2014-2015 GRADUATE CATALOG
THE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOURTH YEAR
The University of North Alabama is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
to award bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of
the University of North Alabama.
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The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Hygiene are accredited by the
Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of ABET http://www.abet.org
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems is
accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
http://www.abet.org
The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of North Alabama is accredited
by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org,
2010 Massachusetts NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; Telephone (202) 466-7496
This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation
programs. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the
institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes.
The Council on Social Work Education
(Baccalaureate) The National Association of
Schools of Music
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; Telephone (202) 463-6930
The Community Counseling (M.A.) and the School Counseling (M.A.Ed.) graduate programs in the
Department of Counselor Education are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling
and
Related Educational Programs (CACREP) under the 2001 Standards, and approved by the International
Registry of Counselor Education Programs (IRCEP), an international affiliate of CACREP.
The National Kitchen and Bath Association
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The American Chemical Society
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, The University’s catalogs are for informational purposes only, and do
not constitute a contractual agreement between a student and the
Univer- sity of North Alabama. The University reserves the right to make
changes in curricula, degree requirements, course offerings, or academic
regula- tions at any time when, in the judgment of the faculty, the President,
or the Board of Trustees, such changes are in the best interest of the students
and the University.
Inquiries concerning graduate study and requests for application
forms should be addressed to the Office of Graduate Admissions and
Services or, according to the college in which the program is offered, to
the
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Dean of the College of Business
Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences
or Dean of the College of Nursing
Director of the Office of Professional and Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama 35632-0001
Telephone — 256.765.4100.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES
It is the policy of the University of North Alabama to afford equal oppor-
tunities in education and in employment to qualified persons
regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender, national origin, race,
or religion, in accordance with all laws, including Title IX of Education
Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and
Executive Order 11246. The coordinator for nondiscrimination policies
for students is Irons Law Firm, 219 N. Court Street, Florence, AL
35630. The coordinator for em- ployees is the Director of the Office of
Diversity and Institutional Equity. Contact information is on the web at
http://www.una.edu/diversity/title-ix. html.
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, TABLE OF
CONTENTS page
UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR.....................................6
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION..........................................7
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................8
Mission and Vision.....................................................8
University Values..........................................................8
University Goals............................................................8
History and Location......................................................9
Libraries.....................................................................9
Literary Landmark.........................................................9
Organization..........................................................10
Courses of Study..........................................................11
Distance Learning Program.............................................13
Calendar and Course Offerings.........................................13
Facilities and Services...................................................14
Students with Disabilities...............................................14
Academic Freedom and Responsibility................................15
Student Right-to-Know..................................................15
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act – FERPA.....................15
Official UNA Correspondence & Response to
Administrative Notices...............................................16
Public Complaints........................................................16
Sexual Harassment.......................................................17
Academic Honesty........................................................18
University Expectations for Student Conduct........................19
The Student Conduct Process..........................................19
Jurisdiction Statement..................................................19
Grievance Procedures...................................................20
Student Copyright Notice...............................................20
Campus Speech...........................................................20
Weapons Policy Statement..............................................21
Expenses...................................................................21
Residence Hall Application Fee and Apartment Deposit................23
Billing and Payments.....................................................24
Withdrawal Refund Policy...............................................24
University Housing Rent Refund........................................25
Residual Procedures.....................................................26
Financial Hold.............................................................26
Monthly Payment Options for Students and Families...............26
Student Financial Assistance................................................26
Applications and Information...........................................28
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, GENERAL REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES............................29
Admission..............................................................29
Appeal of Admission Denial.............................................34
Degree and Program General Requirements.........................35
Special Regulations......................................................36
Registration and Advisement...........................................41
Graduate Student Procedures..........................................42
Retention and Disposal of Admission Files............................43
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES.......................................44
Master of Arts.............................................................44
English...................................................................44
Admission..........................................................44
Transfer Admission.......................................................44
Advisement............................................................45
Degree and Program Plans..........................................45
History...................................................................46
Admission..........................................................46
Transfer Admission.......................................................46
Advisement............................................................47
Degree and Program Plans..........................................47
Master of Science in Criminal Justice.................................48
Admission...........................................................48
Advisement.............................................................49
Degree and Program Plans............................................49
Master of Science in Geospatial Science..............................50
Admission...........................................................50
Advisement.............................................................51
Degree and Program Plans............................................51
Special Programs and Activities........................................52
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Public History..................52
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Security and
Emergency Management (SEM).....................................53
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS.................................................54
MBA Program Options................................................55
Admission..............................................................56
Advisement................................................................58
MBA Degree Plans....................................................58
Special Programs and Activities........................................60
Graduate Certificate in Project Management.....................60
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SCIENCES..................62
Admission..............................................................63
Advisement................................................................72
Certification..............................................................72
Examinations..............................................................73
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THE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOURTH YEAR
The University of North Alabama is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
to award bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of
the University of North Alabama.
s s s ACC2E$)4E$ B9 s s s
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Hygiene are accredited by the
Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of ABET http://www.abet.org
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems is
accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
http://www.abet.org
The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of North Alabama is accredited
by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org,
2010 Massachusetts NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; Telephone (202) 466-7496
This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation
programs. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the
institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes.
