baccalaureate completion program (BSN) from graduates of
any South Carolina public associate degree program in nursing (ADN),
provided that the program is accredited by the National League for
Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education and that the graduate has successfully passed the
National Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and is a currently licensed
Registered Nurse.
Any student who has completed either an Associate of Arts or Associate of
Science degree program at any public two-year South Carolina institution
which contains the total coursework found in the Arts, Humanities,
and Social Sciences or the Science and Mathematics Transfer Block
will automatically be entitled to junior-level status or its equivalent at
whatever public senior institution to which the student might have been
admitted. However, as agreed by the Advisory Committee on Academic
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Programs, junior status applies only to campus activities such as priority
order for registration for courses, residence hall assignments, parking,
athletic event tickets, etc. and not in calculating academic degree credits.
For a complete listing of all courses in each Transfer Block, see www.che.
sc.gov/AcademicAairs/TRANSFER/Transfer.htm.
Assurance of Transferability
of Coursework Covered by the Transfer Policy
Coursework (i.e., individual courses, transfer blocks, and statewide
agreements) covered within this transfer policy will be transferable if the
student has completed the coursework with a “C” grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale)
or above. However, the transfer of grades does not relieve the student
of the obligation to meet any GPA requirements or other admissions
requirements of the institution or program to which application has
been made. In addition, any four-year institution which has institutional
or programmatic admissions requirements for transfer students with
cumulative grade point averages (GPAs) higher than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
will apply such entrance requirements equally to transfer students from
regionally accredited South Carolina public institutions regardless of
whether students are transferring from a four-year or two-year institution.
Any coursework covered within this transfer policy will be transferable
to any public institution without any additional fee and without any
further encumbrance such as a “validation examination,” “placement
examination/instrument,” “verication instrument,” or any other
stricture, notwithstanding any institutional or system policy, procedure,
or regulation to the contrary.
Assurance of Quality
All claims from any public two or four-year institution challenging
the eective preparation of any other public institution’s coursework
for transfer purposes will be evaluated by the sta of the Commission
on Higher Education in consultation with the Advisory Committee
on Academic Programs. Aer these claims are evaluated, appropriate
measures will be taken to ensure that the quality of the coursework has
been reviewed and approved on a timely basis by sending and receiving
institutions alike.
Transfer Ocers
Each institution will provide the contact information for the institution’s
Transfer Oce personnel, including telephone numbers, oce address,
and e-mail address, on its website and on www.SCTRAC.org. Transfer
oce personnel will:
• Provide information and other appropriate support for students
considering transfer and recent transfers.
• Serve as a clearinghouse for information on issues of transfer in the
state of South Carolina.
• Provide denitive institutional rulings on transfer questions for the
institution’s students under these procedures.
• Work closely with feeder institutions to assure ease in transfer for
their students.
Statewide Publication and Distribution of Information on Transfer
e sta of the Commission on Higher Education will place this
document on the Commission’s website under the title “Transfer Policies.”
In addition, information about transfer, including institutional policies,
course equivalencies, and articulation agreements, will be published
and distributed by all public institutions through transfer guides and be
made available on www.SCTRAC.org. Furthermore, course catalogs for
each public two-and four-year institution will contain a section entitled
“Transfer: State Policies and Procedures.” is section will:
A. Include the Transfer Policy for Public Two-Year and Four-Year
Institutions in South Carolina.
B. Refer interested parties to www.SCTRAC.org as well as to the
institutional Transfer Guide and institutional and Commission
on Higher Education’s websites for further information regarding
transfer.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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(Term expires 2024) Greenville
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(Term expires 2024) Florence
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(Term expires 2022) Winnsboro
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(Term expires 2024)
Vacant At large 14
(Term expires 2022)
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(Term expires 2024) North Augusta
William Edward Gunn At large 12
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Patricia C. Hartung At large 13
(Term expires 2024) Greenville
Kenneth W. Jackson At large 10
(Term expires 2022) Florence
Stephen N. Jones Appointed by Governor 16
(Term coterminous)
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(Term expires 2022) Lake City
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(Term expires 2024) Florence
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(Term expires 2022) Marion
George C. McIntyre 7 7
(Term expires 2024) Bennettsville
Mark S. Moore 1 1
(Term expires 2022) Mount Pleasant
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PAST PRESIDENTS
Walter D. Smith (1970-1983)
Ph.D., University of Michigan
omas C. Stanton (1983-1994)
D.B.A., George Washington University
Lee A. Vickers (1994-1999)
Ph.D., University of Wyoming
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS
Louis A. Ho ..........................................1975-76
James R. Rinehart......................................1976-77
W. Lloyd Birch.........................................1977-78
Joseph T. Stukes .......................................1978-79
Tom Roop .............................................1979-80
Roger W. Allen Jr. ......................................1980-81
Duane P. Myers ........................................1981-82
Marian Cusac Green ...................................1982-83
Harlan G. Hawkins.....................................1983-84
William H. Breazeale Jr. ................................1984-85
Julia E. Krebs ..........................................1985-86
Ronald L. Hall .........................................1986-87
E. Lorraine de Montluzin ...............................1987-88
Lynn D. Hendrick ......................................1988-89
James H. Von Frank ....................................1989-90
Robert R. Parham......................................1990-91
Jackson F. Lee Jr. .......................................1991-92
Ben L. Kyer............................................1992-93
Eileen L. Kirley-Tallon .................................1993-94
David M. Peterson .....................................1994-95
Donna H. Goodman ...................................1995-96
Marjorie B. Pace .......................................1996-97
Gary W. Hanson .......................................1997-98
George E. Harding III ..................................1998-99
R. Setheld Smith......................................1999-00
M. Barry O’Brien ......................................2000-01
Mary H. McNulty ......................................2001-02
Kenneth D. Kitts .......................................2002-03
Jesse J. “Mike” Jordan ..................................2003-04
James T. Ramey Jr. .....................................2004-05
Benjamin Woods.......................................2005-06
Pamela A. Rooks.......................................2006-07
A. Glen Gourley .......................................2007-08
Larry E. Nelson ........................................2008-09
Kenneth M. Autrey.....................................2009-10
Derek W. Jokisch.......................................2010-11
Christopher D. Johnson ................................2011-12
Kay Lawrimore Belanger................................2012-13
Jon W. Tuttle ..........................................2013-14
Travis W. Knowles .....................................2014-15
Jeannette M. Myers.....................................2015-16
D. Keith Best ..........................................2016-17
Ruth A. Wittmann-Price................................2017-18
Rebecca H. Flannagan
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2018-19
Larry P. Engelhardt ....................................2019-20
V. Scott Kaufman ......................................2020-21
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Meredith Love-Steinmetz ...............................2022-23
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Roger W. Allen Jr. (1971–2006)
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Lawrence P. Anderson (2000-2021)
M.F.A, University of Kentucky
Kenneth M. Autrey (1989-2011)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
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Jonathan E. Baltzell (1982-2007)
M.A., University of Cincinnati
Shirley Carr Bausmith (2003-2017)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Linda D. Becote (1978-2013)
M.Ln., University of South Carolina
Stanford E. Bergstrom (1975-2008)
Ph.D., University of California-Riverside
Albert C. Bickley (1972-1991)
Ed.D., University of Georgia
Jane Brandis (2005-2018)
M.Ed. University of South Carolina
William H. Breazeale Jr. (1970-1997)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Robert Bridger (1999-2015)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
John A. Britton (1972-2013)
Ph.D., Tulane University
Samuel F. Broughton Jr. (1986-2015)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
David J. Burt (1971–2006)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Richard Chapman (1989-2016)
Ph.D., Yale University
Fred R. Clayton (1971-2008)
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Margie M. Covington (1985-2008)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Kevan H. Croteau (1987-2012)
M.S., State University of New York - Stony Brook
Fred David (1988-2022)
Ph.D.,University of South Carolina
E. Lorraine de Montluzin (1974-2005)
Ph.D., Duke University
omas N. Dorsel (1986-2008)
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Charles J. Doryland (1984-1996)
D.B.A., Harvard University
H. Paul Dove Jr. (1975-2008)
M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Joyce M. Durant (1988-2018)
M.Ln., University of South Carolina
Kenneth R. Dye Jr. (1972-1997; 2002-2012)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
James R. Faulkenberry (1973-2013)
Ed.D., University of South Carolina
Leslie E. Figa (1974-2007)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
David P. Franck (2001-2022)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Phillip J. Gardner (1980-2016)
M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Donna H. Goodman (1987–2006)
Ph.D., University of Alabama
Donald W. Grace (1987-1997)
Ph.D., Stanford University
David C. Granath (1987-2017)
M.F.A., University of Miami
Jack G. Grith
(2007-2021)
M.A., Wheaton College
Susan B. Grubbs
(2005-2021)
M.S., University of South Carolina
Rufus R. Hackney (1971-1999)
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ronald L. Hall (1973-2001)
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lynn Hanson (1998-2020)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
George E. Harding (1987-2018)
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Dorothy M. Harris (1985-2011)
Ed.D., University of Georgia
John R. Hester (1980-2015)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Joseph E. Heyward (1973-2006)
Ed.D., University of South Carolina
Belva H. High (1974-2000)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Louis A. Ho (1970-1985)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Roger K. Hux (1975-2006)
M.Ln., Emory University
M.A., University of Georgia
Joseph A. James III (1971-1998)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Jesse J. Jordan (1972-2011)
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Lynn Kennedy (2005-2016)
M.S., University of South Carolina
James A. Kimbell Jr. (1985-1995)
D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University
Peter D. King (1996-2023)
Ph.D., NC State University
Eileen L. Kirley-Tallon (1974-2013)
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Lynn B. Kosto (1985-2017)
M.F.A., Bowling Green State University
Julia E. Krebs (1977-2010)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Kevin J. Lasher (1993-2022)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Jackson F. Lee Jr. (1972-2015)
Ed.D., Duke University
C. Allan Lockyer (1986-2017)
D.A., University of Northern Colorado
Susannah M. McCuaig (1975-2009)
Ed.D., Boston University
Larry J. McCumber (1982-2015)
Ph.D., University of Florida
Ronald T. Murphy
(2006-2022)
Ph.D., State University of New York-Binghamton
Larry E. Nelson (1974-2009)
Ph.D., Duke University
M. Barry O’Brien (1988-2016)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Sue Orr (1971-2016)
M.M., Florida State University
Marjorie B. Pace (1985-2004)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Robert R. Parham (1970-1998)
Ph.D., Florida State University
Yvette H. Pierce (1973-2006)
A.M.L.S., University of Michigan
Jerey Pompe (1988-2012)
Ph.D., Florida State University
Kathleen S. Pompe (1987-2011)
M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University
K. Wayne Pruitt (1971-2015)
Ed.D., Duke University
Robert E. Pugh (1990-2011)
Ph.D., American University
Jane P. Quick (1978-2015)
M.A.T., University of South Carolina
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Pamela Radcli (1985-2013)
M.L.S., Florida State University
John G. Rae III (1988-2013)
Ph.D., Ohio University
Betty C. Ramey (1977-2013)
Ph.D., Converse College
James T. Ramey (1974-2017)
Ph.D., Clemson University
James R. Rinehart (1972-2001)
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Pamela A. Rooks
(1989-2020)
Ph.D., University of York, England
Robert A. Ryan (1970-1991)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
David Sacash (2002-2013)
M.A., Kent State University
omas D. Sawyer (1991-2009)
Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
George E. Schnibben, Jr. (1984-2023)
Ph.D., Clemson University
Beverly Spears (1970-1998)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Carolyn R. Stokes (1984-2006)
D.B.A., University of Kentucky
David J. Stroup (1987-2015)
Ph.D., West Virginia University
John Summer (1988-2011)
M.Ln., University of South Carolina
John C. Sutton (1987-2012)
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Marsha P. Taylor (1980-2019)
M.A., English University of South Carolina
Barbara M. ayer (1988-2011)
M.S., Florida State University
Joel H. ayer (1979-2013)
Ph.D., Florida State University
Neal D. igpen (1971-2006)
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Lucy C. rower (1971-1999)
M.S., University of Mississippi
James H. Von Frank (1972-2006)
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
William Wattles (1995-2020)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Sophia D. Waymyers (2004-2023)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Richard D. West (1999-2011)
Ph.D., New York University
Peter T. Whelan (1992-2015)
Ph.D., University of Exeter
Bill D. Whitmire (1997-2017)
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Kenneth B. Williams (1985-2019)
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Benjamin Woods (1972-2009)
D.M.A., University of South Carolina
Nancy L. Zaice
(2006-2023)
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
HONORARY DEGREE
RECIPIENTS
J. Howard Stokes ...................................May 13, 1972
William Herman Patterson ..........................May 13, 1973
John Carl West (Speaker) ............................May 13, 1973
Robert Duncan Bass ................................May 11, 1974
Hugh F. Rankin (Speaker)............................May 11, 1974
M. Maceo Nance Jr. .................................May 10, 1975
Patrick Chesley Smith...............................May 10, 1975
