TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 1
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
3100 Cleburne Avenue
Houston, Texas 77004
(713) 313-7011
www.tsu.edu
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Guide to Course Offerings
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
ACCTG Accounting MGMT Management
BADM Business Administration MGSC Management Science
FIN Finance MKTG Marketing
INS Insurance
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COUN Counseling EPSY Educational Psychology
EDAS Educational Administration HED Health
EDCI Curriculum and Instruction PE Human Performance
EDFD Educational Foundation RDG Reading
EDHI Higher Education SPED Special Education
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
ART Art JOUR Journalism
CFDEV Child and Family Development MUSAP Applied Music
CM Communication MUSI Music
CT Clothing and Textile PHIL Philosophy
ECON Economics PSY Psychology
ENG English SC Speech Communication
FN Foods and Nutrition SOC Sociology
FR French SOCW Social Work
GEOG Geography SPAN Spanish
GEOL Geology TC Telecommunications
HIST History THC Theatre
HSCS Human Services and Consumer Sciences
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
HSCR Health Sciences Core HSRT Respiratory Therapy
HSEH Environmental Health PADM Pharmacy Administration
HSHA Health Administration PAS Pharmacy, Allied Sciences
HSMR Health Information Management PHARM Pharmacy
HSMT Medical Technology PHCH Pharmaceutical Chemistry
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
AJ Administration of Justice PAD Public Administration
MSCI Military Science PLN City Planning
PA Public Affairs POLSC Political Science
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
AWS Airway Science ELET Electronics Engineering Technology
BIOL Biology ENGT Engineering Technology
BMET Biomedical Engineering Technology GCM Graphic Communications Technology
CHEM Chemistry ITEC Industrial Technology
CIVT Civil Engineering Technology MATH Mathematics
COE Cooperative Education MFG Automated Manufacturing Technology
CS Computer Science PHYS Physics
DRFTG Drafting TMGT Transportation Planning & Management
EET Environmental Engineering Technology
DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES AND GUAC
ENG English Fundamentals READ Basic Reading and Study Skills
GUAC Interdisciplinary Laboratory SOC Social Adjustment to College
MATH Fundamental Math
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
GUIDE TO COURSE OFFERINGS ......................................................................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 3
SUMMARY OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED ................................................................................ 4
ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................................ 5-8
OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION ....................................................................................................................... 9
GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 10-21
Organization for Instruction ....................................................................................................................................... 10
The General University Academic Center (GUAC) .................................................................................................... 12
The Douglass Institute Honors Program ......................................................................................................................... 12
The Robert James Terry Library ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Fees and Expenses............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Regulations Governing Refunds ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Types of Financial Aid and Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 17
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS, ENROLLMENT
PROCEDURES, AND ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ............................................................................................ 22-36
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements by Categories ................................................................................................ 22
Transfer Credit ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
State Mandated College Preparedness Examination ........................................................................................................ 26
Enrollment Information .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Academic Regulations ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Requirements for Completion for Bachelors Degrees...................................................................................................... 32
Preparation for Graduation ............................................................................................................................................. 35
STUDENT SERVICES .............................................................................................................................................. 37-49
JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ............................................................................................................ 50-73
Department of Accounting and Finance ......................................................................................................................... 54-63
Department of Business Administration .......................................................................................................................... 64-72
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................... 74-113
Teacher Preparation Program ...................................................................................................................................... 77
Department of Curriculum and Instruction ................................................................................................................... 79-97
Department of Health and Kinesiology ........................................................................................................................... 98-113
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ........................................................................ 116-233
Department of Communications .................................................................................................................................... 118-137
Department of English and Foreign Languages .............................................................................................................. 138-151
Department of Fine Arts ................................................................................................................................................. 152-175
Department of History, Geography, and Economics ....................................................................................................... 176-192
Department of Human Services and Consumer Sciences ................................................................................................ 193-209
Department of Psychology............................................................................................................................................... 210-215
Department of Social Work ............................................................................................................................................. 216-222
Department of Sociology ................................................................................................................................................. 223-230
BARBARA JORDAN – MICKEY LELAND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS...................................................... 232-249
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES...................................................................................... 250-295
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences ......................................................................................................................... 259-264
Department of Pharmacy Practice ................................................................................................................................... 265-273
Department of Health Sciences ....................................................................................................................................... 274-295
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY................................................................................................... 296-371
Department of Biology .................................................................................................................................................... 300-309
Department of Chemistry ............................................................................................................................................... 310-318
Department of Computer Science and Physics ............................................................................................................... 319-330
Department of Engineering Technologies ....................................................................................................................... 331-342
Department of Industrial Technologies ........................................................................................................................... 343-355
Department of Mathematics ........................................................................................................................................... 356-363
Department of Transportation Studies ............................................................................................................................ 364-371
4 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OR SCHOOL
Jesse H. Jones School of
Business
College of Education
College of Liberal Arts and
Behavioral Sciences
Barbara Jordan - Mickey
Leland School of Public
Affairs
College of Pharmacy And
Health Sciences
College of Science And
Technology
DEPARTMENT
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration
Curriculum and Instruction
Education Administration and
Foundations
Counseling
Health and Kinesiology
Communications
English and Foreign Languages
Fine Arts
History, Geography, and
Economics
Human Services and Consumer
Sciences
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Newly formed college –
Is not yet structured into
departments
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy Practice
Health Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science and Physics
Engineering Technologies
Industrial Technologies
Mathematics
Transportation Studies
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies
None
None
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Performance
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mass Communications
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in French
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Spanish
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in General Studies
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dietetics
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Services and Consumer
Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Work
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Affairs
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Administration of Justice
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science
Entry Level Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Entry Level Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Health
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Administration
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Information
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Medical Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Respiratory Therapy
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Airway Science
SUMMARY OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED
NOTE: Many of the degrees offered have multiple tracks leading toward their completion. Sections of this bulletin related to the various
departments and the respective degrees offered should be consulted for detailed information on these tracks. Texas Southern University does not
offer an undergraduate degree in nursing; however, students interested in pursuing this degree elsewhere may earn lower level credits needed for
this degree at the University. Students who choose to do this are assigned, like other entering students, to the General University Academic
Center (GUAC). The section of this bulletin devoted to that entity should be consulted for more information on the pursuit of a pre-nursing
curriculum of study. The General University Academic Center (GUAC) is referenced in the Table of Contents.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR FALL 2003
April 28-May 30 Fall registration period for continuing students
August 18-22, Monday-Friday Orientation and registration period for first-time freshmen and new transfer
students
August 25, Monday Classes begin
Change of program period begins
Last day to apply for fall admission
August 25-29, Monday-Friday Late Registration
September 1, Monday LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
September 8, Monday Twelfth class day
Last day to add classes
Last day to drop classes without a grade
Last day to file for December graduation
September 17, Wednesday Purge of all unpaid course selections
Last day to pay tuition and fees
October 11-17 Mid-semester examinations
November 7, Friday Last day to drop classes or completely withdraw
November 17, 2003 - January 16, 2004 Spring registration period for continuing students
November 27-29, Thursday-Saturday THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS
December 5, Friday Last day of classes
December 6-12, Saturday-Friday Final examinations
December 13, Saturday Semester closes
January 20, 2004, Tuesday Last day to apply for spring admission
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR SPRING 2004
November 17, 2003 - January 16, 2004 Spring registration period for continuing students
January 12-16, Monday-Friday Orientation and registration period for first-time freshmen and new transfer students
January 19, Monday MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY HOLIDAY
January 20, Tuesday Classes begin
Change of program period begins
Last day to apply for spring admission
January 20-23, Tuesday-Friday Late Registration
February 2, Monday Twelfth class day
Last day to add classes
Last day to drop classes without a grade
February 11, Wednesday Purge of all unpaid course selections
Last day to pay tuition and fees
February 13, Friday Last day to file for May graduation
March 6-12, Saturday-Friday Mid-semester examinations
March 15-20, Monday-Saturday SPRING VACATION
April 8, Thursday Last day to drop classes or completely withdraw
April 9-10, Friday-Saturday EASTER HOLIDAYS
April 19-May 7 Registration period for continuing students for summer term I and fall
May 7, Friday Last day of classes
May 8-14, Saturday-Friday Final examinations
May 15, Saturday Semester closes
Commencement Exercises, 9:30 a.m.
May 28, Friday Last day to apply for summer term I admission
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR FIRST SUMMER TERM 2004
(Classes meet 4 days a week)
May 24-26, Monday-Wednesday Orientation and registration for new students only
May 27-28, Thursday-Friday Registration period for continuing students for summer term I
May 31, Monday MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
June 1, Tuesday Classes begin
Late registration (one day)
Change of program (one day)
Last day to file for August graduation
June 23, Wednesday Last day to drop classes or completely withdraw
Last day to apply for summer term II admission
July 7, Wednesday Final examinations
Summer term I closes
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR SECOND SUMMER TERM 2004
(Classes meet 5 days a week)
July 5-7, Monday-Wednesday Orientation and registration for new students only
July 8-9, Thursday-Friday Registration period for continuing students for summer term II
July 12, Monday Classes begin
Late registration (one day)
Change of program (one day)
July 30, Friday Last day to drop classes or completely withdraw
August 13, Friday Final examinations
August 14, Saturday Summer term II closes
Commencement Exercises, 9:30 a.m.
August 30, Monday Last day to apply for fall admission
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR FALL 2004
April 19-May14 Fall registration period for continuing students
June 23-25, Wednesday-Friday & EarlyStart for first-time freshmen and new transfer students
July 21-23, Wednesday-Friday
August 23-27, Monday-Friday Orientation and registration period for first-time freshmen and new transfer
students
August 30, Monday Classes begin
Change of program period begins
Last day to apply for fall admission
August 30-September 3, Monday-Friday Late registration
September 6, Monday LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
September 13, Monday Twelfth class day
Last day to add classes
Last day to drop classes without a grade
Last day to file for December graduation
September 22, Wednesday Purge of all unpaid course selections
Last day to pay tuition and fees
October 16-22, Saturday-Friday Mid-semester examinations
November 5, Friday Last day to drop classes or completely withdraw
November 22-December 10 Spring registration period for continuing students
November 25-27, Thursday-Saturday THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS
December 10, Friday Last day of classes
December 11-17, Saturday-Friday Final examinations
December 18, Saturday Semester closes
January 18, 2005, Monday Last day to apply for spring admission
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR SPRING 2005
November 15, 2004-January 14, 2005 Spring registration period for continuing students
December 10-11, 2004 EarlyStart for first-time freshmen and new transfer students
January 10-14, Monday-Friday Orientation and registration period for first-time freshmen and new transfer
students
January 17, Monday MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY HOLIDAY
January 18, Tuesday Classes begin
Change of program period begins
Last day to apply for spring admission
January 18-21, Tuesday-Friday Late registration
January 31, Monday Twelfth class day
Last day to add classes
Last day to drop classes without a grade
February 9, Wednesday Purge of all unpaid course selections
Last day to pay tuition and fees
February 11, Friday Last day to file for May graduation
March 12 -18, Saturday-Friday Mid-semester examinations
March 21-26, Monday-Saturday SPRING VACATION
April 7, Thursday HONORS DAY
April 8, Friday Last day to drop classes or completely withdraw
April 18-May 6 Registration period for continuing students for summer term I and fall
May 6, Friday Last day of classes
May 7-13, Saturday-Friday Final examinations
May 14, Saturday Semester closes
Commencement Exercises, 9:30 a.m.
May 23, Monday Last day to apply for summer term I admission
August 29, Monday Last day to apply for fall admission
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR FIRST SUMMER TERM 2005
(Classes meet 5 days a week)
May 23-25, Monday-Wednesday Orientation and registration period for new students only
May 26-27, Thursday-Friday Registration period for continuing students for summer term I
May 30, Monday MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
June 1, Wednesday Classes begin
Late registration (one day)
Change of program (one day)
Last day to file for August graduation
June 22, Wednesday Last day to drop classes or completely withdraw
Last day to apply for summer term II admission
July 3, Wednesday Final examinations
Summer term I closes
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR SECOND SUMMER TERM 2005
(Classes meet 5 days a week)
July 4, Monday INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
July 5-6, Tuesday-Wednesday Orientation and registration period for new students only
July 7-8, Thursday-Friday Registration period for continuing students for summer term II
July 11, Monday Classes begin
Late registration (one day)
Change of program (one day)
July 25, Thursday Last day to drop classes or completely withdraw
August 12, Friday Final examinations
August 13, Saturday Summer term II closes
Commencement Exercises, 9:30 a.m.
August 29, Monday Last day to apply for fall admission
Some specific dates on the above academic calendars may be adjusted without prior notice.
The Graduate School and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law have separate bulletins that contain academic calendars for
these units. The calendar presented in this section was designed to include the most students possible in activities and to limit
the time missed from classes. Also, for the purpose of planning, the definition of an academic year, as provided by the U.S.
Department of Education, has been used. This definition is as follows:
· An academic year is a period that begins on the first day of classes and ends on the last day of classes or examinations and
that is a minimum of 30 weeks of instructional time during which for an undergraduate educational program a full-time
student is expected to complete at least:
- 24 semester or trimester hours or 36 quarter hours in an educational program whose length is measured in credit
hours.
- 900 clock hours in an educational program whose length is measured in clock hours.
· For purposes of the definition of an academic year, a week is a consecutive 7-day period.
· For an educational program using a semester, trimester, or quarter system or clock hours, the Secretary considers a week of
instructional time to be any week in which at least one day of regularly scheduled instruction, examinations, or preparation
for examination occurs.
· For an educational program using credit hours (but not using a semester, trimester, or quarter system), the Secretary consid-
ers a week of instruction to be 5 days.
· Instruction time does not include periods of orientation, counseling, vacation, or other activity not related to class prepara-
tion or examinations.
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BOARD OF REGENTS
Robert E. Childress Missouri City
Harry E. Johnson, Sr. Houston
J. Paul Johnson, 2nd Vice Chairman Fresno
David Diaz, Secretary Corpus Christi
Regina Giovannini Houston
Belinda M. Griffin Dallas
Willard L. Jackson, Jr. Houston
George M. Williams Houston
Gerald L. Wilson Houston
OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Priscilla D. Slade President
Bobby L. Wilson Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services
Charlene T. Evans Executive Vice President
Quentin Wiggins Senior Vice President for Finance
Bruce Wilson Vice President for Development
Gayla Thomas Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Planning and Planning
William E. Beckham Vice President for Architectural Engineering and Construction Services
Richard Pitre Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Willie Marshal Associate Provost for Student Services
Joseph Jones Associate Provost for Research & Dean of the Graduate School
Henry North Assistant Provost for Professional Effectiveness
OFFICERS OF INSTRUCTIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Joseph Boyd Dean, Jesse H. Jones School of Business
Jay Cummings Dean, College of Education
McKen Carrington Interim Dean, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Merline Pitre Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Behavioral Sciences
Don A. Woods Dean, Barbara Jordan–Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs
Barbara E. Hayes Dean, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Mitchell Allen Interim Dean, College of Science and Technology
Joseph Jones Associate Provost for Research & Dean of the Graduate School
Irvine Epps Dean, College of Continuing Education
Obidike Kamaum Director of Libraries
Norma Robinson University Registrar
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS BULLETIN
The statements set forth in this bulletin are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract
between a student and Texas Southern University.
While the provisions of this bulletin will ordinarily be applied as stated, Texas Southern University reserves the right to change any
provision listed in this bulletin, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to
individual students. However, every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information concerning
changes in policies, procedures, and requirements will be available in the Office of the University Registrar, the offices of the various
academic advisors, the academic departments, and the major schools and colleges. It is especially important that each student note
that it is his or her responsibility to be aware of current graduation requirements for a particular degree program.
This undergraduate bulletin contains information on academic and non-academic policies, procedures, and requirements with
which each student must become familiar. Students should consult the table of contents for guidance. Provisions in this bulletin
will not be valid after August 2010.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICIES
Texas Southern University is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, creed, color, or national origin. It is also in compliance with the provisions of Title IX of the Educational Amendments
of 1972 which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. Further, the University is in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
It is the policy of the University that sexual harassment as defined in the EEOC Guidelines will not he tolerated among
members of the Texas Southern University community. Any complaint of sexual harassment should he reported immediately to
the appropriate person designated by the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services.
NOTICE OF NO WEAPONS POLICY
Under Texas Penal Code, Section 46.03, citizens may obtain licenses to carry concealed handguns. Although this is the case,
firearms, fireworks, and explosives of any kind are NOT PERMITTED on the Texas Southern University Campus or other
State-Owned Property, except in the possession of State Law Enforcement Officers. Violators will be dismissed from the Univer-
sity and are subject to legal sanctions.
UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
University Commitment
On June 17, 1973, the Texas Legislature designated Texas Southern University as a “special purpose institution of higher education
for urban programming.” Subsequent to this mandate, the designation and the university motto of “Excellence in Achievement”
were welded in order to formulate the institutional mission. Accordingly, the University is committed to the management of a
comprehensive educational curriculum that will render the motto creditable.
Student Responsibilities
Texas Southern University provides a student-centered learning environment in which students are afforded opportunities to
practice self-discipline, to assume responsibilities as maturing adults, and to enjoy certain freedoms. When students elect to enroll
at the University, they also accept and agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and policies by which the University is governed.
Since enrollment is voluntary, acceptance is voluntary. On this basis, students can not, without great personal liability to their
continued association with the University, obstruct, hamper, disrupt, or otherwise interfere with the institution’s attainment of its
lawful mission. The institution, therefore, has both the right and the obligation to promulgate rules and regulations designed to
promote attainment of its purpose.
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MISSION OF TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
The designation of Texas Southern University as “a special purpose institution of higher education for urban programming” pro-
vides a foundation for its programmatic goals. Ascribing to the global implications of its urban mission, the University focuses on
high quality teaching, research, and public service as a means of preparing students for leadership roles in the urban communities of
our state, nation, and world. Texas Southern University offers a variety of academic programs to students of diverse backgrounds
and various levels of scholastic achievement. These students matriculate in undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees
in the arts and sciences, public affairs, education, business, health sciences, law, pharmacy, and technology.
A special challenge of the institutional mission is the open access philosophy which affords admission to broad categories of
students — from the academically under prepared to the intellectually gifted. In support of this concept, faculty develop special
programs and create an appropriate intellectual climate for individuals who are not included in traditional university missions. The
expected educational outcomes of all academic programs are that students will possess an appreciation for humanistic values;
acquire effective use of communicative skills; and develop an appreciation and competency in the use of technology in daily living.
These educational outcomes are periodically assessed to ensure the quality of the educational experience. As the result of matricu-
lating at Texas Southern University, students gain the personal confidence and capability to succeed in the global workplace.
In fulfilling its mission and purposes, Texas Southern University is committed to the following: maintaining an innovative, produc-
tive, and receptive learning environment; implementing initiatives to ensure a suitable environment for research and other schol-
arly activities; and infusing new technological advances into its infrastructure and academic programs.
ORGANIZATION FOR INSTRUCTION
The University is organized for academic instruction as nine colleges and schools. The names of these instructional units appear
below:
The Jesse H. Jones School of Business
The College of Education
The Thurgood Marshall School of Law
The College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences
The Barbara Jordan - Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
The School of Science and Technology
The Graduate School
The College of Continuing Education
Supporting the Jesse H. Jones School of Business, the College of Education, the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences,
the Barbara Jordan - Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the College of
Science and Technology is the General University Academic Center (or GUAC). This center, along with its purpose and the services
that it provides to undergraduate students entering Texas Southern University for the first time, is described in detail below.
The Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the Graduate School offer professional level and graduate level degrees, respectively.
Further information about these units may be obtained by telephoning (713)-313-4455 and (713)-313-7232, respectively.
ors Program and who remain in good academic standing therein are provided with full scholarships to cover the costs of tuition and
fees each semester. In general, scholarships average about $5,000 yearly. Outstanding high school applicants are strongly encouraged
to apply for participation in this program at the time that they apply for admission to the University.
ACCREDITED PROGRAMS
The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 South-
ern Lane; Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate
degrees. The College of Education is accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Texas
Association of Colleges. It also holds membership in the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and is a member
of the Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. The College of Education holds membership in the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education. The Thurgood Marshall School of Law is approved by the State Board of Law Examiners,
accredited by the American Bar Association, and holds membership in the American Association of Law Libraries.
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The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education and is a member of the
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
In the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences, the Social Work Program is accredited by the Council of Social Work
Education; and the Dietetics Program is accredited by the American Dietetic Association.
Four of the programs in the College of Science and Technology hold special Certifications and/or accreditations: the Chemistry
Program is certified by the American Chemical Society, the Electronics Engineering Technology Program is accredited by the Tech-
nology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET) and the Industrial
Technology and Airway Science Programs are accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT).
THE GENERAL UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CENTER (GUAC)
The General University Academic Center (GUAC) is an academic support unit organized to facilitate student assessment, place-
ment, advisement, and orientation. All newly admitted students to the University are co-assigned to GUAC, along with a major
department, for advisement, registration, and matriculation purposes up to the time that the required placement examination is
passed and a major is formally declared. Through the Center, all freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 30 semester
credit hours earned may be required to enroll in selective orientation/personal development courses that are not part of the
programs of study for the various undergraduate degrees offered through the University. These courses are focused on preparing
students for success at the University and beyond.
Students who are admitted to Texas Southern University and who seek to fulfill prerequisite course requirements for the pursuit of
nursing degrees at the undergraduate level elsewhere (since nursing is not offered as a major at Texas Southern University) are also
responsible to the Center for both their overall advisement, as well as their overall guidance toward the successful completion of the
required placement examination. Pre-nursing students are advised to complete the following courses in the various academic
units: ENG 131, ENG 132, SC 135, MATH 133, ITEC 331, MUSIC 239 or THC 130, HIST 231, HIST 232, POLSC 231,
POLSC 232, SOC 157, CS 116, CHEM 111, CHEM 131, BIOL 135, BIOL 136, BIOL 246, FN 233, PHIL 231, PSY 131, PSY
234, and SOCW 345.
The General University Academic Center is located in the Fairchild Building, and students may request available services in
Room 114 of that facility. Further information may also be obtained directly by telephoning (713)-313-7955.
THE DOUGLASS INSTITUTE HONORS PROGRAM
The Douglass Institute Honors Program (or Honors Program) is designed to broaden the knowledge base of undergraduate students
through an in-depth study of oral and written discourse, philosophy and logic, literature and aesthetics, the natural systems, and
classical rhetoric. It is available to outstanding freshmen entering Texas Southern University as new college enrollees who qualify.
New college admittees interested in the Program must also apply directly to the Douglass Institute for admission to the Honors
Program. Students accepted for participation in the Honors Program are provided with substantial financial support for their studies
at Texas Southern University. Requests for detailed information and applications should be made by calling telephone number (713)-
313-7458 or by going directly to the Office of the Douglass Institute at the University.
Students interested in participating in the Honors Program must have demonstrated outstanding academic performance in high
school. They must have an earned composite score of 950 or better on the SAT Test or an ACT Test score of 23 or better. Each
student admitted to the Program must maintain an overall GPA of 3.20 (minimum) and must earn grades of “C” or better, where
grades of “C-” are unacceptable, in each course of enrollment to remain in good standing for continuation in the Program.
Students admitted to the Honors Program and who remain in good academic standing therein are provided with full scholarships to
cover the costs of tuition and fees each semester. In general, scholarships average about $5,000 yearly. Outstanding high school
applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for participation in this program at the time that they apply for admission to the
University.
THE ROBERT JAMES TERRY LIBRARY
The combined facilities of the Robert James Terry Library at Texas Southern University support the curricular and research needs of
the University community through the development of pertinent collections and the provision of services designed to facilitate access
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to information. The principal research collections, numbering over 266,000 volumes, over 1,700 periodical subscriptions, and over
462,000 microforms, are housed in a centrally located facility providing seating for over 1,000 patrons. To augment study, a number
of closed study rooms and individual study carrels are provided on most floors. With the exception of the special collections, the
entire library has an open stack arrangement.
The Robert James Terry Library is conveniently arranged with three major public-access service areas on the first floor: reference,
circulation, and special collections. The fifth floor contains the business and economics collection. The Library has automated
circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, and serial control systems. Online public-access catalog terminals are located on each floor and
in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Reading Room. Computer based bibliographic search services offer over 200
databases. CDROM access to databases is also provided to students.
The Library provides interlibrary loan via direct link with most major libraries in the U.S. using the computer and telecommunica-
tions facilities of the OCLC bibliographic utility. Tours of the Library can be arranged to cover areas from general orientation to in-
depth bibliographic instruction in specific fields of study. The campus is being wired to include electronic access to library files.
Equipment has been added to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Included are a closed circuit
television system (CCTV) which can enlarge the size of printed material up to 60 times the original size and a Kurzweil reader which
can scan printed material, convert the text to synthesized speech and read it aloud in seconds. On each floor of the Robert James
Terry Library are tables which are designed to accommodate library users in wheelchairs. For users of computers, televisions, etc.,
there are screen enlargers available to enhance viewing. In the Reference Department, first floor, some reference materials are available
in large print editions.
Finally, one of the unique features of the Library is its special collections housing the “treasures” of the University. These unique
holdings provide a varied repository of collections with international significance. The collections include the Barbara Jordan Ar-
chives, the Traditional African Art Gallery, the Heartman Collection on African-American Life and Culture, and the University
Archives.
FEES AND EXPENSES
Resident Status
Students enrolled at the University can be classified as resident, non-resident, or foreign. All students attending Texas Southern
University who are non-residents of this state will be charged additional tuition in accordance with state law. The burden of register-
ing under proper residence status is the responsibility of the student. Non-residents are persons residing in the state of Texas less than
twelve (12) months immediately preceding their initial registration.
A request for a change of residency for tuition purposes should be made as soon as the student has met the requirements for residency
change, but no later than the fourth class day for a summer session or the 12th class day for a fall or spring semester. Changes made
after the fourth/twelfth class day will apply only for future semesters. All required documents must accompany the Residency Appli-
cation form which is available in the Office of the Registrar, second floor, Bell Building.
The determination of residency classification for tuition purposes is governed by statutes enacted by Texas Legislature and by rules
and regulations promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. These regulations may be reviewed in the Robert
J. Terry University Library in the Reserved Area.
Required Residency Documentation
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requires that Texas Southern University document each student’s residency. In
order to apply for Texas residency status for tuition purposes, one must be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The following
documents indicating that the student has been living in the state of Texas for 12 continuous months prior to registration may be
REQUIRED:
1. Proof of property ownership (copy of deed)
2. Permanent Driver’s License (at least one year old)
3. Employer statement of date of employment (at least one year old)
4. Lease agreement which includes student’s name (at least one year old)
5. Utility bill showing both student’s name and address (at least one year old)
6. Combination of last two year’s income tax returns
7. Resident Alien card (if not a citizen of the United States)
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8. Marriage License, birth records of child(ren)
9. Statements from Parents or Guardians who are residents of the state of Texas
Students who do not provide required documentation will be charged out-of-state tuition. Photocopies of the above items are
required with the completed application.
If there is a question of a student’s legal residence status under state law and university rules, it is the duty of the student to obtain an
opinion from the Student Resident Status Advisor prior to registration. Any attempt on the part of the non-resident to evade the
non-resident fee will be taken seriously and may lead to expulsion.
Non-resident students are given official notice of their non-resident classification at the time of admission. A student who is classified
as a non-resident but who pays the resident fee at any subsequent registration after he or she has been officially advised in writing of
non-resident status will receive a penalty of loss of credit.
Tuition and Associated Fees
The University reserves the right to adjust fees without prior notice. Tuition and regular fees paid by all students enrolled for any semester
hours have been listed and are available through the Office of the University Comptroller. In addition to these, estimates of special
laboratory fees and the cost of books and supplies must be added to arrive at an approximate total amount needed at registration.
All payments to the University should be made by Cashier’s Check, Money Order, or personal check payable to Texas Southern
University. Personal checks will not be accepted for any amount in excess of the total amount due for registration fees. Major credit
cards are also accepted when payments are being made. Post-dated checks will not be accepted. There will be a $25.00 charge for
checks returned for any reason. Temporary checks are unacceptable.
Tuition. In all colleges and schools of the University, except the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, each student who is a resident of
the state of Texas is required to pay tuition at a rate of not less than $100.00 per semester and $50.00 for each six-week term. A non-
resident or foreign student is required to pay tuition per semester hour. Information on specific rates may be secured from the
University Comptroller.
Designated Tuition. A Building Use Fee of a prorated amount per semester hour is charged to all students. This fee is used to
construct, equip, repair, and renovate buildings and facilities.
Student Service Fee. The Student Service Fee is used to support certain extracurricular activities, such as student publications, special
cultural programs, the marching band, and the athletic program. This fee also provides for general health counseling, minor medica-
tion, and treatment in the Student Health Center. It does not include special medicines, dental care, treatment by specialists, or
hospitalization. The amount of the fee depends on the number of credit hours for which the student is enrolled and is charged to all
students enrolled at the University during a regular semester.
Students enrolled for 12 or more credit hours both semesters of a school year are entitled to receive one copy of the University
Annual. Students enrolled full-time for only one semester may also receive the Annual by paying an additional fee. No portion of this
fee will be refunded.
Student Center Fee. The Student Center Fee is used for operating, maintaining, improving, and equipping the student center and
acquiring or constructing additions to the student center. This fee is non-refundable.
International Education Fee. The International Education Fee is used to assist students participating in international student
exchange or study programs, in accordance with guidelines jointly developed by the student governing body and administration.
This fee is non-refundable.
Recreational Facility Fee. The Recreational Facility Fee is used for constructing, operating, maintaining and equipping the recre-
ational facility and program. This fee is non-refundable.
Medical Services Fee. The Medical Service Fee is used for operating, maintaining, improving, and equipping the medical service
facility, acquiring and constructing additions to the medical service facility, and providing medical services to students. This fee is
non-refundable.
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Computer Services Fee. A non-refundable fee is assessed per semester to all students enrolled at the University to help support the provision
of computer services to students.
Late Registration Fee. Texas Southern University conducts alphabetical registration according to the last name. Students are required
to report for registration at the time indicated by the class schedule for their specific alphabet. Failure to complete registration on the
date specified, but before the absolute deadline, will result in a late fee assessment. This fee is non-refundable.
Drop/Add Fee. A student making course change(s) after payment of initial tuition and fees will be charged for each change. This fee
is non-refundable.
Property Deposit Fee. All students are required to maintain a general property deposit for damage to property in any university
library, laboratory, or other facility. This deposit, less charges to defray the cost of damages, will be returned to the student upon
request at the end of his or her career as a student.
If a refund of the general property deposit fee is not requested within four years from the date of last attendance at the University,
it will be forfeited and will become operative to the permanent use of the University for purposes authorized by the Board of Regents.
This applies to deposits made in the past, as well as those to be made in the future.
Installment Handling Fee. Tuition and fees during the fall and spring semesters may be paid by one of two options:
1. Full payment of tuition and fees before the twentieth day of class or
2. One-half payment of tuition and fees before the twentieth day of class, one-fourth by the start of the sixth week, and one
fourth by the start of the eleventh week.
Students electing to pay their tuition and fees on the installment plan will be assessed a handling fee of $50.00 for the three-payment
plan. This fee is non-refundable.
The Governing Board may assess and collect incidental fees from the students utilizing the payment alternative and from students
delinquent in payments. Students are currently assessed a $10.00 fee for each delinquent payment.
A student who fails to make full payment, or a first installment payment, of tuition and fees, including any incidental fees, by the due
date may be barred from classes until full payment is made. A student who fails to make full payment prior to the end of the semester
may not receive credit for the work done that semester. University records may be adjusted to reflect the student’s failure to properly
enroll for that semester.
Late Payment Fee. A student who fails to make payment of tuition and fees by the twelfth class day, by either method listed above,
will be assessed a $100.00 late payment fee.
Auditing Fee. Persons desiring to audit a course are required to register (with permission of the appropriate Dean and Faculty Chair)
and must pay all fees required of regular students enrolled for the equivalent number of credit hours.
Laboratory Fees. Fees are assessed for studio and laboratory courses in the following academic disciplines: Art, Biology, Chemistry,
Education, Geology, Human Services and Consumer Sciences, Music, Pharmacy, Human Performance, Physics, and Technology.
The respective departments should be contacted for specific amounts.
Readmission Fee. Students who are readmitted to the University are required to pay a readmission fee of $40.00 that is used for
processing their applications.
Transcript Fee. Copies of transcripts, both undergraduate and graduate, may be obtained for a fee. Students wishing to obtain copies
of their transcripts must pay for the copies requested in the Bursar’s Office and obtain a “clearance” in the Comptroller’s Office before
submitting their requests in the Office of the University Registrar. Transcripts will not be issued if persons initiating requests owe bills
at the University.
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Graduation Fees. Graduation fees are due and payable at the time of application for graduation. These fees include cap and gown rental.
Invitations are optional and may be ordered through the University Bookstore prior to April 15. Caps and gowns are also ordered through
the University Bookstore.
Doctoral Law Master’s Bachelor’s Pharmacy
Microfilm Service $40.00
Binding Fee $28.00 $12.50
Postage & Handling $10.00
Diploma Fee $16.50 $16.50 $15.00 $11.50 $29.75
Cap, Gown, Hood $95.00 $16.50 $27.50 $11.50 $29.75
Student Records (transcripts) will not be released if:
1. All records are not on file in the University Registrar’s Office.
2. Bills have not been cleared (academic or financial).
3. Transcript fee has not been paid.
Health Insurance. The University provides minimal health care for students. All residence hall occupants are required to be covered
by hospitalization insurance. For students without such coverage, a student hospital, medical, and surgical insurance policy is avail-
able through the Student Health Center.
Room and Board. Residence hall occupants will be required to sign a Housing-Food Service Contract for the entire academic year
before being admitted to the facilities. The Housing-Food Services Contract is personal and may not be transferred or assigned to
another person. Any violation will be subject to immediate disciplinary action. Room and Board Charges are assessed on an annual
basis.
Parking Fee. Students who have need to park vehicles on the Campus must pay for parking decals to attach to their vehicles for
designated student lots. This fee is assessed on a semester or term basis.
Other Fee(s). Other fees, not specified in this section, may be charged by colleges, schools, departments, or other offices at the
University. Students will be apprised of these fees and their designated purposes at the time that they are incurred.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING REFUNDS
Dropped Courses
Any student who drops courses within the first twelve (12) days of a fall or spring semester or within the first four (4) days of a
summer term and remains enrolled in the University will receive refunds applicable to tuition paid for those courses.
Withdrawals
Refunds for courses enrolled in during a fall or spring semester by a student who officially withdraws from the University are
calculated according to the following percentage schedule:
• Prior to the first day 100%
• During the first week of class 80%
• During the second week of class 70%
• During the third week of class 50%
• During the fourth week of class 25%
• After the fourth week of class 0%
Refunds for courses enrolled in during a summer term by a student who officially withdraws from the University are calculated
according to the following percentage schedule:
• Prior to the first day 100%
• During the first, second, or third class day 80%
• During the fourth, fifth, or sixth class day 50%
• Seventh day of class and thereafter 0%
Refunds are granted for those fees designated as “refundable”. The refundable fees assessed at registration are tuition and
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designated tuition. These fees are calculated based upon the number of semester credit hours for which a student registers. Refunds of
refundable fees are calculated based upon the total amount of these fees assessed at registration and not on the basis of the amount of the
total paid, if a student is paying on an installment basis.
Students who are not indebted to the University should expect to receive checks by mail after the fourth week of class during a regular
semester and after the third week of class during a summer term. Students who pay fees through financial aid/assistance (including
Guaranteed Student Loans) will receive refunds only if the Office of Student Financial Assistance determines that refunds are due.
Students who register for courses that are either paid for directly or through the use of financial aid/assistance are considered enrolled
at the University until they officially withdraw through the Office of the University Registrar. Ceasing to attend classes or stopping
payment of checks for fees owed without officially withdrawing from the University will result in semester grades of “F”. Thus,
any remaining balance owed to the University by a student who ceases to attend classes, but who does not officially withdraw
through the Office of the University Registrar, is still due and NOT subject to reduction.
Refunds for parking fees paid at the time of registration must be applied for separately through the Department of Public Safety
at the University.
Refund of Room and Board Fees
Dormitory residents are required to sign a Housing-Food Service Contract for the entire academic year. The University’s policy
concerning refunds associated with room and board fees is stated in the contract. Where refunds are applicable, application for such
refunds must be made within one year after official withdrawal.
Refund of Graduation Fees
Graduation fees cannot be transferred to another graduation period. Applications for refunds must be in accordance with the policy
listed below.
The amount paid for the May diploma fee may be refunded if applied for in writing at the Bursar’s Office prior to March 1. There will
be no refunds after this date.
Summer graduates have no refund grace period since orders are placed immediately upon receipt of their applications for gradu-
ation.
Financial Obligations
No person who is indebted to the University in any amount will be permitted to graduate, receive transcripts (or grades), or re-enroll
at the University.
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID AND ASSISTANCE
Pell Grant Program (Basic Educational Opportunity Grant)
The Pell Grant is a Federal Aid Program designed to assist students in pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Students should
apply for a Pell Grant by completing and submitting the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA), preferably through online submission at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
The student will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), which he should immediately review for errors and return, if any corrections are
made, to the Department of Education. The amount of the Pell Grant to be awarded is calculated once all student data is complete
and verified.