The Council on Social Work Education
(Baccalaureate) The National Association of
Schools of Music
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; Telephone (202) 463-6930
The Community Counseling (M.A.) and the School Counseling (M.A.Ed.) graduate programs in the
Department of Counselor Education are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling
and
Related Educational Programs (CACREP) under the 2001 Standards, and approved by the International
Registry of Counselor Education Programs (IRCEP), an international affiliate of CACREP.
The National Kitchen and Bath Association
s s s CE24)&)E$ B9 s s s
The American Chemical Society
s s s $E3)GNA4E$ A3 s s s
A Literary Landmark by the Friends of Libraries USA
6OL. 8C6) AUGUST, 2014
, The University’s catalogs are for informational purposes only, and do
not constitute a contractual agreement between a student and the
Univer- sity of North Alabama. The University reserves the right to make
changes in curricula, degree requirements, course offerings, or academic
regula- tions at any time when, in the judgment of the faculty, the President,
or the Board of Trustees, such changes are in the best interest of the students
and the University.
Inquiries concerning graduate study and requests for application
forms should be addressed to the Office of Graduate Admissions and
Services or, according to the college in which the program is offered, to
the
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Dean of the College of Business
Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences
or Dean of the College of Nursing
Director of the Office of Professional and Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama 35632-0001
Telephone — 256.765.4100.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES
It is the policy of the University of North Alabama to afford equal oppor-
tunities in education and in employment to qualified persons
regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender, national origin, race,
or religion, in accordance with all laws, including Title IX of Education
Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and
Executive Order 11246. The coordinator for nondiscrimination policies
for students is Irons Law Firm, 219 N. Court Street, Florence, AL
35630. The coordinator for em- ployees is the Director of the Office of
Diversity and Institutional Equity. Contact information is on the web at
http://www.una.edu/diversity/title-ix. html.
2
, TABLE OF
CONTENTS page
UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR.....................................6
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION..........................................7
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................8
Mission and Vision.....................................................8
University Values..........................................................8
University Goals............................................................8
History and Location......................................................9
Libraries.....................................................................9
Literary Landmark.........................................................9
Organization..........................................................10
Courses of Study..........................................................11
Distance Learning Program.............................................13
Calendar and Course Offerings.........................................13
Facilities and Services...................................................14
Students with Disabilities...............................................14
Academic Freedom and Responsibility................................15
Student Right-to-Know..................................................15
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act – FERPA.....................15
Official UNA Correspondence & Response to
Administrative Notices...............................................16
Public Complaints........................................................16
Sexual Harassment.......................................................17
Academic Honesty........................................................18
University Expectations for Student Conduct........................19
The Student Conduct Process..........................................19
Jurisdiction Statement..................................................19
Grievance Procedures...................................................20
Student Copyright Notice...............................................20
Campus Speech...........................................................20
Weapons Policy Statement..............................................21
Expenses...................................................................21
Residence Hall Application Fee and Apartment Deposit................23
Billing and Payments.....................................................24
Withdrawal Refund Policy...............................................24
University Housing Rent Refund........................................25
Residual Procedures.....................................................26
Financial Hold.............................................................26
Monthly Payment Options for Students and Families...............26
Student Financial Assistance................................................26
Applications and Information...........................................28
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, GENERAL REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES............................29
Admission..............................................................29
Appeal of Admission Denial.............................................34
Degree and Program General Requirements.........................35
Special Regulations......................................................36
Registration and Advisement...........................................41
Graduate Student Procedures..........................................42
Retention and Disposal of Admission Files............................43
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES.......................................44
Master of Arts.............................................................44
English...................................................................44
Admission..........................................................44
Transfer Admission.......................................................44
Advisement............................................................45
Degree and Program Plans..........................................45
History...................................................................46
Admission..........................................................46
Transfer Admission.......................................................46
Advisement............................................................47
Degree and Program Plans..........................................47
Master of Science in Criminal Justice.................................48
Admission...........................................................48
Advisement.............................................................49
Degree and Program Plans............................................49
Master of Science in Geospatial Science..............................50
Admission...........................................................50
Advisement.............................................................51
Degree and Program Plans............................................51
Special Programs and Activities........................................52
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Public History..................52
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Security and
Emergency Management (SEM).....................................53
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS.................................................54
MBA Program Options................................................55
Admission..............................................................56
Advisement................................................................58
MBA Degree Plans....................................................58
Special Programs and Activities........................................60
Graduate Certificate in Project Management.....................60
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SCIENCES..................62
Admission..............................................................63
Advisement................................................................72
Certification..............................................................72
Examinations..............................................................73
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