Gordon Williams Blackwell (Speaker).................May 15, 1976
Edith Mitchell Dabbs ...............................May 14, 1977
Matthew James Perry Jr. (Speaker) ....................May 14, 1977
Alexander McQueen Quattlebaum ...................May 14, 1977
James B. Edwards...................................May 13, 1978
eodore Sanders Stern .............................May 13, 1978
Margaret M. Bryant.................................May 12, 1979
James Woodrow Lewis (Speaker) .....................May 12, 1979
Helen Joanne Harrar (Speaker) .......................May 10, 1980
William S. Hoole ...................................May 10, 1980
John G. Wellman .................................... May 9, 1981
Hubert Vernon Manning .............................May 9, 1981
James A. Morris (Speaker) ............................May 8, 1982
Dan T. Carter (Speaker) .............................May 14, 1983
Julian Lorin Mason Jr................................May 14, 1983
John Charles Lindsay ...............................Dec. 22, 1983
William omas Putnam .............................Dec. 22,1983
Ronald E. Carrier....................................April 7, 1984
James Alton Rogers ..................................April 7, 1984
Strom urmond ....................................April 7, 1984
Earle E. Morris Jr. (Speaker)..........................May 12, 1984
John Bruce Pitner (Speaker).......................... Dec. 18, 1984
Charles Brown MacDonald (Speaker) ..................May 7, 1985
Bernard Shaw (Speaker) ............................. Dec. 16, 1985
Charles Alex Harvin III ............................. Dec. 16, 1985
David Bomar Smith.................................. May 7, 1986
William Reed Howard............................... Dec. 18, 1986
Walter Douglas Smith (Speaker) ......................Dec. 18, 1986
Fred Cleon Fore .....................................May 6, 1987
James Alexander Grimsley Jr. .........................May 6, 1987
Larry Artope Jackson ................................May 6, 1987
David Walker Harwell............................... Dec. 15, 1987
Hugh K. Leatherman (Speaker).......................Dec. 15, 1987
omas Travis Medlock ............................. Dec. 15, 1987
T. Boone Pickens Jr. (Speaker) .........................May 5, 1988
Charles Moss Duke Jr. (Speaker) ....................... May 5, 1990
Fred C. Perry Jr. ......................................July 1, 1990
David N. omas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1, 1990
Sherwood H. Smith Jr. ...............................Sept. 7, 1990
Marcia Curtis (Speaker) ............................. Dec. 15, 1990
Fitz-John Creighton McMaster (Speaker) ............... May 4, 1991
Charles A. Horner (Speaker) ......................... Dec. 21, 1991
Catherine White Ingold (Speaker) .....................May 9, 1992
Phillip N. Truluck (Speaker) ......................... Dec. 19, 1992
L. Glenn Orr Jr. (Speaker)............................ Dec. 18, 1993
James C. Hooks Jr. ................................... May 7, 1994
Nathaniel W. Rosenfeld............................... May 7, 1994
Adele B. Kassab ....................................Dec. 18, 1999
John Kassab........................................Dec. 18, 1999
Jean Hoefer Toal (Speaker)........................... Dec. 18, 1999
L. Morgan Martin (Speaker)........................... May 6, 2000
Christopher James Yahnis ............................ May 6, 2000
Edward Eli Saleeby Sr................................ Dec. 16, 2000
John Drummond (Speaker) .......................... Dec. 16, 2000
Ashpy Parnell Lowrimore ...........................Dec. 16, 2000
Ernest A. Finney Jr. ..................................May 5, 2001
John Yancey McGill ..................................May 5, 2001
David H. Wilkins (Speaker) ...........................May 5, 2001
Glenn F. McConnell (Speaker)........................Dec. 15, 2001
C. Edward Floyd....................................Dec. 15, 2001
omas G. Keegan ..................................Dec. 15, 2001
Leroy Davis Sr. ......................................May 4, 2002
Robert W. Harrell Jr. (Speaker) ........................ May 4, 2002
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Douglas Jennings Jr. ................................. May 4, 2002
Archie Lee Chandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 14, 2002
Matthew James Perry Jr. (Speaker) ....................Dec. 14, 2002
W.C. Stanton ....................................... Dec. 14, 2002
Inez M. Tenenbaum (Speaker) ........................May 10, 2003
John H. Waller Jr. ...................................May 10, 2003
Marshall Clement Sanford Jr. (Speaker) ...............Dec. 13, 2003
Kurt G. Beck ....................................... Dec. 13, 2003
Marva A. Smalls (Speaker) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 8, 2004
Sompong Kraikit .................................... May 8, 2004
Charlene Wages ..................................... May 8, 2004
James Enos Clyburn (Speaker)........................ Dec. 18, 2004
omas Graham Edwards ...........................Dec. 18, 2004
Edward Conyers O’Bryan Jr. .........................Dec. 18, 2004
Robert E. McNair (Speaker) ........................... May 7, 2005
Philip G. Grose Jr. ....................................May 7, 2005
James S. Konduros....................................May 7, 2005
John M. Spratt Jr. (Speaker) ...........................Dec. 18, 2005
Liston D. Bareld....................................Dec. 18, 2005
Allie E. Brooks Jr. ....................................Dec. 18, 2005
Lindsey O. Graham (Speaker) ..........................May 6, 2006
Iris R. Campbell ......................................May 6, 2006
W.O. “Billy” Powers...................................May 6, 2006
Joseph E. Heyward ...................................Dec. 16, 2006
Marvin W. Lynch ....................................Dec. 16, 2006
Eugene N. Zeigler Jr. (Speaker) ........................Dec. 16, 2006
William C. Moran (Speaker) ...........................May 5, 2007
Frank R. Avent .......................................May 5, 2007
Emerson F. Gower Jr..................................Dec. 15, 2007
James H. Hodges (Speaker) ...........................Dec. 15, 2007
Harriet H. Keyserling (Speaker) ........................May 3, 2008
Kenneth M. Autrey Jr. .................................May 3, 2008
Kent M. Williams .....................................May 3, 2008
William Hayne Hipp (Speaker) ........................Dec. 13, 2008
Gerald Malloy.......................................Dec. 13, 2008
Frank Eugene Willis .................................Dec. 13, 2008
Elizabeth Ivey Cooper.................................May 9, 2009
Sylvia Rhyne Hatchell (Speaker) ........................May 9, 2009
Denny Woodall Neilson ...............................May 9, 2009
James A. Battle Jr.....................................Dec. 19, 2009
Mary A. Burgan (Speaker) ............................Dec. 19, 2009
Robert Weston Patterson .............................Dec. 19, 2009
John Calhoun Land III (Speaker) .......................May 8, 2010
Reamer B. King.......................................May 8, 2010
Mark Wilson Buyck Jr. ...............................Dec. 18, 2010
Joseph Patrick Riley Jr. (Speaker) ......................Dec. 18, 2010
Michael Anthony Blue ...............................Dec. 18, 2010
Kaye Goreno Hearn (Speaker).........................May 7, 2011
Pearl Frances Moore ..................................May 7, 2011
William Haigh Porter .................................May 7, 2011
Carl Lovetta Anderson ...............................Dec. 17, 2011
Stephen K. Benjamin (Speaker)........................Dec. 17, 2011
Sylvia Rabb Luin...................................Dec. 17, 2011
David Keith Best (Speaker) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 5, 2012
John L. Bruce Jr. .....................................May 5, 2012
Joseph H. Melrose Jr. .................................May 5, 2012
Floyd L. Keels .......................................Dec. 15, 2012
E. LeRoy (Toy) Nettles Jr. .............................Dec. 15, 2012
Margaret B. Seymour (Speaker) .......................Dec. 15, 2012
Marian Cusac Green ..................................May 4, 2013
Charles W. Gould.....................................May 4, 2013
Robert M. Hitt III (Speaker) ...........................May 4, 2013
William Phillip Diggs ................................Dec. 14, 2013
Minor Mickel Shaw (Speaker) .........................Dec. 14, 2013
Lucy Crosland rower ..............................Dec. 14, 2013
Morgan Baxter Coker .................................May 3, 2014
Ellen C. Hamilton ....................................May 3, 2014
Stephen J. Wukela (Speaker) ...........................May 3, 2014
Dorothy M. Harris ...................................Dec. 13, 2014
James H. Lucas (Speaker) .............................Dec. 13, 2014
Henry McCall Swink .................................Dec. 13, 2014
Phillip D. Lowe ......................................May 9, 2015
Molly M. Spearman (Speaker) ..........................May 9, 2015
Rannie D. Gamble ...................................Dec. 19, 2015
Hugh ompson Rice, Jr. (Speaker) ....................Dec. 19, 2015
Richard N. Chapman (Speaker).........................May 7, 2016
Jackie Hayes..........................................May 7, 2016
Teresa Myers Ervin ..................................Dec. 17, 2016
Vincent A. Sheheen (Speaker) ........................Dec. 17, 2016
Frank J. Brand II ....................................May 6, 2017
Rebecca Hendrick Flannagan (Speaker) .................May 6, 2017
Melissa J. Buckhannon ...............................Dec. 17, 2017
Kodwo Pere Ghartey-Taqoe (Speaker) .................Dec. 17, 2017
Teresa C. Anderson ...................................May 5, 2018
William H. Hester ....................................May 5, 2018
Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. (Speaker) ..........................May 5, 2018
John A. Keith, III ....................................Dec. 15, 2018
Costa M. Pleicones (Speaker)..........................Dec. 15, 2018
Gilda Cobb-Hunter (Speaker) ..........................May 4, 2019
John J. Kispert........................................May 4, 2019
Ted C. Whisnant......................................May 4, 2019
Marilyn K. Chapman.................................Dec. 14, 2019
Cleveland L. Sellers, Jr. (Speaker) ......................Dec. 14, 2019
William M. Yonce....................................Dec. 14, 2019
Peter D. King.........................................May 6, 2023
Robert E. Lee (Speaker) ...............................May 6, 2023
Linda M. Sullen ......................................May 6, 2023
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARD RECIPIENTS
1970 Peter D. Hyman Fall Convocation
Aug. 25, 1974
1971 Richard P. Moses Founders Hall Dedication
June 29, 1975
1972 John W. Baker Founders Hall Dedication
June 29, 1975
1973 James A. Morris Fall Commencement
Dec. 20, 1976
1974 Amelia Mellichamp Wallace Fall Convocation
Aug. 28, 1977
1978 William Hayden Blackwell Fall Commencement
Dec. 21, 1978
1979 Bertha Zeman Baumrind Fall Commencement
Dec. 21, 1979
1980 Hugh Coleman Bailey Fall Commencement
Dec. 19, 1980
1982 J. Mitchell Reames Summer Commencement
Aug. 13, 1982
1988 John William (Billy) McLeod Fall Commencement
Dec. 17, 1988
1989 William A. McInnis Fall Commencement
Dec. 16, 1989
1990 John W. Wilkinson Jr. Fall Commencement
Dec. 15, 1990
1992 Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Spring Commencement
May 9, 1992
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESEARCH SCHOLARS
Fred R. David .........................................2002-2003
E. Lorraine de Montluzin...............................2002-2003
John A. Britton ........................................2003-2004
Larry Joe McCumber...................................2003-2004
Benjamin Woods ......................................2003-2004
Jackson F. (Je) Lee Jr. .................................2004-2005
Jerey Pompe .........................................2004-2005
Jon W. Tuttle ..........................................2004-2005
William M. Ramsey ....................................2005-2006
William P. Fox.........................................2005-2006
Jerey D. Camper......................................2006-2007
V. Scott Kaufman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006-2007
Lynn B. Kosto........................................2011-2012
LeRoy “Pete” Peterson Jr. ...............................2011-2012
Lisa A. Eargle .........................................2014-2015
Christopher D. Johnson ................................2014-2015
Derek W. Jokisch ......................................2014-2015
Terry A. Roberts.......................................2014-2015
Dr. Ben L. Kyer ........................................2015-2016
Dr. Ruth A. Wittmann-Price ............................2015-2016
Dr. Jo Angela Edwins
...................................2019-2020
Dr. Brandon Go
.......................................2021-2022
Travis Knowles
.........................................2022-2023
FACULTY AWARD RECIPIENTS
1999-2000 Xiaoqun (David) Xu Scholarship/Research
1999-2000 Tom Ro op Service
1999-2000 Travis W. Knowles Teaching
1999-2000 E. Lorraine de Montluzin AAUP Shared Governance
2000-2001 Emmanuel I. Udogu Scholarship/Research
2000-2001 Charlene Wages Service
2000-2001 James T. Ramey Jr. Teaching
2000-2001 Charlene Wages AAUP Shared Governance
2001-2002 Fred R. David Scholarship/Research
2001-2002 LeRoy Peterson Jr. Service
2001-2002 P. Edwin Eleazer Teaching
2001-2002 John G. Rae AAUP Shared Governance
2002-2003 John A. Britton Scholarship/Research
2002-2003 Peter D. King Service
2002-2003 Kenneth B. Williams Teaching
2002-2003 Pamela A. Rooks AAUP Shared Governance
2003-2004 William P. Fox Scholarship/Research
2003-2004 A. Glen Gourley Jr. Service
2003-2004 Rebecca H. Flannagan Teaching
2003-2004 Duane P. Myers AAUP Shared Governance
2004-2005 Jerey D. Camper Scholarship/Research
2004-2005 Elizabeth A. Zahnd Service
2004-2005 Lisa A. Pike Teaching
2004-2005 D. Keith Best AAUP Shared Governance
2005-2006 Derek W. Jokisch Scholarship/Research
2005-2006 Jennifer L. Kunka Service
2005-2006 Vernon W. Bauer Teaching
2005-2006 Lucy C. rower AAUP Shared Governance
2006-2007 LeRoy Peterson Jr. Scholarship/Research
2006-2007 Douglas E. Gray Service
2006-2007 Mary R. Dittman Teaching
2006-2007 Kenneth M. Autrey AAUP Shared Governance
2007-2008 V. Scott Kaufman Scholarship/Research
2007-2008 T. Alissa Warters Service
2007-2008 Bill D. Whitmire Teaching
2007-2008 Rebecca H. Flannagan AAUP Shared Governance
2008-2009 Kirk E. Dineley Scholarship/Research
2008-2009 Jeannette M. Myers Service
2008-2009 Tamatha R. Barbeau Teaching
2008-2009 Lynn Hanson AAUP Shared Governance
2009-2010 Jon W. Tuttle Scholarship/Research
2009-2010 Tammy H. Pawloski Service
2009-2010 J. Mark Blackwell Teaching
2009-2010 A. Glen Gourley Jr. AAUP Shared Governance
2010-2011 Hari K. Rajagopalan Scholarship/Research
2010-2011 Latha M. Maliayandi Service
2010-2011 Bryan L. Fisher Teaching
2010-2011 Christopher D. Johnson AAUP Shared Governance
2011-2012 Christopher D. Johnson Scholarship/Research
2011-2012 Matthew C. Nelson Service
2011-2012 Farrah M. Hughes Teaching
2011-2012 John R. Hester AAUP Shared Governance
2012-2013 Ruth A. Wittman-Price Scholarship/Research
2012-2013 D. Keith Best Service
2012-2013 T. Alissa Warters Teaching
2012-2013 T. Alissa Warters AAUP Shared Governance
2013-2014 Larry P. Engelhardt Scholarship/Research
2013-2014 Jennifer G. Kelley Service
2013-2014 Karen K. Gittings Teaching
2013-2014 Meredith Love-Steinmetz AAUP Shared Governance
2014-2015 Nwamaka Anaza Scholarship/Research
2014-2015 Meredith Love-Steinmetz Service
2014-2015 Kathryn G. Haselden Teaching
2014-2015 Jo Angela Edwins AAUP Shared Governance
2015-2016 Phillip J. Gardner Scholarship/Research
2015-2016 Jeremiah Bartz Service
2015-2016 Christopher M. Kennedy Teaching
2015-2016 Travis W. Knowles AAUP Shared Governance
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2016-2017 Williams T. Daniel Scholarship/Research
2016-2017 Lisa A. Pike Service
2016-2017 Jerey A. Steinmetz Teaching
2016-2017 James T. Ramey, Jr. AAUP Shared Governance
2017-2018 David M. Malakauskas Scholarship/Research
2017-2018 Matthew Turner Service
2017-2018 Sharon K. O’Kelley Teaching
2017-2018 Russell E. Ward AAUP Shared Governance
2018-2019 Tracy P. George Scholarship/Research
2018-2019 Russell E. “Rusty” Ward Service
2018-2019 Hubert H. Setzler Teaching
2018-2019 Shawn Smolen-Morten AAUP Shared Governance
2019-2020 Allison C. Munn Scholarship/Research