Awards depend on individual Student Aid Index numbers, whether the student is full-time or part-time, the cost of education, and
the number of semesters of enrollment. Students who already have B.A. or B.S. degrees or other types of four-year baccalaureate
degrees from any country are not eligible. International students seeking their first undergraduate degrees are not eligible, nor are
high school students who have gained early admission to the University.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The (FSEOG) is a federal grant for undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. Students must be enrolled at least half
time to be considered.
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As other grant programs become available at the University, students should contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance directly for
pertinent information.
Scholarships
Upon admission to the University and completion of 24 semester credit hours or more, a student with a GPA of 3.25 or better may
request an application for scholarship support from the Office of Student Financial Assistance (3100 Cleburne; Houston, Texas
77004-9987; 713-313-7071). The application should be completed and returned in a timely manner back to the same office. Once
the application is received, the applicant is considered for all available scholarships by the Scholarship Committee that operates in
conjunction with the Office of Student Financial Assistance. The deadline for receipt of scholarship applications is announced by the
Office of Student Financial Assistance at the beginning of each fall semester.
Outstanding high school students who have been newly admitted to the University are encouraged to apply for scholarships through
the Douglass Institute Honors Program, as referenced earlier, at the time of their admission. Further information may be obtained by
calling (713)-313-7458.
Students who are admitted to the University and who wish to participate in competitive sports may qualify for athletic scholarships.
Detailed information on these scholarships (along with designated qualifications) may be obtained by calling (713)-313-7671.
The United States Army through its Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship Program provides financial assis-
tance for the undergraduate education of highly qualified and motivated young men and women who ultimately want to pursue
careers as commissioned officers in the United States Army after graduation. Detailed information on this program may be obtained
by calling (713)-743-3875.
Through a number of the instructional units at the University, various types of academic scholarships are available. These scholarships
are awarded directly by the sponsoring units which should be contacted directly through information numbers referenced in this
document.
Federal Work-Study Program
Financial aid applicants may be eligible for assistance under the Federal Work-Study Program. These funds, however, are not
available to international students nor to high school students who have gained early admission to the University. Students may
work an average of 20 hours each week. Job assignments are made on the basis of financial need, available positions, academic interest
and skills, and student work preference. Students are paid at a rate above the national minimum wage as approved by the University
at the time that eligibility is established.
Loans
The loan programs described below are not available to international students nor to high school students who have gained early
admission to the University.
The Guaranteed Student Loan (or GSL) Program is offered through participating lending institutions and is designed for individu-
als who cannot qualify for programs with stricter need requirements, but who still have difficulty meeting college expenses. The
interest rate is less than 8.25 %. Under this plan, the student is responsible for locating a bank or credit union that participates in the
Guaranteed Student Loan Program. Although the Office of Student Financial Assistance is involved in certifying a student’s enroll-
ment and recommending action, the lending institution makes the final decision. All non-residents are strongly encouraged to try
to obtain a GSL, if applying for other types of financial aid through the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
The Texas Guaranteed Loan Corporation (TGSLC) is a public, non-profit corporation established by the Texas Legislature. This
corporation was created to guarantee the funds distributed as part of the Guaranteed Student Loan (or GSL) Program.
As other programs become available at the University, students should contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance directly
for pertinent information.
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FINANCIAL AID AND ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY
The Office of Student Financial Assistance makes every effort to insure that all awards and materials submitted remain confidential
in accordance with the Buckley Family Right to Privacy Act of 1975. In order to initiate the process of review for financial aid
awards, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and should do the following:
1. Secure admission to Texas Southern University through the Office of Admissions via the process described in the next
chapter of this document.
2. Secure the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from any high school
counselor or any college/university financial aid office, and complete and return it to the address indicated, or, preferably,
online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. (This step will eventually produce a Student Aid Report (SAR) that will be mailed directly to the
student at his/her home address, in approximately eight to ten weeks; for online submissions, this turnaround is seven to ten
business days, and corrections can be made instantly.)
3. Submit any supporting documentation that may be required to the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Texas Southern
University, 3100 Cleburne; Houston, Texas 77004-9987; 713-313-7071.
4. If the student has attended another college/university, a financial aid transcript must be sent to the Texas Southern Univer-
sity Office of Student Financial Assistance from each institution attended to accompany the federal Student Aid Report infor-
mation.
5. Make inquiries about scholarships available and submit applications, when qualifications are met, after reading the preced-
ing section on scholarships in this chapter of this bulletin. Additional information may be obtained electronically at www.tsu.edu.
Once all documents referenced have been received by the Office of Student Financial Assistance (or other designated office), the
applicant will be considered for a possible financial aid award, financial assistance, or scholarship. A student who applies for financial
aid or assistance and is not awarded at the time of registration must be prepared to pay for tuition, fees, books, and housing from
personal funds as part of the registration process.
Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements
In order to maintain eligibility for consideration for financial aid, students must meet the standards set forth in Texas Southern
University’s policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). These standards are referenced in the next chapter of this document as
academic regulations. In addition to these standards, a time frame requirement must also be met in conjunction with the SAP
standards for eligibility. Thus, in reality, three facets of the individual student record determine financial aid eligibility: credit
hours (from SAP standards), grades (from SAP standards), and time frame. The requirements in each facet vary in accordance with
academic status (undergraduate, graduate, or professional student), the college or school of enrollment, and enrollment status (full
time, half time, or less than half time). When time frame is combined with the University’s SAP standards, reference is made in the
document, generally, to financial aid SAP. When time frame is not a factor, reference is simply made to SAP at the University.
With regard to the credit hours needed to maintain eligibility, students receiving aid have their overall enrollments at the University
reviewed once each year at the end of the spring semester to verify that they have earned a minimum number of credit hours for their
academic classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.). With regard to the grades needed to maintain eligibility, students receiving aid
must satisfy a cumulative grade point average (GPA) requirement each year. Their GPA must meet the minimum standards of their
individual academic classifications.
With regard to the time frame needed to maintain eligibility, students will be considered for financial aid for a limited time only.
Their enrollment in all postsecondary institutions, regardless of financial aid support, is considered when determining the total
number of credit hours that they are allowed to enroll for with the benefit of financial aid. The Office of Student Financial Assis-
tance should be contacted directly regarding the specifics of time frame limitations. Students are notified when they are approach-
ing enrollment in the maximum number of credit hours permitted. If students exceed this number before finishing their individual
programs of study, then they will no longer be eligible to receive federal student assistance.
Financial Aid Probation
Students are placed on probation with regard to the receipt of financial aid for their next semester of attendance if they fail to earn the
minimum number of semester credit hours and/or achieve the minimum GPA required for their attendance status. To be removed
from this probation, students must complete the requisite number of semester credit hours with the corresponding GPA to regain
unconditional eligibility under the Satisfactory Academic Progress (or SAP) policy. If these conditions are met, the probationary
status will automatically be removed at the end of the semester where probation has been imposed.
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Financial Aid Suspension
Students who fail to earn the required semester credit hours and achieve the required GPA while on financial aid probation will be
placed on financial aid suspension. Thus, they will no longer be eligible to receive federal student assistance. In order to return to
financial aid probationary status, students must complete, at their own expense, a regular semester of work at the University as a
student in the fill time, half time, or less than half time status in which they were originally suspended and attain the minimum
number of semester credit hours and achieve the cumulative GPA required.
Exclusions
The following types of registration or grades can not be used to fulfill conditions for the removal of financial aid probation or
suspension: advanced placement credits, credits earned through the credit by examination process, independent study courses, with-
drawal (W), incomplete (I), in progress (R), unsatisfactory (U), and fail (F).
Additional Academic Requirements
If students apply for financial aid, their eligibility will be based on past performance as measured by the Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP) standards for financial aid. If a student making application is a transfer student, he/she will be evaluated within the
financial aid SAP maximum time frame based upon the number of semester credit hours accepted by Texas Southern University.
Other factors that students need to be cognizant of with regard to the assessment of financial aid status are as follows:
1. Semester credit hours earned from foreign institutions are included in the financial aid SAP evaluation if these credits are
accepted by the University and the college/school in which a major is declared.
2. If a course is repeated, the semester credits earned will count toward the determination of enrollment status and maximum
time frame.
3. Courses in which grades of “I” (incomplete) are received do not earn credits to meet the academic year minimum, nor do they
influence GPA’s in the semester in which they are taken; however, the credits are counted in the maximum time frame.
4. Courses in which grades of “W”, (withdrawal) are received do not earn credits to meet the academic year minimum, nor do they
influence GPA’s in the semester in which they are taken; however, the credits are counted in the maximum time frame. Students
may retake courses from which they withdraw, and retaken credits will count toward the determination of enrollment status
and minimum credits earned.
5. Credits earned from undergraduate developmental/remedial courses that students are required to take count toward the deter-
mination of enrollment status, minimum semester credits earned, and maximum time frame.
6. Credits earned from undergraduate courses taken while students are enrolled as graduate students do not count toward the
academic year minimum, nor do they influence GPA’s, nor do they count toward the determination of enrollment status or
minimum credits earned, unless these credits are specifically required as prerequisites.
7. All undergraduate and prerequisite courses are included in the financial aid time frame for financial aid SAP.
8. Summer terms are considered special semesters and are not automatically monitored to determine financial aid SAP. Students
who attend summer terms and who want credits earned during these terms counted with fall and/or spring semester credit
totals must make a request for such at the end of the summer terms of attendance.
Right to Appeal
Students placed on financial aid suspension may appeal this status by completing a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form in
the Office of Student Financial Assistance within 30 days of receipt of notification.
Students who believe that they have been identified as not having met financial aid SAP requirements due to the late posting of grades
should contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance once grades have been posted. A counselor will then review the situation
and determine whether or not SAP requirements have been appropriately met.
Students who are placed on financial aid suspension due to GPA’s and minimum semester credit hours earned that violate the
financial aid SAP standards should submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form and a current Texas Southern University
academic transcript to the Office of Student Financial Assistance for review. A counselor will render a decision after reviewing the
documentation presented.
Students who fail to achieve financial aid SAP standards due to mitigating circumstances (such as illness, injury, family crisis, or
credits earned from incomplete courses) may appeal their financial aid status by submitting a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal
Form, a current Texas Southern University academic transcript, and a letter of explanation to the Office of Student Financial
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Assistance. The letter of explanation should have supporting documentation attached. A counselor will review the appeal and render a
decision based upon documentation provided.
Students who attend either one or both summer terms during a year when they have been placed on either financial aid probation or
suspension and succeed in increasing their GPA’s and/or semester credit hours completed in order to meet the minimum financial aid
SAP standards for the year should appeal their status in writing, with supporting documentation, to the following:
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, Texas 77004-9987
Decisions on these appeals will be made within 20 business days after receipt. Students will be notified in writing of the Appeals
Committee’s decision.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT
All financial aid checks are issued from the Bursar’s Office, not the Office of Student Financial Assistance; however, students who
are awarded financial aid through the Office of Student Financial Assistance should stay in contact with that office regarding
disbursement of funds. Funds will not be disbursed to students indebted to the University. In addition, students must present
two forms of picture identification in order to pick up checks in the Bursar’s Office.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES, AND
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Texas Southern University is an accredited higher education institution that provides equal educational opportunity to all
graduates of accredited high schools in the United States and foreign countries and mature adults who have successfully passed the
GED examination. The University has an open admissions policy. However, all entrants must be able to demonstrate their ability
to perform successfully at the college level. The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is recom-
mended. These test scores are used for evaluation purposes. Each new student is required to take the ASSET test prior to enrolling
at Texas Southern University. This test determines foundation course selections at the time of registration.
Individuals seeking admission as undergraduate students should identify the category below that best fits them and follow the steps
indicated:
• (1) Citizens of the United States with diplomas from accredited high schools, GED equivalents, or equivalent exami-
nations from foreign countries that attest to the fact that they have attained the high school standard and who have
never before enrolled for college credits should:
1. Obtain an application from the Texas Southern University Office of Admissions (at 3100 Cleburne Street; Houston,
Texas 77004-9987, by calling 713-313-7071, or electronically at www.em.tsu.edu), complete it, and return it along
with a required non-refundable application fee of $40.00.
2. Request that either an official transcript from the accredited high school of record or an official GED Test Report be
sent directly to the Office of Admissions at the address in step 1. Transcripts submitted must show a date of gradu-
ation. Transcripts from Texas high schools must also show successful completion of either the Texas Assessment of
Academic Skills (TAAS) examination or the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) examination. Texas
high school graduates exempted from these assessment exams do not qualify for admission. Applicants submitting
GED Test Reports must score a minimum of 40 on each part of the GED test to qualify for admission. Students who
are home-schooled must have the parent school district assess the mastery level of courses taken with an official
assessment made that may be used for grade placement and/or the award of credit since the State of Texas does not
award diplomas to students in home schools. Students applying from home schools must request that the parent
school district producing the assessment send a copy directly to the Office of Admissions. Students submitting
official high school transcripts or official assessments of credits from home schools must have successfully com-
pleted the following high school credits:
• 4 in English
• 3 in mathematics
• 2 in natural science
• 2 in social science
• 6 selected from a combination of foreign languages, computer science (or keyboarding), speech, journalism, and
fine arts
NOTE: Transcripts are considered official only when they bear the signature of the registrar and the seal of the
issuing school and are mailed directly to the Office of Admissions from the registrar’s office of each school at-
tended. Transcripts become the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant. Home
school assessments must be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions to be considered official. Hand-carried
transcripts from accredited high schools or hand-carried assessments from school districts will be accepted only if
they are presented in sealed envelopes that bear an official seal or stamp of the issuing institution. Faxed copies of
transcripts and assessments will be accepted only if sent by the issuing high school.
3. Have official copies of either ACT or SAT test scores sent directly to the Office of Admissions at the address in step
1.
4. NOTE: Upon admission to the University, a health examination is required of all students. Questions about the
health examination should be directed to the University Health Center at (713)-313-7173. Also, students may
qualify for financial assistance upon admission to the University. The sub-section, “Types of Financial Aid and
Assistance”, should be consulted in the previous section of this document for details.
• (2) Citizens of the United States who wish to transfer from other accredited colleges and universities should:
1. Obtain an application from the Texas Southern University Office of Admissions (at 3100 Cleburne Street;
Houston, Texas 77004-9987, by calling 713-313-7071, or electronically at www.em.tsu.edu), complete it, and
return it along with a required non-refundable application fee of $40.00.
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2. Request that official transcripts from each college or university attended be sent directly to the Office of Admissions
at the address in step 1. Faxed copies of transcripts will not be accepted.
3. Provide official proof to the Office of Admissions (at the address in step 1) that the TASP or ASSET exami-
nation has been completed.
4. Be aware that students transferring from community or junior colleges are limited to the transfer of the total
number of credits equivalent to what a normal load would be in a particular curriculum for the first two years at
the University. Not more than sixty-six (66) semester credit hours, completed with grades of “C” or better,
may be transferred.
5. Be aware that clock-hour and work-experience credits are UNACCEPTABLE for transfer.
6. NOTE: Upon admission to the University, a health examination is required of all students. Questions about the
health examination should be directed to the University Health Center at (713)-313-7173. Also, students may
qualify for financial assistance upon admission to the University. The sub-section, “Types of Financial Aid
and Assistance”, should be consulted in the previous section for details.
• (3) Permanent residents of the United States with diplomas from accredited high schools, GED equivalents, or equiva-
lent examinations from foreign countries that attest to the fact that they have attained the high school standard and
who have never enrolled for college credits previously should:
1. Follow the same steps given above for citizens of the United States with diplomas from accredited high schools
or GED equivalents who have never enrolled for college credits previously.
2. In addition, submit certified copies of both the front and back sides of his/her federal Green Card along with
the application for admission.
3. Submit all specifically needed documents to the Office of International Student Affairs, Texas Southern
University (at 3100 Cleburne Street; Houston, Texas 77004-9987).
• (4) Permanent residents of the United States who wish to transfer from other accredited colleges and universities
should:
1. Follow the same steps given above for citizens of the United States who wish to transfer from other accredited
colleges and universities.
2. In addition, submit certified copies of both the front and back sides of his/her federal Green Card along with
the application for admission.
3. Submit all specifically needed documents to the Office of International Student Affairs, Texas Southern
University (at 3100 Cleburne Street; Houston, Texas 77004-9987).
• (5) International students who have never enrolled for college credits previously or who wish to transfer from other
accredited colleges and universities should:
1. Obtain an application from the Office of International Student Affairs, Texas Southern University (at 3100
Cleburne Street; Houston, Texas 77004-9987, by calling 713-313-7896, or electronically at www.em.tsu.edu),
complete it, and return it along with a required non-refundable application fee of $75.00.
2. Provide proof of graduation from high school either in conjunction with the application or separately to the
Office of International Student Affairs at the address in step 1.
3. Provide a financial support statement either in conjunction with the application or separately to the Office of
International Student Affairs at the address in step 1.
4. Provide official proof of completion of the TOEFL examination to the Office of International Student Affairs at the
address in step 1. Applicants must have an earned score of 500 or better on the paper TOEFL or 173 or better on the
computerized TOEFL to qualify for admission.
5. Request that, if applicable, the on record college or university of current attendance transfer their SEVIS information to
Texas Southern University.
6. Request that official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended be sent directly to the Office of International
Student Affairs at the address in step 1.
NOTE: The acceptability of transcripts as “official” documents is critical in the admissions process. Please read, in
detail, above regarding this important matter. It is also the responsibility of all international students to have tran-
scripts translated by an accredited company.
7. NOTE: Upon admission to the University, a health examination is required of all students. Questions about the
health examination should also be directed to the Office of International Student Affairs at (713)-313-7896.
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• (6) Transient students who wish to attend during SUMMER TERMS only should:
1. Obtain an application from the Texas Southern University Office of Admissions (at 3100 Cleburne Street; Houston,
Texas 77004-9987, by calling 713-313-7071, or electronically at www.em.tsu.edu), complete it, and return it along
with a required non-refundable application fee of $40.00.
2. Request that an official transcript and letter of good standing from the college or university in attendance be sent to the
Office of Admissions at the address above. Note pertinent information about faxed records under admission category
(2) above.
• (7) Students who have been away from the University for more than one year and now wish to return should:
1. Obtain a readmission application form from the Texas Southern University Office of Admissions (at 3100 Cleburne
Street; Houston, Texas 77004-9987, by calling 713-313-7071, or electronically at www.em.tsu.edu), complete
it, and return it along with a required non-refundable readmission application fee of $40.00.
2. Identify the category above that best fits his/her circumstances and complete the remaining steps referenced.
In admitting first-time freshmen, the University abides by the uniform admission policy as defined in accordance with Texas
Education Code Chapter 51, Subchapter S.
Students who are admitted by the University, but fail to enroll for a given semester, may have their application information
updated for a future semester. The application and associated fee will be honored for one (1) year from the original semester in
which the application was made.
Under certain mitigating circumstances, individuals may be eligible to apply for admission during the registration period. If admis-
sion is granted under these circumstances, then the applicant must be prepared to pay his/her tuition and fees out-of-pocket.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Transfer of credit from another institution to Texas Southern University involves consideration of accreditation, comparability
of course work, and applicability of that course work to a degree program at the University. The Office of Admissions is
responsible for reviewing each course taken at another college or university and making an initial determination of transferability.
Colleges and universities from which credits are to be transferred must have been granted membership or candidacy status in a
regional accrediting association of the Association of Colleges and Schools, which does NOT include accrediting commissions for
vocational or occupational training.
In order for the Office of Admissions to make a decision about the transferability of a course, the transfer student may need to
provide materials such as school catalogs/bulletins, course descriptions, course outlines, class assignments, or textbooks to assure
proper evaluation. The final determination of the applicability of credit transferred toward a degree sought at Texas Southern
University is made by the chair and dean of the student’s major department in conjunction with the Director of Admissions.
In the transfer of core curriculum credits and field of study curricula credits from other public institutions of higher education
in Texas to Texas Southern University, the University is subject to Texas Education Code Chapter 5, Subchapter S, Sections 5.390
to 5.393 and 5.400 to 5.405. These sections specifically address the resolution of transfer disputes for lower-division courses
between two public institutions of higher education in Texas and are quoted directly as follows:
a. The following procedures shall be followed by public institutions of higher education in the resolution of credit transfer
disputes involving lower-division courses:
1. If an institution of higher education does not accept course credit earned by a student at another institution of
higher education, the receiving institution shall give written notice to the student and to the sending institution
that transfer of the course credit is denied. A receiving institution shall also provide written notice of the reasons
for denying credit for a particular course or set of courses at the request of the sending institution.
2. A student who receives notice as specified in (1) may dispute the denial of credit by contacting a designated
official at either the sending or the receiving institution.
3. The two institutions and the student shall attempt to resolve the transfer of the course credit in accordance with
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules and guidelines.
4. If the transfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or the sending institution within 45 days
after the date the student received written notice of denial, the institution that denies the course credit for
transfer shall notify the Commissioner of Higher Education of its denial and the reasons for the denial.
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b. The Commissioner of Higher Education or the Commissioner’s designee shall make the final determination about a dispute
concerning the transfer of course credit and give written notice of the determination to the involved student and institutions.
c. Each institution of higher education shall publish in its course catalogs the procedures specified here.
d. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall collect data on the types of transfer disputes that are reported and the
disposition of each case that is considered by the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee.
e. If a receiving institution has cause to believe that a course being presented by a student for transfer from another school is not
of an acceptable level of quality, it should first contact the sending institution and attempt to resolve the problem. In the event
that the two institutions are unable to come to a satisfactory resolution, the receiving institution may notify the Commis-
sioner of Higher Education, who may investigate the course. If its quality is found to be unacceptable, the Board may discon-
tinue funding for the course.
ACADEMIC FRESH START
Residents of the state of Texas are entitled to enroll at a state institution of higher education, including Texas Southern
University as new undergraduate students if the last college credits that they earned were earned ten (10) or more years ago. This
provision is covered by the Texas Education Code Section 51.931. In electing to enroll under this section, students may not receive
any credit for courses undertaken ten (10) or more years ago prior to enrollment under this section.
If a student earns a baccalaureate degree under this section and applies for admission to a graduate or professional program of study
that is offered by a public institution of higher education in Texas, only the grade point average (GPA) that the student earned
under this section is to be considered, along with any other criteria used for evaluating applicants for admission to these programs
of study.
Students who qualify for an academic fresh start may petition the University for such through the use of the steps outlined
below:
1. An applicant must submit a written request to the dean of the academic area in which he/she intends to major and/or the
area in which he/she was last enrolled. The request must include the following information:
a. Full name
b. Texas Southern University student identification number or social security number
c. Mailing address
d. Current telephone number
e. Last date of enrollment at Texas Southern University, including the year and semester
2. The academic dean of record will determine whether the applicant is eligible for an academic fresh start in consultation
with the University Registrar with his/her final decision communicated in writing to the Registrar within a reasonable
period of time.
3. The University Registrar will notify the applicant, in writing, of his/her status within a reasonable period of time upon
receipt of the decision of the academic dean.
GENERATION OF STUDENT TRANSCRIPTS
At the end of each period of enrollment at Texas Southern University, an official transcript is generated for each student. The
transcript is cumulative and is designed to indicate each course attempted, each grade earned, and credit hours associated with each
course. Official copies of transcripts, as needed, must be requested by students, in writing, from the Office of the University
Registrar. Each request requires payment of a transcript fee to complete the processing of the request.
In the event that a student experiences a legal change of name, he/she should request that this change be reflected on his/her
official transcript through completion of a Name Change Request Form that must be accompanied by official documentation. The
Office of the University Registrar will make a copy of the documentation at the time the Form is submitted. Examples of required
documentation may include, but are not limited to, the following: marriage license, divorce decree, court document, passport, and
naturalization certificate.
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STATE MANDATED COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS EXAMINATION
In admitting students, through an open admissions policy, to the University, there is a need to ensure that students admitted are
adequately prepared for college studies. The State of Texas has the same need for assurance. Thus, it requires the use of certain
approved examinations by state supported institutions of higher learning to assess the degree of preparation of students admitted
for college study.
Prior to 2003, the state mandated the use of the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) examination. Although an updated version
of the TASP examination is now available under the name of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) examination, other
examinations have also been approved for state use.
Texas Southern University has elected to use the ASSET testing program from ACT, simply referred to as the ASSET examination,
for use in assessing the college preparedness of students admitted to the University.
Prior to their first registration, new students should contact the General University Academic Center (GUAC) for more detailed
information on the ASSET examination, including possible exemption.
ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEW STUDENTS
All undergraduate students entering the University for the first time are required to take part in a series of orientation activities
which are conducted prior to the opening of their semester of residence. Orientation programs are planned for each of the two
semesters on specific dates subsequent to registration.
All entering freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 30 earned credits may be required to enroll in Sociology 211, a one-
credit orientation course.
Entering freshmen and others who have not successfully passed the ASSET examination should contact the General University
Academic Center (GUAC), Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713)-313-7955.
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Advising
Academic advising is an integral and necessary part of the higher education process. Faculty advisors in the academic departments
have the responsibility of advising students once they have passed the ASSET examination and have declared majors based on (1)
the most current information available to them about departmental, college, and university requirements, and (2) students’ inter-
ests, needs, and abilities. All ASSET responsible students who have not declared majors are advised in the General University
Academic Center located in the Fairchild Building. Undecided students are those who are registered in Academic Foundation
courses and have not decided on their majors. In general, students are not encouraged to declare majors until their individual
ASSET responsibility has been met. Students who receive financial assistance are STRONGLY CAUTIONED that they must
each have a declared major by the time that they have successfully completed 45 semester credit hours in order to remain eligible
for this assistance.
Specific responsibilities of advisors include:
• Helping students to define and develop realistic goals.
• Matching students to available resources.
• Assisting students to plan programs of study consistent with their abilities.
• Helping students monitor their progress toward graduation.
Although academic advisors will assist students in every way possible, students are expected to accept full responsibility for
their academic programs of study, including the satisfactory completion of all requirements.
Registration Policies and Procedures
All students must register at the beginning of each semester or term. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who assists in planning a
program of study. Complete registration instructions are contained in the schedule of classes each semester or term. Students are registered
for and entitled to attend classes only when they have completed the prescribed procedures, including the payment of fees, which is a part
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of registration. A student is not registered with the University, and therefore not entitled to University privileges, until fees are paid. All
unpaid course selections will be purged from the database of student records after the twelfth class day during a regular semester and
after the fourth class day during a summer term.
Students planning to return to the campus after an absence of one year or after earning credits at another institution are
required to notify the Registrar’s Office and have transcripts mailed from the schools attended.
Registration and Payment of Fees
Official registration days for each semester and each term of the summer session are indicated in the University Calendar at the
beginning of this bulletin. Students are required to preserve their grade reports for use by counselors in preparing their schedules
each semester.
Registration is not complete and no one is entitled to University privileges until all fees have been paid. Each student should
bring sufficient funds to cover all required tuition, fees, and deposits.
Auditing
With the consent of the chair of the department in which the student is registered and of the teacher concerned, a student may be
admitted to a course as an auditor. Auditors shall be registered. No credit shall be given for courses that have been audited. Audit
fees are the same as fees for enrollment for credit.
Concurrent Enrollment
Students enrolled concurrently at Texas Southern University and another college or university may receive total credit for no more
than the maximum allowable Texas Southern University load for any given semester or term.
Official Enrollment in Class
A student may not attend a class after the first week of classes unless he/she is properly registered for that course and section. Failure
to follow proper registration procedures may jeopardize that student’s good standing at the University and result in loss of funds
and credit. Instructors’ class rolls are prepared from the official enrollment records of the Registrar. A student whose name does not
appear on the class rolls should contact the Registrar’s Office to verify his/her proper registration.
Discontinued Classes
The University reserves the right, when necessary, to discontinue classes or to otherwise alter the schedule. If a class is discontinued,
students will be notified at the first scheduled class meeting, whenever possible, so that they may register for alternative courses.
Students who are enrolled in a discontinued class must officially drop the course; students who wish to enroll in another section or
another course must immediately and officially carry out the drop and add process.
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Load Limit
The normal load is 15 to 18 semester credit hours. A regular student may not carry more than 18 hours of course work in any long
term or semester without the approval of his/her dean and the head of the department in which the student is a major. The
maximum load for any student in a regular semester is 21 hours. Students who are working may be required by the dean to reduce
their load. A student enrolled in a 6-week summer term may not normally carry more than 7 hours. Under special conditions a
student may, with permission of his or her dean, carry 8 hours in one 6-week term provided he or she carries no more than 6 hours
during the other term of that summer. Under no circumstances may a student earn more than 14 semester hours from any source
in the two terms of one summer.
Full-Time and Part-Time Status
The full-time or part-time status of students is determined by the table below.
Undergraduate Undergraduate Graduate Graduate
Fall/Spring 6-week Summer term Fall/Spring 6-week Summer term
Full-time 12 6 9 6
3/4 time 9-11 4-5 7-8 4-5
1/2 time 6-8 3 6 3
Less than 1/2 time 4-5 0-2 0-5 0-2
1/4 time 1-3 X X X
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Class Attendance Regulations
A student is encouraged to attend classes regularly and he/she has the responsibility for performance of the work of the course,
including the taking of examinations at the time they are administered to the entire class. A student must complete all classroom
assignments even though he or she might not have been in class when the assignment was made. Instructors are not obligated to
give any “make-up work.” The student must realize that while absence from class itself is not justification for receiving a failing
grade in a course, missing tests or assignments due to absences from class is a legitimate cause for failure.
Changes in Class Schedule (Adds, Drops, and Withdrawals)
Changes in class schedules may be made by a student when approved by his faculty advisor and by the department in which the
course is offered. A service fee is charged for each change in program.
Course changes must be made in person under the following conditions:
a. Adding courses. In adding courses, the student must obtain the approval of his/her faculty advisor and the depart-
ment in which the course is offered.
b. Dropping courses. A student may, for a good cause, drop a course with the approval of his/her faculty advisor and the
department in which the course is offered under the following provisions:
• During the first 12 days of any semester or the first 4 days of a summer term, a student may drop a course
without having a grade recorded for the course.
• After the twelfth or fourth class day, a student may drop a course without penalty at any time prior to mid-
semester or mid-summer term. A grade of W will be recorded.
• After mid-semester or mid-summer term, a student will be permitted to drop a course only upon approval of the
student’s dean and only for urgent and substantiated, nonacademic reasons acceptable to the Dean.
• The last date to completely withdraw from the University is two (2) weeks prior to the last class day. The
reason for the withdrawal must be other than academic.
Withdrawal
To insure his/her possible future standing with the University, a student has the right to withdraw officially. A student wishing to
withdraw from the University for the remainder of a session should apply to the dean of his or her school or college for permission.
Having secured the dean’s permission, the student may receive honorable dismissal through the Registrar’s Office after he/she has
returned all library books, surrendered his/her activity books, and cleared himself or herself with all offices at the University. A
student failing to do these things will not be eligible for restitution of any fees.
The term “honorable dismissal” will not be given unless the student’s standing as to conduct and character is such as to entitle him
or her to continuance in the University. The grade to be recommended for the student will be in keeping with the regulation for
dropping courses.
Reinstatement
Students who are administratively withdrawn from their classes due to nonpayment may petition for reinstatement if and only if extraor-
dinary circumstances prevail. The prescribed forms may be obtained in the Office of Enrollment Services. All such petitions will be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Transferring from One Branch to Another
A student in an undergraduate college or school of the University who can satisfy admission requirements of another undergraduate
branch may transfer to it with the approval of the deans concerned.
Course Numbering
Lower division undergraduate courses are numbered from 100 to 299 while upper division undergraduate courses are numbered 300 to
499. Upper division courses that may be taken by graduate students for graduate credit upon prior approval of the student’s advisor and
Dean of the Graduate School are listed in the Graduate Bulletin. Courses numbered 500 and above, except in Pharmacy, carry graduate
credit and are open only to graduate students.
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Unit of Credit
1. The unit of credit is the semester hour. A semester hour represents the equivalent of one recitation or lecture hour per week for
one semester.
2. The following grades and quality points per semester hour were used in evaluating the work of students in courses at the
University in the past:
Grade Meaning Prior to Fall 1977 Beginning Fall 1977
A Excellent 3.00 4.00
B Good 2.00 3.00
C Average 1.00 2.00
D Poor but Passing 0 1.00
I Incomplete 0 0
F Failure 0 0
W Withdrawal 0 0
S Satisfactory 0
U Unsatisfactory 0
N No Grade Submitted 0
P Passing 0
3. Beginning the Fall of 1991, the following grades and quality points were and are now used:
Grade Meaning Grade or Quality Points Per Credit Hour
A Excellent 4.00
A- Intermediate Grade 3.67
B+ Intermediate Grade 3.33
B Good 3.00
B- Intermediate Grade 2.67
C+ Intermediate Grade 2.33
C Satisfactory 2.00
C- Intermediate Grade 1.67
D+ Intermediate Grade 1.33
D Marginal 1.00
D- Intermediate Grade 0.67
F Failure 0
I Incomplete 0
P Passing 0
R In Progress 0
S Satisfactory 0
U Unsatisfactory 0
W Withdrawal 0
WT Withdrawal, Test
Requirement NOT
Fulfilled 0
4. The grade “R”, meaning “In Progress”, is given only when the work in a course extends beyond the semester or term. It
implies satisfactory performance. The grade “R” will not alter the quality point average of the student since hours at-
tempted, hours earned, and quality points earned will not be entered in cumulative totals.
5. The grade of “I” is given only when a student’s work is satisfactory in quality, but due to reasons beyond his/her control,
the work has not been completed. The missing work may be a major quiz, a final examination, a term paper, or other
work. It is not given in lieu of an F. The instructor will stipulate, in writing, at the time the grade is given the conditions
under which the “I” may be removed. This temporary grade of “I” is non-punitive and semester hours for the course are
not considered in the computation of the quality-point average. Removal must be within one calendar year after the “I” is
assigned, or it remains permanently on the student’s record. The grade “I” is not assigned if the student must retake the
course. In the event a student who earns a grade of “I” decides to retake the course, the student is required to pay for that
course a second time.
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6. The grade of “W” is given for a course officially dropped by the student after the twelfth class day of a regular semester or the
fourth class day of a summer term and before mid-semester or midterm.
7. In cases where students repeat courses, the last grade earned must be used in the determination of the student’s official
grade point average at all stages and in the determination of eligibility for graduation.
8. The terms of “grade point average or GPA” and “quality point average” are used interchangeably. In all cases, these
averages are calculated by dividing the total quality points earned (see chart above) by the total semester credit hours
attempted.
Grade Notification
Final grades are made available electronically to students, four (4) times yearly at the end of each enrollment period, no later than
fourteen (14) days after all final examinations have been completed.
Good Academic Standing/Satisfactory Academic Progress
Good academic standing is defined as academic performance that meets or exceeds the requirements for satisfactory academic
progress at the University. Good academic standing is to be assessed each spring semester. The satisfactory academic progress
policy encompasses the requirements for satisfactory academic progress standards needed to qualify for financial assistance as
stipulated in the Education Amendments of 1980 (P.L. 96-374) under section 484. This issue was addressed in the previous chapter
of this document under Financial Aid and Assistance Eligibility. Although the University’s satisfactory academic progress policy
includes academic standards for financial aid eligibility, the financial aid standards have a companion time frame component or
requirement that must be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. This time frame requirement is not a part of the University’s
overall policy.
Thus, satisfactory academic progress (SAP) at Texas Southern University will be determined using information provided in the
chart that follows:
CREDIT HOURS
CLASSIFICATION THAT MUST BE MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM REQUIRED
ATTEMPTED THAT MUST BE COMPLETED GPA AT COMPLETION
Freshman 1-29 67% 1.50
Sophomore 30-59 67% 1.75
Junior 60-89 67% 2.00
Senior 90 & above 67% 2.00
Post Baccalaureate or
Professional Beyond Bachelor’s Degree 67% 2.00
Students will be placed on ACADEMIC PROBATION when they fail to meet the above standards. Once placed on academic
probation, students have one calendar year to raise their academic performance to the expected levels referenced in the chart above.
Students who fail to attain minimum academic standards that will place them in good academic standing at the University will
be suspended from the University for one calendar year. After that period, these individuals may apply for readmission to the
University.
No student should attempt to re-enroll in a course where he/she has earned a passing grade of “C” or better. If a student needs
to improve his/her GPA, he/she should seek advice from his/her major advisor or the Office of the Registrar.
Students who participate in extracurricular activities on behalf of the University must be in good academic standing.
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Semester Academic Honors
Academic honors are earned for performance during each fall and spring semester of enrollment in accord with requirements
summarized below. Academic honors are not bestowed during summer terms. Distinctions earned as a result of academic perfor-
mance become a part of students’ permanent records.
Academic Distinction Required GPA for Semester Conditions for Designation of Academic Distinction
President’s List 3.75 to 4.00 A minimum of 12 semester credits completed; a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.00 earned; no grades earned below
“B”; and no grades of “I”, “W”, “P”, or “S” earned.
Deans’ List 3.50 to 3.74 A minimum of 12 semester credits completed.
Honor Roll 3.00 to 3.49 A minimum of 12 semester credits completed.
Correspondence Courses
Texas Southern University offers no correspondence courses. A student in residence at this institution will be permitted to receive
credit for correspondence courses only when written permission has been granted in advance by the dean of the school or college.
Each request for credit in courses taken by correspondence, made by a student of the University, will be considered on its own
merits by the Registrar and dean involved.
Credit earned in a course completed by correspondence will be accepted only if the final examination is taken under the supervision
of the Registrar of Texas Southern University.
Not more than twelve semester hours of credit taken in correspondence work may be applied toward the requirements for an
undergraduate degree. No graduate credit will be given for work done by correspondence.
Since the last thirty semester hours of credit for an undergraduate degree must be taken in residence, no credit earned by
correspondence may be applied toward the requirements for an undergraduate degree after the student has earned ninety-four
semester hours of credit applicable toward the requirements for a degree. Exceptions to this rule may be made at the discretion
of the respective undergraduate dean.
Scholastic Dishonesty
Students must maintain a high standard of honesty in their academic work. They should avoid all forms of academic dishonesty,
especially the following:
a. Plagiarism. The appropriation of passages, either word for word (or in substance) from the writing of another and the
incorporation of these as one’s own written work offered for credit.
b. Collusion. Working with another person in the preparation of notes, themes, reports, or other written work offered for
credit unless such collaboration is specially approved in advance by the instructor.
c. Cheating on an Examination or Quiz. Giving or receiving, offering or soliciting information, or using prepared material in
an examination or testing situation. On examinations and quizzes students are expected (a) to remain in the examination
room until the examination is finished, (b) to refrain from talking, and (c) to refrain from bringing notes and books into the
examination room.
d. Impersonation. Allowing another person to attend classes, take examinations or to do graded assignments for an enrolled
student under his or her name is strictly forbidden.
A violator of any of the above offenses will incur severe disciplinary action ranging from suspension to expulsion from the
University. Specific guidelines will be administered by each dean.
Academic Grievances
Purpose. The following procedures are designed to provide a means for undergraduate students to petition for review of final course
grades alleged to be incorrect. Before filing a formal appeal, students are urged to resolve grievances informally with the instructor
of the course. Students filing a written appeal shall be expected to abide by the final decision of the committee, as provided for in
these procedures, and shall be precluded from seeking further review under any other procedure within the University.
Conditions. A student may seek a review of a final grade if he/she feels that one of the following conditions apply:
a. the assignment of a grade was on some basis other than performance in the course,
b. the standards applied to a grade were not the same as those applied to other students in the course, or
c. the assigned grade represents a substantial and unannounced departure from the instructor’s previously stated standards.
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Procedures. A student who feels that his/her grade is incorrect should:
1. Confer promptly with the instructor of the course. If the instructor is unavailable and cannot be reached by the student
after a reasonable effort, then he/she shall consult with the chair of the department offering the course. If the student and
instructor or department chair are unable to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution, the student may file an appeal within
twenty days after the first day of class of the next semester (not including summers) to a standing committee of three
tenured faculty members of the department offering the course. If the instructor of the course is a member of the commit-
tee, he/she shall be replaced by a tenured faculty member selected by the chair of the department.
2. File an appeal by submitting to the departmental committee a detailed statement regarding the alleged improper grade,
as well as any relevant evidence. The appeal shall be dismissed if:
a. the student has submitted the same, or substantially the same, complaint to any other grade review procedure,
b. the appeal is not timely, or
c. the student has not conferred with the instructor or department chair before filing the appeal
3. Allow the departmental committee to take action. If the appeal is not dismissed, the committee shall submit a copy of the
student’s written appeal to the instructor with a request for a prompt written reply.
4. Work toward a mutually agreeable solution in concert with the committee and the instructor. If a mutually agreeable
solution is not achieved, the committee shall advise both the student and the instructor that the matter has been sent to
the Dean of the academic unit offering the course. The Dean of the academic unit shall convene a committee of three
tenured faculty members from departments outside of the department offering the course. This committee shall hold an
informal, non-adversarial fact-finding meeting concerning the dispute. Both the student and the instructor shall be en-
titled to be present throughout this meeting and to present any evidence deemed relevant, except the student shall not be
present during the discussion of any other student. Neither the student nor the instructor shall be accompanied by
counsel, an advocate, or representative. The meeting shall be closed to the public. After the fact-finding meeting, if the
majority of the committee finds that the evidence supports the student’s complaint, the committee shall take any action
thought to rectify the situation, including, but not limited to:
a. directing the instructor to re-grade the student’s work,
b. directing the instructor to administer a new final examination or paper in the course,
c. directing the cancellation of the student’s registration in the course, or
d. if no reasonable alternative is available, directing the instructor to award a grade of “pass” in the course.
The committee is not authorized to award a letter grade, or to reprimand, or otherwise take disciplinary action against the
instructor. The decision of the committee is final and shall be promptly reported, in writing, to the parties involved. The
Dean of the academic unit has the responsibility for implementing the decision of the committee.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
It is the student’s responsibility to plan his or her program with the assistance of a University advisor and to register for the proper
courses so that all requirements will have been satisfied by the time of graduation.
All University advisors of undergraduate students are expected to review each advisee’s registration respective to his/her curriculum
of study. This will ensure that courses are taken in proper sequence. All students who are to be classified as juniors must have
successfully completed all traditional freshman and sophomore courses in their respective curricula, i.e., courses ordinarily in the
100 and 200 series which are normally taken by freshmen and sophomores.
General Policies and Procedures for Graduation
1. Degrees will be conferred only on dates that are publicly announced.
2. Application for graduation must be filed within the time period listed in the University calendar. The application form is
secured through the: department office of the major department.
3. All candidates for degrees are expected to attend the convocation at which their degrees are to be conferred, unless excused
by their deans.
4. To receive an undergraduate degree, a candidate must complete a major and a minor or a composite major.
5. Reasonable and logical substitutions for required courses may be made within a department or area. Substitutions must
be authorized by the student’s academic advisor and the head of the student’s major department, and approved by the
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Dean. Students must submit a petition for substitution with their graduation application or as deficiencies are exposed, at least
two weeks before their intended graduation date.
6. Not more than thirty (30) semester hours of course credit offered toward a degree may be earned through extension
with no more than twelve (12) of these credits earned through correspondence courses (provided these 12 credits have
been approved by the appropriate dean). Overall, at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the semester credit hours needed
for degree conferral must be earned at the University.
7. A graduation fee is required, and students must purchase academic regalia for participation in the graduation convo-
cation through the University Bookstore.
Undergraduate Core Curriculum and the Texas Common Course Numbering System
All institutions of higher education in Texas are required to implement a core curriculum for all undergraduate degree programs in
accord with Texas Education Code Chapter 61, Subchapter S, Sections 61.821-61.829. Complementing adherence to these state
regulations is the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) which has been developed through a consortium of col-
leges and universities in Texas to facilitate ease of transfer of semester credit hours by students between/among these institutions,
particularly core curriculum credits.
Texas Southern University’s undergraduate degree programs adhere to the Texas Education Code and are structured with an identi-
cal core curriculum plus add-on semester credit hours designated for the concentration, focus, or major embodied by the degree.
Other enhancements may also be required, particularly if the degree plan requires the declaration or selection of a minor area of
concentration. Some undergraduate degree plans do not require the declaration of a minor, while others do. In either case, degree
plans are designed to reflect adherence to the Texas Education Code, to reflect adherence to accreditation standards, and to fulfill
the purpose of the core curriculum as defined by the University in meeting its overall mission and goals.
The purpose of the undergraduate core curriculum common to all undergraduate degree programs at Texas Southern University is
defined through the following stated objectives:
1. To develop an understanding and appreciation of the reality that many diverse cultural and ethnic groups interactively
contribute to the overall global society.
2. To foster a broad understanding of one’s self, place, and well being from the relational perspectives of localized groups
and communities, the global society, the natural environment, and the universe.
3. To develop an understanding and appreciation for the fact that many different human philosophies, values, and ethics
exist in society that mold and shape the way people go about accomplishing tasks, achieving outcomes, and expressing
themselves in their daily lives.
4. To foster an understanding that interrelationships and connections exist among all areas of knowledge.
5. To develop critical thinking and reasoning skills that will facilitate the systematic formulation of logical and realistic
responses and choices for the solution of problems.
6. To develop an understanding of the broad characteristics that complements academic knowledge and competencies and
allow for the effective transition from the classroom to the work place.
7. To instill a broad historical perspective that is focused globally on society, the economy, political systems, and the
environment as dynamic systems.
8. To develop an understanding that dynamic systems require continual academic study that leads to scientific and techno-
logical breakthroughs that impact the future.
9. To provide for the acquisition of basic college-level competencies in reading, writing, speaking, logical deduction,
mathematical computation, and electronic computing.
10. To develop awareness that learning is a life-long process that requires updating and self-initiated study throughout the
life span.
11. To foster an understanding of the basic human need to seek a long, productive life span.
In participating in the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS), equivalencies between this system and course offer-
ings at the University are specified on a course-by-course basis for each academic unit described in subsequent chapters of this
document. Students are, therefore, referred to the various course descriptions, by unit, for this information.
The core curriculum common to all undergraduate degrees at the University follows in the chart given on the next page.
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Core Curriculum SCH* Required TSU COURSES TSU Course TCCNS***
COMPONENT AREA at TSU** Required SCH Equivalent
Communication 9 ENG 131 3 ENGL 1301
ENG 132 3 ENGL 1302
Mathematics 3 MATH 133,134, 3 MATH 1314,1316,1325,
135, or 136 or 2312
Natural Sciences 8 BIOL 143 or 4 BIOL 1408 or
CHEM 111,131 plus 4 CHEM 1111,1311
SCH selected from one of 4
the following 8 choices
(4 SCH ea.):
CHEM 112,132 CHEM 1112,1312
PHYS 141 PHYS 1415
GEOL 141 GEOL 1403
PHYS 215,235 PHYS 1101, 1301
PHYS 216,236 PHYS 1102,1302
BIOL 135 BIOL 2401
BIOL 136 BIOL 2402
BIOL 246 BIOL 2420
Humanities & Visual 6 ENG 2__ 3 ENGL 23__
and Performing Arts Plus 3 SCH selected 3
from one of the following
6 Choices
(3 SCH ea.):
TCH 130 DRAM 1310
THC 231 DRAM 1351
MUSIC 131 MUSIC 1301
MUSIC 239 HUMA 1301
ART 131 ARTS 1316
ART 132 ARTS 1303
Social and Behavioral 15 HIST 231 3 HIST 1301
Sciences HIST 232 3 HIST 1302
POLSC 231 3 GOVT 2301
POLSC 232 3 GOVT 2302
plus 3 SCH selected
from one of the following
7 choices (3 SCH ea.):
PSY 137 PSY 2301
SOC 157 SOCI 1301
SOC 158 SOCI 1306
SOC 221 SOCI 2306
SOC 238 ANTH 2346
ECON 231 ECON 2301
ECON 232 ECON 2302
Institutionally 3 CS 116 3 COSC 1300
Designated Option
TOTAL 44 44
* SCH stands for semester credit hours.
** TSU stands for Texas Southern University.
*** TCCNS stands for the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
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PREPARATION FOR GRADUATION
Semester Hours and Quality Point Requirements for Graduation
1. A minimum of 124 credit hours of college credit must be completed for an undergraduate degree.
2. A student must earn a quality point average or GPA of at least 2.00 for all college courses attempted.
3. A student must have grades of “C” or better in all courses offered to fulfill the major requirements.
Residence Requirement
A candidate for graduation must earn, in residence, the last thirty (30) semester hours that are offered for the degree. Some
instructional units have additional residency requirements.
A transfer student from another institution must (1) spend at least two semesters in full-time residence work; (2) secure credit in
residence for at least 12 semester hours of upper division courses in his or her major and six hours of upper division courses in his
or her minor or 18 semester credit hours at the junior/senior level for a composite major.
Graduating Under a Given Bulletin
A student may expect to earn a degree in accordance with the requirements of the curriculum outlined in the bulletin in force when
he or she first entered the University, provided the courses are being offered. He/she must complete these requirements within six
years. In addition, he/she may graduate under any subsequent bulletin published while he/she is a student. If a student elects to
meet the requirements of a bulletin other than the one in force at the time of his or her initial enrollment, he/she must meet all
requirements of the bulletin he/she selects. The University reserves the right to impose changes in academic requirements upon any
student in residence.
Application for Graduation
Students expecting to graduate must file an application for graduation. The application should be filed the semester proceeding the
semester he/she intends to graduate. The student should be within 30 hours of completion of the required hours for graduation.
The deadline for filing graduation applications is printed each semester in the schedule of courses. Prior to applying for graduation,
the student should review his/her academic records with an academic advisor to determine if he/she is eligible to apply for gradua-
tion. An application, with instructions for completion, can be obtained from the Office of the University Registrar or the office of
the faculty chair in the respective major department in which the student is enrolled.
Students should keep their graduation filing fee receipts. These receipts must be presented at the time caps and gowns are
purchased at the University Bookstore.
Financial Clearance
Students who are indebted to the University will not be allowed to participate in commencement exercises. Such obligations
include traffic and parking fines, library fines, housing fees, and any miscellaneous fees. Students who are not sure about the status
of their indebtedness should check with the Bursar prior to final examinations. If there is a dispute concerning payment of a bill,
receipts should be presented to verify payment.
Graduation with Honors
1. Special honors in three grades are awarded in recognition of superior scholarship in the work leading to the bachelor’s degree.
These honors are awarded at commencement and are shown on the diplomas of the recipients.
2. To be eligible for graduation honors, a student must have completed (exclusive of correspondence and extension work) at
least 60 semester hours in the upper division of the University. The quality point average which shall be used for awarding
graduation honors shall be the smaller of the following two quality point averages:
a. The quality point average for all work taken in all colleges attended.
b. The quality point average for all work taken at Texas Southern University.
3. The three grades of honors and the quality point averages for each are as follows:
a. Summa Cum Laude is awarded to the candidate for graduation whose quality point average is 3.75 or above.
b. Magna Cum Laude is awarded to the candidate for graduation whose quality point average is between 3.50 and 3.74
inclusive.
c. Cum Laude is awarded to the candidate for graduation whose quality point average is between 3.25 and 3.49 inclu-
sive.
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Commencement
Commencement exercises are held twice each year in May and August for students who qualify for graduation from Texas
Southern University. All such students are expected to participate in one of these two exercises, as appropriate.
Commencement is a solemn and special occasion in the lives of students, and they are expected to behave in a manner commen-
surate with the magnitude of the occasion. While attending commencement exercises, students and their guests are expected to
maintain decorum that is reasonable and befitting of a public event of special significance. Since commencement exercises are
formal events, graduates are expected to abide by the University’s policy on appropriate attire that is announced in advance of the
ceremonies.
Second Baccalaureate Degree
A student who has received a bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern University or another accredited college or university may enroll in a
program leading to a second degree at the same level provided (1) the major field is different than that of the first degree and (2) the
appropriate application for admission or re-admission is filed and approved. No honors are awarded for a second baccalaureate degree.
Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree after receiving the first degree must (1) complete a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours
beyond those applied to the first or previous degree, excluding transfer credits or substitutions and in accordance with requirements; (2)
meet all requirements for earning the second degree, where no course applied toward the first degree may be applied toward the second
degree, except for University core requirements; (3) be in residence for a minimum of two (2) semesters as a full-time student if the first or
previous degree was not earned at Texas Southern University; and (4) achieve a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.00 for all
hours attempted for the degree.
TUITION REBATE PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATES
In accord with Section 54.0065 of the Texas Education Code, as authorized by Texas Senate Bill 1907, Texas Southern University
provides tuition rebates of $1,000.00 each to undergraduates who complete baccalaureate degrees with no more than three semester
credit hours attempted in excess of the minimum required by the university bulletin under which they were graduated for the major
specified. Specifically, students qualifying for rebates must meet the following conditions as set forth in the Texas Education Code:
1. They must have enrolled for the first time in the fall of 1997 or later,
2. They must have received a baccalaureate degree from Texas Southern University,
3. They must have been a resident of Texas and entitled to pay resident tuition at all times while pursuing the degree, and
4. They must have attempted no more than three hours in excess of the minimum number of semester credit hours required
to complete the degree under which they were graduated. Hours attempted include transfer credits, course credit earned
exclusively by examination, courses that are dropped after the official census date, for-credit developmental courses,
optional internship and cooperative education courses, and repeated courses. Courses dropped for reasons that are deter-
mined by the University to be totally beyond the control of the student shall not be counted.
Students meeting the criteria referenced above and who wish to take advantage of this program should contact the Office of the
University Registrar directly for specific instructions and procedures related to requesting consideration for the $1,000.00 tuition
rebates.
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of student’s educational
records. In compliance with this act, the University may release information to the general public that may be thought of as
“directory information” without the written consent of the student. However, students may request that this information be
withheld from the public by giving written notice to the Office of the University Registrar. “Directory information” includes the
following: (1) name, (2) address, (3) telephone number, (4) date and place of birth, (5) weight and height of members of the
athletic teams, (6) participation in officially recognized activities and sports, (7) dates of attendance, (8) educational institution
most recently attended, and (9) other information (such as major field of study, degrees earned, and awards received).
Students desiring to have “directory information,” as specified above, withheld from the public should give written notice of this
desire to the Office of the University Registrar during the first twelve days of class during a regular semester (fall or spring) or the
first four days of class during a summer term. These written notices must be given in person. No transcript or other academic or
disciplinary record related to an individual student will be released without the written consent of the student for such a release,
except as specified by law.
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STUDENT SERVICES
COUNSELING SERVICES
The Counseling Services program provides counseling for all students at Texas Southern University. The program acts as a catalyst
in the educational process by promoting a healthy environment in which the individual can learn, grow, and move toward achieving
his or her maximum potential. Specifically, the Counseling Services program facilitates total human development by providing
programs that effectively integrate classroom, social, and personal experiences.
Professional services are also provided in cooperation with community health and mental health agencies. A variety of seminars and
workshops is planned for the purpose of enhancing student growth and development; these activities are presented throughout the
academic year.
The Counseling Services Center is staffed by professional counselors who adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the Ameri-
can Association for Counseling and Development.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
The Health Services program provides medical care and educational programs for students to encourage and promote safety and
health standards and to safeguard against the spread of infectious diseases by teaching health care, promoting preventive medicine,
and providing health services for the observation and treatment of patients in the college setting. Convenient to the residence halls
complex, the Health Services program is located in the Student Health Center.
All students currently enrolled at Texas Southern University, who have a Student I.D. card and a physical examination report on
file, are eligible for clinic services. In keeping with the provisions of Senate Bill 1517, passed by the Seventy-Second Texas Legisla-
ture, the University requires that all students entering Texas Southern University for the first time provide proof of up-to-date
immunizations prior to enrollment.
The Health Services program provides the following:
1. Student Health insurance is available on a fee basis. Residence hall occupants have University sponsored health insurance,
but students must pay required deductibles. University-sponsored health insurance is also available to non-residence hall
students; premium fees must be paid by the student. If it is determined that the student has a major illness that requires
hospitalization or surgery, payment for these services is the student’s responsibility. The Student Health Center may be
contacted for more information.
2. The Student Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Program is open the same hours. After closing and on weekends, residence hall students should report health emergen-
cies or illnesses to the on-duty staff person in charge of his/her residential hall.
3. Both a licensed physician and a registered nurse are employed by the University and are available to handle health problems
during regular hours of operation.
4. Students are entitled to and may receive treatment for any illness which may be treated in the office. Some treatment may
require a small fee.
5. For students requiring the care of specialists, such as a dentist, a dermatologist, or an ophthalmologist, referrals are made by
health services staff, but students must pay their own expenses.
6. Consultation referrals are made to resources within and outside the University. The Student Health Center staff present
informative health awareness seminars and workshops during the fall and spring semesters.
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STUDENT GRIEVANCES
Notice of Title IX Coordinator
Advisement on matters related to Title IX is readily available in the office of General Counsel. While informal resolution is in most
cases highly desirable to any parties involved, any claims based on a violation of Title IX should be directed to the Texas Southern
University Title IX Coordinator:
Title IX Coordinator
Office of General Counsel
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, Texas 77004-9987
The Title IX Coordinator may be reached in the Office of General Counsel, Hannah Hall room 310, by phone at (713) 313-7950
or by fax at (713) 313-1906.
Title IX Student Grievance Procedure
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in programs or activities
receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in
educational programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. It is the policy of Texas Southern University to not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in its educational programs, activities, or employment.
The following procedure governs any case in which a student has a complaint, including but not limited to a complaint of discrimi-
nation on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin, against a member of the faculty,
staff or administration of Texas Southern University. It shall not be utilized for sexual harassment complaints. Sexual Harassment
complaints shall be resolved pursuant to Texas Southern University’s Sexual Harassment Policy and Sexual Harassment Investiga-
tive Procedure.
Since an instructor’s evaluation of the quality of a student’s work is final, this procedure does not apply in any dispute about a grade
assigned to a student by a member of the faculty unless it is alleged that the determination of the grade resulted from discrimination
based on race, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin. Similarly, this procedure does not apply to any
matter inherent in the academic freedom of an instructor, such as the syllabus or contents of a course of instruction. The procedure
may not be used to complain about the quality of a course or the quality of instruction in a course. Such concerns should be
addressed directly to the department in question.
A. Informal resolution. If at all possible, the student with a complaint (Complainant) is encouraged to bring a problem
directly to the attention of the person whose actions he or she has found to be objectionable. Whether or not this is done,
the Complainant may seek assistance and advice on how to secure an equitable solution of the problem from any admin-
istrator or faculty member of any school.
B. Filing of a written complaint. If the problem cannot be resolved by informal discussion or if the Complainant has chosen
not to discuss the matter informally, the Complainant should submit a letter to the Office of the Associate Provost for
Student Services describing the complaint and the facts upon which it is based (insofar as the facts are known to the
Complainant), specifying the issue or issues in question, and indicating what redress or resolution of the grievance is
sought. The complaint should be brought to the attention of the Associate Provost for Student Services as soon as
possible after the action giving rise to it, but in no case may a complaint be submitted later than forty-five (45) days after
the action upon which it is based.
The Associate Provost shall investigate within three (3) weeks after the submission of the complaint and may try to resolve
the complaint informally. At the Complainant’s request, the Associate Provost may agree to discuss informally the com-
plaint with the person complained against without identifying the Complainant; however, further investigation will not
be undertaken until the Complainant is ready to be identified. If the complaint has not been resolved within this three-
week period, the Associate Provost shall refer it to the Student Service’s Advisory Committee on Student Grievances
(Advisory Committee) unless the Complainant indicates that he or she does not desire such a referral, in which case the
complaint shall be dismissed. Within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of the referral from the Associate Provost, the chair
of the Advisory Committee shall convene a hearing attended by the parties to the complaint to hear the complaint.
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C. Review by the Associate Provost’s Advisory Committee on Student Grievances
1. Composition. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of five (5) members appointed by the Provost. The Advisory
Committee shall be a standing committee with members appointed annually at the beginning of the academic year. One
student member and at least two faculty members shall be appointed to the committee. The remaining two members may
be administrators, faculty members, or other individuals employed by the University. The committee shall elect a chair
from among its members.
The Associate Provost shall serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the committee and will participate fully in the
committee’s deliberations. The Associate Provost will be available to conduct such further investigation, as the committee
deems appropriate.
Members of the committee who may be directly involved in the subject matter of any complaint are to recuse themselves
during the review of that complaint. The Complainant and the person against whom the complaint is lodged shall have
the right to challenge individual members of the Advisory Committee where such challenge is based on cause (e.g., close
personal contact with one of the parties), but peremptory challenges will not be entertained. The Advisory Committee,
excluding that person being challenged, will decide the disputed issues in cases of challenge, and its decision will not be
subject to appeal. When members are excused or are otherwise unavailable to participate in the deliberations or have been
successfully challenged for cause, the Provost will designate appropriate substitutes to serve for the duration of the pend-
ing case.
2. Deliberations. The Advisory Committee shall inform both parties in writing that it is reviewing the complaint. The person
against whom the complaint has been lodged will be given a copy of the Complainant’s letter describing the complaint if
this has not already been done. Reasonable time (in no case less than one week and ordinarily within two weeks) is to be
allowed between the receipt of the written notification and the date of the commencement of the review in order to
provide the participants time to prepare for a meeting with the committee if either of the parties or the committee wishes
it.
At the Advisory Committee hearing, the Complainant and the person complained against may each be accompanied by a
member of the Texas Southern community (i.e., student, faculty member, administrator, or other employee of the Univer-
sity); however, these advisers may not act as legal representatives for the Complainant. These proceedings are non-
adversarial in nature, and the advisers, while they may counsel the individual whom they are accompanying, may not
participate directly in the proceedings.
The Complainant and the person complained of will have the opportunity to present information and witnesses deemed
relevant by the committee. The committee chair shall decide in the event of a disagreement regarding relevant witnesses or
information. All documents considered by the committee that relate to the actions of the person against whom the
complaint has been filed may be inspected by that person. The Complainant will be permitted to inspect those docu-
ments or parts of documents directly relating to the Complainant’s specific complaint that the committee deems relevant
and concludes were not written under a presumption of confidentiality. Ordinarily both parties may be present when
either party or any witness is being interviewed; however, the committee may enter into closed session with or without
one or both parties upon the vote of a majority of the members of the committee (except that when any witness is being
interviewed either both or none of the parties will be present as the committee deems appropriate).
The Advisory Committee, having thus conducted its inquiry and having interviewed whatever further witnesses it deems
necessary, will then deliberate without the presence of the parties and will, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of
conclusion of the hearing, prepare and adopt a written report (1) stating its findings of fact and the conclusion, if any, it
has drawn from these facts and (2) including a summary of the substance of testimony that the Advisory Committee has
relied on in reaching its conclusions and that was heard in closed session if allowed by law. In a separate section of the
report, the committee may outline what actions, if any, it recommends be undertaken by the University to resolve the
matter. The report of the committee will be adopted only upon the majority vote of the members of the committee who
participated in the Advisory Committee’s inquiry.
The Complainant may challenge the appropriateness of the Provost as the final arbiter of the complaint but must do so
before the committee’s investigation has concluded. If it is shown by the Complainant to the committee’s satisfaction that
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the Provost cannot fairly decide the matter, then the committee shall so inform both the parties and the Provost, and the
committee shall submit its report to the President, or his or her designee, who will substitute for the Provost in the
resolution of the complaint.
D. Final resolution of the Complaint by the Provost. The committee will submit its report to the Provost ordinarily within
seven (7) days after adoption by the committee. The Associate Provost will permit the Complainant and the person
against whom the complaint was lodged to inspect the committee’s findings of fact, conclusions, and summary of testi-
mony in the report. Since the report is a confidential document advisory to the Provost, only the Provost is entitled to a
copy of it. Neither of the parties is entitled to a copy of the report. The confidentiality of the report shall be maintained
in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and any other applicable state or federal law.
The Provost shall accept the committee’s findings of fact unless the Provost believes that the findings are not substantiated
by the evidence presented to the committee. The Provost may accept, modify, or reject the conclusions of the committee
and any recommendations it might have made. However, in any case where the Provost does not believe it is appropriate
to follow the recommended actions of the committee, the Provost will discuss the matter with the committee and explain
the reasons for not doing so. The Provost will then make a decision on the matter and convey his or her decision in
writing to the Complainant, the person against whom the grievance was lodged, and the committee; the Provost’s decision
will include his or her conclusions about the issues raised in the complaint and the remedies and sanctions, if any, to be
imposed.
The Provost’s decision shall be final. The Provost’s decision may be to take any actions as may be within his or her
authority (e.g., issue any oral or written warning or reprimand to the individual against whom the complaint was lodged;
permit a Complainant to participate in an educational program or activity; institute academically appropriate procedures
whereby a Complainant’s grade may be reviewed). If the remedy deemed appropriate by the Provost is beyond his or her
authority, the Provost will recommend the initiation of such action (disciplinary or otherwise) in accordance with appli-
cable University practices and procedures.
The Provost’s decision should ordinarily be rendered within thirty (30) days after the Provost receives the committee’s
report.
E. Time Guidelines. If Texas Southern University is not in session during part of these proceedings or in instances where
additional time may be required because of the complexity of the case or unavailability of the parties or witnesses, any of
the time periods specified herein may be extended by the Provost. If a period is extended, the Complainant and the person
against whom the complaint has been filed will be so informed.
F. Retaliation is Prohibited. It is contrary to state and federal civil rights laws and to University policy to retaliate against
any person for asserting his or her civil rights, including filing a claim of discrimination or participating as a witness in an
investigation. Retaliation or reprisals against any participant in an investigation will not be tolerated by the University.
Retaliation against a person who files a claim of discrimination (including sexual harassment) is grounds for a subsequent
claim by that person under the University’s Retaliation Policy and Investigation Procedure. If a Complainant believes that
he or she has been retaliated against as a result of filing a grievance, he or she may pursue a separate complaint charging
retaliation by means of the University’s Retaliation Investigation Procedure.
ANTI-RETALIATION
Policy. It is the policy of Texas Southern University that positive employee relations and morale can best be achieved and main-
tained in an environment that promotes ongoing open communication between administration, staff, faculty, and students, in-
cluding open and candid discussions of problems and concerns. The University encourages staff, faculty and students to express
their issues, concerns or opinions without fear of retaliation or reprisal. Therefore, the University wishes to make clear that it
considers acts or threats of retaliation to constitute a serious violation of University policy.
Retaliation is any action that has the effect of punishing a person for engaging in a legally protected activity, such as alleging
discrimination, making a discrimination or harassment complaint, or assisting in a discrimination or harassment investigation.
The EEOC has determined that there three essential elements of a retaliation claim: 1) engaging in a legally protected activity, 2) an
adverse employment action, such as suspension, demotion, or termination and, 3) a causal connection between engaging in the
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protected activity and the adverse employment action. Other examples of adverse employment actions include but are not limited to
harassment, intimidation, threats or coercion.
Retaliation against any person who seeks assistance from the Offices of General Counsel, Internal Audit, Institutional Compliance
or Human Resources, or who files a claim of discrimination, including sexual harassment, is prohibited. Direct or indirect retali-
ation against anyone who, in good faith, raises or points out compliance-related violations or issues is also prohibited. There shall
be no retaliation against any participant or witness in an investigation of a complaint, grievance or compliance violation. Any
employee who retaliates against a fellow employee or a student in violation of the law and/or this policy is subject to disciplinary
action, up to and including termination of employment.
Procedures. All administrators, managers and faculty should take proactive measures to assure staff or students that the University
encourages the reporting of problems and prohibits retaliation or reprisal for reporting such problems. Allegations of retaliation
will be investigated pursuant to the University’s Retaliation Investigation Procedures. Any employee who is found to have retaliated
against a fellow employee or a student in violation of the law and/or this policy is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with
the University’s Discipline and Termination Policy, up to and including termination of employment.
An employee who has a complaint of retaliation by anyone at work, including any supervisor, co-worker, or visitor, should report
such conduct to his or her supervisor. In addition, the employee should report the retaliation to the University’s Employment
Compliance Manager. If the complaint involves the employee’s supervisor or someone in the direct line of supervision, or if the
employee for any reason is uncomfortable in dealing with his or her immediate supervisor, the employee should go directly to the
Compliance Manager. If the complaint involves the Compliance Manager, the employee should make a report to the University’s
General Counsel. For more information, contact the Office of General Counsel at (713) 313-7950.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Policy. It is the policy of Texas Southern University that all employees have the right to work in an environment free of discrimina-
tion and sexual harassment. As such, the University has a no-tolerance policy on sexual harassment. That means that any employee
who sexually harasses a fellow employee or a student is subject to discipline, up to and including termination of his or her employ-
ment.
The University’s sexual harassment policy is designed to apply to employment and academic relationships among faculty, adminis-
trators, staff, and students and prohibits male-to-female, female-to-male, faculty-student and same-sex harassment. Every em-
ployee of the University must avoid offensive or inappropriate sexual and/or sexually harassing behavior at work. Furthermore, the
University’s guidelines apply to all sexual advances, regardless of whether they are made in the office, outside the office, or during
social or business occasions.
Definitions. Texas Southern University has adopted and incorporated the regulations of the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) and case law that define sexual harassment and hostile work environment. Prohibited conduct and activities
include:
1. Unwelcome sexual advances;
2. Requests for sexual favors, whether or not accompanied by promises or threats relating to the employment relationship or
that in any way influence any personnel decision regarding a person’s employment, evaluation, wages, advancement,
assigned duties, shifts or any other condition of employment or career development;
3. Any verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that threatens or implies, either explicitly or implicitly, that an employee’s
submission to or rejection of sexual advances will in any way influence any personnel decision regarding his or her employ-
ment, evaluation, wages, advancement, assigned duties, shifts or any other condition of employment or career develop-
ment;
4. Any verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an employee’s ability to do
his or her job;
5. Any verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working
environment;
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6. Certain conduct in the workplace, whether physical or verbal, committed by supervisors or non-supervisory personnel, includ-
ing but not limited to references to an individual’s body; use of sexually degrading words to describe an individual; offensive
comments; off-color language or jokes; innuendoes; and sexually suggestive objects or behavior, books, magazines, photographs,
cartoons or pictures, and;
7. Retaliation against employees who report sexual harassment or assist the University in investigating a complaint is against
the law and is prohibited. Retaliation includes but is not limited to refusing to recommend an employee for a benefit for
which he or she qualifies, spreading rumors about the employee, encouraging hostility from co-workers and escalating the
harassment.
Prohibitions
1. It is a violation of the University policy for anyone to engage in sexual harassment as defined in Section A.
2. It is a violation of the University policy for anyone who is authorized to effectively recommend or take personnel or
academic actions affecting faculty, staff members or students to engage in sexual harassment as defined in Section A.
3. It is a violation of University policy for anyone to offer sexual favors in order to obtain preferential treatment with regard
to conditions of employment or academic standing.
4. It is a violation of the University policy for an administrator/supervisor to take personnel or academic actions as a reprisal
or in retaliation against an individual for reporting sexual harassment.
5. As with other university policies, it is also a violation of University policy for anyone to make false accusations of sexual
harassment or other misconduct.
Responsibilities of the University
1. Whenever there is a violation of this policy, prompt corrective action shall be taken by the University consistent with
existing rules, regulations, and policies. The University shall take preventive and corrective disciplinary action, up to and
including termination of employment, against any employee who engages in sexual harassment.
2. The University’s Compliance Officer shall be responsible for the coordination, dissemination, and implementation of this
policy and shall work closely with senior academic and non-academic administrators to assure compliance with the provi-
sions of this policy. The Office of General Counsel and the Human Resources Department shall serve as resources with
regard to sexual harassment-related matters.
3. Each dean, director, department chairman and/or administrative officer of an operational unit shall cooperate with the
Compliance Officer in the implementation and dissemination of this policy and in providing an environment free of
sexual harassment. Such officials shall refer complaints arising under this policy to the Compliance Officer.
3. It is the obligation of every faculty, student and staff member of the University to adhere to this policy. Failure of
supervisors to promptly investigate and report allegations of sexual harassment or failure to take timely corrective actions
is a violation of University policy and may be considered a violation of the law. The University shall take appropriate
disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, against any supervisor who fails to investigate,
report and/or take timely corrective action in cases of sexual harassment.
4. The University shall exercise reasonable care to prevent and correct promptly any sexual harassing behavior and to safe-
guard against sexual harassment and to prevent any harm that could have been avoided.
5. The person affected by the sexual harassment of another must make an attempt to take advantage of a reasonable preven-
tive or corrective opportunity provided by the University or to otherwise avoid harm.
6. Retaliation against an employee who reports sexual harassment or assists the University in investigating a complaint is
prohibited; any individual who retaliates against an employee under these circumstances will be subject to appropriate
disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
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Complaints. An employee who has a complaint of sexual harassment by anyone at work, including any supervisor, co-worker, or visitor,
should report such conduct to his or her supervisor. In addition, the employee should report the harassment to the University’s
Compliance Officer. If the complaint involves the employee’s supervisor or someone in the direct line of supervision, or if the employee
for any reason is uncomfortable in dealing with his or her immediate supervisor, the worker should go directly to the Compliance Officer.
If the complaint involves the Compliance Officer, the employee should make a report with the University’s General Counsel. The
University will work to investigate all complaints as quickly and as professionally as possible. When investigations confirm the allegations,
appropriate corrective action will be taken.
In the event the University learns that an employee has made a sexual harassment complaint in bad faith or has knowingly provided
false information regarding a complaint, appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against the individual who provided the false
information.
Confidentiality. The University will make every attempt to keep the information provided in the complaint and investigation
process confidential to the fullest extent permitted by the circumstances and allowed by law. However, confidentiality cannot be
guaranteed.
SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Introduction
Texas Southern University maintains an operating policy and associated procedures to ensure the understanding of the University’s
responsibilities regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The
Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services, along with the Associate Provost for Student Services, will
review the policy on an annual basis and forward recommendations for revisions on to the appropriate offices on the Campus,
including the Human Resources Office.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 mandates equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in all public facili-
ties, programs, activities, services, and benefits derived from them. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,
mandates equal opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities in all programs, activities, and services of recipients of federal
financial assistance. Both ADA and Section 504 are civil rights statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability, and
they obligate colleges and universities to make certain adjustments and accommodations so as to offer to persons with disabilities
the opportunity to participate fully in all institutional programs and activities.