2019-2020 Shawn Smolen-Morton Service
2019-2020 William K. Bolt Teaching
2019-2020 Karen M. Fries AAUP Shared Governance
2020-2021 Rahul S. Renu Scholarship/Research
2020-2021 Ann M. Stoeckmann Service
2020-2021 Jan M. Serrano Teaching
2020-2021 Sharon K. O’Kelley AAUP Shared Governance
2021-2022 Jeremy D. Rentsch Scholarship/Research
2021-2022 Erica Edwards Service
2021-2022 M. Padmaja Rao Teaching
2021-2022 Steven Sims
AAUP Shared Governance
2022-2023 Sarah Kershner Scholarship/Research
2022-2023 Jennifer Titanski-Hooper Service
2022-2023 Jeanne Gunther Teaching
2022-2023 Nathan Flowers AAUP Shared Governance
FACULTY
*Denotes Graduate Faculty
Enoch A. Adogla (2016)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of South Carolina
M.S., Chemistry, New Mexico Institute of Mining
B.S., Chemistry/Biochemistry, University of Ghana
Briana Aguila (2019)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D, University of South Florida
B.S., University of Florida
Afua Blay Agyapong (2019)*
Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
M.S., University of North Dakota
B.A., University of Ghana
Richard A. Almeida (2007)*
John Monroe Johnson Holliday
Chair of Political Science and Professor
Ph.D., Political Science, University of Missouri
M.A., Political Science, University of Memphis
B.A., Political Science, University of Massachusetts
Joe Aniello (2003) *
Professor of Management Ed.D., Human Resource Development,
Vanderbilt University
M.B.A., Marketing, Fordham University
B.S., Marketing, Faireld University
Kenneth M. Araujo (2008)
Associate Professor of Computer Science Ph.D., Computer Sci/
Engineering, University of South Carolina
M.S., Mathematics, University of South Carolina
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion College
Fangjun H. Arroyo (2002)
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, City University of New York
M.Phil, Mathematics, City University of New York
B.S., Mathematics, Jilin University
Brittany B. Baker (2016)
Associate Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Physics, Texas Tech University
B.S., Physics, Northern Michigan University
Lindsey E. Banister (2017)
Associate Professor of English, Assistant Writing Center Director
Ph.D. Composition and Cultural Rhetoric, Syracuse University
M.A., Rhetoric & Writing Studies, San Diego State University
B.A., English, Writing, & Rhetoric, Pepperdine University
Tamatha R. Barbeau (2004) *
Professor of Biology
and Coordinator of Pre-Veterinary Program
Ph.D., Zoology, University of Florida
M.S., Zoology, University of Florida
B.A., Biology, State University of NY - Oswego
Christopher Barton (2017)
Associate Professor of Archeology
Ph.D., Historic Archaeology, Temple University
M.A., Historical Archaeology, University of Pennsylvania
B.A., History, Rowan University
Siddharth Baswani (2022)
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
Ph.D., Information Systems and Business Analytics, Iowa State
University
Diploma for Graduates in Information Systems, University of London
B.B., Commercial Law and Management, Auckland University of
Technology
Vernon W. Bauer (2000) *
Chair, Department of Biology and Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Genetics, North Carolina State University
B.S., Biological Sciences, Clemson University
Trevor Baumgartner (2023)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Biochemistry, North Dakota State University
B.S., Chemistry, Bemidji State University
Kay Lawrimore Belanger (1979) *
N. B. Baroody Professor of Marketing, Director of the MBA Program
and Coordinator of the Marketing Program
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
B.S., Business Administration, Francis Marion College
Meagan Bennett (2022)
Instructor of Nursing
M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner, Francis Marion University
B.S.,Nursing, Clemson University
D. Keith Best (1993) *
Chair of Fine Arts, Professor of eatre Acting
M.F.A., eatre Arts, University of Louisville
B.F.A., eatre Arts, Valdosta State College
Smriti Bhargava (2022)
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, Clemson University
M.A., Economics, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
B.A. Honors in Economics, Jesus and Mary College
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J. Mark Blackwell (2001)
Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies
and Director of International Programs
Ph.D., Biblical Studies, e University of Sheeld
M.Div., Divinity, Southern Baptist eological Seminary
B.A., English, George Mason University
Patricia Boatwright (2015)
Associate Professor of Education
Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Learning Disabilities, Francis Marion University
B.S., Elementary Education, Winthrop University
William K. Bolt (2013)
Gasque Chair in History and Professor,
University Life Coordinator
Ph.D., History, University of Tennessee
M.A., History, University at Bualo - SUNY
B.A., History, University at Bualo - SUNY
Keith D. Brauss (2017)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, Auburn University
M.S., Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University
M.S., Chemical Engineering, Clemson University
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Clemson University
Rhonda M. Brogdon (2005) *
Chair of the Nursing Department and Associate Professor
of Nursing
D.N.P., Nursing Practice, Duquesne University
M.S.N., Nursing, University of Phoenix
M.B.A., Business Administration, Webster University
B.S.N., Nursing, Clemson University
Scott S. Brown (1999) *
Coordinator of Geography and Professor of Geography
Ph.D., Geography, Louisiana State University
M.S., Geography, Universidad de Costa Rica
B.A., Geography, University of Texas at Austin
Ginger L. Bryngelson (2012)
Associate Professor of Physics & Engineering
Ph.D., Physics, Clemson University
M.S., Physics, Clemson University
B.S., Professional Physics, Northern Illinois University
Christopher Bullock (2018)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Florida
M.A., Psychology, University of Florida
B.A., Psychology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Jessica L. Burke (2013)
Associate Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, Kent State University
M.A., Sociology, Kent State University
B.A., Psychology, Kent State University
Frances A. Burns (2019)*
Chair of Speech-Language Pathology
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
M.S., University of North Carolina
B.A., University of North Carolina
Wendy Caldwell (2002)
Professor of Spanish
Ph.D., Romance Languages, University of Georgia
M.A., Spanish, University of South Carolina
B.A., Spanish and English, College of Charleston
Jerey D. Camper (1994) *
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University
M.A., Biology, Drake University
B.S., Zoology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Luther F. Carter (1999) *
President and Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, University of South Carolina
M.P.A., Public Administration, University of South Carolina
B.A., Political Science, University of Central Florida
EunJung Chang (2007)
Professor of Art Education
Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Indiana University
M.S.Ed., Art Education, Indiana University
B.F.A., Western Painting, Duksung Women’s University (Korea)
Anna Carolina Chinnes (2022)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Wichita State University
M.A., Psychology, Wichita State University
B.A., Francis Marion University
Lorna Raquel Cintron-Gonzalez (2013)
Grimsby-Bradford Endowed Chair in Industrial Engineering,
Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering
and Coordinator of Industrial Engineering
Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Health Systems, Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
D. Allen Clabo (1998)
Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of California - Berkeley
B.S., Chemistry/Physics, University of Richmond
Delilah Clark (2018)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph. D.,Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies,
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
M.A., English, University of Louisiana at Monroe
B.A., English, Texas Tech University
Amy L. Clemons (2010)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Purdue University
M.A., English, Northeastern University
B.A., English, Bluon University
Rachel N. Cole (2014)
Assistant Professor of English
and Coordinator of English Composition
Ph.D., Literature, Louisiana State University
M.A., Education, Louisiana State University
B.A., French, Millsaps College
Mary Frances Coleman (2017)
Associate Professor of Music Industry
D.M.A., Vocal Performance, Shenandoah Conservatory
M.M., Vocal Performance, Shenandoah Conservatory
B.M., Visual Perform. Arts, Longwood University
B.M., Music Performance, Virginia Commonwealth University
Antonio M. Cooper (2018)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., School Psychology, Howard University
M.A., Counseling, Webster University
B.A., Experimental Psychology, University of South Carolina
Todd Couch (2019)
Associate Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, Texas A&M University
M.S., Sociology, Texas A&M University
B.A., Sociology, Midwestern State University
Chace Covington (2022)
Instructor of Mathematics
M.A., Mathematics, University of South Carolina
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion University
B.S., Computational Physics, Francis Marion Univeristy
David L. Cowles (2000) *
Professor of English
Ph.D., English Language & Literature, University of Chicago
M.A., English, Brigham Young University
B.A., English, Brigham Young University
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Rebecca V. Crawford (2018)
Assistant Professor of Education- Early Childhood Education
M.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Kentucky
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Kentucky
Cooper Day (2023)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Rhetoric and Composition, University of Louisville
M.A., Rhetoric and Composition, Texas State University
B.A., Writing and Rhetoric, St. Edward’s University
Scott H. Dell (2019)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
University of Wisconsin ABD
M.B.A., University of Pennsylvania
M.A.E., Marian University
B.S.B.A., Boston University
A.A., SUNY Rockland Community College
Paul V. DeMarco (2007)
University Physician
M.D., Medicine, University of South Carolina
Marie E. DeVincenzo (2009) *
Palmetto Professor of Business and Associate Professor of Marketing
Ph.D., Business Administration (Marketing), University of Utah
M.S., Family Ecology, University of Utah
B.S., Environment and Behavior, University of Utah
Stan Diel (2017)
Chair, Department of Mass Communications
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
Ph.D., Journalism, University of Alabama
M.S., Communication Management,
University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., Journalism, University of Kansas
B.A., Economics, University of Kansas
Layire Diop (2022)
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
Ph.D., Communication and Media Studies, University of Oregon
M.S., Media Management, Drexel University
Mary R. Dittman (2000)
Instructor of Marketing
M.B.A., Business Administration, Francis Marion University
B.S., Marketing, University of Nevada-Reno
Jason Doll (2019)
Assistant Professor of Fisheries Biology and Coordinator of
Environmental Science and Studies Program
Ph.D., Environmental Science, Ball State University
M.S., Biology, Ball State University
B.S., Biology, Ball State University
Jessica M. Doucet (2011)
Chair, Sociology and Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, Louisiana State University
M.A., Sociology, Louisiana State University
B.A., Sociology, Louisiana State University
Richard G. Doughty (2002)
Instructor of Political Science
M.A., International Aairs, Columbia University in the City of NY
B.A., Political Economy, Williams College
A. Renee Dowdy (2000)
Instructor of Mathematics
M.Ed., Mathematics, Francis Marion University
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion University
Gregory I. Dungan (2018)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, Florida State University
M.S., Mathematics, University of Connecticut
B.S., Mathematics, Florida State University
Lisa A. Eargle (2000) *
Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, University of South Carolina
M.A., Sociology, University of South Carolina
B.S., Sociology, University of South Carolina
Erica Johnson Edwards (2017)
Associate Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Florida State University
M.A., History, University of Texas at Arlington
B.A., History, University of Central Oklahoma
Jo Angela Edwins (2004)
Pee Dee Federal Savings Bank Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Tennessee
M.A., English, University of Tennessee
B.A., English & Communications, Augusta University
Larry P. Engelhardt (2006)
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Condensed Matter Physics, Iowa State University
B.A., Physics, Gustavus Adolphus College
Catherine C. England Plisiewicz (2013)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of South Carolina
M.A., English, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Woord College
Alena N. Eskridge-Kosmach (2006)
Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Belarusian State University
B.A., History & Foreign Language, Minsk State Institute of Education
Lochran C. Fallon (2018)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction,
Pennsylvania State University
M.A., English Literature, Millersville University
M.Ed., English Education, Millersville University
B.A., English, Ursinus College
Roblin Fenters (2023)
Assistant Professor of Occupational erapy and Academic Fieldwork
Coordinator
O.T.D, Medical University of South Carolina
M.S., Occupational erapy, Medical University of South Carolina
B.S., Kinesiology, Charleston Southern University
Bryan L. Fisher (2003)
Associate Professor of Speech Communication
and Coordinator of Speech Communication Program
Ph.D., Speech Communication/American Studies, Indiana University
M.A., American Culture Studies, Bowling Green State University
B.A., American Studies, University of California - Davis
omas L. Fitzkee (1998) *
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics
and Coordinator of Mathematics Program
Ph.D., Mathematics, George Washington University
M.S., Mathematics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
B.S., Mathematics, Salisbury State University
Rebecca H. Flannagan (1995) *
Professor of English, and Coordinator of English Program
Ph.D., English, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
M.A., English, Western Kentucky University
A.B., History, Western Kentucky University
Nathan E. Flowers (2006)
Systems Librarian and Professor
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science,
University of South Carolina
B.S., Political Science, Francis Marion University
Anna Freeman (2022)
Clinical Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathology
M.A., Speech-Pathology, South Carolina State University
B. A., Speech-Pathology and Audiology, South Carolina State
University
Karen M. Fries (2013) *
Associate Professor of Education
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Ph.D., Special Education, Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Special Education, University at Albany-SUNY
B.S., Psychology, George Mason University
Gregory G. Fry (2002)
Peter D. Hyman Chair in Fine Arts and Professor
of Visual Arts - Design
M.F.A., Art, University of South Dakota
B.A., Fine Arts, Indiana University-South Bend
Philip C. Fulmer (2002)
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University
M.S., Health Physics, Texas A&M University
B.S., Health Physics, Francis Marion University
Tracy P. George (2012) *
Associate Professor of Nursing
D.N.P., Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina
M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt University
B.S., Biology, Davidson College
Johanna H. Gibson (2018)
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion University
B.S., Business Administration, Francis Marion College
Karen K. Gittings (2007) *
Dean of the School of Health Sciences
and Professor of Nursing
D.N.P., Nursing Practice, Duquesne University
M.S.N., Nursing, Duquesne University
B.S.N., Nursing, University of Maryland - Baltimore
Brandon D. Go (2011)
Professor of Music
D.M.A., Music, University of Memphis
M.M., Music, Arkansas State University
B.M., Music, Arkansas State University
A. Glen Gourley (1985) *
Professor of eatre Arts-Directing, and Director of eatre