Section 504 states “a handicapped person is anyone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially impairs or restricts one
or more major life activities, such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing,
learning, and working.”
For federally assisted programs or activities operated by post-secondary education recipients, the specific obligations with regard to
handicapped students include, but are not limited to, the following:
· All programs and activities must be offered in the most integrated setting appropriate.
· Academic requirements must be modified, on a case by case basis, to afford qualified handicapped students and applicants
an equal educational opportunity.
· A recipient may not impose upon handicapped students rules that have the effect of limiting their participation in the
recipient’s education program or activity; for example, prohibiting tape recorders in classrooms or guide dogs in campus
buildings.
· Students with impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills must be provided auxiliary aids such as taped texts, interpreters,
readers, and classroom equipment adapted for persons with manual impairments.
Texas Southern University provides all educational and other university-sponsored programs and activities to persons with disabili-
ties in the most integrated setting appropriate. Students, employees, applicants, and other individuals with disabilities served by the
University are not segregated, separated, or treated differently. The University does not require persons with disabilities to take
advantage of all adjustments, accommodations, or special services.
Information
All communications from the University shall be made accessible to all students and employees concerning ADA and Section 504
related information. This includes student and employee policies, procedures, emergency evacuation plans, and other related infor-
mation that shall be published in the student paper, student and employee handbooks, and the University’s personnel guide.
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Oversight Committee
An executive ADA committee has been formed and given a formal charge by the President of the University. This committee is the
Executive ADA/Section 504 Oversight Committee (“Oversight Committee”). The members of the Committee serve for terms of 2
years. The President appoints new members at the expiration of each 2-year term. Representation includes an individual from each
of the following: Office of the General Counsel, Student Services, Human Resources, the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and
Facilities. In addition, three members are chosen from the student and faculty body.
The Oversight Committee ensures that the University makes such modifications to its classrooms and testing requirements as are
necessary to ensure that such requirements do not discriminate or have the effect of discriminating on the basis of disability.
Specifically, the procedures include the following:
a. certify that an individual has a disability;
b. undertake reasonable steps to obtain a professional determination of whether academic adjustments/auxiliary aids are
necessary and, if they are, what kind;
c. determine on an individual basis what academic adjustment(s)/auxiliary aid(s) TSU will grant, and ensure that the aca-
demic adjustment(s)/auxiliary aid(s) granted is/are of an acceptable level of quality and effectiveness for each student
making such a request on the basis of a disability;
d. provide students with a justification for denial of an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid, or for the selection of another
academic adjustment/auxiliary aid, if the provided academic adjustment/auxiliary aid is different from that requested by
the student;
e. provide students with a reasonable opportunity to submit additional information to TSU, if their initial documentation
does not support the request for academic adjustments/auxiliary aids; and
f. ensure that decisions regarding requests for academic adjustments/auxiliary aids are made in a timely manner.
With the start of the fiscal year 1999-2000, a University Compliance Manager (also the ADA/504 Coordinator) in the Human
Resources Office assumed responsibility in coordination with the Oversight Committee for resolving issues arising under the ADA
and Section 504. The University Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the University is in compliance, responds to
requests from the government, and provides notification to all appropriate members within the University. The University Compli-
ance Manager also works closely with his or her counterparts who have been designated as coordinators in the various schools with
regard to complaints
Accessibility Issues
A designated representative in each building (for example, Hannah Hall, Bell, Fairchild, etc.) will serve as the point-of-contact for
all ADA and Section 504 accessibility issues. That individual will be responsible for ensuring that all residents in the building are
properly notified regarding ADA and Section 504 announcements and emergency evacuation plans. The representative will also
work with the Facilities area to ensure that the buildings that the University owns and/or operates are maintained within the
standards of compliance required by the relevant provisions of the ADA and Section 504.
Complaint Process
The purpose of this procedure is to provide the primary process for addressing student and employee complaints based on disabili-
ties as are applicable in the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Any Texas Southern University student or
employee may file a complaint if the situation warrants that action. A student grievance is a formal complaint filed by an individual
enrolled in the University. An employee grievance is a formal complaint filed by an individual who is on the University’s payroll.
Either individual may file a complaint. Issues that are grieved include, but are not limited to:
· Denial of accommodations that have been requested OR
· Insufficient accommodations
Texas Southern University has adopted an internal complaint procedure for providing prompt and equitable resolution of com-
plaints alleging any action prohibited by the Title II portion of the ADA and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
All complaints should be addressed to the University Compliance Manager at:
Texas Southern University
Office of the General Counsel
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, Texas 77004-9987
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The following steps explain the procedure:
1. A complaint should be filed in writing, contain the name and address of the person filing it, and briefly describe the
alleged violation of the regulations.
2. A complaint should be filed within thirty (30) days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation.
3. An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow a filing of complaint. The University Compliance Manager shall
conduct the investigation. These rules allow for an informal but thorough investigation, affording all interest persons and
their representatives, if any, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint.
4. A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description of the resolution, if any, shall be issued by the
University Compliance Manager and a copy forwarded to the complainant and Human Resources no later than fifteen
(15) business days after its filing.
5. The ADA Coordinator shall maintain the files and records of Texas Southern University relating to the complaints filed.
6. The Compliance Manager will gather all the documents relating to the investigation and submit the documents with a
summary of the case to the ADA/Section 504 Hearing Committee.
7. A hearing will be held within five (5) days of the committee receiving the information.
8. The committee will issue a decision within twenty-four (24) hours of hearing the complaint.
9. The complainant can request an appeal of the case in instances where he/she is dissatisfied with the resolution. The request
for appeal should be made within five (5) business days to:
Associate Provost for Student Services
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, Texas 77004-9987 .
10. The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be impaired by the person’s
pursuit of other remedies such as the filing of an ADA complaint with the responsible federal department or agency. Use of this
complaint procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies.
11. There rules shall be constructed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons to meet appropriate due standards
and to assure that Texas Southern University complies with the ADA in implementing regulations.
The Associate Provost for Student Services will appoint the ADA appeals committee. This committee, the ADA/Section 504
Hearing Committee, will hear all complaints and appeals related to ADA and Section 504. The Committee is composed of three
students, two faculty members, and two administrator/staff members. A faculty member or administrator/staff member who is
appointed chairs the Committee.
Hearing Procedures
1. The Chairperson will control the hearing and take whatever action is necessary to ensure an equitable, orderly, and
expeditious hearing. As presiding officer, the Chairperson may remove anyone not complying with the rules and/or dis-
rupting the hearing. Only clearly relevant and substantive objections will be allowed.
2. Legal, procedural rules of evidence will not be used in the disciplinary hearing.
3. All parties, members of the Hearing Committee, complainant, and the accused student may examine all available evidence
and question witnesses.
4. The student and/or employee may bring a representative; however, it is not a requirement. The student and/or employee,
or their representative, may ask questions if necessary.
5. Witnesses will be heard one at a time, and they may be excused from the hearing by the Chairperson after testifying.
6. After all available evidence and witnesses have been examined and questioned, all persons, except members of the Hearing
Committee, must leave the room.
7. Members of the Hearing Committee will then make a determination of the case and render a written recommendation to
the complainant and to the Associate Provost for Student Services.
Complaints in the following areas will utilize the same complaint procedure previously described:
· The Thurgood Marshall School of Law
· College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
· All other colleges and schools combined
A copy of the final resolution resulting from the complaint procedure shall be provided to the appropriate officer in the
school where the violation has occurred, to the Human Resources Office, and to the Office of the General Counsel.
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OFFICE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS AND THE U.S. ARMY
RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) PROGRAM
The Office of Veteran Affairs functions as part of the Office of the University Registrar and is organized to help support the
educational process of persons who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and who are eligible for educational
benefits at the University. Through this office, counseling is provided to facilitate the acquisition of benefits from the Veterans
Administration. Advisement for the U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program (ROTC) that is available through Texas
Southern University is also provided by the Office of Veteran Affairs. This office may be contacted by calling telephone number
(713)-313-1001. Of special note is the fact that students who participate in the U.S. Army ROTC Program at Texas Southern
University are also cross-enrolled at the University of Houston.
The U.S. Army ROTC program exists as a series of college elective courses and field training activities which, when successfully
completed, leads to a commission as a second lieutenant in the Active U.S. Army, the U.S. Army National Guard, or the U.S. Army
Reserve. Military science courses are taken in conjunction with academic course loads. Participants must be full-time students to
enroll in Army ROTC, and their securing of Army commissions is entirely separate from the pursuit of academic degrees. Academic
degrees may be pursued in such fields as accounting, chemistry, history, etc.; however, they will not be in military science.
Most ROTC cadets first enroll in the two-year Basic Course (with no military obligation incurred) followed by enrollment in the
two-year Advanced Course. Veterans may receive credit for the Basic Course and may earn commissions by enrolling in ROTC for
two academic years in conjunction with the completion of one six-week summer camp. Four-year and three-year Green to Gold
scholarship winners are also required to participate in the Basic Course military science courses. A baccalaureate degree must be
conferred in order for a participant to return to Active Duty as a commissioned officer or to participate as a second lieutenant in the
Reserve Forces.
There are monetary benefits to be derived from participation in the ROTC program. For each month of enrollment in the Ad-
vanced Course, participants will receive an allowance of $150.00 up to $1,500.00 per year for each of the two years. Participants are
also paid for attending the six-week summer camp, usually between the junior and senior years of enrollment. Participants will also
retain and receive all educational benefits earned while on Active Duty, even if they receive ROTC scholarships.
In the ROTC program, participants are not members of the Active Army, so they earn no Active Army benefits. As a Green to Gold
scholarship cadet, participants may not be in a Reserve Component; however, a two-year Green to Gold non-scholarship cadet may
be in a Reserve Component. For the latter case, participants will be entitled to reserve pay and certain benefits.
As referenced earlier in chapter one of this document, scholarships are available to students participating in the U. S. Army ROTC
program. Detailed information on these scholarships, including the Green to Gold scholarships referenced above, may be obtained
by calling (713)-743-3875.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAM
Subsequent to the Higher Education Amendments of 1986, all institutions of higher education are required to certify that they
“have in operation a Drug Prevention Program that is determined by the institution to be accessible to any officer, employee or
student at the institution.” From this mandate, the Substance Abuse Prevention, Education, and Intervention (SAPEI) program
was established at Texas Southern University. A University-wide program managed through the Office of Student Services, SAPEI
is governed by policies approved by the Board of Regents. The policies regulate the use of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled
substances on the campus of Texas Southern University. Local, State and Federal laws governing the use of alcohol, drugs, or other
controlled substances are supported by this institution.
The SAPEI program is staffed by a licensed counselor and experienced support staff, as well as by volunteers consisting of University
personnel, students, affiliate service providers, agencies and community groups.
The primary purpose of SAPEI is to educate the University family about the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol and to influence the
choice to maintain a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. Program efforts include on-site counseling, referral, and treatment. Seminars
and workshops are conducted throughout the academic year for all University constituents, as well as for some segments of the
community.
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The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program is located in the Student Health Center. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, and by appointment after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND PLACEMENT SERVICES CENTER
The Cooperative Education and Placement Services Center has the major objective of assisting students and alumni with their
employment related needs. The Center is composed of four interlocking components: Career Awareness; Job Location and Devel-
opment (JLD); Cooperative Education (Co-Op)/Internships; and Career Planning and Placement.
The Career Awareness component is available to students of all academic levels and is especially designed for undecided majors and/
or those individuals who would like to chart new career directions.
The JLD component is designed to assist students in locating employment opportunities that will assist them in financing their
education. AR students enrolled at the University are eligible to participate in this component.
The Co-Op portion of the Cooperative Education/Internships component is designed to integrate theoretical classroom learning
with practical on-the-job application in all academic disciplines. To be eligible for placement in Co-Op positions (or paid career
related experiences), students must have completed a minimum of 30 semester credit hours with a minimum overall GPA of 2.00.
The Internships portion of this component is designed to locate both paid and unpaid opportunities relevant to academic majors
and minors. Internships are available to students at all academic levels and, generally, have some type of GPA requirement.
The objective of the Career Planning and Placement component is to provide support services that will enhance the abilities of
students to make self evaluations, determine career directions, acquire job seeking skills, prepare for employment and graduate
school interviews, and secure job placements.
The Center is located in the Fairchild Building, Room 150. For further information, students should call (713)-313-7142 or
(713)-313-7346.
UNIVERSITY TESTING SERVICES
Through the University Testing Services program, the following functions and services are rendered:
1. Provide local and national testing programs for its clientele.
2. Collect relevant and reliable psychometric information about the learner.
3. Collect relevant and reliable psychometric information about prospective students of Texas Southern University.
4. Provide test services and test consultations for various components within the University.
5. Provide counselors and admission officers with test profiles on all freshman students.
6. Provide academic advisors with test profiles and other relevant test data compiled on their advisers.
The University Testing Services program offers two specific programs: national testing programs and institutional testing programs:
A. National Testing Programs are testing programs which are administered nationwide in terms of date and time. They are
controlled by test service centers external to the University. Those national testing programs which are currently conducted by
University Services are:
· American College Testing (ACT) Program Test
· Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
· Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
· General Education Development (GED) Test
· Test of Spoken English (TSE)
B. Institutional Testing Programs are programs that are conceived, designed, implemented, and controlled by the University.
STUDENT SUPPORT: SPECIAL SERVICES
The student special services program at Texas Southern University is a federally funded college-support program, especially de-
signed for matriculating students who may need additional assistance and innovative curricula to ensure their success in an aca-
demic environment. The program is also designed to help educationally and economically deprived and physically handicapped
students to pursue graduate and professional education. To meet this goal, the student special services program considers the
student’s total environment for learning and developing at the University and in the community. Counseling, tutoring, innovative
curricula, special summer sessions, and coordination of University services are utilized in an effort to assist students in the develop-
ment of their potential.
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND HOUSING PROCEDURES
Since the demand for student housing is quite large, facilities may not be available for all students who apply. In order for housing
applications to be processed expediently, students need to request and submit the appropriate application for the type of accommo-
dation desired.
Along with the application, the student must remit a $250.00 deposit and a $50.00 non-refundable application fee. The applica-
tion fee will not be credited toward the amount of room and board to be paid at registration. The deposit will remain with the
University as long as the student is under the Housing-Food Service Contract. Refunds will be made upon written application and
upon certification by the Residential Life and Housing Office that the room vacated was left clean and in good order. Costs for
damages to facilities, furnishings and special cleaning will be charged against the deposit. Where responsibility cannot be estab-
lished, costs will be divided among the occupants of the room/floor/building involved in the damages.
Housing Deposit/Application Fee Refund Policy
A housing/food service contract may be obtained by students for one academic year (that is, for the fall and spring semesters), and
a deposit is required. Any student with a contract who does not return for the spring semester will forfeit his/her housing deposit.
The deposit will also be forfeited if the student in question cancels his/her contract after residence halls open for one of the
semesters covered by the contract. The deposit is refundable when the student in question can not be accommodated. All student
requests for refunds of deposits must be made in writing at the end of the contract year, but before residence halls open for the first
summer term of the academic year for which the deposit was made.
Housing Reservations
Reservations are made on a “first come, first served” basis. All domestic and international students should make applications with
applicable fees as early as possible prior to the semester or term in which they wish to attend. Students may apply for housing before
being accepted for admission to the University; however, admission is required for occupancy.
Assignments will be made in the month of April for the Fall Semester, and in December for the Spring Semester. Every effort will
be made to honor specific room requests; however, room/hall assignments are made on a space-available basis.
Resident’s Responsibilities
Students are cautioned to read carefully all terms and conditions stated on the application form, information bulletins, and hous-
ing/food service contracts. Students will be held accountable for adherence to the contents of all contractual information. Once a
student is assigned to a room, he or she is responsible for its maintenance (i.e., keeping the room in good condition) and shall be
held responsible to the University for damages to equipment and furnishings. Charges will be assessed for damages or defacements
beyond normal wear and tear.
All residents are expected to familiarize themselves with and abide by the University Rules and Regulations. Violation of
University Rules and Regulations could result in disciplinary action taken by the House Judiciary Committee, Head Resident
Counselor, and/or the Office of Judicial Affairs.
The Residential Life and Housing Office is located in Room 100 of Bruce Hall, and the telephone number is (713)-313-7206.
Information about near and off-campus student housing is available online at www.tsu.edu.
ERNEST S. STERLING STUDENT LIFE CENTER
As the “Hub of University Life”, the Student Center is a laboratory of citizenship and provides an educational experience for the
development of successful leadership skills in numerous broad-based college union activities. The Center provides educational,
cultural, social, and recreational programs, as well as leisure activities for the entire University community.
This four-story structure in the center of the campus contains a 1,000-seat cafeteria, a 300-seat snack bar, an ice cream shop, and
the University Bookstore. Offices for the Student Government Association, the University Program Council, and Student Publica-
tions (Herald Newspaper and Tiger Yearbook), are also located here. Social events, special meetings, luncheons and receptions are
held in the Tiger Room and the President’s Lounge. The Center houses a bowling facility, barber and beauty shops, a game room,
a television room, reading lounges, a meditation room, and a terrace on the roof. It is also equipped to receive closed circuit
television. Special features include an automatic teller machine for banking services, METRO bus pass service, and graphic services
for campus clubs and organizations.
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UNIVERSITY PROGRAM COUNCIL
The University Program Council is composed of students, staff, faculty, and administrators who work in collaboration with the
Office of Student Services in implementing programs for the University community. The Council’s charge includes sponsoring a
comprehensive list of social, cultural, intellectual, and recreational programs which enhance the total development of students.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Government Association is the supreme governing body of Texas Southern University students. Comprised of three
branches, Executive, Legislative and Judicial, the Student Government Association serves as a means whereby students’ opinions,
views, and aspirations may be properly discussed and acted upon.
Participation in the co-curricular laboratory environment provided by the Student Government Association maximizes opportuni-
ties for leadership development and ensures student participation on University committees. Weekly meetings of the Student
Government Association are held in the Student Center and are open to all students.
CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS
The Office of Campus Organizations, which is housed in the Student Center, certifies over seventy campus organizations each year
serving the special interests of the campus community. Among those recognized organizations are undergraduate chapters of na-
tional fraternities and sororities and social, academic, recreational, religious, and para-professional organizations.
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JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
The Jesse H. Jones School of Business consists of two departments: (1) Accounting and Finance and (2) Business Administration.
Through these two departments, four undergraduate degrees and one graduate degree are offered. The four undergraduate
degrees are the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, the Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, the
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, and the Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. The one
graduate degree is the Master of Business Administration in Business Administration. The Bachelor of Business Administra-
tion in Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance are administered through the Department of Account-
ing and Finance while the remaining two degrees are administered through the Department of Business Administration. Stu-
dents should refer to the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University for a description of the graduate degree.
The School is administratively organized with a Dean who is assisted by an Associate Dean for Academics, an Associate Dean
for Business Student Services, two faculty chairpersons, and support staff. All administrative offices, including departmental
offices, are located in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business building.
MISSION STATEMENT
As one of the Historically Black Universities across the United States, Texas Southern University has a unique mission of service to
the urban populace. Thus, the primary mission of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business is the education of students from the State
of Texas and, in particular, from Houston and the surrounding area.
The primary thrust of the School of Business is on undergraduate programs. The mission of the School is to provide professional
education essential to those who are preparing themselves for positions of responsibility in business, government, and community-
service organizations. The School aspires to local and regional recognition as an excellent school of business. Its faculty is committed
to the active involvement of students in their learning, a wide range of intellectual contributions that reflect the diversity and
expertise of the faculty, and professional development activities to enhance teaching and learning.
The School is committed to providing students with a background of general knowledge and specialized training in the philosophi-
cal, social, ethical, and economic context of a rapidly changing, global, and increasingly multicultural society. Additional develop-
mental experiences are provided through programs designed to develop social and cognitive skills, such as self-confidence, poise,
and verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Research and public service are seen as complementary to and supportive of the primary goal of providing quality education to
students. Thus, research on teaching and issues related to instructional development are valued.
ADMISSION POLICIES
General Information
Admission to the Jesse H. Jones School of Business is governed by the policies established for the Office of the University Director
of Admissions and the various guidelines established by the departments in the School.
Admission of Undergraduate Transfer Students
Students who have been enrolled in other colleges or universities, who are admitted to Texas Southern University, and who wish to
enroll in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business, are subject to the regulations pertaining to transfer credit as established by the
University and referenced in the section of this bulletin devoted to Admission Requirements, Enrollment Procedures, and Aca-
demic Regulations.
Readmission of Former Students
Former students at Texas Southern University who wish to re-enroll in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business are subject to the
regulations pertaining to readmission as established by the University and referenced in the section of this bulletin devoted to
Admission Requirements, Enrollment Procedures, and Academic Regulations.
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GENERAL SCHOOL POLICIES
1. All students enrolled in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business are required to follow the sequence of courses outlined in
their respective degree plans.
2. All students enrolled in the School must earn grades of “C” or better in English 131, English 132, Mathematics 133,
Mathematics 135, and all transfer credits.
3. At least 50 % of the business semester credit hours required for the various business degrees must be earned at Texas
Southern University.
4. Students may not enroll in advanced courses without satisfactorily completing the prerequisites required for such courses.
5. Students earning undergraduate degrees from the School are not required to declare a minor in a second academic
discipline offered through the University.
6. Students must complete a comprehensive exit examination prior to graduation.
7. Proper professional conduct is required of all students enrolled. (This includes dress, language, honesty, personal integrity,
and personal ethics.)
GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING
To remain in good academic standing, students majoring in any area of business must maintain an overall grade point average
(GPA) of 2.00.
ACCREDITATION
The University is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
THE BUSINESS LIBRARY
The Business Library is located on the fifth floor of the Robert J. Terry Library and combines resources for accounting, business,
and economics. The 15,000 square foot floor has a seating capacity of 80. The Business Library has over 52,000 volumes and
subscribes to more than 450 serials. Extensive files of corporate financial reports and business and financial services are available.
Computerized inter-library loan services link the Library with others throughout the nation and world. The DIALOG Information
Retrieval Service provides more than 320 databases in a broad scope of disciplines. For the faculty, the Houston Area Research
Library Consortium provides access to seven other Houston area medical and university libraries, including Rice University and the
University of Houston.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student organizations operating in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business contribute significantly to the student’s total educational
experience. They are important vehicles for creative interaction among students, between students and faculty, and between stu-
dents and their counterparts on other campuses. They also provide linkages between the School and the business and professional
community.
School-Wide Organizations
The Mack H. Hannah Junior Chamber of Commerce was named for a black pioneer business leader in Houston who also served
as a University Regent and benefactor of the School. This school-wide club is a central focus of extra-curricular efforts and serves as
the student government organization within the Jesse H. Jones School of Business. In the latter function, it assures students a voice
in all aspects of college life and affords them the opportunity to experience leadership and participatory governance.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) create and present a wide variety of innovative community outreach projects. This provides an
opportunity for students to make a difference and to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning,
practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise.
The Student Business Leadership Organization (SBLO) has as its mission the development of Jesse H. Jones School of Business
JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 53
students into community and corporate leaders by enhancing their skills, talents, and experiences. Membership qualifications include
being an undergraduate major or minor in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business or pursuing the Master of Business Administration degree
while having a grade point average of 2.70 or higher.
Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International – The Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student any-
where in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International. The mission of Beta Gamma Sigma is to
encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business along with personal and professional excellence in the practice
of business.
Accounting Organizations
Beta Alpha Psi is a national scholastic and professional accounting fraternity. The Delta Xi Chapter was established at Texas South-
ern University in 1975 for the purpose of encouraging and recognizing scholastic and professional excellence in the field of ac-
counting. To achieve this purpose or objective, Beta Alpha Psi fosters the following: the promotion of the study and practice of
accounting; the provision of opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing accountants; and
the encouragement of a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibilities. The minimum scholastic requirement for juniors and
seniors to be members is a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in accounting courses. Also, students must have completed Accounting 231,
232, and 331 for admission.
The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is a national organization of accounting students. Its primary purpose is
to promote professional development in accounting, to encourage and help members of minority groups enter the accounting
profession, and to provide assistance in developing accounting education for members of minority groups. The student chapter at
Texas Southern University was organized in 1975, and membership is open to all students majoring in accounting or those who
have expressed a desire to enter the accounting profession.
Finance Organization
The Urban Financial Services Coalition plans and executes activities designed to reinforce the theoretical base provided in the
classroom with knowledge and insights gained through real-world exposure in the field of finance. This organization further serves
as a forum for social and other extra-curricular activities designed to enrich the academic experience of finance majors.
Marketing Organization
The American Marketing Association (AMA), which has a chapter at Texas Southern University, is a national organization that
serves to instill a desire in students to develop excellence in marketing and to provide them access to the professional enrichment
activities provided by the national organization.
RIGHT TO MODIFY
The information contained in this bulletin is considered to be descriptive in nature and not contractual. The University reserves the
right to change any policy or requirement at any time during the time that a student is enrolled. Courses are also subject to change.
DESCRIPTION OF DEPARTMENTS IN THE SCHOOL
The two departments housed in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business are described in detail on the pages that follow. They are
described in the following order: Department of Accounting and Finance and Department of Business Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Courses in Accounting (ACCTG), Business Law, Finance (FIN) and Insurance (INS) at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels are offered through the Department of Accounting and Finance. The Department also offers the Bachelor of Business
Administration (B.B.A.) Degree at the undergraduate level. A minor in Accounting is also offered at the undergraduate level.
Members of the department are located on the third floor of the Jesse H. Jones business building in Suite 356.
The Department seeks to fulfill a primary mission of delivering quality instruction that provides students with:
A general education foundation,
A comprehensive understanding of general business concepts and principles,
The requisite conceptual and technical knowledge of accounting and finance, and
The basis for multi-dimensional roles required of professional accountants and financial managers
Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and in Finance are summarized below, including exact
course requirements (and their sequencing) and credits needed for graduation. In pursuing a degree in Accounting or in Finance,
a total of 129 semester credit hours are required, and students are not required to declare a minor in another academic discipline.
Students seeking either a major in Accounting or in Finance, or a minor in Accounting, must first gain admission to the Depart-
ment through procedures outlined below.
There are two possible minors in the School of Business: Accounting and Business Administration. Students seeking a minor in
Business Administration should consult the next major section of this document.
For students majoring in other academic disciplines who wish to pursue a minor in Accounting, the following courses, totaling
twenty-four (24) semester credit hours for which grades of C or better must be earned, are required for completion of this
minor: ACCTG 231 (3 semester credit hours); ACCTG 232 (3 semester credit hours); ACCTG 331 (3 semester credit hours);
ACCTG 332 (3 semester credit hours); six elective credit hours in ACCTG at the 300-level or 400-level; BADM 234 (3 semester
credit hours); and MGMT 300 (3 semester credit hours). Students are cautioned that grades of C- do not fulfill grade require-
ments for these credits. Before pursuing this minor, students must gain admission to the Department through the procedure
outlined below. Students must also meet prerequisites for courses required as described in course descriptions below.
Students wishing to pursue majors or minors in Accounting must petition for admission to the Department of Accounting and
Finance through the Office of Business Student Services. The appropriate forms are available in the Office of Business Student
Services in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business located in Suite 117. Transfer students must meet all admission requirements of the
University, be in good standing at former institutions attended, and have met ASSET requirements to be considered for admission
to the Department. Grades below C in Accounting courses will not be accepted for transfer credit. Students applying for admission
who are not transfer students are also responsible for verifying their ASSET status through the General University Academic
Center (or GUAC). Transcripts of all college work must be forwarded to or presented to the Office of Business Student Services.
Once admitted to the Department of Accounting and Finance, students are required to seek advisement through the Office of
Business Student Services and to keep that office apprised of changes in address and telephone number.
Graduation requirements include the following: (1) Grades of C or better in all Accounting courses (grades of C- are unaccept-
able); (2) no more than two grades of D in Business Core courses; (3) an overall GPA of 2.00 or better; and (4) an overall GPA in
all Accounting courses of 2.50 or better.
The Texas Legislature has passed a bill regarding the requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. In
its present format, Texas candidates for the CPA examination must meet the 150 semester-credit-hour requirement before applying
to sit for the CPA examination. Prior to writing the CPA examination, students can earn hours above those required to earn an
undergraduate degree through either the undergraduate course offerings or the Master of Business Administration program as
described in the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University.
Students should read all general policies and information related to the Jesse H. Jones School of Business prior to acceptance
into this instructional unit.
In summary, interested students must do the following: (1) gain admission to the University; (2) fulfill prerequisite require-
ments for a major or minor in Accounting as specified in this section; (3) satisfy ASSET requirements through the General
JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 55
University Academic Center (or GUAC); and (4) apply for admission to the Department as either an Accounting or Finance major or an
Accounting minor. Once admission has been obtained, students must seek advisement from the Office of Business Student Services before
attempting to complete degree requirements. Questions may be directed to the Departmental Office at (713) 313-7910.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Ayadi, O. Felix
Professor
B.S., M.S., University of Lagos
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Boyd, Joseph L.
Professor
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
University of South Carolina
Chatterjee, Amitava
Professor
B.S., M.S., University of Calcutta
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Ducy, Mary
Assistant Professor
B.A., College of Notre Dame of Maryland
M.S.A., George Washington University
Holley, Joyce H.
Associate Professor
B.S., Texas Southern University
A.M., Stanford University
M.B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo
Ph.D., University of Houston
CPA
Hyman, Ladelle M.
Professor
B.S., University of Arkansas
M.B.A, Marquette University
M.A.S., University of Illinois
Ph.D., North Texas State University
CPA
Iqbal, Zahid
Professor
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Dhaka
M.B.A., East Tennessee State University
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Malone, Fannie L.
Professor
B.B.A., University of Houston
M.S., University of Houston
Ph.D., Texas A & M University
CPA
Perkins, Carlton
Assistant Professor
B.S., Norfolk State College
M.B.A., J.D., Texas Southern University
Pitre, Richard
Professor
B.S., Southern University
M.B.A., Atlanta University
Ph.D., University of Houston
CPA
Saunders, William
Assistant Professor
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University
J.D., University of Indiana
Slade, Priscilla D.
Associate Professor
B.S., Mississippi State University
M.S., Jackson State University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Smith, Marion
Assistant Professor
B.S., M.B.A., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D., University of Houston
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ACCOUNTING COURSES
ACCTG 231 Principles of Accounting I (3)
Fundamental concepts of double-entry theory, recording procedures, worksheet techniques, and fi-
nancial statement preparation. Accounting for cash, receivables, inventories, plant assets, and liabilities.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 133 and MATH 135. Listed as ACCT 2301
in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
ACCTG 232 Principles of Accounting II (3)
Emphasis on the preparation of reports and the use of accounting data for internal management. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ACCTG 231. Listed as ACCT 2302 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
ACCTG 300 Accounting Information Systems (3)
Inquiry into the fundamental principles and concepts underlying accounting information systems.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ACCTG 231 and ACCTG 232.
ACCTG 331 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
Techniques in adjusting, correcting, and revising accounting records and statements. Conventional
standards and acceptable alternatives in accounting for cash, receivables, liabilities, inventories, and
plant assets. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: GPA of 2.50 or better in ACCTG 231.
ACCTG 332 Intermediate Accounting II (3)
Accounting procedures for plant assets and intangible assets, requirements peculiar to corporate ac-
counting, analysis and interpretation of accounting data, and current trends in the application of basic
concepts. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ACCTG 331.
ACCTG 333 Intermediate Accounting III (3)
Current accounting problems, including international accounting with special emphasis on published
pronouncements or professional accounting organizations. Exploration of contemporary controversial
topics included with written research paper required. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
ACCTG 331.
ACCTG 334 Federal Income Tax Accounting (3)
Interpretation of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations and instructions. Concepts of
income tax determination and reporting requirements for individuals, partnerships, and corporations;
payroll tax requirements and reporting procedures. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
GPA of 2.50 or better in ACCTG 231 and ACCTG 232.
ACCTG 336 Cost Accounting (3)
Provision of a basis for using Accounting as a management tool through the development of knowledge
of accounting techniques for planning, controlling, and product costing. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisite: ACCTG 232.
ACCTG 339 Business Law (3)
Study of the basic legal concepts and principles pertaining to fundamental business transactions and of
the Uniform Commercial Code. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BADM 234.
ACCTG 431 Advanced Accounting (3)
Purchase and pooling-of-interest methods of accounting and special topics, including partnership for-
mation and liquidation, government accounting, and international accounting. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisite: ACCTG 332.
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ACCTG 433 Auditing (3)
Study of auditing principles, techniques, and procedures; professional ethics and legal responsibility;
the audit program, field work, and the audit report. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
ACCTG 332.
ACCTG 436 Federal Income Tax Accounting II (3)
Continuation of ACCTG 334 with emphasis on research in taxation; accounting methods; payment of
taxes; guides for partnerships, estates, trusts, and corporations; preparation and filing of required re-
turns. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ACCTG 334.
ACCTG 445 Contemporary Topics in Accounting (3)
Applied study and research on emerging issues in the field of Accounting and Information Systems.
Three hours of lecture per week.
ACCTG 446 Business Internship (3)
Faculty supervised work experience where written reports are required. Students may be allowed to
receive up to 9 hours of credit for this course with the approval of the Faculty Chair. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior standing and consent of the instructor.
FINANCE COURSES
FIN 301 Basic Financial Management (3)
Introduction to financial markets, mathematics of finance, capital budgeting, valuation, and interna-
tional finance. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ACCTG 231, ACCTG 232, and ECON
231.
FIN 302 Management of Financial Institutions (3)
Asset and liability management in the context of risk, liquidity, and profitability in the Financial Ser-
vices Industry. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FIN 301.
FIN 303 Working Capital Management and Financial Analysis (3)
Focuses on cash management, credit management, short-term financing, financial analysis and plan-
ning, and sources and uses of funds. Small business finance also discussed. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisite: FIN 301.
FIN 312 Investments (3)
Types of investments; securities exchanges; market indexes; quotations; practices, procedures, and evalu-
ations relating to stocks, bonds, and mutual fund tradings; the international financial environment.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FIN 301.
FIN 338 International Finance (3)
Introduction to the international financial environment and international financial tools and tech-
niques, including the foreign exchange markets, exchange rates, financing international operations,
and foreign investments. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FIN 301.
FIN 351 Money and Capital Markets (3)
Structure and flow of funds in the money and capital markets and factors influencing the cost and
availability of credit. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FIN 301.
FIN 403 Corporate Financial Management (3)
In-depth study of capital budgeting, financing, dividends, and related issues in the context of risk,
return, and creation of value. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FIN 301.
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FIN 411 Advanced Topics in Investments (3)
Methods of investment analysis and selection; analysis of options, futures, and convertible securities;
term structure of interest rate with portfolio theory and management. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: FIN 301 and FIN 312.
FIN 412 Finance: Cases and Readings (3)
Analysis of case problems in finance utilizing the tools and techniques developed in prior courses. Also
includes readings on current financial events. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FIN 301,
FIN 302, FIN 303, FIN 312, and FIN 403.
INSURANCE COURSES
INS 300 General Insurance (3)
Nature and function of the insurance mechanism and a survey of the principal characteristics of the
several branches into which the insurance industry is divided. Three hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisite: 60 semester credits completed.
INS 301 Fundamentals of Life Insurance (3)
Functions and mechanics of life insurance; the life insurance contract; the rights of the insured, benefi-
ciaries, and creditors. Some emphasis placed on interpreting mortality tables. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisite: 60 semester credits completed.
INS 400 Property Insurance Contracts (3)
Provisions of property and casualty insurance contracts. Considerable attention paid to commercial
policy forms. Some emphasis placed on insurance company operations. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisite: 60 semester credits completed.
INS 401 Employee Benefits and Retirement Plans (3)
Exposure to major components of most benefit plans; health coverage, retirement, and disability plans.
Features of group insurance covered in detail. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 60 semes-
ter credits completed.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
IN ACCOUNTING
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (ACCOUNTING) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 63 credits 22 credits
ENG 131 (3)** School of ECON 231 (3)
ENG 132 (3) Business core (30) ECON 232 (3)
MATH 133 (3) ACCTG 232 (3) MGSC 239 (3)
Natural Science (8)*** BADM 101 (3) SOC 157 or 322 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) BADM 230 (3) General Electives (7)
MUSIC 239 (3) BADM 234 (3)
HIST 231 (3) FIN 301 (3)
HIST 232 (3) MGMT 300 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) MKTG 306 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) MGSC 302 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) BADM 450 (3)
CS 116 (3) Other Major
Requirements (33)
ACCTG 300 (3)
ACCTG 331 (3)
ACCTG 332 (3)
ACCTG 333 (3)
ACCTG 334 (3)
ACCTG 336 (3)
ACCTG 339 (3)
ACCTG 431 (3)
ACCTG 433 (3)
ACCTG Electives (6)****
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum
credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Natural Science credits should be selected from the following: BIOL 143 (4); CHEM 111, 131 (4); CHEM 112, 132
(4); GEOL 141 (4); and PHYS 141 (4).
**** ACCTG Electives should be selected from the following upper level courses: ACCTG 436, ACCTG 445, and ACCTG
446. (Note: A 400-level FIN course may be used to substitute for one of these suggested elective ACCTG courses.)
JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 61
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
Open
Second Semester
Open
Sophomore First Semester
ACCTG 231 (Principles of Accounting I), 3 cr
Second Semester
ACCTG 232 (Principles of Accounting II), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
ACCTG 331 (Intermediate Accounting I), 3 cr
ACCTG 334 (Federal Income Tax Accounting), 3 cr
Approved ACCTG Elective, 3 cr
Second Semester
ACCTG 300 (Accounting Information Systems), 3 cr
ACCTG 332 (Intermediate Accounting II), 3 cr
ACCTG 336 (Cost Accounting), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
ACCTG 333 (Intermediate Accounting III), 3 cr
ACCTG 433 (Auditing), 3 cr
Approved ACCTG Elective, 3 cr
Second Semester
ACCTG 339 (Business Law), 3 cr
ACCTG 431 (Advanced Accounting), 3 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
IN FINANCE
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (FINANCE) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 63 credits 22 credits
ENG 131 (3)** ACCTG 231 (3) ECON 231 (3)
ENG 132 (3) ACCTG 232 (3) ECON 232 (3)
MATH 133 (3) BADM 230 (3) MGSC 239 (3)
Natural Science (8)*** BADM 234 (3) SOC 157 or 322 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) FIN 301 (3) General Electives (7)****
MUSIC 239 (3) MGMT 300 (3)
HIST 231 (3) MKTG 306 (3)
HIST 232 (3) MGSC 302 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) BADM 450 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) Other Major
PSY 131, 131L (3) Requirements (33)
CS 116 (3) FIN 302 (3)
FIN 303 (3)
FIN 312 (3)
FIN 338 (3)
FIN 403 (3)
FIN 411 (3)
FIN 412 (3)
MGSC 304 (3)
MGSC 331 (3)
ACCTG 331 (3)
ACCTG 332 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Natural Science credits should be selected from the following: BIOL 143 (4); CHEM 111, 131 (4); CHEM 112, 132 (4);
GEOL 141 (4); and PHYS 141 (4).
**** General Electives must be taken outside of the School of Business.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN FINANCE
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
BADM 101 (Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship,Government and Society), 3 cr
Second Semester
None
Sophomore First Semester
ACCTG 231 (Principles of Accounting I), 3 cr
ECON 231 (Principles of Economics I), 3 cr
BADM 230 (Advanced Communication Skills), 3 cr
BADM 234 (Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business), 3 cr
Second Semester
ACCTG 232 (Principles of Accounting II), 3 cr
ECON 232 (Principles of Economics II), 3 cr
MGSC 239 (Business Statistics I), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
ACCTG 331 (Intermediate Accounting I), 3 cr
FIN 301 (Basic Financial Management), 3 cr
MGMT 300 (Principles of Management), 3 cr
MKTG 306 (Principles of Marketing), 3 cr
MGMT 330 (Organizational Behavior) or
MGSC 331 (Business Statistics II), 3 cr
Second Semester
ACCTG 332(Intermediate Accounting II), 3 cr
FIN 302 (Management of Financial Institutions), 3 cr
MGSC 302 (Operations Management I), 3 cr
MGSC 304 (Information Technology), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
FIN 303 (Working Capital Management and Financial Analysis), 3 cr
FIN 312 (Investments), 3 cr
FIN 403 (Corporate Financial Management), 3 cr
Second Semester
FIN 338 (International Finance), 3 cr
FIN 411 (Advanced Topics in Investments), 3 cr
FIN 412 (Finance: Cases and Readings), 3 cr
BADM 450 (Organizational Policy and Strategy), 3 cr
64 JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Through the Department of Business Administration, courses are offered in Business Administration (BADM) and the following
functional business disciplines: Management (MGMT), Management Science (MGSC), and Marketing (MKTG). At the under-
graduate level, the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Degree is offered in Management and in Marketing; and, at
the graduate level, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Degree in Business Administration is offered. Also, an
undergraduate minor in Business Administration is offered through this unit. Members of the Department are housed on the
third floor of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business building in Suites 315 and 340.
Students interested in the Master of Business Administration in Business Administration should refer to the Graduate School
Bulletin of Texas Southern University for details.
The mission of the Department of Business Administration is to prepare students for positions of leadership, trust, and responsibil-
ity in business, government, and community-service organizations. The Department offers the foundation business courses (except
Accounting, Business Law, and Finance) and provides the curriculum of study for Management and Marketing majors.
Students who have been admitted to the University and who wish to pursue either an undergraduate major in Management or in
Marketing or a minor in Business Administration must first gain admission to the Department through the process outlined below.
As is the case for the other undergraduate degrees offered through the Jesse H. Jones School of Business, students pursuing the
B.B.A. in Business Administration in this unit are not required to declare a minor in another academic discipline at the Univer-
sity.
For students majoring in other academic disciplines who wish to pursue a minor in Business Administration, twenty-seven (27)
semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following three-credit courses: ECON 231, ECON 232, ACCTG
231, ACCTG 232, BADM 234, FIN 301, MGMT 300, MKTG 306, and one 300 level or 400 level elective offered through this
unit. Students are cautioned that grades of “C-” are not acceptable for the twenty-seven (27) semester credit hours referenced.
Students wishing to pursue a major in Management or in Marketing, or a minor in Business Administration, must petition for
admission to the Department of Business Administration. The appropriate forms are available in the Office of Business Student
Services in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business Building in Suite 117. Transfer students must meet all admission requirements of
the University, be in good standing at former institutions of attendance, and have met ASSET requirements to be considered for
admission to the Department. Grades below “C” in Business courses will not be accepted for transfer credit. Students applying for
admission, who are not transfer students, are also responsible for verifying their ASSET status through the General University
Academic Center (GUAC). Transcripts of all college work must be forwarded to or presented to the Office of Business Student
Services. Once admitted to the Department of Business Administration, students are required to seek advisement through the
Office of Business Student Services and to keep that office apprised of changes in address and telephone number.
Graduation requirements include the following: (1) Grades of “C “or better in the major courses (grades of “C-” are unacceptable);
(2) no more than two grades of “D” in non-major Business courses; (3) an overall GPA of 2.00 or better; and (4) an overall GPA of
2.50 or better in the major courses.
Students should read all general policies and information related to the Jesse H. Jones School of Business prior to acceptance
into this instructional unit as a major or degree seeker.
In summary, interested students must do the following: (1) gain admission to the University; (2) fulfill prerequisite require-
ments for a major in Management or in Marketing, or a minor in Business Administration; (3) satisfy ASSET requirements
through the General University Academic Center (GUAC); and (4) apply for admission to the Department as either a major or
minor. Once admission has been obtained, students must seek advisement from the Office of Business Student Services before
attempting to complete degree requirements. Questions may be directed to the Department Office at (713) 313-7309 or (713)
313-7590.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Hansen, David E.
Associate Professor
B.A., San Diego State University
M.B.A., University of California at Los Angeles
Ph.D., Duke University
Ogbor, John
Associate Professor
B.S., Sussex College of Technology
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Lund
Ramaswamy, K. V.
Professor
B.E., University of Madras
M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Ramsey, V. Jean
Professor
Bachelor of Individualized Studies, New Mexico
State University - Las Cruces
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Superville, Claude
Professor
B.B.A., Florida International University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama
CQE, Certified Quality Engineer-American
Society for Quality
Wiley, Clara A.
Instructor
B.S., M.B.A., Texas Southern University
Williams, John H.
Associate Professor
B.A., Prairie View A & M University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Williams, Johnnie
Assistant Professor
B.A., Rollins College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Woldie, Mammo
Associate Professor
B.A., Haile Selassie University
M.S., Western Michigan University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Yorke, George G.
Associate Professor
B.A., M.S., Howard University
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Zainuba, Mohamed
Associate Professor
B. S., M. Ed., Ed. D.,
Texas Southern University
66 JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES
BADM 101 Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship (1)
Overview of the nature of business and its environment with focus on social responsibility, environmental/
ecological issues, and ethics. Three hours of lecture per week.
BADM 111 Leadership Development I (1)
Emphasizes the development of communication skills necessary for receiving and transmitting infor-
mation and concepts. One hour of lecture per week.
BADM 112 Leadership Development II (1)
Development of research skills necessary to locate, obtain, and organize information to solve unstruc-
tured problems in unfamiliar settings. One hour of lecture per week.
BADM 230 Advanced Communication Skills (3)
Development of written communication, oral communication, and presentation skills in the context
of critical issues for business. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ENG 131, ENG 132,
and SC 135.
BADM 234 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business (3)
Legal systems of government, business, and society, including coverage of ethics, contracts, business
organizations, creditor/ debtor relationships, international law, environmental issues, and business
regulation. Three hours of lecture per week.
BADM 311 Leadership Development III (1)
Development of skills necessary to exercise judgment: introduction to ethical precepts in business.
One hour of lecture per week.
BADM 450 Organizational Policy and Strategy (3)
Integrative, problem-solving course on domestic and international top management problems, strat-
egy, policy formulation, and execution. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Senior stand-
ing and completion of all 300-level Business Core courses.
BADM 466 Business Internship (3)
Faculty supervised work experience where written reports are required. Prerequisites: Junior or senior
standing and consent of the instructor.
MANAGEMENT COURSES
MGMT 300 Principles of Management (3)
Study of the processes of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling in the context of demo-
graphic diversity, globalization, and ethical decision making. Three hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisite: 60 semester credit hours completed.
MGMT 301 Personnel and Manpower Development (3)
Policies, procedures, and strategies for human resource management. Topics include recruitment,
selection and utilization, employee appraisal, compensation systems, and career planning. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 300.
MGMT 330 Organizational Behavior (3)
Applications for managing people in modern organizations. Topics include decision-making, motiva-
tion, leadership, power, conflict, stress, understanding individual differences, and diversity. Prerequi-
site: 60 semester credit hours completed.
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MGMT 350 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills (3)
Critical thinking skills and the decision-making process with an emphasis on understanding and im-
proving how we make effective and creative decisions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
MGMT 330 or consent of the instructor.
MGMT 395 Teambuilding and Organizational Change (3)
Effective group dynamics and understanding behavior in groups with attention to planning and man-
aging change; individual, group, and system interventions, transformation, and re-engineering pro-
cesses. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 330.
MGMT 400 Small Business Management (3)
Organizational and administrative problems of the small business manager with emphasis on the in-
ner-city business person and urban development. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
MGMT 300 or consent of the instructor.
MGMT 401 Leadership and Motivation (3)
Development of management skills, self-assessment for organizational settings, and the nature of leader-
ship and motivation in theory and practice. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MGMT
330.
MGMT 402 International Management (3)
Management processes as they apply within different cultural environments with emphasis on con-
trasts among values, beliefs, perceptions, attitudes, and behavior, including consideration of their
effects upon business. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 or consent of the
instructor.
MGMT 405 Business, Government, and Society (3)
Historical and contemporary views of business as a social institution with a focus on social responsibil-
ity, environmental/ecological issues, and ethics. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 60
semester credit hours completed.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE COURSES
MGSC 239 Business Statistics I (3)
Basic elements of classical statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics, probability theory, prob-
ability distributions, sampling, estimation, and testing in the analysis of business problems. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 133 and MATH 135 or higher (except MATH
231).
MGSC 302 Operations Management I (3)
Introduction to organizational and managerial problems in the area of operations. Topics include
forecasting, inventory, scheduling, operations planning, and control. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: MGSC 239 and 60 semester credit hours completed.
MGSC 303 Operations Management II (3)
Design, operation, and control of the transformation process in both service and production settings.
Topics include: quality assurance, aggregate planning, and queuing analysis. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisite: MGSC 302.
MGSC 304 Information Technology (3)
Development of software skills and an appreciation of the role of information technology in modern
organizations. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CS 116 and 60 semester credit hours
completed.
68 JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MGSC 331 Business Statistics II (3)
Special topics in statistics, including regression, correlation, analysis of variance, time series, and non-
parametric statistics as related to statistical decision theory applied to business problems. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MGSC 239.
MARKETING COURSES
MKTG 306 Principles of Marketing (3)
Marketing functions and environmental factors related to satisfying consumer needs. Legal, behav-
ioral, ethical, competitive, economic, and technological factors discussed as they affect marketing de-
cisions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 60 semester credit hours completed.
MKTG 307 Marketing Channels and Institutions (3)
Institutional, functional, and social aspects of distribution channel design and management with em-
phasis on retail management. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MKTG 306.
MKTG 336 Marketing Communications (3)
Design and evaluation of marketing communications: communication theory, theories of persuasion
and attitude change, promotion mix decisions, and advertiser-agency relationship. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisite: MKTG 306.
MKTG 430 Marketing Decision Making: Theory and Practice (3)
Role of information in marketing decision making with emphasis on the application of research con-
cepts and methodologies to marketing problems. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
MGSC 239 and MKTG 306.
MKTG 431 Entrepreneurial Marketing (3)
Planning, developing, and implementing marketing programs for entrepreneurial opportunities. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MKTG 306 or consent of the instructor.
MKTG 432 International Marketing (3)
Problems and procedures for marketing in foreign countries: effects of foreign cultures and market-
ing systems on design and execution of marketing. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
MKTG 306 or consent of the instructor.
MKTG 435 Strategic Marketing Management (3)
Strategic marketing management concepts: market opportunity analysis; market segmentation, tar-
geting, and positioning; marketing mix strategies; and the marketing control process. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: MKTG 430 and 90 semester credit hours completed.
JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 69
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
IN MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (MANAGEMENT) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 63 credits 22 credits
ENG 131 (3)** School of ECON 231 (3)
ENG 132 (3) Business Core (30) ECON 232 (3)
MATH 133 (3) ACCTG 232 (3) MGSC 239 (3)
Natural Science (8)*** BADM 101 (3) SOC 157 or 322 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) BADM 230 (3) General Electives (7)****
MUSIC 239 (3) BADM 234 (3)
HIST 231 (3) FIN 301 (3)
HIST 232 (3) MGMT 300 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) MKTG 306 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) MGSC 302 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) BADM 450 (3)
CS 116 (3) Other Major
Requirements (33)
MGMT 301 (3)
MGMT 330 (3)
MGMT 350 (3)
MGMT 395 (3)
MGMT 400 (3)
MGMT 401 (3)
MGMT 402 (3)
MGSC 303 (3)
MGSC 304 (3)
MGSC 331 (3)
Approved Business
Elective (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum
credit as listed
.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Natural Science credits should be selected from the following: BIOL 143 (4); CHEM 111, 131 (4); CHEM 112,
132 (4); GEOL 141 (4); and PHYS 141 (4).
**** General Electives must be taken outside of the School of Business.
70 JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
BADM 101 (Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship, Government, and Society), 3 cr
Second Semester
None
Sophomore First Semester
ACCTG 231 (Principles of Accounting I), 3 cr
ECON 231 (Principles of Economics I), 3 cr
BADM 230 (Advanced Communication Skills), 3 cr
BADM 234 (Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business), 3 cr
Second Semester
ACCTG 232 (Principles of Accounting II), 3 cr
ECON 232 (Principles of Economics II), 3 cr
MGSC 239 (Business Statistics I), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
FIN 301 (Basic Financial Management), 3 cr
MGMT 300 (Principles of Management), 3 cr
MKTG 306 (Principles of Marketing), 3 cr
MGSC 304 (Information Technology), 3 cr
MGSC 331 (Business Statistics II), 3 cr
Second Semester
MGMT 301 (Personnel and Manpower Development), 3 cr
MGMT 402 (International Management), 3 cr
MGSC 302 (Operations Management I), 3 cr
MGMT 330 (Organizational Behavior), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
MGMT 350 (Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills), 3 cr
MGMT 400 (Small Business Management), 3 cr
MGMT 395 (Teambuilding and Organizational Change), 3 cr
Second Semester
BADM 450 (Organizational Policy and Strategy), 3 cr
MGMT 401 (Leadership and Motivation), 3 cr
MGSC 303 (Operations Management II), 3 cr
Elective (Approved Business Course), 3 cr
JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 71
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
IN MARKETING
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (MARKETING) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 63 credits 22 credits
ENG 131 (3)** School of Business ECON 231 (3)
ENG 132 (3) Core (30) ECON 232 (3)
MATH 133 (3) ACCTG 232 (3) MGSC 239 (3)
Natural Science (8)*** BADM 101 (3) SOC 157 or 322 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) BADM 230 (3) General Electives (7)****
MUSIC 239 (3) BADM 234 (3)
HIST 231 (3) FIN 301 (3)
HIST 232 (3) MGMT 300 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) MKTG 306 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) MGSC 302 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) BADM 450 (3)
CS 116 (3) Other Major
Requirements (33)
MKTG 307 (3)
MKTG 336 (3)
MKTG 430 (3)
MKTG 431 (3)
MKTG 432 (3)
MKTG 435 (3)
MGMT 350 (3)
BADM 466 (3)
MGSC 304 (3)
MGSC 331 (3)
Approved Business
Elective (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Natural Science credits should be selected from the following: BIOL 143 (4); CHEM 111, 131 (4); CHEM 112, 132 (4);
GEOL 141 (4); and PHYS 141 (4).
**** General Electives must be taken outside of the School of Business.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN MARKETING
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
BADM 101 (Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship, Government, and Society), 3 cr
Second Semester
None
Sophomore First Semester
ACCTG 231 (Principles of Accounting I), 3 cr
ECON 231 (Principles of Economics I), 3 cr
BADM 230 (Advanced Communication Skills), 3 cr
BADM 234 (Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business), 3 cr
Second Semester
ACCTG 232 (Principles of Accounting II), 3 cr
ECON 232 (Principles of Economics II), 3 cr
MGSC 239 (Business Statistics I), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
FIN 301 (Basic Financial Management), 3 cr
MGMT 300 (Principles of Management), 3 cr
MKTG 306 (Principles of Marketing), 3 cr
MGSC 304 (Information Technology), 3 cr
MGSC 331 (Business Statistics II), 3 cr
Second Semester
MKTG 307 (Marketing Channels and Institutions), 3 cr
MKTG 336 (Marketing Communications), 3 cr
MGSC 302 (Operations Management I), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
MKTG 430 (Marketing Decision Making: Theory and Practice), 3 cr
MGMT 350 (Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills), 3 cr
BADM 466 [Business Elective (Business Internship)] or Elective (Approved Business Course), 3 cr
Second Semester
MKTG 431 (Entrepreneurial Marketing), 3 cr
MKTG 432 (International Marketing), 3 cr
MKTG 435 (Strategic Marketing Management), 3 cr
MGMT 450 (Organizational Policy and Strategy), 3 cr
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74 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 75
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
OVERVIEW
The College of Education consists of four instructional departments (Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration
and Foundations, Counseling, and Health and Kinesiology) through which three undergraduate degrees and ten graduate de-
grees are offered. The three undergraduate degrees are the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, the Bachelor of
Science in Health, and the Bachelor of Science in Human Performance. The ten graduate degrees are the Master of Education in
Counselor Education, the Master of Education in Administration, the Master of Education in Supervision, the Master of Science
in Health, the Master of Science in Human Performance, the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, the Master of
Education in Bilingual Education, the Master of Education in Elementary Education, the Master of Education in Secondary
Education, and the Doctor of Education. Two of the departments in the College, the Department of Educational Administration
and the Department of Foundations and Counseling, are unique at the University in that they offer graduate level degrees only.
Students who are interested in obtaining detailed information on the graduate degrees offered through the College, as well as
more information on the Department of Educational Administration and the Department of Foundations and Counseling,
should consult the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University.
The College is organized with a Dean, two Associate Deans, and four Faculty Chairs. The College also operates the Center for
Development and Study of Effective Pedagogy for African-American Learners (CPAL). The CPAL provides faculty, students, and
other professional educators with the opportunity to engage in research and share both information and professional knowledge with
school districts throughout the state of Texas. The Dean, Associate Deans, and Faculty Chairs are all housed in the Roderick R. Paige
College of Education Building with the Dean’s Office located in Room EB 243.
The Director of Field Experiences and the Teacher Certification Officer are housed in the College of Education; they share the same
set of offices. Students interested in applying for the Teacher Preparation and/or Certification Program at Texas Southern University
should obtain application forms for these programs from the Office of the Director of Field Experiences and/or the Teacher Certifi-
cation Officer in Room EB 100 of the Roderick R. Paige Education Building. This office may also be reached by calling (713)-313-
7434 or (713)-313-7751.
Some scholarships may be available for students preparing for the teaching field. Interested students should contact the Office of the
Dean for details.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the College of Education is to prepare competent career professionals for effective service in urban schools and
agencies. Through research, collaboration, and applications, it seeks solutions to teaching, learning, and behavioral problems facing
America’s urban population.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Admission to the College of Education Teacher Preparation Program is governed by the following criteria:
1. Completion of the Teacher Preparation Program application.
2. Submission of all transcripts from all colleges attended and a transcript from Texas Southern University reflecting the most
recent semester enrolled prior to the date of the application.
3. Completion of a Teacher Preparation Core of courses consisting of the standard forty-four (44) semester credit hour Uni-
versity core plus thirteen (13) additional credits, as follows:
· 6 hours of English composition (ENG 131, 132)
· 3 hours of English Literature (ENG 230)
· 3 hours of Speech (SC 135 or 136)
· 8 hours of Science (BIOL 143, PHYS 141)
· 3 hours of Mathematics (MATH 133, 134, 235, 236)
· 3 hours of Fine Arts (Music, Art or Theatre)
· 3 hours of Geography (GEOG 132, World Geography)
76 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
· 6 hours of American History (HIST 231, 232)
· 6 hours of Political Science (POLSC 231, 232)
· 3 hours of General Psychology (PSY 131, 131L)
· 1 hour of Physical Education (any 100 level activity course)
· 3 hours of Instructional Technology (EDCI 210)
· 9 hours of electives selected from:
Chemistry
Mathematics
Theater
Foreign Language
Sociology
Health
Adolescent Psychology
4. Submission of a degree plan, signed by the advisor, in the area for which certification is sought.
5. A minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 with all courses completed with grades of “C” or better (grades of “C” are
unacceptable).
6. Submission of verification that all parts of the THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) examination have been passed
with the following minimum scores: 270 in Reading; 230 in Mathematics; and 220 in Writing. (The THEA examination
is a different examination from the ASSET examination required for admission to the University. Both the ASSET and
THEA must be passed for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program at Texas Southern University.)
Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program is decided within the College of Education. The Director of Field Experiences will
notify the applicant of the action taken on the application.
Students seeking to transfer to the University should note that the two application processes, to Texas Southern University and
to the College of Education Teacher Preparation Program, are separate and independent. Deadlines for submission of applica-
tions for admission to the University may be earlier than those for admission to the program. Approval for admission to the
program does not imply approval for any other purpose (e.g., admission to the University, financial aid, housing, etc.).
STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATORS CERTIFICATION POLICIES
As of May 2002, applicants to the teacher preparation program must pass the TExES proficiency test in their area of study and/or
endorsement, as well as the pedagogy and professional responsibilities proficiency test (TExES PPR).
Only eligible candidates may attempt TExES. A candidate is eligible when the candidate’s advisor and department head grant ap-
proval to sit for any of the state proficiency tests.
The application must be completed and accompanied by current transcripts, a degree plan signed by the applicants’ advisor, and
THEA scores. Please forward application materials to:
Director of Field Experiences
College of Education, Room 100
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne, P.O. Box 1680
Houston, Texas 77004-4501
For additional information call 713-313-7498 or e-mail Dr. Roscette Lewis Holmes at Holmes_R[email protected].
STUDENT TEACHING INFORMATION
The applicant for the student teaching practicum must complete an application that includes the approval of the student’s advisors
(in the department of Curriculum and Instruction and in the content area). The application deadlines are as follows: the first Friday
in March for the Fall Student Teaching Practicum; and the first Friday in November for the Spring Student Teaching Practicum. A
current transcript must accompany the completed application.
Persons seeking approval to do student teaching are discouraged from enrolling in any additional courses. The applicant must have
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 77
completed the 45 hours of observation in the field, as required by the State of Texas, prior to admission to the practicum.
After approval has been given to a student seeking admission to the Student Teaching Practicum, the student teacher is scheduled for
an interview with the Director of Field Experiences and any member of the faculty in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
who is able to participate. During this interview, there is a discussion about the student’s demographics and how it may impact
success of the practicum. The interview may raise such issues as: transportation, children, or any constraints that may negatively affect
the success of the placement. Student teachers are provided professional development activities that are related to their optimum
functioning in the practicum
Student teachers are assigned to school districts through the collaboration of the Director of Student Teaching and the human
resources personnel of the district to which the student teacher is assigned. Attention is given to the certification the student is
seeking, the availability of school-based teachers to supervise, the constraints that surfaced in the interview, and any other require-
ments that may impact student placement.
The student teaching practicum is sixteen weeks. An Orientation is provided for the student teachers prior to their placement. In
addition, professional development activities are scheduled on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. so that students
have the following day on the campus to become aware of any factors that may impact them the following week. Human resources
personnel present these workshops at no cost. It enables them to actively recruit teachers prior to their graduation.
An Orientation is also provided for the school-based supervisors. Coordination of this orientation is achieved through the human
resources personnel identified by these districts to be the point of contact and are conducted within the district’s facilities. Every
effort is made to provide each district’s school personnel with on-site orientation to the requirements and expectations of the
University.
TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM
As prescribed by the 1987 State Board of Education requirements for Teacher Preparation, students interested in receiving the
provisional teaching certificate must fulfill the following curricular requirements:
1. a general education curriculum;
2. teaching specialty curricula designed for Texas public school instruction; and
3. professional studies curricula designed for specific roles in public school teaching.
In addition to these requirements, the following options are available, based upon the type of undergraduate degree earned:
Bachelor of Arts Degrees Bachelor of Science Degrees
EC-4 Bilingual Generalist 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading
EC-4 Generalist 4-8 English Lang. Arts/Social Studies
EC-4 Generalist/ESL 4-8 Mathematics
4-8 Bilingual Education Generalist 4-8 Mathematics/Science
4-8 English Language Arts/Reading 4-8 Science
4-8 English Lang. Arts/Social Studies 4-8 Social Studies
4-8 Mathematics 8-12 Mathematics
4-8 Mathematics/Science
4-8 Science
4-8 Social Studies
8-12 History
A number of secondary school options are currently under review for the University. Students should check frequently with the
Office of the Teacher Certification Officer for the availability of new options.
APPROVED ENDORSEMENT PROGRAMS
The College of Education has approved programs at the elementary level in Bilingual Education and Early Childhood Education.
Requirements for these programs may be found in the section of this document devoted to the Department of Curriculum and
Instruction as a member instructional unit of the College of Education. The Driver Education endorsement is offered in conjunction
with the College of Science and Technology. Persons interested in the Driver Education endorsement should call (713)-313-7679 for
detailed information.
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POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATION
Persons who currently hold an earned bachelor’s degree and wish to obtain elementary or secondary certification should request a
Deficiency Plan through the Office of Teacher Certification (Room EB 100) in the Roderick R. Paige Education Building. The
number of semester credit hours required to complete the Deficiency Plan will vary on an individual basis and in accord with the
individual’s transcripts.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
The requirements for persons seeking certification are:
1. earned grades of “B” or better, where grades of “B-” are unacceptable, in professional development courses.
2. earned grades of “B” or better, where grades of “B-” are unacceptable, in all other courses;
3. completion of student teaching or evidence of the completion of two years of teaching experience as a teacher of record;
4. completion of no more than six (6) semester credit hours in specialization courses prior to admission by the College of
Education; and
5. earned passing score on all required state-mandated TExES Examination(s).
RIGHT TO MODIFY
The information contained in this bulletin is considered to be descriptive in nature and not contractual. The University reserves
the right to change any policy or requirement at any time during the time that students are enrolled. Courses are also subject to
change.
DESCRIPTION OF DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE
The two departments offering undergraduate degrees are described in detail on the pages that follow. A description of the Depart-
ment of Curriculum and Instruction is provided, followed by a description of the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 79
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Courses in Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI), Reading Education (RDG), and Special Education (SPED) are offered through the
Department of Curriculum and Instruction along with the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degrees in
Interdisciplinary Studies at the undergraduate level. At the graduate level, the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and
Instruction, the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Bilingual Education, the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Educa-
tion, the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary Education, and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) are offered. The B.A. in
Interdisciplinary Studies leads to Teacher Certification in the state of Texas in EC-4 or 4-8 in one of eight specialty areas:
Bilingual Education/ESL, Early Childhood Education, Generic Special Education, Mathematics, Mathematics/Science, Science,
English Language Arts/Reading, and Social Studies. The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies leads to Teacher Certification in the
state of Texas in grades 4-8 in one of six specialty areas: Mathematics, Mathematics/Science, Science, English Language Arts/
Reading, and Social Studies. Additionally, the Department offers two endorsement programs recognized by the state of Texas in
Bilingual Education and Early Childhood Education. Unlike most of the instructional units at the University, no minor is offered
through this Department. The Department and associated instructional facilities are housed in the Roderick R. Paige Education
Building with the Department Office located in Room 204.
Students who are interested in detailed information regarding the graduate degrees offered through the Department are referred
to the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University for detailed information.
The mission of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is to prepare effective teachers to serve culturally diverse populations
in schools in the United States with a focus on urban school populations.
The eight specialty areas for the B.A. and the seven specialty areas for the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies represent fifteen tracks that
students may follow toward completion of the degree and the earning of Teacher Certification. All students pursuing any one of the
fifteen tracks must be admitted to the Department as well as to the Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education.
Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, by track, are summarized below. Interested students must first be
admitted to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements, must eradicate deficiencies assessed at the time of admission through
the General University Academic Center (GUAC), and must petition the Department for admission as ASSET requirements are
completed. Students are admitted after review by a departmental committee; and, once admitted, they are assigned an official advisor
who should be consulted on a semester or term basis. Advisors guide students admitted to the Department through the admission
process for the Teacher Preparation Program, as well as oversee their matriculation through the Program. Advisors also advise students
with regard to their status for graduation as they enter and complete their senior year. All requirements for the Teacher Preparation
Program must be met (consult previous section of this document under the College of Education), and students must have an overall
GPA of 2.75 or better to graduate. Courses designated as major courses must be completed with grades of “B”, where grades of “B” are
unacceptable; and grade restrictions referenced for the Teacher Preparation Program must also be adhered to.
In summary, students must gain admission to the University; must meet ASSET responsibility, must petition the Department
for admission; and must qualify for the Teacher Preparation Program. Requirements for the Teacher Preparation Program
should be reviewed carefully by all interested students. Additional information may be obtained from the Department Office at
(713)-313-7267.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Amacker, Emma
Assistant Professor
B.S., Grambling State University
MA., Governors State University
Ed.D., Texas Southern University
Barnett, Wylma
Associate Professor
BA., Spelman College
M.Ed., Ed.D., Texas Southern University
Baumgarten, Thomas
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Texas at Austin
M.A., Incarnate Word College
Ed.D., University of Houston
Brooks, Sumpter L.
Professor
B.S., Wiley College
M.Ed., Texas Southern University
Ed.D., University of Houston
Chandler, Wallace
Assistant Professor
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Gooden, Cherry
Associate Professor
B.S., M.Ed., Texas Southern University
Ed.D., University of Houston
Harris, Seth
Program Coordinator, University Center
B.A., Morgan State University
M.A., University of Baltimore
Johnson, Jr., James A.
Associate Professor
B.A., Brooklyn College
Ph.D., University of California
M.S., Nova University
Lara, Margarita
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Texas at El Paso
M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin
Ed.D., University of Houston
Ligons, Claudette M.
Professor
B.S., Hampton University
M.Ed., University of Massachusetts
Ed.D., University of Houston
Saha, Nina
Assistant Professor
B.A., Delhi University
M.A., Nagpur University
Ph.D., Syracuse University
Starz, Mary
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Texas at El Paso
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COURSES
EDCI 210 Instructional Technology I (3)
Provides practice using computers for instruction, evaluation, and management. Analyzes the tenets of
professional conduct, ethics, roles, and responsibilities for teaching with computer technology. Three hours
of computer use and lecture per week.
EDCI 310 Principles and Foundations of Education (3)
Analyzes the ethical and legal aspects of teaching, including the structure, organization, and manage-
ment of the U.S. school system. Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 328 Psychology of Learning, Growth, and Development (3)
Analyzes human development and behavior that influences learning. Attention given to motivational
styles, learning styles, and ethnic identity development in multicultural classrooms. Three hours of lec-
ture per week.
EDCI 339 Assessment and Evaluation (3)
Develops the relationship between evaluation and the instructional process, including using, construct-
ing, and selecting assessment instruments. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: EDCI 310 and
EDCI 328.
EDCI 340 Instructional Technology II (3)
Emphasizes researching, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluation of teaching and learning
materials for specific purposes. Requires planning for higher order thinking, multiple learning and
information processing. Three hours of computer use and lecture per week. Prerequisite: EDCI 210.
EDCI 345 Survey of Early Childhood Development (3)
Analyzes, in-depth, children from birth to age eight with special emphasis on typical and atypical cogni-
tive, physical, social, and emotional development. Minimum of 20 hours of observation required. Three
hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 346 History and Theories of Child Development (3)
Develops historical, philosophical, psychological, and social foundations in early childhood. Cognitive,
physical, social, and emotional developmental theories emphasized. Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 347 Adolescent Development Theories (3)
Analyzes developmentally appropriate human processes, from birth through age 16, with respect to
adolescent adjustment to school and society. Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 350 Effective Instructional Strategies (3)
Focuses on the study of instructional methods that emphasize practical application to the teaching/
learning process. Some of these strategies include: planning, resources and communication. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: EDCI 310 and EDCI 328.
EDCI 402 Science Strategies (3)
Stresses the principles, content, methods and materials of teaching science in grades EC-8. The major
focus is on planning, organizing, and delivering instruction based on the Science Teks. Three hours of
lecture per week.
EDCI 404 Certification Seminar (3)
Emphasizes the importance of aligning knowledge and skills with ideal practices in developmentally
appropriate teaching environments. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: EDCI 310, 328, 339
and 350.
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EDCI 405 Integrated Language Arts, Social Studies, and Fine Arts (3)
Enhances the language skills of pre-service teachers through Social Studies, Art, Music, and Drama in
order for them to model effective teaching practices from a whole language approach. Three hours of
lecture per week.
EDCI 410 Individual Project (3)
Creates opportunities for students to increase learner outcomes through participation in an independent
project to apply effective instructional practices for diverse populations of urban learners.
EDCI 430 Integrated Science, Mathematics, and Health (3)
Provides integrated study of the natural and social sciences, along with mathematics and health, in a
creative way with associated teaching strategies to support the success of urban students. Intended for
pre-service teachers. Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 431 Linguistics (3)
Introduces the basic linguistic concepts and terminology related to phonology, syntax, morphology,
vocabulary, and semantics for bilingual and ESL teachers. Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 432 Language Acquisition (3)
Analyzes the first and second language acquisition theories. Addresses the linguistic, cultural, and cogni-
tive factors that impact the acquisition of a second language. Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 433 Early Childhood Curriculum (3)
Examines and stresses planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate cur-
riculum content for young children from birth through age eight. Emphasizes an interdisciplinary cogni-
tive curriculum that includes an understanding of mathematics, science, and social studies. Three hours
of lecture per week.
EDCI 434 Creative Arts and Movement (3)
Provides basic skills and techniques associated with activities and strategies for integrating the visual arts,
music, creative drama and movement into the EC-4 curriculum. Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 435 Language Development and Literacy in Early Childhood (3)
Emphasizes the development of receptive, expressive language, and emergent literacy in children. In-
cludes understanding and awareness of native speakers of other languages. Three hours of lecture per
week.
EDCI 436 Developing English Language Skills (3)
Creates opportunities for students to practice techniques to teach English to speakers of other languages.
Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 438 Human Development Theories (3)
Analyzes developmentally appropriate human processes, from birth through age twenty, with respect to
cognitive, physical, emotional, linguistic, social, moral, and ethical development. Three hours of lecture
per week.
EDCI 450 Directed Student Teaching in Grades 4-8 (6)
Provides directed student teaching in grades 4-8 with supervisory support from the College of Educa-
tion, a University-based supervisor, and a school-based supervisor. Two hours of lecture and forty hours
of laboratory per week.
EDCI 456 Developing Spanish Language Skills I (3)
Develops Spanish language skills needed to teach reading and language arts in a bilingual program.
Taught in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week.
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EDCI 457 Developing Spanish Language Skills II (3)
Develops the technical Spanish vocabulary skills needed to communicate concepts in mathematics, so-
cial studies, and science. Taught in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 463 Directed Student Teaching in Special Education (6)
Creates opportunities for observation and student teaching in regular and special class assignments in
the area of language/learning disabilities on the elementary or secondary levels. Two hours of lecture and
forty hours of laboratory per week.
EDCI 464 Directed Student Teaching in High School (6)
Creates opportunities for observation and directed teaching by students in an approved secondary school.
Two hours of lecture and forty hours of laboratory per week.
EDCI 466 Directed Student Teaching in Bilingual Classrooms (6)
Creates opportunities for observation and directed teaching of students in elementary, bilingual, and/or
ESL classrooms. Supervision done by bilingual faculty. Two hours of lecture and forty hours of labora-
tory per week.