M.F.A., eatre, University of Mississippi
B.F.A., eatre, University of Montevallo
Drew Gower (2023)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University
M.S., Geology, University of Wisconsin
B.A., Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia
Douglas E. Gray (1997) *
Professor of Fine Arts
M.F.A., Ceramics, University of North Texas
B.A., Art/English, University of Louisville
Paolo A. Gualdi (2009)
Professor of Music
D.M.A., Music, University of Georgia
MMU, Performance - Piano, Carnegie Mellon University
Piano Diploma, Arrigo Boito Conservatory, Parma, Italy
B.A., Santa Cecilia Conservatory, Rome, Italy
Jeanne M. Gunther (2011) *
Professor of Education
and Coordinator of Early Childhood Education Program
Ph.D., Literacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S., Reading, University at Albany-SUNY
B.S.Ed., Early Childhood Education, SUNY - College at Fredonia
Megan Haggard Hunter (2017)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Social Psychology, Baylor University
M.A., Psychology, Baylor University
B.S., Psychology, Furman University
Matthew Hagler (2022)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Massachusetts
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Massachusetts
B.A., Psychology, English, Sewanee: e University of South
Timothy L. Hanson (1996)
Associate Professor of Mass Communication
and Coordinator of Mass Communication Program
M.A., Journalism, University of Montana
B.A., Journalism and History, Eastern Washington College
Nathan Harness (2018) *
Assistant Professor of Biology and Coordinator of Biology:
Secondary Education Program
Ph.D., Special Education, University of Missouri
B.S., Biology, Truman State University
Kathryn G. Haselden (2007) *
Professor of Education & Co-Coordinator of Teacher Cadets
Ph.D., Special Education, University of NC at Charlotte
M.Ed., Special Education, University of NC at Charlotte
B.A., Learning Disabilities, Converse College
Teresa K. Herzog (2005) *
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Montana
M.A., Psychology, University of Montana
B.A., Psychology, Edgewood College
Benjamin Hilb (2018)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., English Literature, Emory University
M.A., English Literature, Emory University
B.A., English Literature, Tus University
Crystal Renee Hill-Chapman (2007) *
Robert Williams Chair in Psychology, Chair of Psychology,
Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of School
Psychology Program
Ph.D., School Psychology, Texas A&M University
M.S., School Psychology, Francis Marion University
B.A., Psychology, Francis Marion University
Barbara L. Holliman (1982)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, Mississippi State University
M.S., Chemistry/Biological Science,
Mississippi University for Women
B.S., Physical Sciences/Biology, Mississippi University for Women
Deborah L. Hopla (2012)*
Professor of Nursing
and Director of MSN/FNP and DNP Programs
D.N.P., Nursing Practice, University of South Carolina
M.S., Family Nurse Practitioner, University of South Carolina
B.S.N., Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina
Adam Houle (2019)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
M.A., Northern Michigan University
B.A., University of Wisconsin- Green Bay
Landon Houle (2017)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Texas Tech University
M.A., English, Sul Ross State University
B.A., English, Sul Ross State University
Samuel H. Howell (1994)
Assistant Professor of Art History
Ph.D., Art History, University of NC at Chapel Hill
M.A., Art History, Vanderbilt University
B.A., Art History, New College
Julia M. Hucks (2005)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.N., Family Nurse Practitioner, University of South Carolina
B.S.N., Nursing, University of South Carolina
Michael P. Hughes (2003) *
Professor of Finance
Ph.D., Business Administration (Finance),
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M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Central Florida
B.S.E.T., Engineering Technology, University of Central Florida
Ana A. Iglesias (2019)
Associate Professor of Management
Ph.D., Georgia State University
M.B.A., Mackenzie University
B.S., Paulista University
Charles E. Jecoat (2006)
Professor of Art - Visual Communication - Design
M.F.A., Art/Graphic Design, University of Memphis
B.F.A., Studio Art/Graphic Design, University of South Alabama
Diana Jenkins (2017)
Instructor of Chemistry
M.S., Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S., Chemistry, Wake Forest University
Bernadette J. Johnson (2007)
Reference Librarian and Assistant Professor
M.L.I.S., Library and Info Science, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Francis Marion University
Brad R. Johnson (2003) *
Professor of Accounting
and Coordinator of Accounting Program
J.D., Law, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College
M.B.T., Taxation, University of Southern California
M.S., Bus Administration (Accounting), California State University
B.A, Economics/Mathematics, University of California - Los Angeles
Christopher D. Johnson (1996) *
Professor of English
and Director of the McNair Center for Research and Service
Ph.D., English, University of Delaware
M.A., English, University of Delaware
B.A., English, Villanova University
Callum B. Johnston (2012) *
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Early Childhood Education, Florida State University
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education, College of Charleston
B.S.Ed., Special Education, College of Charleston
Derek W. Jokisch (1999) *
Chair, Department of Physics and Engineering
and Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering Sciences, University of Florida
M.S., Nuclear Engineering Sciences, University of Florida
B.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana -
Champaign
Brian Jones (2022)
Assistant Professor of Music
Ph.D., American Studies, College of William and Mary
M.A., American Studies, College of William and Mary
B.A., History, Music, University of Richmond
Jacqueline C. Jones (2003)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, City University of New York
A.B., Afro-American Studies, Smith College
Mark A. Kanaparthi (2020)
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University
MS., Physics, IISER Pune
B.S., Physics, IISER Pune
Scott Kaufman (2001)
Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Ohio University
M.A., History, Ohio University
B.A., History, Kansas State University
Daljit Kaur (2006) *
Lowrimore Chair in Education and Professor of Education
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of North Carolina
at Charlotte
M.A., History, University of Calcutta
B.A., History, University of Calcutta
Faith R. Keller (2014)
Reference Librarian and Associate Professor
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science,
University of South Carolina
BS, FCSB/Child Development, South Carolina State University
Jennifer G. Kelley (2004)
Chair of the Chemistry Department and Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
B.S., Biology, Greensboro College
Christopher M. Kennedy (2006)
Vice President for Student Life and Professor of History
Ph.D., History, University College Cork/National
University of Ireland
M.A., History, Providence College
B.S., History, Northern Michigan University
Sarah H. Kershner (2017)
Chair, Healthcare Administration
and Associate Professor for Public Health
Ph.D., Health Promotion & Education, University of South Carolina
M.P.H., Health Promotion and Education,
University of South Carolina
B.S., Health and Sports Science, Clemson University
Kristin A. Kiely (2007)
Professor of Spanish and Coordinator of Modern
Languages - Spanish Program
Ph.D., Spanish, Florida State University
M.A., Spanish, Miami University
B.A., Spanish/Psychology, Miami University
Jason Kirby (2019)
Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D., History, University of Georgia
M.A., History, University of South Carolina
B.A., History, University of South Carolina
Jordan Kirby (2023)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics and Science Education,
Middle Tennessee State University
M.S., Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University
B.S., Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University
Travis W. Knowles (1991)
Shirley Malloy Chair in Biology, Associate Professor of Biology,
and Director of WildSumaco Biology Field Station
M.S., Biology, Wake Forest University
B.A., Biology, Wake Forest University
Paul Koomson (2023)
Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
Ph.D., Communication and Media Studies, University of Oregon
M.A., Communications Studies, University of Ghana
B.A., English and History, University of Ghana
Jennifer L. Kunka (2001) *
Associate Provost for Advising and Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Purdue University
M.A., English, Marquette University
B.A., English and History, Marquette University
Ben L. Kyer (1989) *
Benjamin Wall Ingram, III, Professor of Economics and Coordinator
of Business Economics Programs
Ph.D., Economics, West Virginia University
M.A., Economics, West Virginia University
A.B., Business Administration, Glenville State College
L. Dawn Larsen (2007)
Professor of eatre History
Ph.D., Speech Communications, Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale
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M.A., Communications Arts, Austin Peay State University
B.A., Speech and Dramatic Art, University of Missouri - Columbia
Tamara K. Law (2018)
Reference and Instruction Librarian, and Assistant Professor
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science,
B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, University of South
Carolina
Wonjae Lee (2022)
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, University of Missouri
M.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,
Kyungpook National University
B.S., Electronic Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology
Tobias Lemke (2023)
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science and International Relations, University of
Delaware
M.A., Political Science and International Relations, University of
Delaware
B.A., Political Science and Criminology, University of Minnesota
Jody Lipford (2022)
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Applied Economics, Clemson University
M.A., Economics, Clemson University
B.S., Economics, Francis Marion University
University of South Carolina
Gerald W. Long (1993) *
Professor of Biology and Director of FMU Herbarium
Ph.D., Biology, University of South Carolina
M.S., Biology, University of South Carolina
B.S., Biology, University of South Carolina
Kevin LoPresto (2017)
Associate
Professor of Mathematics Education
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, e University of Texas at Austin
M.A., Mathematics, State University of New York at Albany
B.A., Mathematics, State University of New York at Geneseo
Meredith A. Love-Steinmetz (2003) *
Chair, Department of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy
and Professor of English
Ph.D., Composition and Rhetoric, Miami University
M.A., English, Clemson University
B.A., English, Loyola University
Erik A. Lowry (2012) *
Associate Professor of Education and Clinical
Coordinator for the School of Education
Ph.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina
B.S., Elementary Education, Francis Marion University
Jennifer K. Smith Lyles (2015)
Associate Professor of Biology
and Coordinator of Pre-Physician Assistant Program
Ph.D., Genetics, University of Florida
B.S., Biology, Francis Marion University
Lisa Manglass (2020)
Assistant Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering in Earth Science,
Clemson University
M.S., Radiological Health Science, Colorado State University
B.S., Physics, University of Georgia
Kathryn E. Mann (2016)
Instructor of English
M.A., English/Writing, Coastal Carolina University
B.A., English/Writing, Coastal Carolina University
Jason R. Marley (2015)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, State University of New York - Bualo
B.A., English, Rhode Island College
Christine L. Masters (2016)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Purdue University
M.A., English, Western Illinois University
B.A., German, University of Washington
Kathy L. McCoy (2013)
Instructor of Mathematics
and Coordinator of the Self-Paced Program
M.Ed., Secondary Math Education, Francis Marion University
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion University
Kimberly F. McCuiston (2015) *
Associate Professor of Education
Ph.D., Education, University of Tennessee Knoxville
M.A., Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Tusculum College
B.A., English for Teacher Licensure, Maryville College
Jessica N. McCutcheon (2014)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of South Carolina
B.S., Chemistry, Francis Marion University
Bryan T. McLeod (2016)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Ph.D., Business Administration, Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Law, Southern Illinois University
B.S., Education, Southern Illinois University
Lisa Frances Midcalf (2016) *
Assistant Professor of Education - Literacy
Ph.D., Reading Education, Oakland University
M.A.T., Reading, Saginaw Valley State University
B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
Kellie L. Middleton (2018)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
D.N.P., University of South Carolina
M.S.N., Nursing Education, Francis Marion University
B.S.N., Nursing, Francis Marion University
Cindy P. Miller (2001)
Collection Development Librarian
Betty Jean Windham Greef Professor of Library Science
and Associate Professor
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science,
University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Francis Marion College
Shawn E. Miller (2008)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Mississippi
M.A., Eng Language & Literature, University of Virginia
B.A., English, James Madison University
Julie S. Mixon (2012)
Associate Professor of Art - Photography
M.F.A., Art, East Carolina University
B.F.A., Studio Art, Barton College
Kiley E. Molinari (2019)
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Oklahoma
M.A., Anthropology, University of Idaho
B.A., History, Franklin Pierce University
Wendy M. Moore (2019)
Assistant Professor
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science,
University of South Carolina
M.A., Counseling, Webster University
B.A., English- Liberal Arts, Francis Marion University
Kyle Morgan (2021)*
Assistant Professor of Political Science
PhD., Political Science, Rutgers University
M.A., Political Science, Rutgers University
B.A. Political Science, Fairleigh Dickinson University
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Allison C. Munn (2017)*
Associate Professor of Nursing
Ph.D., Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina
B.S.N., Nursing, Clemson University
Johnathan G. Munn (2008) *
Henry Booker Sparrow Chair in Economics and Economic
Forecasting and Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, University of South Carolina
B.S., Economics, Clemson University
Jeannette M. Myers (2003) *
Professor of Astronomy, Coordinator of Astronomy Program
and Director of Planetarium
Ph.D., Physics, Clemson University
M.S., Physics, Clemson University
B.S., Astronomy/Physics, Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mary Louise P. Nagata (2005)
Professor of History
Ph.D., History, University of Hawai’i at Manoa
M.A., History, University of Hawai’i at Manoa
B.G.S., General Studies, University of Maryland-College Park
Matthew C. Nelson (2004) *
Professor of English and Co-Director of the Center of Excellence
for College and Career Readiness
Ph.D., English and Education, University of Michigan
M.A., English, Texas A&M University
B.A., English, Texas A&M University
Cynthia A. Nixon (2007) *
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Special Education, West Virginia University
M.A., Special Education, West Virginia University
B.A., Social Studies, Fairmont College
Michele L. Norman (2020) *
Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathology, e University of Memphis
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of the District
of Columbia
B.A., Rutgers University-Douglas
Sharon K. O’Kelley (2011) *
Lorraine de Montluzin Chair in Shared Governance
and Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Georgia
M.S., Mathematics, Montana State University
J.D., Law, University of Puget Sound
B.A., English, Erskine College