EDCI 468 Directed Student Teaching - All Levels (6)
Creates opportunities for observation and directed teaching at the elementary and secondary levels. Half
of the time spent in an elementary school and half of the time spent in a high school setting. Two hours
of lecture and forty hours of laboratory per week.
EDCI 478 Family and Community Relationships in Early Childhood (3)
Stresses the social and psychological impact that the family and the community have on the develop-
ment of children. Also examines implications of cultural diversity, family life styles, and socioeconomic
level on the young child. Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 479 Management in Early Childhood Environment (3)
Emphasizes structuring of indoor and outdoor learning environments that promote positive self image,
achievement, and competence. Examines personal health, safety, materials, and resources. Includes group
management. Three hours of lecture per week.
EDCI 491 Directed Student Teaching in Elementary School and Kindergarten (6)
Creates opportunities for observation and directed student teaching at the elementary and kindergarten
levels. Half of the time spent in an elementary school and half of the time spent in a kindergarten setting.
Two hours of lecture and forty hours of laboratory per week.
READING EDUCATION COURSES
RDG 301 Basic Concepts of Reading (3)
Recognizes interrelationships of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Shows how to plan instruction
that reflects interrelated nature of these processes. Three hours of lecture per week. Formerly RDG 201.
RDG 302 Reading Skills Development (3)
Familiarizes students with recent issues in language arts education and teaches them how to apply this
information to classroom instruction. Three hours of lecture per week. Formerly RDG 202.
RDG 400 Middle School Reading (3)
Introduces language arts strategies and concepts of learning across the content areas. Focus on the
curriculum in grades 4-8. Three hours of lecture per week.
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RDG 401 Diverse Populations (3)
Presents the diverse populations of children in Texas schools and their educational needs through litera-
ture with emphasis on diversity. Content addresses special education laws and procedures. Three hours
of lecture per week.
RDG 402 Informal Diagnosis (3)
Emphasizes assessment of reading skills using informal procedures, including informal reading invento-
ries, checklists, and observation. Three hours of lecture per week.
RDG 406 Reading Appreciation (3)
Familiarizes students with a wide variety of children’s literature and applies such knowledge to the selec-
tion, appreciation, and critical evaluation of literary works. Three hours of lecture per week.
SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES
SPED 309 Survey of Exceptional Education I (3)
Provides a survey of issues related to Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Autism, and Severe/
Multiple disabilities in relation to the effects of disabilities on learning. Must be taken in conjunction
with SPED 370 during the same semester. Three hours of lecture per week.
SPED 370 Survey of Exceptional Education II (3)
Provides a survey of characteristics and etiology of physical and speech/language disabilities. Basic statu-
tory and legislative issues included. Three hours of lecture per week.
SPED 402 Assessment Practices for Children with Disabilities (2)
Emphasizes the commonly used techniques and tools for assessing students. Includes both formal and
informal assessment measures. Two hours of lecture per week.
SPED 403 Educational Procedures for Children with Disabilities I (3)
Outlines strategies and methods used to foster inclusionary practices that improve student outcomes in
the areas of mathematics and social skills. Three hours of lecture per week.
SPED 404 Managing of Behaviors of Children with Disabilities (2)
Focuses on the characteristics of children with behavioral disorders and provides strategies to address
these problems. Two hours of lecture per week.
SPED 405 Educational Procedures for Children with Disabilities II (3)
Outlines strategies and methods used to foster inclusionary practices that improve student outcomes in
the areas of language, spelling, and reading. Three hours of lecture per week.
SPED 406 School/Community Collaboration for Special Education (2)
Addresses the importance of collaboration among educators, parents, and the community to meet the
needs of all students. Emphasizes collaborative strategies within the context of inclusive education. Two
hours of lecture per week.
SPED 410 Individual Project - Special Education (3)
Creates opportunities for students to increase learner outcomes through participation in an independent
project to apply effective special education instructional practices for the urban learner.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
EC-4 BILINGUAL GENERALIST SPECIALTY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (BILINGUAL ED) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 42 credits 52 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to EDCI 346 (3)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: ENG 230 (3)
MATH 133 (3) EDCI 432 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) EDCI 436 (3) SPAN 231 (3)
PHYS 141 (4) EDCI 456 (3) SPAN 232 (3)
ENG 230 (3) EDCI 457 (3) MATH 235 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) MATH 236 (3)
HIST 231 (3) Professional CHEM 131, 111 (4)
HIST 232 (3) Development: CHEM 132, 112 (4)
POLSC 231 (3) EDCI 310 (3) MUSIC 347 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 328 (3) PE 1xx (1)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 339 (3) RDG 301 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 350 (3) RDG 302 (3)
EDCI 458 (3) RDG 401 (3)
SPED 309 (3) GEOG 132 (3)
SPED 370 (3) EDCI 340 (3)
EDCI 466 (6) SOC 211 (1)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
4-8 BILINGUAL GENERALIST SPECIALTY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (BILINGUAL ED) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 42 credits 52 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to EDCI 347 (3)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: ENG 230 (3)
MATH 133 (3) EDCI 432 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) EDCI 436 (3) SPAN 231 (3)
PHYS 141 (4) EDCI 456 (3) SPAN 232 (3)
ENG 230 (3) EDCI 457 (3) MATH 235 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) MATH 236 (3)
HIST 231 (3) Professional CHEM 131, 111 (4)
HIST 232 (3) Development: CHEM 132, 112 (4)
POLSC 231 (3) EDCI 310 (3) MUSIC 347 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 328 (3) PE 1xx (1)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 339 (3) RDG 400 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 350 (3) RDG 401 (3)
EDCI 458 (3) ENG 301 (3)
SPED 309 (3) GEOG 132 (3)
SPED 370 (3) EDCI 340 (3)
EDCI 466 (6) SOC 211 (1)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
EARLY CHILDHOOD-4 GENERALIST SPECIALTY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 141
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (EARLY CHILDHOOD) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 42 credits 55 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to CFDEV 234 (3)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: SOC 211 (1)
MATH 133 (3) EDCI 433 (3) SPAN 131 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) EDCI 434 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
PHYS 141 (4) EDCI 435 (3) SPAN 231 (3)
ENG 230 (3) EDCI 478 (3) SPAN 232 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) EDCI 479 (3) CHEM 131, 111 (4)
HIST 231 (3) Professional CHEM 132 (4)
HIST 232 (3) Development: GEOG 132 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) EDCI 310 (3) MATH 235 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 328 (3) MATH 236 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 339 (3) MUSIC 347 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 350 (3) PE 1xx (1)
EDCI 405 (3) EDCI 458 (3)
EDCI 430 (3) RDG 301 (3)
EDCI 491 (6) RDG 302 (3)
EDCI 340 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
EC-4 GENERALIST / ESL SPECIALTY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (EC ESL) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 45 credits 49 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to PE 1xx (1)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: SOC 211 (1)
MATH 133 (3) EDCI 431 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) EDCI 432 (3) SPAN 231 (3)
PHYS 141 (4) EDCI 435 (3) SPAN 232 (3)
ENG 230 (3) EDCI 436(3) CHEM 131, 111 (4)
MUSIC 131 (3) Professional CHEM 132, 112 (4)
HIST 231 (3) Development: GEOG 132 (3)
HIST 232 (3) SPED 309 (3) MATH 235 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) SPED 370 (3) MATH 236 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 310 (3) MUSIC 347 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 328 (3) EDCI 340 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 339 (3) EDCI 458 (3)
EDCI 350 (3) RDG 301 (3)
EDCI 405 (3) RDG 302 (3)
EDCI 430 (3) RDG 401 (3)
EDCI 491 (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 89
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
ENGLISH LANG. ARTS AND READING 4-8 SPECIALTY TRACK
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (ELA/RDG) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 42 credits 52 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to PE 1xx (1)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: SOC 211 (1)
MATH 133 (3) EDCI 435 (3) CHEM 131, 111 (4)
BIOL 143 (4) EDCI 458 (3) CHEM 132, 112 (4)
PHYS 141 (4) RDG 301 (3) SPED 309 (3)
ENG 230 (3) RDG 302 (3) SPED 370 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) RDG 402 (3) EDCI 340 (3)
HIST 231 (3) Professional ENG 432 (3)
HIST 232 (3) Development: MATH 235 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) EDCI 310 (3) MATH 236 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 328 (3) SPAN 131 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 339 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 350 (3) SPAN 231 (3)
EDCI 405 (3) SPAN 232 (3)
EDCI 430 (3) RDG 401 (3)
EDCI 450 (6) RDG 400 (3)
ENG 338 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) Represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
♦ Also offered as a Bachelor of Science Degree
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
ENGLISH LANG. ARTS AND READING / SOCIAL STUDIES 4-8 SPECIALTY TRACK
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (ELA/RDG/SS) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 42 credits 52 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to PE 1xx (1)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: SOC 211 (1)
MATH 133 (3) RDG 301 (3) CHEM 131, 111 (4)
BIOL 143 (4) RDG 302 (3) CHEM 132, 112 (4)
PHYS 141 (4) RDG 400 (3) SPED 309 (3)
ENG 230 (3) HIST 349 (3) SPED 370 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) EDCI 329 (3) MUSCI 347 (3)
HIST 231 (3) Professional EDCI 347 (3)
HIST 232 (3) Development: EDCI 340 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) EDCI 310 (3) EDCI 436 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 328 (3) EDCI 458 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 339 (3) MATH 235 (3)
EDCI 210 (3) EDCI 350 (3) MATH 236 (3)
EDCI 405 (3) SPAN 131 (3)
EDCI 430 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
EDCI 450 (6) SPAN 231 (3)
SPAN 232 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) Represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
♦ Also offered as a Bachelor of Science Degree
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 91
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
ENGLISH LANG. ARTS AND READING / ESL 4-8 SPECIALTY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (ELA/RDG/ESL) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 42 credits 52 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to PE 1xx (1)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: SOC 211 (1)
MATH 133 (3) ENG 338 (3) CHEM 131, 111 (4)
BIOL 143 (4) EDCI 431 (3) CHEM 132, 112 (4)
PHYS 141 (4) EDCI 432 (3) SPED 309 (3)
ENG 230 (3) EDCI 436 (3) SPED 370 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) RDG 301 (3) MATH 235 (3)
HIST 231 (3) RDG 302 (3) MATH 236 (3)
HIST 232 (3) Professional EDCI 340 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) Development: SPAN 131 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 310 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 328 (3) SPAN 231 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 339 (3) SPAN 232 (3)
EDCI 350 (3) SPAN 331 (3)
EDCI 405 (3) SPAN 332 (3)
EDCI 430 (3) RDG 400 (3)
EDCI 450 (3) RDG 401 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) Represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
MATHEMATICS 4-8 SPECIALTY TRACK
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 135
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (MATHEMATICS) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 45 credits 46 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to PE 1xx (1)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: SOC 211 (1)
MATH 133 (3) MATH 235 (3) ENG 301 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) MATH 236 (3) EDCI 340 (3)
PHYS 141 (4) MATH 241 (3) EDCI 437 (3)
ENG 230 (3) MATH 242 (3) EDCI 458 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) MATH 335 (3) CHEM 131, 111 (4)
HIST 231 (3) MATH 473 (3) CHEM 132, 112 (4)
HIST 232 (3) Professional RDG 400 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) Development: RDG 401 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 310 (3) RDG 402 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 328 (3) SPAN 131 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 339 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
EDCI 350 (3) SPAN 231 (3)
EDCI 405 (3) SPAN 232 (3)
EDCI 430 (3)
EDCI 450 (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
♦ Also offered as a Bachelor of Science Degree.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
MATHEMATICS / SCIENCE 4-8 SPECIALTY TRACK
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (MATH/SCIENCE) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 47 credits 47 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to PE 1xx (1)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: SOC 211 (1)
MATH 133 (3) MATH 236 (3) ENG 301 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) MATH 241 (3) EDCI 340 (3)
PHYS 141 (4) MATH 242 (3) EDCI 458 (3)
ENG 230 (3) CHEM 131, 111 (4) EDCI 402 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) CHEM 132, 112 (4) MATH 335 (3)
HIST 231 (3) BIOL 347 (3) MATH 433 (3)
HIST 232 (3) Professional MATH 473 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) Development: RDG 400 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 310 (3) RDG 401 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 328 (3) RDG 402 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 339 (3) SPAN 131 (3)
EDCI 350 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
EDCI 405 (3) SPAN 231 (3)
EDCI 430 (3) SPAN 232 (3)
EDCI 450 (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
♦ Also offered as a Bachelor of Science Degree
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
SCIENCE 4-8 SPECIALTY TRACK
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 132
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (SCIENCE) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 44 credits 44 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to PE 1xx (1)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: SOC 211 (1)
MATH 133 (3) CHEM 132, 112 (4) ENG 231 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) BIOL 340 (3) ENG 301 (3)
PHYS 141 (4) BIOL 347 (3) EDCI 340 (3)
ENG 230 (3) HED 436 (3) EDCI 458 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) EDCI 402 (3) EDCI 347 (3)
HIST 231 (3) MATH 235 (3)
HIST 232 (3) Professional MATH 236 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) Development: RDG 400 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 310 (3) RDG 401 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 328 (3) SPAN 131 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 339 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
EDCI 350 (3) SPAN 231 (3)
EDCI 405 (3) SPAN 232 (3)
EDCI 430 (3)
EDCI 450 (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
♦ Also offered as a Bachelor of Science Degree
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
SOCIAL STUDIES 4-8 SPECIALTY TRACK
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (SOC. STU.) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 42 credits 52 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to PE 1xx (1)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: SOC 211 (1)
MATH 133 (3) HIST 371 (3) CHEM 131, 111 (4)
BIOL 143 (4) HIST 349 (3) CHEM 132, 112 (4)
PHYS 141 (4) RDG 400 (3) SPED 309 (3)
ENG 230 (3) GEOG 331 (3) SPED 370 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) SOC 337 (3) MUSCI 347 (3)
HIST 231 (3) Professional EDCI 347 (3)
HIST 232 (3) Development: EDCI 340 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) EDCI 310 (3) EDCI 436 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) EDCI 328 (3) EDCI 458 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 339 (3) MATH 235 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 350 (3) MATH 236 (3)
EDCI 405 (3) SPAN 131 (3)
EDCI 430 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
EDCI 450 (6) SPAN 231 (3)
SPAN 232 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) Represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
♦ Also offered as a Bachelor of Science Degree.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
ALL LEVEL SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALTY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM* SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD) (SPEC. EDUCATION) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 47 credits 47 credits
ENG 131 (3)** Relative to PE 1xx (1)
ENG 132 (3) Specialty: SOC 211 (1)
MATH 133 (3) SPED 370 (3) ENG 301 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) SPED 401 (3) EDCI 340 (3)
PHYS 141 (4) SPED 402 (3) EDCI 458 (3)
ENG 230 (3) SPED 403 (3) EDCI 438 (3)
MUSIC 131 (3) SPED 404 (3) EDCI 402 (3)
HIST 231 (3) SPED 405 (3) MATH 235 (3)
HIST 232 (3) SPED 406 (3) MATH 236 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) Professional RDG 301 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) Development: RDG 302 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) EDCI 310 (3) SPAN 131 (3)
EDCI 210 (3)*** EDCI 328 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
EDCI 339 (3) SPAN 231 (3)
EDCI 350 (3) SPAN 232 (3)
EDCI 405 (3)
EDCI 430 (3)
EDCI 464 (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Equivalent to CS 116.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
FOR ALL SPECIALTY TRACKS
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
SC 135 or 136 (Speech), 3 cr
ENG 131 (Freshman English I), 3 cr
HIST 231 (Soc Pol Hist of US to 1877), 3 cr
SPAN 131 (Elem. Spanish I), 3 cr
BIOL 143, 143L (Survey of Life Science), 4 cr
MUSIC 131 (Intro to Music), 3 cr
Second Semester
ENG 132 (Freshman English II), 3 cr
HIST 232 (Soc Pol Hist of US to present), 3 cr
MATH 133 (College Algebra), 3 cr
PHYS 141 (Principles of Physical Science), 4 cr
SPAN 132 (Elem. Spanish II), 3 cr
SOC 211 (Social Adjustment to College), 1 cr
PE 1xx (any 100 level course) 1 cr
Sophomore First Semester
EDCI 210 (Instructional Technology I), 3 cr
ENG 230 (World Literature I), 3 cr
POLSC 231 (American Political Systems I), 3 cr
MATH 235 (Struct & App of Num Sys), 3 cr
CHEM 131, 111 (Gen. Chem I and Lab) 4 cr
SPAN 231 (Intermediate Span. I), 3 cr
Second Semester
HIST 232 (Social & Political History of U.S. since 1877), 3 cr
MATH 236 (Basic Concepts of Mathematics II), 3 cr
POLSC 232 (American Political Systems II), 3 cr
CHEM 132, 112 (Gen. Chem. II and Lab), 4 cr
SPAN 232 (Intermediate Span. II), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
EDCI 310 (Principles & Foundations of Education), 3 cr
EDCI 328 (Psychology of Learning, Growth, & Development), 3 cr
SPED 309 (Survey of Exceptional Education I), 3 cr
Specialty Track Courses approved by Advisor
Second Semester
EDCI 339 (Classroom Management), 3 cr
EDCI 350 (Instructional Strategies), 3 cr
Specialty Track Courses approved by Advisor
Senior First Semester
EDCI 405 (Integrated LA/FA/SS), 3 cr
EDCI 430 (Integrated Sci/Math/Heath) 3 cr
Specialty Track Courses approved by Advisor
Second Semester
EDCI 450 or 491 (Dir. Student Teaching), 6 cr
Specialty Track Courses approved by Advisor
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY
The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers courses in Health (HED), courses in Human Performance (PE), two undergradu-
ate degrees, and two graduate degrees. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human
Performance are offered at the undergraduate level; the Master of Science (M.S.) in Health and the Master of Science (M.S.) in
Human Performance are offered at the graduate level. The Department also offers two minors, one in Health and one in Human
Performance, for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in other instructional units at the University. Students may also earn
Teacher Certification for the state of Texas in either Health or Human Performance through the Teacher Preparation Program in
the College of Education in conjunction with the two undergraduate degrees offered. Members of the Department and depart-
mental facilities are located in the Health and Physical Education Building with the Department Office located in Room 103.
Students who are interested in detailed information regarding the Master of Science in Health and the Master of Science in
Human Performance should consult the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University.
The primary mission of the Department of Health and Kinesiology is to prepare students for entry into the workforce and for
graduate study. A secondary mission is to ensure that all students matriculating through the University have an understanding of the
importance of wellness and health related fitness upon society.
In pursuing either the B.S. in Health or the B.S. in Human Performance, two tracks of study lead to the completion of requirements
for each degree. Completion of the B.S. in Human Performance via either of the two available tracks leads to Teacher Certifica-
tion, thus, requiring that students pursuing this degree be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program in the College of
Education. Track I (Human Performance) leads to certification at both the elementary and secondary levels, and Track II (Hu-
man Performance) leads to certification at the secondary level only. Completion of the B.S. in Health via Track I (Health) leads
to Teacher Certification at the secondary level; however, Track II (Health) does not lead to certification. Students enrolled under
Track I (Health) must also be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education. Students enrolled under
Track II (Health) must declare a minor in a second academic discipline and earn grades of “C” or better, where grades of “C-” are
unacceptable, in all courses designated for the minor. Students enrolled under Track II (Health) must seek detailed advisement
from their designated advisors because the selection of a minor having representative courses in the core curriculum for the
degree could impact the total number of credits required. In no case will students qualify for graduation at the undergraduate
level with fewer than 124 semester credit hours satisfactorily completed.
Requirements for the B.S. in Health, the B.S. in Human Performance, and the two minors (Health and Human Performance) are
summarized below. Interested students must first be admitted to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements, must eradicate
deficiencies assessed at the time of admission through the General University Academic Center (GUAC), and must petition the
Department for admission as ASSET requirements are completed. Students are admitted after review by a departmental committee;
and, once admitted, they are assigned an official advisor who should be consulted on a semesterly or term basis and who will guide
students in need of being admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program in that process. The advisor will also advise students with
regard to their status for graduation as they enter and complete their senior year. All requirements for the Teacher Preparation
Program must be met (consult previous section of this document under the College of Education), and students must have an
overall GPA of 2.75 or better to graduate. Courses designated as major courses must be completed with grades of “C” or better,
where grades of “C-” are unacceptable; and grade restrictions referenced for the Teacher Preparation Program must also be
adhered to. Prior to graduation, a comprehensive departmental exit examination is administered to seniors. After the comple-
tion of a diagnostic sophomore year and 13 required hours of P.E. (111, 112, 211, 212, 127, 233, 235), the department exit test will
be administered in P.E. 302.
For the minor in Health, 21 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following courses: HED 234 (3 credits),
HED 335 (3 credits), HED 340 (3 credits), HED 432 (3 credits), HED 433 (3 credits), HED 471 (3 credits), and HED 477 (3
credits). PE 102 (1 credit) and BIOL 245 (4 credits) are cognate courses that must also be completed in conjunction with the 21
credits. Grades of “C” or better, where grades of “C-” are unacceptable, must be earned in all classes making up the 21 credits and in
the two cognate courses.
For the minor in Human Performance, 21 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following courses in the
Department: PE 127 (3 credits), PE 211 (1 credit), PE 212 (1 credit), PE 235 (3 credits), PE 302 (3 credits), PE 324 (2 credits), PE
327 (2 credits), PE 336 (3 credits), and PE 437 (3 credits). In addition, BIOL 245 (4 credits) and HED 333 (3 credits) must be
completed as cognate courses along with the 21 credits specified. As is the case for the Health minor, grades of “C” or better, where grades
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of “C-” are unacceptable, must be earned in all classes making up the 21 credits and in the cognate courses needed for the Human
Performance minor.
Students who need to earn Teacher Certification in a second (supporting) teaching field may earn this additional certification in
either Health or Human Performance through the Department. All requirements for the Teacher Preparation Program, including
grade requirements, must be met in seeking these additional certifications.
For the supporting certification in Health, 24 semester credit hours are required in the Department through enrollment in the
following three-credit courses: HED 234, HED 333, HED 340, HED 432, HED 433, HED 436, HED 471, and HED 477. The
cognate courses of BIOL 245 and HED 399 are also required.
For the supporting certification in Human Performance, 24 semester credit hours are required in the Department through
enrollment in the following three-credit courses: PE 127, PE 233, PE 337, PE 338, PE 339, PE 378, PE 437, and one additional
upper-level PE course. The cognate courses of BIOL 245 and HED 333 are also required.
Students wishing to pursue either a minor or certification in a second teaching field offered, just as those pursuing majors, must
also petition the Department for admission. All students who enroll in Human Performance (PE) activity courses must purchase
and wear a required uniform for activities.
Degree requirements are summarized below for the B.S. in Health and the B.S. in Human Performance; however, students admitted
to the Department who pursue these degrees must seek advisement regularly from their assigned faculty advisor because of the
frequency with which certification requirements change as dictated by the state of Texas.
In summary, students must gain admission to the University; must meet ASSET responsibility; must petition the Department
for admission; and must qualify for the Teacher Preparation Program if their degree requirements lead to Teacher Certification.
Requirements for the Teacher Preparation Program should be reviewed carefully by all interested students. Additional informa-
tion may be obtained from the Department Office at (713)-313-7087.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Duncan, Clyde
Instructor
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Harvey, John
Instructor
B.S., Wiley College
M.S., Prairie View A & M University
Holden, Rickey
Instructor
B.A., M.S., Texas Southern University
Horton, Marie
Associate Professor
B.S., Dillard University
M.S., Texas Woman’s University
Ed.D., Texas Southern University
Hurst, Jesse
Assistant Professor
B.S., Oklahoma State University
M.S., Prairie View A & M University
Ed.D., Texas Southern University
Moreland, Robert
Assistant Professor
B.S., Tugaloo College
M.S., Indiana University
Osueke, Samuel
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Ife, Nigeria
M.S., Texas Southern University
Dr.P.H., University of Texas at Houston
Owlia, G.
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Iran Isfahan
M.S., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University
Robins, Thurman
Professor
B.S., Southern University
M.S., Texas Southern University
Ed.D., University of Houston
Thomas, William
Instructor
B.S., M.S., Tennessee State University
White, Calvin
Associate Professor
B.S., M.S., Prairie View A & M University
Ed.D., East Texas State University
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HEALTH COURSES
HED 223 Basic CPR (2)
Basic concepts in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; certification in basic cardiac life support. One hour of
lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
HED 233 History and Principles of Health (2)
Discussion of the historical and philosophical development of health. Consideration given to those illnesses
and health hazards of major significance and concern in contemporary society. Two hours of lecture per
week.
HED 234 History and Biological Function (3)
Organizational components of the human body; types of diseases; biological defense mechanisms;
healing processes; and human biological growth and development. Three hours of lecture per week.
HED 333 Emergency and Care of Injuries (3)
Reinforcement of first aid and emergency care principles and concepts in challenging and motiva-
tional presentations. Three hours of lecture per week.
HED 335 Problems in Community Health (3)
In-depth study of contemporary community health problems encountered in an area of diverse
ethnicity and mobility. Emphasis on the biological, psychological, and socioeconomic factors that
impact disease and levels of wellness. Three hours of lecture per week.
HED 336 Organization and Administration of Health Programs (3)
Analysis of the organizational structure, administrative policies, and management styles of official and
non-official agencies at the local, state, and national levels. Three hours of lecture per week.
HED 338 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (3)
Overview of causes, cures, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, including socio-economic
variables. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered as needed.
HED 339 Diseases and Consumer Health (3)
Factual, scientifically-based information about diseases, medical goods, and services with an analysis of
issues and strategies undertaken by consumers and providers that bring about changes in health
systems and society. Three hours of lecture per week.
HED 340 Environmental and Public Health (3)
Identification of environmental health hazards associated with the home and workplace along with
consideration of human environment interactions in modern society. Three hours of lecture per week.
HED 399 Health Seminar (2)
Discussion of topics of current relevance with the main focus on local health problems. Presentation
of outstanding speakers in the areas of school and community health. Two hours of lecture per week.
HED 432 Fitness for Living (3)
Considers the influence of exercise, rest, fitness, and lifelong activity in prevention of behavior-related
problems and the benefits of health and wellness promotion activities. Three hours of lecture per
week.
HED 433 Personal Health and Safety I (3)
Identification of current problems relating to family relations, marriage styles, the changing family,
social hygiene, chemical use and abuse and the effects on the individual and society. Three hours of
lecture per week.
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HED 434 Mental Hygiene (3)
Examination of the basic problems of mental hygiene encountered in the community. Consideration
given to emotional problems of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Three hours of lecture per
week.
HED 435 International Health Issues (3)
Discussion of health issues in other countries, as compared to the United States, with implications
considered for global impact. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered as needed.
HED 436 Hygiene of the School Child (3)
In-depth study of the combination of factors affecting the health of children and adolescents and the
impact of lifestyles on growth and development. Three hours of lecture per week.
HED 437 Health Economics (3)
Discussion of the issues of optimum health and well-being and the cost to government, providers, and
consumers. Alternative methods of health care delivery and funding mechanisms considered. Three
hours of lecture per week. Offered as needed.
HED 438 Hygiene of Children and Adolescents (3)
Study of conditions found in childhood and adolescence and preventive measures to reduce the
incidence and severity of these. Consideration of the control of risk factors and how lifestyle modifica-
tion impacts development. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered as needed.
HED 439 Review of Selected Health Material (3)
Study of published health materials available to the public to determine scientific accuracy and degree
of value to consumers and professionals in the field. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered as
needed.
HED 471 Personal Health and Safety II (3)
Health problems associated with alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics use and the impact of such behavior
on society’s safety, economics, and health with implications for health promotion. Three hours of
lecture per week.
HED 472 Foundations of Safety (3)
Study of the basic assumptions which aid in understanding situations related to safety in the world in
which we live. Emphasis on human interactions and mutual impact. Three hours of lecture per week.
HED 477 Human Sexuality (3)
Examination of the biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions of sexuality; exploration of
controversial issues surrounding human sexuality as they impact human well-being and quality of life.
Three hours of lecture per week.
HED 499 Supervised Individual Work/Research in Community Health (6)
Directed internship with local health agencies or programs that includes close supervision and
seminars. Emphasis on improving professional competency in students and assisting them in relating
theory to practice. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory per week.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE COURSES
The following Human Performance courses, with the exception of PE 111 and PE 112, may be used to satisfy “Other Require-
ments” in the various undergraduate degree plans referenced in other departments at the University :
PE 100 Water Aerobics (1)
Aerobic activities conducted in water. Two hours of laboratory per week.
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PE 101 Bowling (1)
Study and practice of the basic techniques, scoring, and history of bowling. Two hours of laboratory
per week.
PE 102 Physical Fitness (1)
Study and practice of physical fitness activities and the effects of exercise on systems of the human
body. Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 103 Racquetball (1)
Basic activity course in racquetball. Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 104 Intermediate Racquetball (1)
Advanced techniques and skills for racquetball. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: PE
103. Offered as needed.
PE 106 Intermediate Bowling (1)
Advanced techniques and skills for bowling. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: PE 101.
Offered as needed.
PE 107 Walking, Jogging, and Fitness Appraisal (1)
Fitness techniques for walking and jogging as a life long activity. Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 108 Modern Dance I (1)
Fundamentals of modern dance providing an opportunity for students to develop techniques,
aesthetic appreciation, and creativity. Two hours of laboratory per week. Listed as DANC 1145 in the
Texas Common Course Numbering System.
PE 109 Modern Dance II (1)
Continuation of PE 108. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: PE 108. Listed as DANC
1146 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
PE 110 Folk and Square Dance (1)
Dance instruction providing experiences in international folk dances, square dances, and folklore. Two
hours of laboratory per week.
PE 111 Team Sports I (1)
Theory, rules, and practice of soccer, flag/touch football, and volleyball. Three hours of laboratory per
week.
PE 112 Team Sports II (1)
Theory, rules, and practice of basketball, field hockey, and softball. Three hours of laboratory per
week.
PE 113 Speedball and Soccer (1)
Advanced techniques and skills for speedball and soccer. Two hours of laboratory per week. Offered as
needed.
PE 115 Volleyball and Basketball (1)
Theory and practice in basketball and volleyball fundamentals. Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 116 Touch Football and Track (1)
Theory and practice in touch/flag football and track fundamentals. Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 117 Swimming (1)
Instruction in basic swimming strokes. Two hours of laboratory per week.
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PE 118 Golf (1)
Fundamentals and techniques of golf. Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 119 Tennis and Badminton (1)
Fundamentals and techniques of tennis and badminton. Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 120 Adapted Activities I (1)
Adapted activities for students unable to participate in regular human performance classes. Physician’s
statement required. Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 121 Adapted Activities II (1)
Continuation of PE 120. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: PE 120.
PE 122 Aerobic Activities (1)
Instruction and practice in basic aerobic activities. Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 125 Weight Training (1)
Introductory course in the correct use of weights in body development. Two hours of laboratory per
week.
The following courses do not satisfy “Other Requirements” for the various undergraduate degrees in other departments, but
are intended for Human Performance majors and minors:
PE 123 Football and Basketball (2)
Lectures, demonstrations, and practice in advanced skills of football and basketball. Two hours of
lecture per week. Offered as needed.
PE 124 Baseball and Track (2)
Lectures, demonstrations, and practice in advanced skills of baseball and track. Two hours of lecture
per week. Offered as needed.
PE 127 Foundations I (3)
Basic foundations in human performance, including historical development, philosophical implica-
tion, and issues related to movement. Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 128 Tae Kwon-Do I (1)
Fundamental offensive and defensive techniques used in Tae Kwon-Do. Student abilities assessed in
relation to the technical and physical requirements of the martial arts. Meditation and mental
discipline introduced. Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 211 Individual/Dual Sports and Activities I (1)
Theory, rules, and practice of archery, bowling, dance, weight training, and gymnastics/tumbling.
Three hours of laboratory per week.
PE 212 Individual/Dual Sports and Activities II (1)
Theory, rules, and practice of track and field, swimming, badminton, wrestling, tennis, golf, and
cycling. Three hours of laboratory per week.
PE 233 Foundations II (3)
Continued study of the principles of human performance, including an overview of the status and
scope of modern performance programs, activities for children of various ages, and assessment of
skills. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PE 127.
PE 235 Introduction to Adapted Physical Education (3)
Study of the general organization of programs and exercises for the handicapped. Recreational sports,
aquatic skills, and planning procedures included. Three hours of lecture per week.
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PE 302 Physical Fitness Programs for Elementary and Secondary Schools (3)
Study and practice of fitness activities and the effects of exercise upon systems of the body. Two hours of
lecture and one hour of laboratory per week.
PE 324 Advanced Swimming (2)
Completion of requirements for the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor’s Certificate. Two hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Current Red Cross Senior Life Saving Certificate.
PE 327 Advanced Gymnastics (2)
Theory and practice in performing pyramid building, stunts, and apparatus activities. Two hours of
lecture per week.
PE 329 Theory and Practice of Coaching and Officiating (2)
Theory, practice, rules, mechanics, and strategy of coaching and officiating various sports activities.
Two hours of laboratory per week.
PE 331 Performance Practicum (3)
Techniques and theories of sports activities and their applications to practical situations. Three hours
of lecture per week.
PE 332 Coaching and Officiating Sports Activities for Secondary Schools (3)
Study of coaching strategies, techniques, and theories of selected sports activities in secondary schools.
Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 333 Coaching and Officiating of Football and Basketball (3)
Study of theory, strategy, and mechanics of coaching football and basketball. Emphasis placed on
designing coaching strategies. Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 334 Coaching and Officiating of Baseball and Track (3)
Study of theory, strategy, and mechanics of coaching baseball and track. Emphasis placed on designing
coaching strategies. Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 335 Administration of Intramural Sports (3)
Techniques for organizing, directing, and supervising intramural programs of sports activities. Three
hours of lecture per week.
PE 336 Organization and Administration of Physical Education (3)
Emphasis on the organization and administration of physical education programs in elementary and
secondary schools. Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 337 Movement Skill Development at the Elementary Level -
The P.E. Programs in the Elementary School (3)
Principles of and activities for movement education and sports related skills at the elementary school
level. Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 338 Principles and Techniques for Outdoor and Leisure Activities (3)
Discussion of techniques and skills required for outdoor and leisure activities. Three hours of lecture
per week.
PE 339 Advanced Techniques, Skills, and Rules for Sports Activities -
Fundamentals of Movement (3)
Techniques, skills, and rules of sports activities. Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 370 Athletic Training I (3)
Determination of and management study of athletic injuries. Two hours of lecture and one hour of
laboratory per week.
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PE 371 Athletic Training II (3)
Fundamental principles and methods for preliminary diagnosis of athletic injuries, including choice of
initial treatment and rehabilitation procedures. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per
week. Prerequisite: PE 370.
PE 372 Therapeutic Exercise Modalities (3)
Study of the use, selection, and application of therapeutic modalities in the rehabilitation of athletic
injuries. Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 374 Sociology of Sports (3)
Sports and their impact on American society; social organization from play to professional sports;
violence; discrimination; women in sports; socialization implications from participation in sports.
Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 378 Individual Development and Motor Learning (3)
Study of the nature of learning factors that affect motor learning and individual development at
various skill levels. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week.
PE 379 Facilities and Equipment Management (3)
Discussion of skills and logistics necessary for management of sports facilities and related equipment.
Three hours of lecture per week. Offered as needed.
PE 399 Physical Education Seminar (2)
Issues and applications of organizational and administrative principles of physical education. Two
hours of lecture per week.
PE 432 Rhythms and Games for Elementary School Teachers (3)
Planning and execution of acceptable programs of physical education through the use of rhythmic and
sports activities for the elementary grade levels. Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 433 Current Problems in Physical Education (3)
Study of selected current problems and trends in physical education. Three hours of lecture per week.
Offered as needed.
PE 434 Administration of Athletics (3)
Implementation and evaluation of athletic programs in secondary schools. Three hours of lecture per
week. Offered as needed.
PE 435 Tests and Measurements (3)
Theory of measurements in physical education and recreation; selection of appropriate tests; and
interpretation of test results through statistical procedures. Three hours of lecture per week.
PE 437 Kinesiology (3)
Scientific study of the skeletal muscles and human movement. Two hours of lecture and one hour of
laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 245.
PE 438 Physiology of Exercise (3)
Study of the effects of exercise upon the systems and organs of the body. Skill, endurance, fatigue,
training, and other factors considered as they affect performance. Two hours of lecture and one hour
of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 245 and PE 437.