Caroliniana S. Padgett (2012)
Associate Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, University of South Carolina
B.A., Economics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nicole M. Panza (2015)
Associate Professor Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, North Carolina State University
M.S., Mathematics, North Carolina State University
B.S., Mathematics, Westminster College
Tammy H. Pawloski (2000) *
Professor of Education-Early Childhood
and Director of Center of Excellence
Ph.D., Elementary Education, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education, University of South Carolina
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of SC - Aiken
Lauren K. Perez (2019) *
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., James Madison University
B.A., Bucknell University
LeRoy Peterson (1990) *
Professor of Chemistry, and Joyce Durant Chair
in African American Studies
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of South Carolina
B.S., Chemistry, Francis Marion College
Tiany A. Phillips (2016) *
Associate Professor of Nursing
D.N.P., Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina
M.S.N., Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina
B.S., Biology, University South Carolina
Jerry L. Phillips III (2017)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
M.S., Mathematics, Clemson University
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion University
Virginia Ann Pierce (2015)
Assistant Professor
M.L.I.S., Library Science, University of South Carolina
B.S., Anthropology, College of Charleston
Lisa A. Pike (1993) *
Associate Professor of Biology
M.S., Marine Biology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.S., Biological Sciences, State University of New York - Binghamton
Kay M. Poston (2012)
Professor of Accounting
D.B.A., Accounting, University of Tennessee
M.Acct., Accounting, University of Tennessee
B.A., English, University of Tennessee
Michael V. Potter (2021)
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, Ohio Northern University
B.S., Physics, Ohio Northern University
Gregory S. Pryor (2004) *
Professor of Biology,
and Co-Coordinator of Medical Technology Program
Ph.D., Zoology, University of Florida
M.S., Zoology, University of Florida
B.A., Zoology, State University of New York - Oswego
Tiany R. Pressley (2020)*
Associate Professor of Nursing, Coordinator of Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner Program
D.N.P., Psychiatric Mental Health, University of South Alabama
M.S.N., Psychiatric Mental Health, University of South Alabama
B.S.N., Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina
Hari K. Rajagopalan (2006) *
Dean, School of Business, Eugene A Fallon, Jr. Professor of
Production Management and Professor of Management
Ph.D., Information Technology,
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.S., Computer Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Delhi
B.E.T., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
M. Padmaja Rao (2005)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.S., Computer Science, Stevens Institute of Technology
B.S., Computer Science, University of Maryland-College Park
Jeremy D. Rentsch (2015)*
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Botany, University of Georgia
B.S., Biology, Kent State University
Rahul S. Renu (2016)
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
and Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University
Meredith L. Reynolds (2008)
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Baylor University
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M.A., English, Winthrop University
B.A., English, Converse College
Neil F. Riley (1991) *
Wachovia Professor of Financial Management, Professor of Business
Administration and Coordinator of Finance Program
Ph.D., Finance, University of Mississippi
M.B.A., Finance, University of Southern Mississippi
B.S., Finance, University of Southwestern Louisiana
Terry A. Roberts (2008)
Professor of Music Industry and Coordinator of Music
Industry Program
D.M., Brass, Florida State University
M.M., Performance, Eastern Kentucky University
B.M., Performance, Florida State University
Ednaliz Rodriguez-Medina(2021)
Assistant Professor of Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
and Coordinator of Pre-Medical Program
M.D., Medicine, University of Autonoma de Guadalajara
B.S., Pre Medicine, University of PR Mayaguez Campus
Konstantin Rubin (2017)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.E., Computer Science/Engineering, University of South Carolina
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Smolensk State University
Nina M. Russell (2014)*
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Coordinator of RN-to-BSN program
D.N.P., Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina
M.S.N., Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina
B.S.N., Nursing, University of South Carolina
Kit Marie Saiz de LoMora (2020)
Assistant Professor of Education
M.Ed., Early Childhood Special Education, Adelphi University
B.A., English, Dominican College
Jesse Q. Sargent (2012) *
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, George Washington University
B.A., Psychology, University of Vermont
omas Schnibben (2018)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D. Mathematics, University of South Carolina
B.A., Mathematics, Woord College
Daniel Scoeld (2018)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, North Carolina State University
M.S., Mathematics, North Carolina State University
M.S., Mathematics, Grove City College
Damon A. Scott (2001)
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, Duke University
M.A., Music eory, Eastman School of Music
M.A., Mathematics, Duke University
B.S., Mathematics, Butler University
Gabrielle Scott (2021)
Instructor of Nursing
M.S.N., Nursing, Francis Marion University
B.S.N., Nursing, Francis Marion University
Jan M. Serrano (2010)
Associate Professor of Finance
Ph.D., Business, Virginia Tech
M.B.A., General Business, Stephen F. Austin State University
B.B.A., Finance, Stephen F. Austin State University
Hubert H. Setzler (2007) *
Nellie Cooke Sparrow Professor of Business,
Professor of Management
Ph.D., Information Technology,
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.B.A., Business Administration,
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.A., English, Newberry College
Timothy E. Shannon (1999) *
Professor of Biology and Coordinator of Pre-Dental Program
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, Ohio University
M.S., Biology, Western Kentucky University
B.S., Recombinant Genetics, Western Kentucky University
Elizabeth Sharer (2008) *
Associate Professor of Management
Ph.D., Information Technology,
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.S.B.A., Marketing, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.F.A., Art, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Yong B. Shin (2005) *
Professor of Management Information Systems
Ph.D., Business Administration, Mississippi State University
M.S., Business Information Systems, Mississippi State University
B.S., Business Information Systems, Utah State University
Lindsay M. Simmons (2010)
Associate Professor of Education
M.Ed., Instructional Accommodation, Francis Marion University
B.S., Elementary Education, Francis Marion University
Hunter Sims (2018)
Associate Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Physics, University of Alabama
B.S., Physics, Tulane University
Steven C. Sims (2014)
Head of Access Services and Associate Professor
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science,
University of South Carolina
B.B.A., Management, Francis Marion University
M. Suzanne Singleton (1988)
Head of Reference, Librarian and Professor
M.Ln., Librarianship, University of South Carolina
B.A., History, University of South Carolina
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, University of South Carolina
J. Henry Slone (1991) *
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Botany, University of Montana
B.S., Biology, Florida Southern College
R. Setheld Smith (1989) *
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Professor
of Physics & Engineering
Ph.D., Physics, Louisiana State University
M.S., Physics, Louisiana State University
B.A., Mathematics, Francis Marion College
Shannon T. Smith (2015)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Texas A&M University
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Southern Illinois University
B.S., Psychology, College of Charleston
Shawn R. Smolen-Morton (2006)
Professor of English
Ph.D., Comparative Literature, University of Massachusetts
B.A., Comparative Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana -
Champaign
Rachel Spear (2014)
Associate Professor of English
and Coordinator of English Composition
Ph.D., Literature, Louisiana State University
M.A., Education, Louisiana State University
B.A., French, Millsaps College
Allison M. Steadman (2011)
Associate Provost and Professor of Costume Design
M.F.A., eatre, University of Tennessee
B.A., eatre, Mississippi University for Women
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Jerey A. Steinmetz (2010)*
Professor of Biology and Director of Freshwater Ecology Center
Ph.D., Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
B.S., Biology and English, Allegheny College
Ann M. Stoeckmann (2004)*
Professor of Biology and Coordinator of University Life
Ph.D., Zoology, Ohio State University
B.S., Zoology, University of Washington
Lindsay M. Sturkie (2011)
Assistant Professor of Education
M.Ed., Instructional Accommodation, Francis Marion University
B.S., Elementary Education, Francis Marion University
Traci A. Taber (2015)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., School Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi
M.S., School Psychology, California State University
B.A., School Psychology, State University of New York - Bualo
Dillon S. Tatum (2016)*
Chair, Department of Geography and Political Science
Coordinator of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Associate Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, George Washington University
M.A., Political Science, George Washington University
B.A., Political Science, e University of Arizona
Jennifer Titanski-Hooper (2017)*
Assistant Professor of Geography and Director of McNair Institute
Ph.D., Geography, e Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Geography, West Virginia University
B.S., Education, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Denise Tracy (2023)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Texas
M.A., Mathematics, University of North Carolina
B.S., Mathematics, University of North Carolina
Lorianne S. Turner (2009) *
James B. Gray Chair in Microbiology, Professor of Biology,
Coordinator of Pre-Physical/Occupational erapy
Program, and Co-Coordinator of Medical Technology Program
Ph.D., Microbiology/Immunology, Temple University
B.S., Biology, University of Michigan
Matthew W. Turner (2006)
Professor of Philosophy and Coordinator of Philosophy
and Religious Studies Program
Ph.D., Philosophy, Temple University
B.G.S., General Studies, University of Michigan
Pamela P. Turner (2010)
Instructor of Accounting
M.B.A., Business Administration, Francis Marion University
B.S.B.A., General-Business Administration, USC - Coastal
Carolina
Jon W. Tuttle (1990) *
Nellie Cooke Sparrow Writer in Residence, Professor of English,
and Director of Honors Program
Ph.D., English, University of New Mexico
M.A., English, University of New Mexico
B.S., Mass Communication, University of Utah
Kristofoland Varazo (2003)
Professor of Chemistry and Coordinator of Pre-Pharmacy Program
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Georgia
M.S., Ecology and Evolution/Biology Technology,
University of West Florida
B.S., Chemistry/Biochemistry, University of West Florida
Janay Vacharisan (2022)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Biological Sciences-Neuroscience, University of South Carolina
B.S., Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina
Louis E. Venters (2008)
Professor of History
Ph.D., History, University of South Carolina
M.A., History, University of South Carolina
B.A., History & Foreign Language, University of South Carolina
Rebekah Wada (2020)*
Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Ph.D., Utah State University
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, Utah State University
B.S., Communicative Disorder/ Deaf Education, Utah State University
Charlene Wages (1986)*
Vice President for Administration and Planning,
Hugh K. Leatherman Professor of Public Service
and Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, Georgia State University
M.A., Psychology, Georgia State University
B.S., Psychology, University of Georgia
Demetra T. Walker (2013)
Dean of the Library and Associate Professor
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science,
University of South Carolina
B.S., Sociology, Francis Marion University
Russell E. Ward (2000)*
Gladstone Chair in Sociology and Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, Kent State University
M.A., Sociology, Bowling Green State University
B.A., Sociology, Bowling Green State University
T. Alissa Warters (2004) *
Provost and Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, University of Tennessee
M.A., Political Science, Virginia Tech
B.A., Political Science, Virginia Tech
David C. Washington (2015)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., British Literature, Miami University - Oxford, Ohio
M.A., English Literature, Marshall University
B.A., English Literature, Marshall University
Megan S. Wayne (2018)
Instructor of Nursing
M.S.N., Benedictine University
B.S.N., Clemson University
Dorie Weaver (2015)*
Assistant Professor of Nursing
and Coordinator of the Nurse Educator Program
D.N.P., Chatham University
M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner, DeSales University
B.S.N., Nursing, DeSales University
Lance E. Weldy (2008)
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Texas A&M University - Commerce
M.A., English, University of Illinois - Springeld
B.A., Creative Writing, Bob Jones University
David R. White (2000)*
Neal D. igpen Chair in Public Aairs
Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of Pre-Law Programs
Ph.D., Political Science, University of Arizona
M.A., Political Science, University of Arizona
B.A., Political Science, Bucknell University
Krystin Williams (2023)
Assistant Professor of Special Education
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Teaching and Learning, University of South Carolina
B.A., Psychology, University of South Carolina
Stephanie H. Williams (2020)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., School Psychology, University of South Carolina
M.A. School Psychology, University of South Carolina
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B.A. Psychology, University of Arizona
Casey Wilson (2019)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Florida
M.A., English, University of Florida
M.A., English, University of Florida
Megan E. Woosley-Goodman (2016)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Missouri - Columbia
M.A., English, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
B.A., English, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Shayna A. Wrighten (2012) *
Associate Professor of Biology and Coordinator of African and
African American Studies Program
Ph.D., Biomedical Science, University of South Carolina
B.S., Neuroscience, Furman University
Regina E. Yanson (2011)
Professor of Management
Ph.D., Organizational Studies, University at Albany-SUNY
M.B.A., Business Administration, Niagara University
B.A., Economics, SUNY - College at Fredonia
Erica L. Young (2015)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Georgia
M.S., Psychology, Francis Marion University
B.S. Psychology, College of Charleston
Elizabeth A. Zahnd (1999) *
Professor of French
and Coordinator of Modern Languages-French Program
Ph.D., French, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
M.A., French, Middlebury College
B.A., French/Foreign Service, Baylor University
Paul B. Zwiers (2011) *
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Biology, University of Maryland-College Park
B.S., Biology/Music, Westminster College
MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL
ENTER SCHOOL
OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
April B. Orange, MM, MLS(ASCP)CM
Program Director
School of Medical Technology
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Sharon S. Mitchell, M.D.
Medical Director
School of Medical Technology
McLeod Regional Medical Center
MILITARY SCIENCE
Carson omas
Military Science Instructor
Associate in Military Operations, Troy State University
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Luther F. Carter, Ph.D.
President
T. Alissa Warters, Ph.D.
Provost
Darryl L. Bridges, M.A.E.
Executive Vice President
Ralph Davis, M.E.M.
Vice President for Facilities and Construction
Christopher Kennedy, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Life
John Rowan, Ph.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Lauren Stanton, M.B.A.
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Executive Director of Education Foundation
Anna Todd, M.B.A.
Vice President of Communications
Charlene Wages, Ph.D.
Vice President for Administration and Planning
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Vernon Bauer, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Biology
D. Keith Best, M.F.A.
Chair, Department of Fine Arts
William Bolt, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of History
LaTasha Brand
Dean of Students
H. Vashon Brown Jr., B.B.A.
Director of Network Operations and Systems
Frances Burns, Ph.D.
Chair of Speech-Language Pathology Program
Rhonda M. Brogdon, D.N.P.
Chair, Department of Nursing
Alicia Campbell
Director of Campus Application and Data Services
Will Carswell, Ph.D.
Associate Provost, Director of Graduate
Programs
Lee Daugherty, M.B.A.
Director of Alumni Aairs and Annual Giving
Paul V. DeMarco, M.D.
University Physician
Brianna Dennis, M.B.A.
Executive Director, Kelley Center for Economic Development
Stan R. Diel, M.A.
Chair, Department of Mass Communications
John B. Dixon, M.B.A.
Chief Information Ocer
Jessica M. Doucet, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Sociology
Kimberly M. Ellisor, M.B.A.
Director of Financial Assistance
Larry Falck, M.B.A.
Director of Multimedia Services
omas L. Fitzkee, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Mathematics
Brandon Funk
Director of Dual Enrollment and Continuing Education
Eric L. Garris, M.B.A.
Associate Vice President of Financial Services
Evrik Gary
Director of Admissions
Karen Gittings, D.N.P
Dean, School of Health Sciences
A. Glen Gourley, Jr.
Director of University eatre
and Professor of eatre Arts
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Murray G. Hartzler, M.A.
Director of Athletics and Coordinator
of Physical Education Program
Michael G. Hawkins, B.S.
Associate Athletics Director of Media Relations and Marketing
Jennifer Hester
Director of Purchasing
Crystal R. Hill-Chapman, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Psychology
Steven Jackson, Sr.
Director of Facilities Support
Derek W. Jokisch, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Physics and Engineering
Callum Johnston,, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, School of Education
Jennifer Kelley, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Chemistry
Sarah H. Kershner, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Healthcare Administration
Jennifer Kunka, Ph.D.
Associate Provost for Advising and Professor of English
Kay Lawrimore-Belanger, Ph.D.
Director of MBA Program
Meredith Love-Steinmetz, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of English and Modern Languages
Paul J. MacDonald, M.Ed.
Assistant Vice President of Contractual Services
Rebecca J. Mouzon, M.Ed.
Administrative Manager of Provost Oce
Johnathan Munn, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of the School of Business
Sharon K. O’Kelley, Ph.D.
Chair of Faculty and Professor of Mathematics
Ashley Owens
Director of Financial Services and Student Accounts
Hari K. Rajagopalan, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Business
Cheri L. Richardson, Ed.D.
Director of Housing
Michael W. Richey, M.B.A.
Director of Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance
Elizabeth Sheon, B.S.
Executive Assistant to the President
J. Alva Simmons, B.A.
Director of the Performing Arts Center
Allison Steadman
Associate Provost for Academic Aairs
Professor of Costume Design
Cathy J. Swartz, M. Acct.
Assistant Vice President for Accounting
Donald Tarbell
Chief of Campus Police
Dillon S. Tatum, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Political Science and Geography
Jennifer L. Taylor, M.Ed.
Director of Sponsored Programs
Jennifer Titanski-Hooper, Ph.D.
Director of McNair Center
Demetra Walker, M.Ln.
Dean of the Library
Melissa Ward, B.S.
Child Care Director – Richardson Center for the Child
Ann Williams, M.B.A.
Registrar
COACHES
Courtney Abdur-Rahim, B.S.
Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach
Stephanie Bagwell, B.S.
Assistant Soball Coach
Hunter McGee
Director of Facilities and Event Operations
Lauren Baueld-Edwards, M.A.
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Alex Birge, M.B.A.
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Mark D. Bluman, M.A.
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach, Men’s and Women’s
Track & Field Coach, and Athletics Department Business
Manager
Kinsey Dunst Nelson, M.S.
Head Athletic Trainer
Deon Edwards, M.S.
Director of Sports Performance
Jay Evans, B.A.
Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Nick Flesher
Assistant Baseball Coach
Mark G. Gaynor, M.Ed.
Golf Coach
Murray G. Hartzler, M.A.
Director of Athletics & Coordinator
of Physical Education Program
Michael G. Hawkins, B.S.
Associate Athletic Director for Communication Services
Sam Holmes, M.A.
Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Arthur H. Inabinet, M.A.T.
Baseball Coach
Kevin Martin
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Ryan McGee, M.A.
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Tyler Osik, B.S.
Assistant Baseball Coach
Patrick Paul, B.A.
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Jeri W. Porter, B.A.
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Brittany Rueb, B.A.
Head Acro & Tumbling Coach
Luis H. Rincon, M.B.A.
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Andrew Slocum, B.S.
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Welfare
Lanell Timmons
Cheerleading Coach
Stacey D.J. Vallee, B.S.
Head Women’s Soball Coach, Senior Women’s Administrator,
Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee
Johnette Walker, B.S.
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Alex Wober, B.S.
Assistant SID, Internal Operations Manager
Dr. David White, Ph.D.
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach
Jacob Zehnder, B.S.
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
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– A –
Academic Advising
............................................ 49
A
cademic Conduct ............................................ 44
Academic Distinction, Recognizing
.............................. 58
A
cademic Information
Graduate .................................................. 181
Undergraduate
.............................................. 49
A
cademic Organizations .......................................
41
A
cademic Program Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Academic Programs
Undergraduate
.............................................. 61
Graduate
.................................................. 181
A
cademic Progress, Satisfactory .................................
28
(f
or Financial Assistance Purposes)
Academic Renewal Policy ......................................
56
A
cademic Standing/Probation
Undergraduate
.............................................. 56
Graduate
.................................................. 185
A
ccounting Courses
Undergraduate
............................................. 143
Graduate
.................................................. 189
A
ccounting Major
.....................................62, 143, 138
A
ccreditation ..................................................
9
A
ddress, Change of
............................................ 49
A
dministration and Planning, Oce of ...........................
8
A
dministration Building, J. Howard Stokes ....................... 12
Administration, Graduate .....................................
181
A
dministrative Ocers and Sta ...............................
242
A
dmission Appeals ........................................21, 183
Admission of
G
raduate Students
.......................................... 181
International Students ....................................183
S
enior Citizens ..........................................
183
T
ransient Students .......................................
183
Undergraduate Students ...................................... 19
A
dult Students (Degree Seeking)
............................ 22
F
reshmen
................................................ 20
High School Students...................................... 22
H
ome-Schooled Students ..................................
22
H
onors Students
.......................................... 22
Former FMU Students..................................... 22
I
nternational Students .....................................
21
N
on-Degree Seeking Students ..............................
22
Or
ientation ..............................................
23
R
equirements ............................................
20
S
enior Citizens
........................................... 23
T
eacher Cadets ...........................................
22
T
ransfer Students .........................................
21
T
ransient Students ........................................
22
V
eterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Admission to
G
raduate Programs
......................................... 181
B
usiness Programs .......................................
187
E
ducation Programs
...................................... 189
N
ursing Program ........................................
202
P
sychology Program .....................................
208
O
ccupational erapy Doctorate Program
................... 209
D
octor of Psychology Program ............................
217
S
peech-Language Pathology Program
....................... 222
U
ndergraduate Programs
Art Education Program ................................... 103
BS
N Upper Division Degree Program
....................... 163
H
ealthcare Administration (clinical track)
................... 159
M
ass Communication, Department of ......................
111
Professional Education Program ............................ 61
RN-t
o-BSN Degree Program ..............................
165
S
tudent Teaching .........................
67, 105, 108, 151, 152
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ............182, 203
Adult Students, Undergraduate, Admission of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Advanced Placement Credit/Exams .............................
52
A
dministered by FMU .......................................
53
CLEP ...................................................... 52
C
ollege Board AP ...........................................
52
I
nternational Baccalaureate ...................................
53
A
dvisement .................................................. 49
Armative Action
............................................. 10
A
lcohol and Drug Policy .......................................
46
A
llston, Allard A., Housing Oce Complex..................... 8, 13
Alumni Aairs
................................................. 9
A
lumni Association ............................................
9
A
melia Wallace/BB&T Faculty/Alumni Cottage ...................
12
A
nnual Fund (FMU)
............................................ 9
A
nthropology
.............................................60, 137
Course
.................................................... 137
A
partments
F
orest Villas .............................................
13, 18
Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,18
Appeal Processes
Admission
.............................................21, 181
W
ithdrawal Refund
.......................................... 25
Fin
ancial Assistance .........................................
28
G
rade (Undergraduate) ...................................
51, 55
G
rade (Graduate) ..................................
183, 184, 186
A
pplication for Admission
Graduate .................................................. 186
B
usiness ................................................
188
E
ducation
............................................... 190
Nursing ................................................202
P
sychology
.............................................. 207
D
octor of Nursing .......................................
208
Occupational erapy Doctorate........................... 210
D
octor of Psychology
..................................... 217
Undergraduate
.............................................. 21
General Studies, Bachelor of........................63, 168, 169
Application for Degree
Graduate
.................................................. 186
Undergraduate.............................................. 58
Application for Financial Assistance .............................
26
A
rmy National Guard Scholarship
...........................27, 170
A
rt Gallery Series ............................................. 43
Art Education Program .......................................
103
Courses
................................................... 106
A
rt History Courses .......................................
98, 104
A
rtist and Lecture Series .......................................
43
A
rts Program, Visual .........................................
103
A
ssessment
................................................... 57
A
stronomy
.................................................. 121
A
thletic Complex, R. Gerald Grin
.............................. 11
A
thletics .....................................................
42
Intercollegiate
................................................ 9
Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Swamp Fox Club ..............................................9
Attendance Policies, Class
Graduate
...................................................