PE 439 Independent Study (3)
Research and/or field work on selected projects or topics. Prerequisite: Consent of Faculty Advisor or
Faculty Chair.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 107
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HEALTH
TRACK I (SECONDARY TEACHING)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTING
(STANDARD)* (HEALTH-I) DEVELOPMENT FIELD
44 credits 46 credits 24 credits 24 credits
ENG 131 (3)** HED 233 (2) EDCI 310 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) HED 234 (3) EDCI 328 (3) Faculty Advisor
MATH 133 (3) HED 335 (3) EDCI 350 (3) advisement
BIOL 143 (4) HED 336 (3) EDCI 464 (6)
PHYS 141 or HED 339 (3) RDG 400 (3)
GEOL 141 (4) HED 340 (3) RDG 402 (3)
ENG 235 (3) HED 399 (2)
Visual & HED 432 (3)
Performing HED 433 (3)
Arts (3)*** HED 434 (3)
HIST 231 (3) HED 436 (3)
HIST 232 (3) HED 471 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) HED 477 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) Cognate
PSY 131, 131L (3) Courses:
CS 116 (3) PE 102 (1)
PE 122 (1)
BIOL 245 (4)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Select one of the following: THC 130, THC 231, MUSIC 131, MUSIC 239, ART 131, or ART 132.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HEALTH
TRACK I (SECONDARY TEACHING)
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
PE 102 (Physical Fitness), 1 cr
Second Semester
PE 122 (Aerobic Activities), 1 cr
HED 233 (History and Principles of Health), 2 cr
Sophomore First Semester
HED 234 (History and Biological Function), 3 cr
BIOL 245 (Human Anatomy and Physiology), 4 cr
Second Semester
HED 333 (Emergency and Care of Injuries), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
HED 335 (Problems in Community Health), 3 cr
HED 336 (Organization & Administration of Health Programs), 3 cr
HED 339 (Diseases and Consumer Health), 3 cr
Second Semester
HED 340 (Environmental and Public Health), 3 cr
HED 432 (Fitness for Living), 3 cr
HED 436 (Hygiene of the School Child), 3 cr, if needed
HED 477 (Human Sexuality), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
HED 399 (Health Seminar), 2 cr
HED 433 (Personal Health and Safety I), 3 cr
HED 434 (Mental Hygiene), 3 cr
Second Semester
HED 471 (Personal Health and Safety II), 3 cr
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 109
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HEALTH
TRACK II (NON-TEACHING)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 125
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR MINOR
(STANDARD) (HEALTH-II ) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 60 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** HED 223 (2) Contact department
ENG 132 (3) HED 233 (2) of choice once
MATH 133 (3) HED 333 (3) major and after
BIOL 143 (4) HED 335 (3) consulting with
PHYS 141 or HED 339 (3) Faculty Advisor.
GEOL 141 (4) HED 340 (3)
ENG 235 (3) HED 399 (2)
Visual & HED 432 (3)
Performing HED 433 (3)
Arts (3) *** HED 434 (3)
HIST 231 (3) HED 471 (3)
HIST 232 (3) HED 472 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) HED 477 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) HED 499 (6)
PSY 131, 131L (3) Cognate
CS 116 (3) Courses:
PE 102 (1)
PE 122 (1)
PE 437 (3)
BIOL 245 (4)
*Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
**(N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Select one of the following: THC 130, THC 231, MUSIC 131, MUSIC 239, ART 131, or ART 132.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HEALTH
TRACK II (NON-TEACHING)
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
PE 102 (Physical Fitness), 1 cr
Second Semester
PE 122 (Aerobic Activities), 1 cr
HED 233 (History and Principles of Health), 2 cr
Sophomore First Semester
HED 234 (History and Biological Function), 3 cr
BIOL 245 (Human Anatomy and Physiology), 4 cr
Second Semester
HED 223 (Basic CPR), 2 cr
HED 333 (Emergency and Care of Injuries), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
HED 335 (Problems in Community Health), 3 cr
HED 339 (Diseases and Consumer Health), 3 cr
HED 399 (Health Seminar), 2 cr
PE 437 (Kinesiology), 3 cr
Second Semester
HED 340 (Environmental and Public Health), 3 cr
HED 432 (Fitness for Living), 3 cr
HED 436 (Hygiene of the School Child), 3 cr, if needed
HED 472 (Foundations of Safety), 3 cr
HED 477 (Human Sexuality), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
HED 433 (Personal Health and Safety I), 3 cr
HED 434 (Mental Hygiene), 3 cr
Second Semester
HED 471 (Personal Health and Safety II), 3 cr
HED 499 (Supervised Individual Work/Research in Community Health), 6 cr
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 111
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN PERFORMANCE ^^
TRACK I ( ALL LEVELS TEACHING)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 127
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR PROFESSIONAL
(STANDARD) (HUMAN PERFM-I ) DEVELOPMENT
44 credits 59 credits 24 credits
ENG 131 (3)** PE 127 (3) EDCI 310 (3)
ENG 132 (3) PE 211 (1) EDCI 328 (3)
MATH 136 (3) PE 233 (3) EDCI 350 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) PE 235 (3) EDCI 468 (6)
PHYS 141 or PE 302 (3) EDCI 400 (3)
GEOL 141 (4) PE 324 (2) EDCI 404 (3)
ENG 235 (3) PE 331 (3)
Visual & PE 332 (3)
Performing PE 336 (3)
Arts (3) *** PE 338 (3)
HIST 231 (3) PE 378 (3)
HIST 232 (3) PE 435 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) PE 437 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) PE 438 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) Upper Level
CS 116 (3) PE Electives (6)
Cognate
Courses:
PE 111 (1)
PE 122 (1)
PE 399 (2)
HED 233 (2)
HED 333 (3)
BIOL 245 (4)
^^ PE is defined as Human Performance.
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Select one of the following: THC 130, THC 231, MUSIC 131, MUSIC 239, ART 131, or ART 132.
112 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN PERFORMANCE ^^
TRACK II (SECONDARY TEACHING)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 142
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTING
(STANDARD)* (HUMAN PERFM-II) DEVELOPMENT FIELD
44 credits 50 credits 24 credits 24 credits
ENG 131 (3)** PE 111 (1) EDCI 310 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) PE 112 (1) EDCI 328 (3) Faculty Advisor
MATH 136 (3) PE 211 (1) EDCI 350 (3) Advisement.
BIOL 143 (4) PE 212 (1) EDCI 468 (6)
PHYS 141 or PE 233 (3) RDG 400 (3)
GEOL 141 (4) PE 235 (3) RDG 404 (3)
ENG 235 (3) PE 302 (3)
Visual & PE 324 (2)
Performing PE 331 (3)
Arts (3)*** PE 332 (3)
HIST 231 (3) PE 336 (3)
HIST 232 (3) PE 338 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) PE 339 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) PE 378 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) PE 399 (2)
CS 116 (3) PE 437 (3)
Cognate
Courses:
HED 233 (2)
HED 333 (3)
BIOL 245 (4)
^^ PE is defined as Human Performance.
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Select one of the following: THC 130, THC 231, MUSIC 131, MUSIC 239, ART 131, or ART 132.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 113
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN PERFORMANCE
TRACK I AND II
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
PE 111 (Team Sports I), 1 cr
PE 127 (Foundations I), 3 cr
Second Semester
PE 112 (Team Sports II), 1 cr
HED 233 (History and Principles of Health), 2 cr
Sophomore First Semester
PE 211 (Individual/Dual Sports and Activities I), 1 cr
PE 233 (Foundations II), 3 cr
BIOL 245 (Human Anatomy and Physiology), 4 cr
Second Semester
PE 212 (Individual/Dual Sports and Activities II), 1 cr
PE 235 (Introduction to Adapted Physical Education), 3 cr
PE 324 (Advanced Swimming), 2 cr
Junior First Semester
HED 333 (Emergency and Care of Injuries), 3 cr
PE 331 (Performance Practicum), 3 cr
PE 332 (Coaching & Officiating, etc., for Secondary Schools), 3 cr
PE 338 (Principles & Techniques for Outdoor & Leisure Activities), 3 cr
PE 378 (Individual Development and Motor Learning), 3 cr
Second Semester
PE 302 (Physical Fitness Programs for Elementary & Secondary Schools), 3 cr
PE 336 (Organization and Administration of Physical Education), 3 cr
PE 339 (Advanced Techniques, Skills, etc.), 3 cr, if needed
Upper Level PE Elective, 3 cr, if needed
Senior First Semester
PE 399 (Physical Education Seminar), 2 cr
PE 437 (Kinesiology), 3 cr
Upper Level PE Elective, 3 cr, if needed
Second Semester
PE 435 (Tests and Measurements), 3 cr, if needed
PE 438 (Physiology of Exercise), 3 cr, if needed
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
OVERVIEW
As the largest and most diversified overall instructional unit (that is, college or school) at Texas Southern University, the College of
Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences offers sixteen (16) different undergraduate or baccalaureate degrees and seven (7) different
graduate degrees through eight (8) departments. The eight (8) departments are situated at various locations, and students are
referred to the sections below for information concerning these departments. Students should also refer to the Graduate Bulletin
of Texas Southern University for detailed descriptions of the seven graduate degrees. A summary of the degrees and departments,
by name, appears in the chart below:
Department Undergraduate Degrees Graduate Degrees
Communications Bachelor of Arts in Communication Master of Arts in
English and Bachelor of Arts in English Master of Arts in
Foreign Bachelor of Arts in French English
Languages Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Fine Arts Bachelor of Arts in Art Master of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Visual and
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performing Arts)
History, Geography, Bachelor of Arts in History Master of Arts in
and Economics Bachelor of Arts in Economics History
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
Human Services Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Master of Science in
and Consumer Bachelor of Science in Human Services Human Services and
Sciences and Consumer Sciences Consumer Sciences
Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Master of Arts in
Psychology
Social Work Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Sociology Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Master of Arts in Sociology
The College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences offers students who matriculate at the University the opportunity to choose
an integrated major called “General Studies.” This major leads to the earning of a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Students are required
to complete a number of courses across several disciplines along with the standard undergraduate core curriculum. In providing
this degree option, students who do not want to focus on a narrowly defined major have the opportunity to develop a broader
world view and prepare for a variety of careers, including teaching careers. Since the Dean’s Office does not directly house faculty,
responsibility for the mentoring and advising of students who wish to pursue the B.A. in General Studies is assigned to the
Department of History, Geography, and Economics in the College. Students interested in the General Studies undergraduate
degree should, therefore, contact that department for further information at the telephone number given below.
Although a degree in Women’s Studies is not offered at the undergraduate level at the University, the College of Liberal Arts and
Behavioral Sciences does provide students having such an interest with a non-degree interdisciplinary program which seeks to
examine women’s lives, culture, and history in all their complex multiplicities. This body of information can be attained through
enrollment in the following courses: ENG 239, HIST 349, CFDEV 436, POLSC 499, SOC 460, and SOCW 333. For further
information, contact the Department of History, Geography, and Economics at (713)-313-7814.
The organization of the College is patterned after a conventional model of dean and faculty chairs as programmatic supervisors.
The Assistant to the Dean is charged with administrative matters related to student affairs and acts in the Dean’s stead in certain
matters. The Office of the Dean is located in Room 201 of Hannah Hall, and the Office of the Assistant to the Dean is located in
Room 202 of Hannah Hall. The Office of the Dean may be contacted by calling (713)-313-4287.
116 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
MISSION STATEMENT
The most diversified instructional unit at the University is the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences. Its mission is to
educate every individual to live knowledgeably, responsibly, and humanely. In an effort to have highly employable graduates, the
College seeks to provide the knowledge and understanding necessary for its majors to perform successfully in their specific disci-
plines, as well as in education, mass communications, politics, the international areas, and the performing arts. Thus, the goals of
the College are:
1. To prepare students to demonstrate oral and written communications.
2. To prepare students to think and read critically and analytically.
3. To prepare students to obtain employment or admission to graduate and professional schools.
4. To prepare competent professionals and leaders capable of providing solutions to the problems in the urban environ of
the nation and the world.
5. To expose students to a variety of literary and cultural experiences.
These goals are attendant to the mission which is ordered so as to accomplish the general educational aims of the University, while
providing specialized training in selective areas of knowledge. Of special note is the fact that most of the Undergraduate Core
Curriculum courses required for the conferral of the various undergraduate degrees at Texas Southern University are offered
through the Departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences.
Students (either new or transfer) wishing to enroll in one of the programs of study leading to undergraduate degrees offered
through the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences must first gain admission to Texas Southern University through
adherence to the policies and procedures established by the Office of Admissions and referenced in chapter two of this docu-
ment. Once admitted, students are assigned to the General University Academic Center (GUAC) until they fulfill ASSET re-
quirements, until they eradicate deficiencies identified at the time of admission, and until prerequisites established by the various
departments in the College, where majors and minors may be declared, are completed. While under the guidance of GUAC,
students should develop rapport with the departments in which they intend to declare majors and minors (if required). The
departmental offices provide advisement upon request related to courses available to students who are not yet eligible to declare
majors and who are trying to fulfill prerequisites that must be met in order to declare majors or minors. In either case, students
should consult the respective department section of this document for detailed information.
Once admitted or while applying for admission, students who need financial aid or assistance should contact the Office of
Financial Aid at the University. Former students in the College who were enrolled for credit within the year prior to registration
are not required to apply for readmission. However, students who last attended one year or more, prior to registration, are
required to file applications for readmission and submit transcripts from all colleges attended since their last enrollment at Texas
Southern University.
GENERAL COLLEGE POLICIES
1. All students enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences are required to follow the sequence of
courses outlined in their respective degree plans.
2. Students pursuing undergraduate degrees in the College may or may not be required to declare a minor; hence, the
respective departmental information describing the various degrees should be consulted regarding this matter.
GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING
To remain in good academic standing in the College, students must meet the requirements for good academic standing and are
subject to the probationary and suspension policies set by the University as referenced under the academic regulations described
in chapter two of this document.
Students pursuing majors and/or minors through the various departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences
are strongly cautioned that many of the curricula of study offered have specific GPA and grade requirements that exceed the
overall good academic standing policy of the University. Students enrolled in such programs must also meet these requirements in
order to remain in good standing as designated majors and minors.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND PERFORMING GROUPS
Various student organizations operate in the College and are housed in the nine member departments. Students should contact
the respective departments if they are interested in these organizations. In addition, a number of ensemble groups perform under
the guidance of the Department of Fine Arts. Interested students who are not Fine Arts Majors are eligible to participate in these
groups and should contact the Fine Arts Department Office for further information.
ACCREDITATION
All programs in the College of Arts and Sciences are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools, but some programs have professional accreditation as well. The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work is
accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics is accredited by the American
Dietetic Association.
RIGHT TO MODIFY
The information contained in this bulletin is considered to be descriptive in nature and not contractual. The University reserves
the right to change any policy or requirement during the time that students are enrolled. Courses are also subject to change.
DESCRIPTION OF DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE
The eight departments in the College of Arts and Sciences are described in detail on the pages that follow in the order referenced in the
chart at the beginning of this section.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
The Department of Communications offers courses in four (4) academic disciplines: Communication (CM), Journalism (JOURN),
Speech Communication (SC), and Telecommunications-Electronic Media (TC). In addition to course offerings, two under-
graduate or baccalaureate degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mass
Communications, and one graduate degree, the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communications, are offered through the Depart-
ment. Also, minors in Journalism, Speech Communication, and Telecommunications-Electronic Media are offered for stu-
dents in disciplines where the declaration of a minor is required. Members of the Department are housed in the Martin Luther
King Center with the Department Office located in Room 124.
The Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University should be referred to for detailed information on the Master of
Arts in Communications.
In pursuing the B.A. in Communication, the focus is on Speech Communication where students may select from two different
curriculum tracks: Intercultural-Interpersonal and Organizational Communication. For either of the two tracks selected, stu-
dents who are first-time degree seekers are required to declare a minor in a second academic discipline and are cautioned that
grades less than “C”, including “C-”, are unacceptable in courses designated as major or minor courses in the pursuit of the
degree.
As is the case for the B.A. in Communication, students pursuing the B.A. in Mass Communications may also select from two
curriculum tracks: Journalism and Telecommunications-Electronic Media. The Journalism track allows students to pursue one of
three specialties: Print Journalism (minor required), Advertising-Public Relations (minor required), and Broadcast Journalism (no
minor required). The Telecommunications-Electronic Media track allows students to select one of two specialties: Radio Produc-
tion (minor optional) and Television Production (minor optional). As stated above, students are cautioned that grades of “C” or
better must be earned in courses designated for both the major and minor (if declared). Grades of “C-” are unacceptable in
these courses.
In selecting minors for curriculum tracks for either of the undergraduate degrees offered, students should seek detailed advise-
ment from their designated advisors because the selection of a minor having representative courses in the core curriculum or
other requirements for the degree selected could impact the total number of credits required. In no case will students qualify
for graduation at the undergraduate level with fewer than 124 semester credit hours satisfactorily completed.
The primary mission of the Department of Communications is to prepare students majoring and minoring in departmental
curricular offerings for entry into the workforce and for graduate study. A secondary mission is to ensure that all students matricu-
lating through the University have an understanding of the impact of communication skills upon all aspects of society.
Requirements for both the B.A. in Communication and the B.A. in Mass Communications are summarized below with exact
requirements and semester credit hours needed for graduation dependent upon the track selected for the respective degree.
Students pursuing either of the B.A. degrees must first be admitted to the Department before attempting to meet degree require-
ments. Regardless of the degree and associated track selected by students, emphasis in the overall curriculum is placed on the
development of high communication skills. Students accepted to major status in the Department are required to pass an exit
examination during the calendar year of their expected graduation. Students failing this examination will not graduate and
must wait until the next regularly scheduled examination to retake it.
For a minor in Journalism, twenty-three (23) semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following courses:
JOURN 130 (3 credits), JOURN 132 (4 credits), JOURN 238 (4 credits), JOURN 253 (3 credits), and nine (9) additional
JOURN credits of choice, all of which must be at the 300-level or 400-level.
For a minor in Speech Communication, twenty-two (22) semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the follow-
ing courses: SC 110 (1 credit), SC 136 (3 credits), SC 230 (3 credits), SC 232 (3 credits), SC 330 (3 credits), SC 332 (3 credits),
and six (6) additional SC credits of choice, three (3) of which must be at the 300-level or 400-level.
For a minor in Telecommunications-Electronic Media, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours are required through enroll-
ment in the following courses: TC 230 (3 credits), TC 231 (4 credits), TC 331 (3 credits), TC 344 (3 credits), TC 365 or TC 368
(4 credits each), and TC 375 or TC 368 (4 credits each).
Students wishing to pursue either a major or minor offered through the Department must petition for admission by completing and
returning the appropriate form for such through the Department Office. Students petitioning for either status must have an overall GPA
of 2.50 or better; must have completed the following courses with grades of “C” or better (grades of “C-” are unacceptable): ENG 131,
ENG 132, and CM 130; and must also have completed the introductory course(s) for the chosen degree and track with grades of “C” or
better (grades of “C-” are unacceptable): both JOURN 130 and JOURN 132, or only JOURN 132 for the journalism degree advertising
and public relations specialty, or SC 136, or both TC 230 and TC 231. The overall GPA minimum must also be maintained after
admission. In addition, students are responsible for verifying their compliance with ASSET requirements and their eradication of any
academic deficiencies previously identified by the University at the time they request admission to the Department. Upon admission,
each student is assigned an official advisor and is expected to keep the Department Office informed of address and/or telephone number
changes up to the time of graduation.
In summary, an interested student must first gain admission to the University; must meet his/her ASSET responsibility; must
eradicate identified academic deficiencies; and must petition for admission as either a major or minor to the Department.
Once admitted, each student is provided with extensive advisement before further progression toward the completion of
degree requirements is undertaken. Questions may be directed to the Department Office at (713)-313-7740.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Browne, Louis A.
Associate Professor
B.A., State University of New York, Buffalo
M.S., Syracuse University
Ph.D., State University of New York, Buffalo
Franzone, Dorothy L.
Assistant Professor
B.A., Bishop College
M.A., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Temple University
Hope-Thompson, Maurice
Instructor
B.A., Florida Atlantic University
M.S., Syracuse University
J.D., Boston College Law School
Khosrovani, Masoomeh
Instructor
B.A., University of Texas
M.A., University of Iran
M.A., University of Detroit
Ph.D. Wayne State University
Lee, Eui Bun
Professor
B.A., Ewha Women’s University
M.A., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Lomas, Ronald P.
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A., Western Illinois University
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
Poudeh, Reza J.
Associate Professor
B.S., Esfahan University
M.A., Ed.D., Boston University
Sandifer-Walker, Serbino
Assistant Professor
B.A., Texas Southern University
M.S., Columbia University
Thompson, Gloria
Instructor
B.A., M.A., Tennessee A & I University
Ulasi, Christian
Assistant Professor
B.S., M.A., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Ward, James W.
Associate Professor
B.A., Texas Southern University
M.A., Texas Tech University
Ph.D., Wayne State University
COMMUNICATION CORE COURSES
CM 130 Introduction to Communication Theory (3)
Basic concepts and principles operative in the communication process; application of these principles to the
acquisition of communication skills. Three hours of lecture per week.
CM 200 Intermediate Writing (3)
In-depth experience in written composition, emphasizing composition as a communication skill; analysis
of student proficiency in the basic communication skills as they relate to professions in communica-
tion. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ENG 131 and ENG 132.
CM 332 Computers in Communication (3)
The role of computer technology in media production and the impact on the communication process
discussed. Three hours of lecture per week.
CM 430 Internship (3)
The integration of process and content acquisition through application and practice in real-life situa-
tions; structured part-time or full-time internships. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior standing and a minimum of 12 semester credit hours earned in a field of concentra-
tion in the Department. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
JOURNALISM COURSES
JOURN 130 Introduction to Journalism (3)
Survey of history, theory, aesthetics, and economics of print media; special emphasis placed on the
development of electronic news operation. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 132 Introduction to Reporting (4)
Introduction to fact gathering news and writing basic and advanced news stories considered. Students
must be able to type at least 30 words per minute. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory
per week.
JOURN 133 Broadcast News I / Introduction to Broadcast News (4)
Introduction to reporting and writing news for the broadcast media. Four hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 232 Introduction to Advertising (3)
Introduction to basic principles of advertising theory and practice. Broad picture of advertising as
marketing communications and social information. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 234 Introduction to Public Relations (3)
Introduction to the principles and practices of public relations in business, education, social welfare,
government, and the armed forces. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 235 Online Journalism I (3)
Hands-on introduction to journalistic writing for online publications and broadcasts using state-of-
the-art software. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 238 Intermediate Reporting (4)
Development of reporting and writing skills for the print media. Four hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 242 Intermediate Broadcast News (4)
Refining skills in gathering, evaluating, and writing news for the broadcast media. Four hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: JOURN 132, JOURN 133.
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JOURN 251 The Black Press (3)
Survey of the Black press, including a survey of Black journalists, past and present, along with the
status of today’s Black press. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 253 News Editing I (3)
Development of clear, effective editing, rewriting, headline writing, page make-up, and reporting
management for the print media. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 331 Law and Ethics of Journalism (3)
Evolution of print and broadcast media in the United States in the context of political, social, and
economic change; privileges and responsibilities of a journalist are stressed. Three hours of lecture per
week.
JOURN 332 Advanced Reporting (4)
Advanced training and practice in the gathering and writing of news stories with emphasis placed on
enterprise ability and publishable quality stories. Four hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 333 Newspaper Design (3)
Introduction to basic camera-ready production techniques for tabloid and standard newspaper de-
signs. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 335 Intermediate Desktop Publishing / Computer Assisted Reporting (3)
Advanced training in the use of various database software products for contemporary reporting. Three
hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 356 Advertising and PR Campaigns (3)
Emphasis on group coordination of advertising and public information campaigns; development of
strategies for local and national campaigns, including marketing media planning, research, and seg-
mentation. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 359 Computer Skills for Journalists (4)
Fundamental principles and techniques of newsroom computer usage; hands-on experience in using
various computer software. Four hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 362 Critical Writing (3)
Writing course for students who wish to specialize in writing reviews of motion pictures, plays, con-
certs, art, and books for print and electronic media. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered as
needed.
JOURN 430 Independent Study (3)
Independent study in history, ethics, practice, law, and aesthetics of journalism. Prerequisite: Consent
of the instructor or Faculty Chair.
JOURN 431 Community News Operations (3)
Planning and preparation of news, features, and editorials for the rural and urban community news-
paper; emphasis on weekly publications; practical problems in community issues. Three hours of lec-
ture per week.
JOURN 432 Editorial Writing (3)
Training in editorial research and writing for print media. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 433 Public Affairs Reporting (3)
Advanced training and practice in reporting the affairs of municipal, county, state, and federal agen-
cies. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: JOURN 332.
JOURN 435 Advanced Desktop Publishing / Multimedia Graphic Designs (3)
Hands-on approach to designing publications using contemporary software and online graphic techniques.
Emphasis placed on the use of up-to-date contemporary software products. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 437 Feature Writing (3)
Researching and writing feature stories such as human interest stories and personal columns pre-
sented. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 438 Online Journalism II (3)
Advanced Training for online publications and broadcast using state-of-the-art software. Three hours
of lecture per week.
JOURN 443 Advanced Broadcast News (4)
Advanced training and practice in broadcast news production; emphasis on production of audition
tape and portfolio-quality material. Four hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 450 Problems in Journalism (3)
Problems of current concern in journalism; topics may vary according to time and instructor. May be
repeated as topics change. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Junior/senior standing and
consent of the Faculty Chair.
JOURN 453 News Editing II (3)
Advanced training and practice in editing for specialty publications, book publishing, pagination,
and other electronic editing techniques. Three hours of lecture per week.
JOURN 490 Media Management (3)
Ownership, financing, structure of mass media organizations; management of editorial, program,
administrative support, and advertising staffs; servicing and evaluating media audiences. Three hours
of lecture per week.
JOURN 491 Advertising and Public Relations Campaigns / Critical Thinking (3)
Solutions to problems in advertising/public relations management; theories and research in persua-
sive campaigns; cases in advertising, public relations, political campaigns, and social change. Three
hours of lecture per week.
SPEECH COMMUNICATION COURSES
SC 110 Multipurpose Laboratory (1)
Improvement of various communications skills such as verbal and nonverbal messages, listening, dic-
tion, enunciation, pronunciation, and articulation. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.
Two hours of laboratory per week.
SC 131 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3)
Emphasis on basic oral communication skills: voice production, articulation, and diction; listening
and responding to verbal and nonverbal cures. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SPCH
1311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SC 133 American English Phonetics (3)
Articulatory and acoustic description of American speech sounds by means of the International Pho-
netic Alphabet; phonetic transcription. Three hours of lecture per week.
SC 135 Business and Professional Communication (3)
Introduction to the basic oral communication skills needed for careers in business and the professions.
Students make presentations, conduct interviews, and participate in problem-solving group discus-
sions. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SPCH 1321 in the Texas Common Course Num-
bering System.
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SC 136 Public Address (3)
Principles of effective speaking and their application to the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of
the basic forms of public messages; stresses public issues, their relevancy and effect. Three hours of
lecture per week. Listed as SPCH 1315 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SC 140 Voice and Diction (3)
Development of an effective speaking voice through the achievement of proper relaxation, breathing,
and vocal resonance. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SPCH 1342 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
SC 230 Urban Rhetorical Patterns (3)
Study of linguistic and rhetorical patterns of major ethnic and socioeconomic groups in urban areas.
Three hours of lecture per week.
SC 232 Interpersonal Communication (3)
Study of the interpersonal communication as a dynamic process utilizing verbal and nonverbal cues as
the basis of meaningful human interaction. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SPCH 1318 in
the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SC 233 Communication Skills for Health Professionals (3)
Practice in the development of interpersonal skills in relating to the health professional; practice in the
development of the skills of group and public communication. Three hours of lecture per week.
SC 236 Argumentation and Debate (3)
Exploration of principles of argumentation, training, and participation in various types of argumenta-
tive speeches and debate. Special inclusion of parliamentary procedures. Three hours of lecture per
week. Listed as SPCH 2325 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SC 330 Persuasion (3)
Intensive examination of principles and techniques of persuasion and of the critical role of the con-
sumer of persuasive messages. Three hours of lecture per week.
SC 332 Group Communication Processes (3)
Role of communication theory in the making of individual and collective decisions; application of
communication theory to principles of leadership in small group decision making. Three hours of
lecture per week.
SC 333 Interviewing (3)
Strategies and techniques of interviewing as purposive dyadic interaction for interviewer and inter-
viewee. Includes the study of and practice with various types of interviews. Three hours of lecture per
week.
SC 335 Rhetorical History and Criticism (3)
Study of the history of rhetoric and rhetorical criticism: classical, medieval, and contemporary. Three
hours of lecture per week. Offered as needed.
SC 336 Professional Writing (3)
Analysis of selected speech material for such communication objectives as form, style, and content.
Practice in writing speeches, technical reports, research reports; and preparation of messages for or-
ganizations. Three hours of lecture per week.
SC 338 Introduction to Organizational Communication (3)
Basic principles and perspectives of organizational communication; communication networks and struc-
tures; decision making; conflict resolution with organizations; impact of styles of communication on organi-
zational relations. Three hours of lecture per week.
SC 430 Independent Study (3)
Independent study in interpersonal/intercultural communication, organizational communication, or
rhetorical theory and criticism. Three hours of lecture per week.
SC 431 Nonverbal Communication (3)
The analysis of nonverbal aspects of human communication with special consideration of physical and
spatial styles and cues. Three hours of lecture per week.
SC 432 Intercultural Communication (3)
Importance of cultural and ethnic differences as they affect our communication processes in various
aspects of personal relations. Three hours of lecture per week.
SC 433 Health Communication (3)
Current issues in delivery of health care, practitioner/patient relationships, the role of private and
government agencies in health care, dissemination of health care information. Three hours of lecture
per week. Offered as needed.
SC 434 Principles of Leadership (3)
Study of the phenomenon of leadership, leadership styles, and leadership techniques, including par-
liamentary procedures and other strategies of control and influence. Three hours of lecture per week.
SC 435 Advanced Public Address (3)
Study, criticism, and application of the principles and forms of public communication such as oratory,
lectures, sermons, argumentation, and debate in a variety of public forums. Three hours of lecture per
week. Offered as needed.
SC 436 Black Rhetoric (3)
Analysis of rhetorical strategies used by Black Americans to influence agitation and control public
policy; emphasis on social, economic, and political developments in twentieth century rhetoric. Three
hours of lecture per week.
SC 438 Organizational Structure and Communication Behavior (3)
Analysis of the interdependence of organizational goals and communication behavior from the stand-
point of those who must recognize, understand, or design communication systems. Three hours of
lecture per week.
SC 450 Problems in Speech Communication (3)
Problems of current concern in speech communication; topics vary according to time and instructor.
May be repeated as topics change. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered as needed.
SC 462 Language Acquisition and Development (3)
How verbal and nonverbal language develops in children; how they learn the selection of appropriate
communication strategies and satisfactory relationships. Three hours of lecture per week.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - ELECTRONIC MEDIA COURSES
TC 230 Introduction to Media Studies (3)
Survey of history, theory, aesthetics, cultural, political, economic, and international characteristics of
mass media in society. Required of all mass communications majors. Three hours of lecture per week.
TC 231 Introduction to Media Production (4)
Basic information, skills, and theories required to equip students to communicate through audiovisual
media. Lectures and practical applications. Four hours of lecture per week with studio hours to be
arranged. Required of all students in the production area. Prerequisite: TC 230.
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TC 331 Media Analysis and Criticism (3)
Same as JOURN 362. Analysis of critical methods for electronic media and film as a segment of mass
culture. Focus on selected television programs and selected critics. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: TC 230 and TC 344.
TC 335 Writing for Electronic Media and Film (3)
Development of skills and practice in the art of script writing for broadcast, film, and multimedia.
Writing and evaluation of many short scripts required. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
TC 344.
TC 341 Television Graphics (3)
1
Theory and practice of graphic design for television and operation of electronic graphic equipment.
Three hours of lecture per week with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: TC 231.
TC 344 Media Management and Marketing (3)
Introduction to the basic elements involved in the day-to-day operation of radio and television sta-
tions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: TC 230.
TC 347 Multimedia Interaction Design (3)
1
Theory and practice of interactive technologies and multimedia production with focus on design and
development, including web design. Three hours of lecture per week with studio hours to be ar-
ranged. Prerequisite: TC 231.
TC 365 Television Studio Production I (4)
Introduction to the basic elements of electronic media production. Four hours of lecture per week
with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: TC 231.
TC 368 Field Video Production I (4)
Introduction to principles and procedures in field production with focus on the competent use of
equipment in the field. Four hours of lecture per week with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisites:
TC 230 and TC 231.
TC 371 Studies in Film History (3)
Critical assessment of theory and technique of film communication with focus on major genres, peri-
ods, movement, and personalities in national and international film history. Three hours of lecture per
week with one two-hour film screening each week as required by the topic. Prerequisites: TC 230, TC
231, and consent of the instructor.
TC 375 Introduction to Media Performance (4)
Principles and practices of audio production, voice training, and performance for broadcast (news,
narration, disc jockey, and multimedia). Four hours of lecture per week with studio hours to be ar-
ranged. Prerequisite: TC 231.
TC 378 Introduction to Radio Operations (6)
1
Introduction to fundamentals of radio production and procedures; focus on basic competency in
equipment and station operation policies. Four hours of lecture per week with studio hours to be
arranged. Prerequisites: TC 230 and TC 231.
1. A recommendation has been made to change the number of credit hours for TC 341, 347, 378, and 499 to four (4). If this recommendation is approved, the change
will probably become effective during the period covered by this bulletin.
TC 381 Broadcast Responsibilities (3)
Same as JOURN 331. Examination of the legal, economic, and social responsibilities and require-
ments that must be satisfied by print, electronic media, and cable operators in the United States.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: TC 344.
TC 391 Broadcast Programming (3)
Examination of the theory and practice of broadcast programming with special consideration of the
decision-making process, social applications, current trends, philosophies, and audience research. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: TC 230, TC 331, and TC 344.
TC 430 Independent Study (3)
Same as JOURN 430. Independent study in the history, economics, production, and management of
print and/or electronic media. Prerequisites: Upper-level standing and consent of the instructor or
Faculty Chair.
TC 435 Advanced Writing for Electronic Media and Film (3)
Advanced work in the development of proposals, treatments, and shooting scripts for electronic me-
dia and film. May be repeated as topics vary. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Upper-
level standing, TC 230, TC 353, and TC 335.
TC 438 Media and Society (3)
Critical assessment of media on society with focus on special topics related to media in cultural con-
texts. May be repeated as topics vary. Three hours of lecture per week with one two-hour film screen-
ing each week as required by the topic. Prerequisite: TC 331.
TC 440 Electronic Media Management (3)
Study of the ownership, financing, and structure of mass media organizations; management of edito-
rial, program, administrative, support, and advertising staffs; servicing and evaluating media audi-
ences. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: TC 230 and TC 344.
TC 450 Issues in Telecommunications (3)
Same as JOURN 450. Advanced problems in mass communication studies, communication tech-
nologies, and international communication with special consideration of current concerns in elec-
tronic media production. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: TC 331 or consent of the instructor.
TC 462 New Communications Technologies (3)
Examination of applications and potential effects of new telecommunications and information tech-
nologies in the home and workplace and for education and social services with their relation to exist-
ing systems. May be repeated as topics vary. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of
the instructor.
TC 465 Television Studio Production II (4)
Advanced practice in studio and field production of television programs and video. Focus on using
single and multi cameras, lighting, sound recording, and editing. Four hours of lecture per week with
studio and field hours to be arranged. Prerequisites: Upper-level standing, TC 365 and consent of the
instructor.
TC 468 Field Video Production II (4)
Advanced production techniques in using camera, lighting, sound recording, and editing outside of
the studio. Four hours of lecture per week with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisites: Upper-level
standing, TC 368 and consent of the instructor.
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TC 475 Advanced Media Performance (4)
Advanced work in the theory, principles, and practices of digital audio production with emphasis on
aspects of studio and field digital audio production and voice performance. Topics vary from semester
to semester. Four hours of lecture per week with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisites: Upper-
level standing, TC 375 and consent of the instructor.
TC 478 Advanced Radio Operations (4)
Advanced theory and practice of directing, producing, and performing for radio. Four hours of lec-
ture per week with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisites: TC 378, upper-level standing, and
consent of the instructor.
TC 498 International Communication (3)
Comparative study of domestic and international systems of broadcasting with focus on political,
social, cultural, and economic factors affecting the use and impact of new and old communication
technologies. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
Consent of the instructor.
TC 499 Master Projects in Media Production (3)
1
Creative projects or comprehensive research in the area of special interest: radio, television, or multi-
media, developed and executed by the student to demonstrate his/her capabilities in quality produc-
tion. Required of all mass communications majors. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: Comple-
tion of all television or radio production emphasis courses.
1. A recommendation has been made to change the number of credit hours for TC 341, 347, 378, and 499 to four (4). If this recommendation is approved, the change
will probably become effective during the period covered by this bulletin.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION
INTERCULTURAL - INTERPERSONAL TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 128
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD) (COMMUNICATION) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 43 credits 20 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CM 130 (3) Electives (20) Contact
ENG 132 (3) CM 200 (3) Department of
MATH 133 (3) CM 430 (3) being
BIOL 143 (4) SC 110 (1) admitted as
PHYS 141 (4) SC 136 (3) a major in
ENG 2xx (3) SC 230 (3) the Department.
MUSIC 131 or SC 232 (3)
THC 130 (3) SC 330 (3)
HIST 231 (3) SC 332 (3)
HIST 232 (3) SC 431 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) SC 432 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) SC 433 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or SC Electives (6)
SOC 157 or
SOC 158 (3)
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 128
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD) (COMMUNICATION) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 43 credits 20 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CM 130 (3) Electives (20) Contact
ENG 132 (3) CM 200 (3) Department of
MATH 133 (3) CM 430 (3) being
BIOL 143 (4) SC 110 (1) admitted as
PHYS 141 (4) SC 136 (3) a major in
ENG 2xx (3) SC 230 (3) the Department.