186
Undergraduate................................................51
Auditing Courses
Graduate ....................................................186
Francis Marion University Catalog
Index - 245
Undergraduate...............................................51
– B –
Bachelor of Arts Degree ....................................61, 169
Bachelor of Business
Administration Degree...............................61, 140, 146
Bachelor of General Studies
Degree Program.........................................61, 169
Bachelor of Science Degree .....................61, 102, 127, 169, 174
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree .......................... 162
BB&T/Amelia Wallace Faculty/Alumni Cottage ................... 12
Biology, Department of ........................................ 64
Secondary Education ....................................67, 153
Blackwell Award, William H..................................... 58
Board of Trustees............................................. 228
Board of Trustees Research Scholars ............................ 232
Bookstore, Patriot ........................................8, 12, 18
B.S.N., RN-to-BSN Degree Program ............................
165
B
.S.N., Upper Division Degree Program .........................
167
B
uckley Amendment, Policy For Compliance With ................
58
B
usiness Aairs, Oce of
........................................ 8
B
usiness, School of ........................................
62, 139
B
usiness Administration Degree Program
G
raduate
.................................................. 186
U
ndergraduate
..........................................61, 139
B
usiness Degree Programs
Graduate
.................................................. 187
Undergraduate
............................................. 139
B
usiness Economics Courses
................................61, 144
B
usiness Program, General ....................................
139
– C –
C
adets, Teacher ...............................................
22
C
alendar, University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Campus, Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Campus Activities Board .......................................
42
C
ampus Police
................................................ 17
C
ampus Recreation Services ..................................
8, 42
C
ampus Tours
................................................ 20
C
ancellation of Courses ........................................
63
C
enter for Academic Success and Advisement (CASA) ........
8, 11, 49
C
areer Center
................................................. 15
C
atalog Policies ...............................................
49
C
authen Educational Media Center, John K. ...................
11, 14
C
hange of Name or Address ....................................
49
Ch
eating
..................................................... 44
C
hemistry, Department of
...................................... 80
Pre-Pharmacy ..........................................81, 171
Choral Program............................................... 43
Civil and Electronic Engineering Technology..................... 126
Classication of Students
Undergraduate.............................................. 51
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) ...................... 52
Clery Report.................................................. 17
Clinical/Counseling Option in Applied Psychology ............... 213
Clubs ....................................See Student Organizations
Coaches..................................................... 243
Code of Student Conduct (FMU Honor Code) ................43, 188
Collateral .................................................... 61
College Entrance Board Advanced Placement ..................... 52
College of Liberal Arts ...................................... 62, 64
College/School/Department Organization ........................ 62
Communications, University..................................... 9
Complaints, Guidelines for Student Concerns and ................. 48
Computational Physics Concentration .......................... 122
Computer and Technology Services .............................. 14
Computer Science Program
.................................62, 148
C
ontinued Enrollment, Requirements for
Graduate
.................................................. 185
Undergraduate
.............................................. 26
C
ooperative Education
......................................... 50
C
ooperative Programs ........................................
173
C
orrespondence Credit ........................................
54
C
orrespondence Directory .......................
I
nside Front Cover
Cottage, BB&T Amelia Wallace Faculty/Alumni ...................
12
C
ounseling and Testing, Oce of
........................9, 11, 19, 47
C
ourse Listings and Numbering
Graduate
.................................................. 182
Undergraduate
.............................................. 63
C
ourse Load
Graduate
.................................................. 186
Undergraduate
.............................................. 51
C
ourse Numbering System
Graduate
.................................................. 182
Undergraduate
.............................................. 54
C
ourse Repetition
Graduate
.................................................. 185
B
usiness ................................................
183
E
ducation
............................................... 190
N
ursing ................................................
208
O
ccupational erapy ....................................
211
P
sychology
.............................................. 215
D
octor of Psychology
..................................... 217
S
peech-Language Pathology
............................... 223
Undergraduate
.............................................. 56
Cr
edit Hours, Requirement
............S
ee Semester Hour Requirement
Criminal Justice
.......................................63, 128, 175
P
olitical Science Track
.................................... 128
S
ociology Track
.......................................... 135
– D –
Dea
n’s List
.................................................... 58
D
egree
A
pplication for Undergraduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
A
pplication for Graduate ....................................
186
S
econd Undergraduate
....................................... 61
D
egree Requirements, Graduate
................................ 185
D
egrees Oered
Graduate
.................................................. 182
Undergraduate
.............................................. 62
D
ental Curriculum, Pre- ......................................
171
D
epartmental Organization
...................................... 8
D
evelopment, Oce of
.......................................... 8
D
etermination Process, Students With Disabilities .................
15
Dinin
g Hall, Ervin
..........................................11, 19
Dir
ect Loans (DL)
............................................. 27
Dir
ectory, Correspondence .......................
I
nside Front Cover
Disabilities, Services For Students With
........................... 15
Di
scriminatory Personal Conduct ...............................
10
Di
scrimination, Harassment and Retaliation ......................
10
Di
smissal, Academic
Graduate
.................................................. 183
Nursing
................................................... 162
Undergraduate
.............................................. 57
Di
stinction Scholarships .......................................
27
Di
stinguished Professors ......................................
228
Di
stinguished Service Award Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Doctor of Nursing Practice ....................................
208
D
ormitories
....................................S
ee Residence Halls
Double Major
................................................. 61
Dr
opping Courses
Graduate
.................................................. 186
Undergraduate
.............................................. 51
Dr
ug and Alcohol Policy .......................................
46
D
ual Degree, Engineering ..................................
63, 126
Francis Marion University Catalog
– E –
Early Childhood Education Undergraduate
Program
...............................................62, 152
E
conomics Program, Business
...............................62, 144
E
ducation, School of
.......................................62, 151
M.A. in Teaching with Major in Learning Disabilities............ 194
M.A. in T
eaching in Multi-Categorical Special Education ........
191
M.A. in T
eaching
in E
arly Childhood Education (Accelerated Program)
......... 194
in E
lementary Education (Accelerated Program) .............
194
M. E
d. in Montessori Education Curriculum ...................
192
E
arly Childhood Education ...............................
193
Elementary Education .................................... 193
M. E
d. with Major in Learning Disabilities
..................... 193
M. E
d. in Teaching and Learning .............................
192
E
ducation Degree Programs
Graduate
.................................................. 192
Undergraduate
............................................. 151
E
lectronic Engineering Technology Program..................... 126
Elementary Education Program .........................
62, 153, 190
E
ligibility to Continue
Graduate
.................................................. 184
Undergraduate
.............................................. 56
Em
ail for Students
............................................. 14
Em
ergency Alerts ............................................. 14
Emergency Numbers ............................
I
nside Front Cover
Emeriti, Faculty
.............................................. 228
Em
ployment Services, Student ...............................
15, 28
Engineering, Department of Physics and .................... 62, 121
Engineering Programs
Ci
vil and Electronic
......................................... 126
Du
al Degree
............................................... 127
I
ndustrial Engineering ......................................
124
M
echanical Engineering
..................................... 124
Pre-Engineering
............................................ 126
En
glish, Modern Languages and Philosophy, Department of......62, 84
English Placement Procedures ..................................
86
En
glish Program ..............................................
84
S
econdary Education ........................................
85
En
glish Language Prociency ...................................
10
En
hancement Scholarships .....................................
27
Enr
ollment Certication, Veterans
............................... 29
Enr
ollment Requirements for
Fin
ancial Assistance Purposes
................................. 26
En
vironmental Science Option
in B
iology ..................................................
64
in C
hemistry ...............................................
77
En
vironmental Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Equal Opportunity ............................................ 10
Ervin Dining Hall ..........................................
11, 19
E
thical Standards (Graduate)
................................... 185
E
valuation of Course and Instructor
Graduate
.................................................. 187
Undergraduate
.............................................. 49
E
vening Courses .............................................. 50
Examinations, Final ...........................................
54
E
xchange Programs
............................................ 50
E
xecutive Council, Student .....................................
40
E
xpenses
.................................................24, 183
E
xperiential Learning Programs
................................. 50
– F –
F
acilities, Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Facilities Management/Campus Police Building ...................
11
Fa
culty
...................................................... 233
Emeriti ...................................................
228
S
ervice Award Recipients
.................................... 231
F
aculty Mentored Research .....................................
50
Family Nurse Practitioner ..................................... 203
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)............ 27
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
............. 28
F
ederal Work Study Program ...................................
28
F
ee Waiver for Senior Citizens ..................................
23
F
ellows Scholarships
........................................... 26
Fi
lm Series ...................................................
43
Fin
al Exams .................................................. 54
Finance Courses
Graduate
.................................................. 187
Undergraduate
............................................. 145
Fin
ancial Assistance
....................................... 26, 183
A
pplying for
.................................................. 29
R
einstatement of eligibility for ................................
29
Termination of eligibility for .................................. 28
V
eterans Benets
............................................ 29
Fin
ancial Certication for International Students
Graduate
.................................................. 183
Undergraduate
...........................................21, 24
Fin
ancial Impact of Complete Withdrawal
........................ 25
Fin
e Arts, Department of .................................... 62, 98
Fine Arts Center, Peter D. Hyman ............................
12, 43
F
oreign Language Credit .......................................
54
F
oreign Language Requirement ..............................
54, 59
F
oreign Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See International Students
Forest Villas Apartment Complex
...........................8, 13, 18
F
ormer Students, Admission of.................................. 22
Foundation, FMU ...........................................
9, 11
F
ounders Hall
............................................8, 11, 15
F
raternities
................................................. 9, 41
F
rench Program
............................................... 91
F
reshman English .............................................
86
F
ull-time Status Classication
Graduate .................................................. 186
Undergraduate
.............................................. 51
– G –
Ga
lleries, Art .................................................
43
G
ender Studies............................................63, 175
General Business Administration Program
Undergraduate
..........................................62, 139
G
eneral Education Requirements
................................ 59
f
or Teacher Licensure ....................................
61, 189
a
lso see General Education Requirements for each
Teacher Licensure Program
General Studies, Bachelor of ...................................
169
G
eography Program ..........................................
127
G
overnment, Student ..........................................
40
G
rade Appeals Policy
Graduate
.................................................. 184
Undergraduate
.............................................. 55
G
rade Changes
Graduate
.................................................. 184
Undergraduate
.............................................. 55
G
rade Point Average
Graduate
.................................................. 184
Undergraduate
.............................................. 55
G
rade Reports
Graduate
.................................................. 187
Undergraduate
.............................................. 56
G
rading System
Graduate
.................................................. 184
Undergraduate
.............................................. 54
G
raduate Administration...................................... 180
246 - Index
Francis Marion University Catalog
Graduate Assistantships ........................................ 28
Graduate Council ............................................
181
G
raduate Degrees ............................................
182
G
raduate Faculty Information
.................................. 181
Graduate Programs ...........................................182
Business
....................................................187
Education
..................................................
189
Nursing
....................................................202
D
octor of Nursing
...........................................208
O
ccupational erapy Doctorate ..............................
209
Psychology .................................................
213
D
octor of Psychology ........................................
217
Speech-Language Pathology ..................................222
Graduation
A
pplication for Degree
Graduate
...................................................186
Undergraduate
...............................................58
G
raduation Requirements, Changes in
Graduate ...................................................185
Undergraduate
...............................................57
G
rants, Student ................................................
27
G
raphic Design Specialty
.......................................103
G
reek Organizations
.........................................41, 42
G
rille, e................................................8, 11, 18
Guidelines for Student Concerns and Complaints
...................48
G
ymnasium, Smith University Center
..........................12, 18
– H –
H
andicapped, Services .......
S
ee Disabilities, Services For Students With
Hanson Park
.................................................. 11
H
arassment, Sexual
............................................ 46
H
azing Policy
................................................. 47
H
ealth Courses .............................................. 159
Healthcare Administration .............................
61, 159, 160
H
ealthcare Executive Management in MBA Program
...........62, 182
H
ealthcare Informatics
.....................................62, 150
H
ealth Physics Concentration
...............................61, 122
H
ealth Services, Student........................................ 17
Hearing Impairment
........................................... 16
H
eyward Community Center ...................................
13
H
ewn Timber Cabins ..........................................
11
H
igh School Students, Admission of .............................
22
H
istory, Institutional............................................ 8
Graduate
.................................................. 181
H
istory, Department of
.....................................62, 106
H
istory Secondary Education ..................................
107
H
ome-Schooled Students
....................................... 22
H
onorary Degree Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Honor Code, FMU ............................................
43
H
onor Graduates
.............................................. 58
H
onor Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Honors Program .............................................
177
H
onors Students .............................................. 22
Honors, University ...........................................
178
H
OPE, S.C. Scholarships .......................................
27
H
ousing and Residence Life
..................................13, 46
H
yman, Peter D. Fine Arts Center ............................
12, 43
– I –
ID C
ard
...................................................... 17
I
mmunization Requirements
.................................... 17
I
ndustrial Engineering .....................................62, 124
Information, General University
................................. 14
I
nstitutional Eectiveness .......................................
9
I
nstitutional Academic Scholarships .............................
26
I
nstitutional Scholarships
....................................... 29
I
nstitutional Refund Distribution
................................ 25
I
nstrumental Music Ensembles
.................................. 43
I
nsurance, Student
............................................. 17
I
nternational Aairs Track, Political Science ..................... 129
Intercollegiate Athletics .........................................
9
I
nterdisciplinary Programs .................................
63, 174
I
nternational Baccalaureate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
International Students
Admission of
G
raduate ...............................................
183
U
ndergraduate ...........................................
19
Fin
ancial Certication
.................................24, 183
I
nternational Studies
.......................................63, 177
I
nternships ................................................... 50
Interprofessional Healthcare Courses ........................
63, 159
I
ntramurals
................................................... 42
– J –
J
ournalism ..................................................
111
J
udicial Council, Student .......................................
40
– K –
K
assab Recital Hall, Adele ...................................
12, 43
K
assab Courts, John ...........................................
12
K
onduros Scholarships
......................................... 26
– L –
L
anguage (Foreign) Requirement For B.A. Degree ..............
10, 59
L
aundry Service
............................................... 19
L
aw Curriculum, Pre-
......................................... 171
L
earning Disability/ADD/ADHD................................ 16
Learning Disabilities
M.A.T
. Program in ......................................
62, 194
M.E
d. Program in .......................................
62, 193
L
eatherman Science Facility ..................................
8, 12
L
ecture Series, Artist and ....................................... 43
Lee Nursing Building, Frank B.
................................ 8, 12
L
egal Resident
Graduate
.................................................. 183
Undergraduate
.............................................. 24
L
egal Studies......................................63, 129, 171, 176
Liberal Arts, College of
......................................... 62
L
ibrary, James A. Rogers ..................................
8, 12, 14
L
icensure Requirements, Professional Education Program
G
raduate ...............................................
191
Undergraduate ................................61, 67, 107, 150
LIFE, S.C. Scholarships
......................................... 27
L
iterature Courses
..........................................85, 88
L
oans, Student
................................................ 27
– M –
Mail Services, Student
.......................................... 19
M
ajor
........................................................ 61
Double
..................................................... 61
Second..................................................... 61
Majors, Undergraduate ........................................
62
M
anagement Courses
Graduate
..........................................180, 187, 189
Undergraduate
............................................. 145
M
anagement Information Systems Courses
Graduate
.................................................. 181
Undergraduate
..................................62, 141, 146, 147
M
anagement, Sports
.......................................62, 140
M
arketing Courses
Index - 247
Francis Marion University Catalog
Graduate .................................................. 187
Undergraduate
............................................. 147
M
arketing, Sports .........................................
62, 141
M
arshals, University
........................................... 58
M
ass Communication, Department of
........................62, 111
M
aster of Arts in Teaching Degree Program
.......................
190
Requirements for............................................ 190
Master of Business Administration
D
egree Program
.............................................
187
Requirements for ......................................... 188
Healthcare Executive Management............................. 188
Master of Education Degree Program ............................ 192
Requirements for............................................ 192
Master of Science in Applied
P
sychology Degree Program ..................................
213
Requirements for ......................................... 214
Master of Science in Nursing.................................... 202
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology .................. 222
Math Resource Center .......................................... 14
Mathematics, Department of.................................62, 114
Mathematics Placement Procedures...........................
115
Mathematics Secondary Degree Program ......................... 153
McNair Science Building ......................................
8, 12
M
cNair Scholarships, Robert E. ..................................
27
Me
al Plans
.................................................... 24
Mechanical Engineering....................................62, 124
Media Center, Cauthen Educational..........................8, 11, 14
Medical Curriculum, Pre- ...................................62, 171
Medical Care ....................................
S
ee Health Services
Medical Technology Option .................................
63, 173
M
edical Technology with McLeod Regional Medical Center ........
173
S
chool of Medical Technology, Arrangement in .................
173
M
iddle Level Education Program
................................ 153
M
ilitary Science: Army Reserve Ocers Training Corps (ROTC) ....
169
Minor
..................................................... 170
M
ission Statement, Departmental/School/Program
.................................S
ee Individual Majors/Programs
I
nstitutional
.................................................. 7
M
odel United Nations (UN) Experience
.......................... 179
M
odern Languages Program
..................................62, 84
F
rench Track ................................................
91
Spanish Track................................................ 92
Multicultural and International Student Life ....................... 42
Music Industry Program .................................62, 98, 100
– N–
Name, Change of
............................................... 49
N
ew Student Orientation
...................................... 5, 23
N
ewspaper, Student
............................................. 42
N
on-degree Seeking Students
A
dmission of (Undergraduate) .................................
22
N
on-degree Status (Graduate)
E
ducation Program
.......................................... 190
N
on-prot Management........................................
189
Courses
.................................................... 148
N
on-Work Study Student........................................ 28
Nurse Educator ...............................................205
Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ...............
203
F
amily Nurse Practitioner ....................................
203
P
sychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ...................
204
N
urse, Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See Health Services, Student
Nursing, Department
Graduate
................................................... 202
Undergraduate
.............................................. 162
N
ursing, Doctor of ............................................
208
– O –
O
bservatory ...............................................12, 121
O-Campus Courses .......................................50, 187
Oce Services Building ......................................12, 18
Ombudsman, Student
........................................... 48
On
line Courses ................................................
50
O
pen Houses ..................................................
20
Or
ganizational Structure .........................................
8
Or
ganizations, Student
.......................................... 41
Or
ientation, New Student .......................................
23
O
utreach, University
............................................. 8
O
verload, Course
Graduate
................................................... 187
Undergraduate
............................................... 51
– P –
P
almetto Fellows Scholarships.................................... 27
Parking .................................................... 18, 46
Part-time Status Classication, Undergraduate ..................... 51
Patriot, e
.................................................... 42
P
ayment Plan
.................................................. 24
P
ayment Schedule
.............................................. 24
P
erforming Arts Center, FMU
.................................. 8, 11
P
ersonal Conduct, Discriminatory
................................ 10
P
harmaceutical Studies
......................................63, 174
P
hi eta Kappa Scholarships
.................................... 27
P
hilosophy & Religious Studies Program ...................
84, 93, 194
P
hysical Disabilities
............................................. 16
P
hysical Education Courses
..................................... 157
P
hysical Plant
..............................S
ee Facilities Management
Physical Science Courses .......................................
121
P
hysics and Engineering, Department of .........................
121
P
hysics Program ..............................................122
Placement Examinations .....................................50, 51
Police Department .............................................
17
P
olicy, Hazing ..............................................
45, 47
P
olitical Science and Geography, Department of
................62, 127
P
olitical Science Program
....................................... 128
P
re-Dental Curriculum ........................................
171
P
re-Engineering Curriculum
.................................... 122
P
re-Law Curriculum
........................................... 171
P
re-Medical Curriculum .......................................
171
P
re-Pharmacy Curriculum .....................................
171
P
re-Physical erapy Curriculum ...............................
172
P
re-Physician Assistant Curriculum .............................
172
P
re-Professional Programs
...................................... 171
P
re-Veterinary Curriculum .....................................
172
P
resident’s House............................................... 12
President’s List ................................................. 58
Presidents, Past ............................................... 228
Privacy Act, Policy For Compliance With
.......................... 58
P
robation, Academic
...........................S
ee Academic Standing
Professional Education Program
Undergraduate
...........................................61, 151
Graduate
................................................... 189
P
rograms, Academic
Graduate
................................................... 181
Undergraduate
............................................... 59
P
rogramming Board, University
.................................. 43
P
rogress, Satisfactory Academic
f
or Financial Assistance Purposes
............................... 28
P
sychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner .....................
204
P
sychology, Department of .....................................
131
P
sychology Program
Graduate ................................................... 213
Undergraduate.............................................. 131
248 - Index
Francis Marion University Catalog
Publications, Student ........................................... 42
Purpose – Mission Statement, Institutional ......................... 7
– R –
Readmission aer Dismissal
Graduate ................................................... 184
Undergraduate
............................................... 56
R
eadmission of Former Students,
U
nder Academic Renewal Policy ...............................
56
R
ecords, Privacy of Student
...................................... 58
R
ecording Studio, FMU .........................................
11
R
ecreation Services, Campus
..................................... 42
R
ecycling
..................................................... 19
R
efunds
....................................................... 25
R
egister, Institutional Scholarships
................................ 29
R
egistration Procedures
G
raduate
................................................... 182
Undergraduate
............................................... 50
R
egulations, Graduate
Education .................................................. 189
Religious Studies, Philosophy and ................................ 94
Repeating Courses
Graduate
................................................... 185
B
usiness .................................................
183
E
ducation
................................................ 190
N
ursing .................................................
208
Psychology................................................ 215
Speech-Language Pathology ................................ 223
Undergraduate................................................ 56
Requirement, Semester Hour, Undergraduate ...................... 59
Requirements, Undergraduate Admissions......................... 20
Requirements, Enrollment for Financial Assistance ................. 26
Requirements for Admission to the Professional
E
ducation Program
...........................................
59
Requirements, General Education, Undergraduate .................. 60
Requirements, Graduate Degree ................................. 185
Requirements, South Carolina Licensure .......................... 59
Research Scholars, Board of Trustees ............................. 232
Residence Halls ..............................................8, 13
Residence Life .........................................9, 13, 18, 46
Residence Requirements ........................................ 57
Resident, Legal
Graduate
...................................................
183
Undergraduate............................................... 24
Revalidation Course, School of Education ........................190
RN-to-BSN Degree Program....................................165
ROTC, Military Science: Army Reserve
Ocer
s Training Corps
......................................
170
– S –
Satisfactory Academic Progress
f
or Financial Assistance Purposes
...............................
28
Scholarships ................................................... 26
Institutional Academic Scholarships ............................ 26
Register of Institutional Scholarships............................ 26
State Scholarships ............................................ 27
School/Departmental Organization ............................... 62
School of Business..........................................62, 139
School of Education ........................................62, 151
Secondary Education .......................................... 153
History ................................................. 66, 107
Semester Hour Requirement, Undergraduate....................... 59
Semester System ............................................... 50
Senate, Student................................................. 40
Senior Citizens
A
dmission of
Graduate ................................................1
83
Undergraduate ............................................ 23
Fee Waiver for ............................................... 23
Sexual Harassment Policy ....................................... 46
Smith University Center................................11-12, 13, 42
Smoke Free Policy .............................................. 10
Snow Island Review
............................................
42
Social Security Number, Use of................................... 58
Sociology, Department of....................................62, 135
Sororities
...................................................41, 42
S
panish Program ............................................87, 93
Special Events
.................................................. 42
S
pecial Interest Organizations.................................... 41
Specialist Degree in School Psychology
........................... 213
Requirements for............................................214
Specializations .................................................
61
S
peech Communication........................................ 113
Speech-Language Pathology .................................... 222
Sports
........................................................ 42
Sports Management ........................................... 140
Sports Marketing.............................................. 141
State Scholarships
.............................................. 27
S
tokes Administration Building ................................8, 12
Student Life, Oce of
......................................... 9, 40
S
tudent Conduct ............................................... 44
Student Government Association (SGA)
........................... 40
S
tudent Handbook ......................17, 39-41, 44, 45-47, 163, 185
Student Health Services .........................................
17
S
tudent Life ................................................. 9, 40
Graduate
................................................... 184
Student Ombudsman ........................................... 48
Student Organizations .......................................... 41
Student Regulations ............................................
40
S
tudent Teaching, Admission to .................................151
Summer Session
................................................ 50
S
wamp Fox Club ................................................ 9
– T –
Table of Contents................................................ 3
Teacher Cadets
................................................. 22
T
eacher Licensure
Graduate
................................................... 189
Undergraduate
...........................................59, 104
Teaching and Learning, M. Ed in ................................192
Technology, Civil and Electronic Engineering .................
121, 126
T
elephone Service for Students ................................... 20
Testing, Oce of Counseling and
................................. 15
eatre, University ............................................. 43
eatre Arts Program
.......................................... 101
T
ime Limit (Graduate Programs) ................................ 185
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Graduate ................................................... 203
Undergraduate
............................................... 21
T
ours, Campus
................................................. 20
T
rac Regulations
.............................................. 18
T
ranscripts
Graduate
................................................... 187
Undergraduate
............................................... 56
T
ransfer Credit
Graduate
................................................... 186
Undergraduate
............................................... 54
T
ransfer Policy, AA/AS Degree
...............................21, 226
T
ransfer Students, Admission of
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Undergraduate............................................... 21
Transfer, CHE Policies and Procedures ...........................
226
T
ransient Credit
Graduate
................................................... 183
Undergraduate............................................... 54
Transient Students, Admission of
Graduate
................................................... 183
Undergraduate............................................... 22
Trustees, Board of .............................................
228
T
utoring Center
................................................ 15
– U –
U
ndergraduate Degrees .........................................
61
U
nited Nations (UN) Experience, Model .........................
178
U
niversity, Mission ..............................................
7
U
niversity, History ..............................................
8
U
niversity Center, Smith ......................................
8, 18
U
niversity Communications ......................................
9
U
niversity Life ................................................
180
U
niversity Marshals ............................................
58
U
niversity Outreach .............................................
8
U
niversity eatre
.............................................. 43
– V –
V
ehicle Registration ............................................
18
V
ending Service
................................................ 18
V
eterans
A
dmission of ................................................
22
B
enets .....................................................
29
V
eterinary Curriculum, Pre- ....................................
172
Village, e................................................8, 13, 18
Villas Apartment Complex, Forest .............................. 13, 18
Violations, University .............................................44
Visual Arts Program .............................................103
Visual Impairment ..............................................16
– W –
Washington Semester Program
..................................
179
Weapons .......................................................18
Withdrawal From University
Fin
ancial Impact of Complete
...................................
25
Graduate ................................................... 186
Undergraduate................................................51
Withdrawing From Course ......................See Dropping Courses
Work Assistance Programs .......................................
28
Writing Center..................................................15
Writing Courses.................................................86
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