MUSIC 131 or SC 232 (3)
THC 130 (3) SC 330 (3)
HIST 231 (3) SC 332 (3)
HIST 232 (3) SC 333 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) SC 338 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) SC 434 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or SC 438 (3)
SOC 157 or SC Elective (3)
SOC 158 (3)
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION
BOTH TRACKS
(INTERCULTURAL-INTERPERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION)
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
CM 130 (Introduction to Communication Theory), 3 cr
SC 110 (Multipurpose Laboratory), 1 cr
Second Semester
SC 136 (Public Address), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
CM 200 (Intermediate Writing), 3 cr
SC 230 (Urban Rhetorical Patterns), 3 cr
Second Semester
SC 232 (Interpersonal Communication), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
CM 332 (Computers in Communication), 3 cr
SC 330 (Persuasion), 3 cr
Second Semester
SC 332 (Group Communication Processes), 3 cr
SC Elective, 3 cr
SC 333 (Interviewing), 3 cr, if needed
SC 338 (Introduction to Organizational Communication), 3 cr, if needed
Senior First Semester
CM 430 (Internship), 3 cr
SC 431 (Nonverbal Communication), 3 cr, if needed
SC 432 (Intercultural Communication), 3 cr, if needed
SC 434 (Principles of Leadership), 3 cr, if needed
Second Semester
SC 433 (Health Communication), 3 cr, if needed
SC 438 (Organizational Structure and Communication Behavior), 3 cr, if needed
SC Elective, 3 cr, if needed
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS
JOURNALISM TRACK (PRINT JOURNALISM SPECIALTY)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 132
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD) (MASS COMMUNICATIONS) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 57 credits 10 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CM 130 (3) Electives (10) Contact
ENG 132 (3) CM 200 (3) Department of
MATH 133 (3) CM 430 (3) being
BIOL 143 (4) JOURN 130 (3) advised by
PHYS 141 (4) JOURN 132 (4) major advisor
ENG 2xx (3) JOURN 235 (3) once admitted
MUSIC 131 or JOURN 238 (4) to the Department.
THC 130 (3) JOURN 253 (3)
HIST 231 (3) JOURN 331 (3)
HIST 232 (3) JOURN 332 (4)
POLSC 231 (3) JOURN 335 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) JOURN 435 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or plus
SOC 157 or 12 additional
SOC 158 (3) General and
CS 116 (3) Upper-Level JOURN
Elective credits approved
by the major advisor
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS
JOURNALISM TRACK (ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALTY)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 132
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD) (MASS COMMUNICATIONS) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 54 credits 13 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CM 130 (3) Electives (13) Contact
ENG 132 (3) CM 200 (3) Department of
MATH 133 (3) CM 430 (3) being
BIOL 143 (4) JOURN 132 (4) advised by
PHYS 141 (4) JOURN 232 (3) major advisor
ENG 2xx (3) JOURN 234 (3) once admitted to
MUSIC 131 or JOURN 235 (3) the Department.
THC 130 (3) JOURN 238 (4)
HIST 231 (3) JOURN 253 (3)
HIST 232 (3) JOURN 331 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) JOURN 332 (4)
POLSC 232 (3) JOURN 335 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or JOURN 356 (3)
SOC 157 or JOURN 435 (3)
SOC 158 (3) plus
CS 116 (3) 6 JOURN Elective
credits approved by
the major advisor
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS
JOURNALISM TRACK (BROADCAST JOURNALISM SPECIALTY)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 132
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD) (MASS COMMUNICATIONS) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 67 credits 21 credits 0 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CM 130 (3) Electives (21) A minor is
ENG 132 (3) CM 200 (3) NOT required
MATH 133 (3) CM 430 (3) Specialty under
BIOL 143 (4) JOURN 130 (3) the Journalism
PHYS 141 (4) JOURN 132 (4) Track.
ENG 2xx (3) JOURN 133 (4)
MUSIC 131 or JOURN 235 (3)
THC 130 (3) JOURN 238 (4)
HIST 231 (3) JOURN 242 (4)
HIST 232 (3) JOURN 253 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) JOURN 331 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) JOURN 332 (4)
PSY 131, 131L or JOURN 335 (3)
SOC 157 or JOURN 443 (4)
SOC 158 (3) TC 231 (4)
CS 116 (3) TC 365 (4)
TC 368 (4)
TC 375 (4)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
MAJOR COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS
JOURNALISM TRACK (ALL SPECIALTIES)
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
CM 130 (Introduction to Communication Theory), 3 cr
JOURN 130 (Introduction to Journalism), 3 cr, if needed
Second Semester
JOURN 132 (Introduction to Reporting), 3 cr
JOURN 133 (Broadcast News I), 3 cr, if needed
Sophomore First Semester
CM 200 (Intermediate Writing), 3 cr
JOURN 235 (Online Journalism I), 3 cr
JOURN 232 (Introduction to Advertising), 3 cr, if needed
TC 231 (Telecommunications Production), 4 cr, if needed
Second Semester
JOURN 238 (Intermediate Reporting), 4 cr
JOURN 253 (News Editing I), 3 cr
JOURN 234 (Introduction to Public Relations), 3 cr if needed
JOURN 242 (Intermediate Broadcast News), 4 cr, if needed
JOURN Elective, 3 cr, if needed
Junior First Semester
CM 332 (Computers in Communication), 3 cr
JOURN 331 (Law and Ethics of Journalism), 3 cr
JOURN 332 (Advanced Reporting), 4 cr
JOURN Elective, 3 cr, if needed
TC 365 (Introduction to TV Studio Production), 4 cr, if needed
TC 375 (Introduction to Media Performance), 4 cr, if needed
Second Semester
JOURN 335 (Intermediate Desktop Publishing), 3 cr
JOURN 356 (Advertising and PR Campaign), 3 cr, if needed
JOURN Upper Level Elective, 3 cr, if needed
TC 368 (Introduction to Field Video Production), 4 cr, if needed
Senior First Semester
CM 430 (Internship), 3 cr
JOURN Upper Level Elective, 3 cr, if needed
JOURN 435 (Advanced Desktop Publishing), if needed
JOURN 443 (Advanced Broadcast News), 4 cr, if needed
Second Semester
JOURN Upper Level Elective, 3 cr, if needed
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - ELECTRONIC MEDIA TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 124
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD) (MASS COMMUNICATIONS) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 49 or 70 credits 10 credits 21 or 0 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CM 130 (3) Electives (10) If the declaration
ENG 132 (3) CM 200 (3) of a minor is
MATH 133 (3) CM 430 (3) the major advisor,
BIOL 143 (4) TC 230 (3) the Department of
PHYS 141 (4) TC 231 (4) choice should be
ENG 2xx (3) TC 331 (3) contacted directly.
MUSIC 131 or TC 335 (3)
THC 130 (3) TC 344 (3)
HIST 231 (3) TC 438 (3)
HIST 232 (3) TC 499 (3)
1
POLSC 231 (3) plus
POLSC 232 (3) either 15 (with minor option)
PSY 131, 131L or or 36 (without minor option)
SOC 157 or credits approved by the major
SOC 158 (3) advisor, selected from
CS 116 (3) the following***:
TC 341 (3)
1
, TC 347 (3)
1
,
TC 365 (4), TC 368 (4),
TC 375 (4), TC 378 (6)
1
,
TC 465 (4), TC 468 (4),
TC 475 (4), TC 478 (4), and
TC 371 (3), TC 381 (3),
TC 391 (3), TC 430 (3),
TC 440 (3), TC 450 (3),
TC 462 (3), & TC 498 (3)
1. A recommendation has been made to change the number of credit hours for this course from six (6) to four (4). If this
recommendation is approved, the change will probably become effective during the period covered by this bulletin.
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** The 15 credit option is selected if the student is approved to declare a minor by his/her major advisor.
The 36 credit option is selected if the student is approved to not declare a minor.
MAJOR COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - ELECTRONIC MEDIA TRACK (BOTH SPECIALTIES)
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
CM 130 (Introduction to Communication Theory), 3 cr
Second Semester
CM 200 (Intermediate Writing), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
TC 230 (Introduction to Media Studies), 3 cr
Second Semester
TC 231 (Introduction to Media Aesthetics), 4 cr
Junior First Semester
CM 332 (Computers in Communication), 3 cr
TC 331 (Media Analysis and Criticism), 3 cr
TC 335 (Writing for Electronic Media and Film), 3 cr
TC 344 (Media Management and Marketing), 3 cr
Approved Upper-Level TC Elective(s)
Second Semester
Approved Upper-Level TC Elective(s)
Senior First Semester
CM 430 (Internship), 3 cr
Approved Upper-Level TC Elective(s)
TC 438 (Media and Society), 3 cr
TC 499 (Master Projects in Media Production), 3 cr
Second Semester
Approved Upper-Level TC Elective(s)
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES
The Department of English and Foreign Languages offers courses in three academic disciplines: English (ENG), French (FR), and
Spanish (SPAN). In addition to course offerings, four degrees, three undergraduate and one graduate, are offered through this instruc-
tional unit: the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in English, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in French, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Degree in Spanish, and the Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in English. For students pursuing majors (or undergraduate degrees) that
require the declaration of a minor, three minors are available: English, French, and Spanish. Members of the Department and depart-
mental facilities are housed on the first, second, and third floors of the Martin Luther King Building with the Department Office located
in Room 106.
Students interested in the Master of Arts Degree in English should consult the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern
University for further information.
The mission of the Department of English and Foreign Languages is to provide studies of language and literature. The aims of the
programs of the Department are to equip students to succeed in academic endeavors in college and to prepare them to assume
responsible roles in America and the world.
Requirements for the three baccalaureate or undergraduate degrees offered through the Department are specified below. As
first-time degree seekers, students are required to declare minors in a second academic discipline in order to pursue one of
these three degrees. Grades of “C” or better, where grades of “C-” are unacceptable, are required in all courses dedicated to
either the major or minor chosen. No course offered through the Department can be used to satisfy both a core curriculum
requirement and a major requirement for graduation. Students should consult the Department Office regarding this matter. An
exit examination is required of all graduating seniors.
In selecting a minor, as required for the completion of the three undergraduate degrees offered through the Department,
students should seek detailed advisement from their designated advisors because the selection of a minor having representative
courses in the core curriculum for the degree sought could impact the total number of credits required. In no case will
students qualify for graduation at the undergraduate level with fewer than 124 semester credit hours satisfactorily completed.
Students wishing to declare a minor in one of the three choices available in the Department must be admitted through the
departmental admissions procedure referenced above. In addition, grades of “C” or better must be earned in all courses
specified as minor courses. In the specific case of the English minor, students wishing to petition for this minor must have GPA’s
of 2.50 in English and must have grades of “C” or better in all English courses completed at the time their petitions are made.
Course requirements for the three minors offered are summarized below:
1. For the minor in English, 21 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following three-credit
courses: ENG 230, ENG 231, ENG 302, ENG 303 or 304, ENG 338, ENG 430 or 432, and ENG 440 or 441.
2. For the minor in French, 21 semester credit hours are required beyond FR 131 and FR 132 through enrollment in 21
semester credit hours. Students may select the exact courses for enrollment based upon semester offerings and advisor or
faculty chair approval.
3. For the minor in Spanish, 21 semester credit hours are required beyond SPAN 131 and SPAN 132 through enroll-
ment in 21 semester credit hours. Students may select the exact courses for enrollment based upon semester offerings
and advisor or faculty chair approval.
Individuals interested in seeking certification for teaching in the public schools of Texas in academic disciplines offered
through this unit should contact the Teacher Certification Officer in the College of Education at Texas Southern University
for application instructions.
In summary, interested students must first gain admission to the University, must meet their ASSET responsibility, must
fulfill prerequisites required, and must contact the Department regarding admission as either majors or minors once prereq-
uisites and ASSET requirements have been met. Each student is provided with extensive advisement once admitted and
before further progression toward the completion of degree requirements is undertaken. Questions may be directed to the
Department Office at (713)-313-7214.
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Atkins, Dottie W.
Assistant Professor
B.S., Grambling College
M.A., Louisiana Tech University
Bartlett-Pack, Juluette
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston
Browder, Everlene
Assistant Professor
B.A., Mississippi Valley State College
M.A., University of Arkansas A.B.
Ed.D., University of Houston
Butler, A. Thorpe
Professor
B.A., Rice University
M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School
Crespil, Marcel M.
Professor
B.A., University of South Florida
B.A., University of Paris
M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Evans, Charlene T.
Professor
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
M.A., Atlanta University
M.A., Ph.D., Rice University
Garcia, Carmen
Instructor
B.A., M.A., University of Texas at Brownsville
Hernandez, Yanina
Instructor
B.A., M.A., University of New Mexico
Jennings, Arbolina L.
Assistant Professor
B.A., Notre Dame College
M.A., New York University
Johnson, Melba M.
Instructor
B.A., M.A., Texas Southern University
Kilgore-Kimble, Donna L.
Instructor
B.A., Huston-Tillotson College
M.A., Texas Southern University
Marzette, Delinda
Instructor
B.A., Dillard University
M.A., Texas Southern University
McEwing, Joyce J.
Assistant Professor
B.A., Southern University
M.A., North Carolina Central University
Moore, Shirley W.
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A., Texas Southern University
M.A., Ph.D., Rice University
Saldivar, Rhonda H.
Assistant Professor
B.A., Spelman College
M.S., George Peabody College for Teachers
Ph.D., Peabody at Vanderbilt
Samples, Ronald C.
Assistant Professor
B.A., Texas Southern University
M.A., Ph.D., Rice University
Saylors, Rita D.
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston
Sollars, Michael D.
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Missouri at Columbia
M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri at Kansas City
Taylor-Thompson, Betty E.
Professor
B.A., Fisk University
M.L.S., Atlanta University
M.A., Ph.D., Howard University
Turner, Billy J.
Assistant Professor
B.A., Texas Southern University
M.A., University of Virginia
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ENGLISH COURSES
ENG 130 English Fundamentals (3)
A course in basic reading and writing skills that concentrates on grammar, sentence structure, paragraph, and
essay development. Exemption by satisfactory score on the ASSET Examination. Three hours of lecture and
one hour of laboratory per week.
ENG 131 Freshman English I (3)
First of a two-part composition course in which students analyze professionally-written essays that are
samples of rhetorical modes and write competent multi-paragraph essays utilizing formal principles of
grammar, usage, mechanics, rhetoric, and style. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ENG
130 or satisfactory score on the ASSET exam. Listed as ENGL 1301 in the Texas Common Course
Numbering System.
ENG 132 Freshman English II (3)
Second half of a two-part composition course designed to improve and extend students’ skills in organizing
and developing persuasive and analytical essays, enhance knowledge of literary genres, and provide instruc-
tion in research skills needed in the preparation of documented essays. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: ENG 131 or its equivalent. Listed as ENGL 1302 in the Texas Common Course Numbering
System.
ENG 230 World Literature I (3)
Survey of the masterpieces of poetry, prose, and drama from antiquity to the Renaissance. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ENG 131 and ENG 132. Listed as ENGL 2332 in the Texas
Common Course Numbering System.
ENG 231 World Literature II (3)
Survey of the masterpieces of poetry, prose, and drama from the Renaissance to the present. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ENG 131 and 132. Listed as ENGL 2333 in the Texas
Common Course Numbering System.
ENG 235 American Literature (3)
Survey of the prose, poetry, and drama of the United States from the colonial period to the present.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ENG 131 and 132. Listed as ENGL 2328 in the
Texas Common Course Numbering System.
ENG 243 Africana Literature (3)
Introduction to selected modern Africana literature, in translation, of the African Diaspora. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ENG 131 and ENG 132.
ENG 244 African American Literature (3)
Survey of African American literature with emphasis on major movements. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisites: ENG 131 and ENG 132.
ENG 301 Grammar Review Workshop (3)
Comprehensive review/study of basic grammatical structures of edited American English: vocabulary
development, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, mechanics, syntax, writing revisions, and proof-
reading. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Completion of all required 200-level English
courses.
ENG 302 Great American Writers (3)
Survey of major works of American literature, from its colonial beginnings to the present. Required of
English majors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 200-level
ENG courses.
ENG 303 Great British Writers I (3)
Survey of major works of British literature from its beginnings through the eighteenth century. Re-
quired of English majors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Completion of all required
200-level ENG courses.
ENG 304 Great British Writers II (3)
Survey of major works of British literature from the nineteenth century to the present. Required of
English majors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 200-level
ENG courses.
ENG 305 Mythology in Literature (3)
Study of classical and other myths, legends, and folktales, with emphasis on the original works and
their appearance in literature. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Completion of all re-
quired 200-level ENG courses.
ENG 320 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
Creative writing workshop in both fiction and poetry. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses, and consent of the instructor.
ENG 336 The Novel (3)
Study of the novel as a genre and of its various forms from the picaresque to the contemporary novel.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses.
ENG 338 Writing Workshop: Nonfiction Prose (3)
The techniques of writing nonfiction prose and the analysis of model works. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses. Formerly referenced as
Advanced Composition.
ENG 351 Fiction Workshop (3)
The techniques of writing and revising works of fiction. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses.
ENG 430 History and Theory of Language Study (3)
Introduction to the principles of language theory and to the history of the English language. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses.
ENG 432 Studies in Modern Grammar (3)
Introduction to the various approaches to the study of Modern English grammar: prescriptive, de-
scriptive, transformational-generative, and performance. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
site: Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses.
ENG 433 Shakespeare and Renaissance Studies (3)
Study of selected tragedies, histories, comedies, and non-dramatic works by William Shakespeare, set
in the context of the English Renaissance. Required of English majors. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses.
ENG 437 Principles of Literary Criticism (3)
Study of critical approaches to literature, which may be applied in the appraisal of selected works.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses.
ENG 438 Masterpieces of Modern Theatre (3)
Study of drama, focusing on masterpieces of the twentieth century. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses. May be offered in conjunction with
SPAN 438.
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ENG 440 African American Literature: Poetry and Drama (3)
Study of works by African American poets and dramatists. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses.
ENG 441 African American Literature: Fiction and Criticism (3)
Study of the fiction and criticism of African American writers. Three hours of lecture per week. Pre-
requisite: Completion of all required 200-level ENG courses.
ENG 450 Independent Reading and Research in Modernist Literature (3)
Individualized reading program for advanced English majors with an emphasis on modernist litera-
ture. May be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisites: Senior standing as an English major or minor
and consent of both the Faculty Chair and the instructor.
FRENCH COURSES
FR 131 Elementary French I (3)
Fundamentals of French pronunciation and grammar with drills in spoken and written French. Three
hours of lecture per week. Listed as FREN 1311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
FR 132 Elementary French II (3)
Continuation of FR 131. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FR 131. Listed as FREN
1312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
FR 231 Intermediate French I (3)
Review of French pronunciation and grammar using a reader and more advanced classroom and
laboratory materials. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: FR 132.
Listed as FREN 2311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
FR 232 Intermediate French II (3)
Continuation of FR 231. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: FR
231. Listed as FREN 2312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
FR 331 French Review of Grammar and Composition (3)
Review of French grammar with emphasis on the more difficult structures and idioms. Concurrent
practice in conversation and diction provided. Conducted in both English and French. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232.
FR 335 Scientific French (3)
Individualized readings in the physical, natural, and social sciences to familiarize students with the
specialized vocabulary of their field in translating from French to English. Graduate students may
substitute the passing of this course with a grade of “B” or better for the graduate foreign language
reading examination. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232 or consent
of the instructor.
FR 347 Contemporary France I (3)
Study of French institutions and movements since the beginning of the twentieth century, including
transportation, politics, education, geography, industrialization, social classes, world wars, and fine
arts. Conducted in both English and French. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231
and FR 232 or consent of the instructor.
FR 432 Business French (3)
Designed to present specialized vocabulary, methods, and techniques pertaining to how to conduct
French business, to enable students to prepare business documents and letters. Conducted in both
English and French. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FR 231 and FR 232 or consent of
the instructor.
FR 438 Directed Study (3)
Study of a single topic, particular work, or author under the direction of a faculty member. Prior
approval for enrollment needed from the Faculty Chair. May be retaken for credit. Prerequisites:
Senior standing as a French major and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.
FR 439 French Influence in Africa (3)
Study of the importance of the French presence in French-speaking African countries utilizing critical
and analytical approaches that will allow students to acquire an understanding of the language and
culture of contemporary French Africa. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Senior stand-
ing as a French major and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.
SPANISH COURSES
SPAN 131 Elementary Spanish I (3)
Fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation and grammar along with intensive listening/speaking and
reading/writing skills development. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SPAN 1311 in the
Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SPAN 132 Elementary Spanish II (3)
Continuation of SPAN 131. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: SPAN 131. Listed as
SPAN 1312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SPAN 231 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Application of grammar; elementary composition; media-aided listening and reading proficiency;
focused development of aural-oral skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: SPAN 131 and SPAN 132 or the equivalent. Listed as SPAN 2311 in the Texas Com-
mon Course Numbering System.
SPAN 232 Intermediate Spanish II (3)
Analysis of grammar; translation; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused develop-
ment of aural-oral skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
SPAN 231. Listed as SPAN 2312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SPAN 331 Review of Grammar and Composition (3)
Provision of intensive training in manipulating Spanish in speaking and writing. Conducted in Span-
ish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 231 and SPAN 232.
SPAN 332 Conversation and Diction (3)
Communication practice to develop a superior level of oral proficiency. Conducted in Spanish. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 231 and SPAN 232.
SPAN 333 Introduction to Spanish Literature I (3)
Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages through the Golden Age. Con-
ducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
SPAN 334 Introduction to Spanish Literature II (3)
Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Neoclassical period to the present. Conducted
in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
SPAN 335 Introduction to Latin American Literature I (3)
Survey of the great works of Latin American writers from colonial times to the beginning of the
Mexican Revolution. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN
331 and SPAN 332.
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SPAN 336 Introduction to Latin American Literature II (3)
Survey of the great works of Latin American writers of the 20th century. Conducted in Spanish. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
SPAN 438 Masterpieces of World Theatre (3)
Study of selected dramas in modem theatre focusing on the masterpieces of the twentieth century.
Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
SPAN 441 Culture and Civilization of Spain (3)
Survey of the culture and civilization of Spain from prehistoric time to the Civil War. Conducted in
Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
SPAN 444 Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature (3)
Study of great works from the Spanish-speaking nations and communities within the United States.
Conducted in Spanish. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SPAN 331 and SPAN 332.
SPAN 445 Directed Study (3)
Study of a single topic, particular work, or author under the direction of a faculty member. Prior
approval for enrollment needed from the Faculty Chair. May be retaken for credit. Prerequisite: Se-
nior standing as a Spanish major and consent of both the Faculty Chair and instructor.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN
ENGLISH
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 124
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (ENGLISH) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 36 credits 23 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** ENG 231 (3) HIST 131 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) ENG 302 (3) HIST 132 (3) department of
MATH 133 (3) ENG 304 (3) Foreign Language (12) being admitted
BIOL 143 or ENG 433 (3) Elective (3) as a major
CHEM 111, 131 (4) ENG 430 or 432 (3) and receiving
PHYS 141 or ENG 440 or 441 (3) advisement from
GEOL 141 (4) plus either the
THC 130 or (15) additional faculty advisor or
ART 131 or Upper-Level the Faculty Chair.
ART 132 or ENG credits
MUSIC 131 or approved by
MUSIC 239 (3) either the
HIST 231 (3) faculty advisor
HIST 232 (3) or the
POLSC 231 (3) Faculty Chair.
POLSC 232 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3)
CS 116 (3)
ENG 230 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ENGLISH
WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 124
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (ENGLISH) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 36 credits 23 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** ENG 231 (3) HIST 131 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) ENG 302 (3) HIST 132 (3) department of
MATH 133 (3) ENG 338 (3) Foreign Language (12) being admitted
BIOL 143 or ENG 433 (3) Elective (3) as a major
CHEM 111, 131 (4) ENG 430 or 432 (3) and receiving
PHYS 141 or ENG 440 or 441 (3) advisement from
GEOL 141 (4) plus either the
THC 130 or Upper-Level faculty advisor or
ART 131 or ENG elective (3) the Faculty Chair.
ART 132 or plus
MUSIC 131 or (12) credits of
MUSIC 239 (3) Education courses
HIST 231 (3) approved by
HIST 232 (3) both the
POLSC 231 (3) education advisor
POLSC 232 (3) and the
PSY 131, 131L (3) Faculty Chair.
CS 116 (3)
ENG 230 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
MAJOR/CORE COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ENGLISH
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
ENG 131 (Freshman English I), 3 cr
Second Semester
ENG 132 (Freshman English II), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
ENG 230 (World Literature I), 3 cr
Second Semester
ENG 231 (World Literature II), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
ENG 302 (Great American Writers), 3 cr
ENG 303 (Great British Writers I), 3 cr
Second Semester
ENG 304 (Great British Writers II), 3 cr
ENG 433 (Shakespeare), 3 cr
Approved English elective, 3 cr
Senior First Semester
ENG 430 (History and Theory of Language Study) or
ENG 432 (Studies in Modern Grammar), 3 cr
Approved English electives, 6 cr
Second Semester
ENG 440 (African American Literature: Poetry and Drama) or
ENG 441 (African American Literature: Fiction and Criticism), 3 cr
Approved English electives, 6 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN
FRENCH
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 125
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (FRENCH) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 30 credits 30 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** FR 131 (3) ENG 231 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) FR 132 (3) HED 233 (2) department of SC135
or 136 (3) FR 231 (3) HIST 131 (3) choice after
MATH 133 (3) FR 232 (3) HIST 132 (3) being admitted BIOL
143 or FR 331 (3) MATH 134 (3) as a major
CHEM 111, 131 (4) FR 335 (3) SPAN 131 (3) and receiving
PHYS 141 or FR 347 (3) SPAN 132 (3) advisement from
GEOL 141 (4) FR 432 (3) Elective (3) either the
THC 130 or FR 438 (3) PE 1xx (1) Faculty Advisor or
ART 131 or FR 439 (3) Language or the Faculty Chair.
ART 132 or Literature Electives (6)
MUSIC 131 or
MUSIC 239 (3)
HIST 231 (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLSC 231 (3)
POLSC 232 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or
CS 116 (3)
ENG 230 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN FRENCH
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
FR 131 (Elementary French I), 3 cr
Second Semester
FR 132 (Elementary French II), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
FR 231 (Intermediate French I), 3 cr
Second Semester
FR 232 (Intermediate French II), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
FR 331 (French Review of Grammar and Composition), 3 cr
FR 347 (Contemporary France I), 3 cr
Second Semester
FR 335 (Scientific French), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
FR 432 (Business French), 3 cr
FR 438 (Directed Study), 3 cr
Electives, 6 cr
Second Semester
FR 439 (French Influence in Africa), 3 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN
SPANISH
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 131
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (SPANISH) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 42 credits 24 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** SPAN 131 (3)*** ENG 231 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) SPAN 132 (3)*** HED 233 (2) department of
MATH 133 (3) SPAN 232 (3) HIST 132 (3) being admitted
BIOL 143 or SPAN 331 (3) MATH 134 (3) as a major
CHEM 111, 131 (4) SPAN 332 (3) FR 131 (3) and receiving
PHYS 141 or SPAN 333 or 334 (3) FR 132 (3) advisement from
GEOL 141 (4) SPAN 335 (3) Elective (3) either the
THC 130 or SPAN 336 (3) PE 1xx (1) Faculty Advisor or
ART 131 or SPAN 438 (3) the Faculty Chair.
ART 132 or SPAN 441 (3)
MUSIC 131 or SPAN 444 (3)
MUSIC 239 (3) SPAN 445 (3)
HIST 231 (3) Elective (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLSC 231 (3)
POLSC 232 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or
SOC 157 (3)
CS 116 (3)
ENG 230 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** These courses may be replaced by an approved substitute at the time of advisement by either the major advisor or the Faculty
Chair.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SPANISH
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
SPAN 131 (Elementary Spanish I), 3 cr
Second Semester
SPAN 132 (Elementary Spanish II), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
SPAN 231 (Intermediate Spanish I), 3 cr
Second Semester
SPAN 232 (Intermediate Spanish II), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
SPAN 331 (Review of Grammar and Composition), 3 cr
SPAN 332 (Conversation and Diction), 3 cr
Second Semester
SPAN 333 (Introduction to Spanish Literature I), 3 cr, or
SPAN 334 (Introduction to Spanish Literature II), 3 cr
SPAN 335 (Introduction to Latin American Literature I), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
SPAN 336 (Introduction to Latin American Literature II), 3 cr
SPAN 438 (Masterpieces of World Theatre), 3 cr
SPAN 441 (Culture and Civilization of Spain), 3 cr
Second Semester
SPAN 444 (Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature), 3 cr
SPAN 445 (Directed Study), 3 cr
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DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
The Department of Fine Arts represents the consolidation of three of the academic disciplines devoted to creative endeavors at the
University: Art, Music and Theatre. Through its faculty members, courses are offered in Art (ART), Music (MUSIC), Applied
Music (MUSAP), and Theatre (THC). The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Art, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Music,
the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Theatre and the Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Fine Arts are offered along with minors
in Art, Music and Theatre for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in other departments. Members of the Department
and departmental facilities are housed among four structures: the Rollins-Stewart Music Center, the University Auditorium/
Ollington-Smith Playhouse, the Rhinehart Auditorium, and the John T. Biggers Art Building. The Department Office is located
on the first floor of the Rollins-Stewart Music Center in Room 112.
For detailed information on the Master of Arts Degree in Fine Arts, students are referred to the Graduate School Bulletin of
Texas Southern University.
In pursuing the B.A. degree, students may select from three curriculum tracks of study: Art, Music and Theatre. Each of these
three tracks also has specialty areas that students may select from. For the B.A. in Art, seven specialties or specializations are
available: Art History, Ceramics, Design, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture. For the B.A. in Music, three specialties
or specializations are available: Applied Performance, Composition, and Music History. For the B.A. in Theatre, two specialties or
specializations are available: Performance and Technical Theatre. In selecting one of these three tracks and an associated spe-
cialty, students who are first-time degree seekers are not required to declare a minor in a second academic discipline. Instead,
they are required to complete 18 semester credit hours in the area of specialization.
The primary mission of the Department of Fine Arts is to provide students with aesthetic experiences in art, music and theatre.
Fundamentals, theories, and creativity are the basis of this extensive program which includes design, drawing, ceramics, printmaking,
painting, sculpture, exhibitions, ensembles, and solo performances. Curricular offerings are designed to produce artists, perform-
ers, and directors, as well as provide a broad liberal arts education. Students are provided with a strong undergraduate education
upon which to base the pursuit of advanced or graduate study. Faculty members in the Department are committed to providing
an educational environment where aspiring visual and performing artists and craftsmen develop in the understanding and mas-
tering of creative techniques; where all students may gain an appreciation of the cultural, historical, and educational values of the
arts; and where cultural awareness translates to the community.
Requirements for the B.A. in Art, the B.A. in Music, and the B.A. in Theatre, as well as the three minors offered through this unit,
are summarized below with exact requirements dependent upon the track, including specialty, or minor selected. All courses
designated as either major or minor courses must be completed with grades of “C” or better, where grades of “C-” are unac-
ceptable. In considering requirements for one of the bachelor’s degrees, or one of the three minors, students must first be admit-
ted by the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements, must eradicate deficiencies assessed through the General University
Academic Center (GUAC), must petition the Department for admission as ASSET requirements are completed, and must com-
plete preliminary requirements established by the Department for majors. Further admission and graduation requirements for
the Department are considered below. An exit examination is required of all graduating seniors.
Individuals interested in seeking certification for teaching in the public schools of Texas in academic disciplines offered
through the Department should contact the Teacher Certification Officer in the College of Education at Texas Southern
University for application instructions.
For the minor in Art, 21 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following: ART 131 (3 credits); ART 133
(3 credits); ART 231 (3 credits); one art history class of choice (3 credits); and 9 additional upper-level elective credits in ART.
The minimum grade requirement for each course in this minor is referenced above.
For the minor in Music, 21 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following: MUSIC 100 (1 credit),
MUSIC 131 (3 credits), MUSIC 141 (3 credits), MUSIC 142 (3 credits), two music ensemble courses (2 credits total), and 9
upper-level elective credits in MUSIC or MUSAP. The minimum grade requirement for each course designated is referenced
above.
For the minor in Theatre, 21 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in five designated three-credit courses
(THC 130, THC 151, THC 231, THC 337 or THC 338, THC 491 or THC 492) and 6 additional upper-level elective credits
in THC. The minimum grade requirement for each of these courses is referenced above.
For the minor in Art, the minor in music, and the minor in Theatre, 21 semester credit hours are required. Students are
required to enroll in ART 201 (1 credit), MUSIC 101 (1 credit), THC 130 (3 credits), and 16 additional credits where at least
9 of these 16 credits are at the 300-level or above. The major advisor and/or the Faculty Chair must approve the 16 additional
credits from a list provided in the Department office. In addition, students minoring in art, music, or theatre must participate
during one semester in the University Players as an associate.
In petitioning the Department for admission as either a major or minor, students are required to schedule a personal interview
through the Department Office. At the time of interview, students are asked to either present an art portfolio or perform an
audition as part of the procedure for admission to the Department. Once admitted, students are each assigned a faculty advisor
for continuous advisement and schedule approval up to the time of graduation. At the beginning of the senior year, students must
meet the approval of a panel of faculty members prior to enrollment in courses related to final projects such as exhibitions, recitals,
and performances. Majors are expected to maintain an overall GPA of 2.50 or better to remain in good standing and to keep the
Department Office informed of current local addresses and telephone numbers. All majors should request that the Faculty Chair
evaluate their transcripts during the first semester of their senior year to ascertain their graduation status.
Eight of the performing groups at the University are sponsored and coordinated through the Department of Fine Arts. Six of
these groups require that students participating enroll for elective credit. Groups in this category are the TSU Jazz Ensemble, the
TSU Jazz Big Band, the University Marching Band, the University Concert Band, the University Choir, the Concert Choir, the
Opera Workshop, and the University Chamber Orchestra. Two of the performing groups allow for student participation where
enrollment in elective credit is not required. These two groups are the University Players and the Fine Arts Club. Interested
students should contact the Department Office for further details.
In summary, interested students must first gain admission to the University, must meet their ASSET responsibility, and must
adhere to admission and graduation requirements specified in this section. Students are each assigned an official advisor and
provided with extensive advisement upon admission to the Department to ensure proper progression toward graduation. An
exit examination is required of graduating seniors. For additional information, students should contact the Department Office
at (713)-313-7337.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Adams, Daniel
Professor
B.M., Louisiana State University
M.M., University of Miami
D.M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Butler, Benjamin J., II
Associate Professor
B.S., Tennessee State University
M.M., University of Michigan
Green, Leamon
Associate Professor
B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art
M.F.A., Temple University
Harris, Howard C.
Associate Professor
B.S., Southern University
M.M.Ed., Louisiana State University
Jackson, Edward
Instructor
B.M.E., Jackson State University
M.M.E., Jackson State University
Jemison-Pollard, Diane
Professor
B.A., Fisk University
M.A., University of Wisconsin
M.F.A., Catholic University of America
Johnson, Harvey L.
Associate Professor
B.A.Ed., Texas Southern University
M.F.A., Washington State University
Lee, Richard
Associate Professor
B.M.Ed., Texas Southern University
M.M., Colorado State University
Lundy, Anne
Instructor
M.E., University of Texas
M.M., University of Houston
Oby, Jason
Associate Professor
B.M., M.M., Manhattan School of Music
D.M., Florida State University
Oliphint, Bernadine R.
Professor
B.M.Ed., Texas Southern University
M.M. (Voice), Indiana University
Patterson, Sheila
Instructor
B.S., University of Illinois
M.M.A., Rice University
Perkyns, Jane
Associate Professor
B.M., Dalhousie University
M.M., The Julliard School
D.M.A., University of British Columbia
Thomas, Fennoyee
Associate Professor
B.M., M.M., D.M.A., University of Colorado
Trotty, Sarah A.
Associate Professor
B.S. Art Ed., University of Houston-University Park
M. Art Ed., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Wardlaw, Alvia J.
Assistant Professor
A.B., Wellesley College
A.M., New York University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
ART COURSES
ART 131 Drawing and Composition I (3)
Basic principles of drawing and composition using the elements and principles of art to provide opportuni-
ties for self-expression through the use of varied drawing media and subject matter. Six hours of laboratory
per week. Listed as ARTS 1316 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
ART 132 Drawing and Composition II (3)
Continuation of ART 131 with emphasis on the human figure. Six hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: ART 131. Listed as ARTS 1317 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
ART 133 Creative Design I (3)
Design fundamentals with emphasis on the nature of materials and color theory. Six hours of labora-
tory per week. Listed as ARTS 1311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
ART 134 Creative Design II (3)
Continuation of ART 133. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ART 133. Listed as ARTS
1312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
ART 135 Topics in Contemporary Art and Culture (3)
Introduction to all visual art with special topics in contemporary art and their relationship to cultural
issues. Basic elements of sculpture, painting, architecture, performance art, environmental art, com-
puter art, and ceramics discussed and examined. Three hours of lecture per week.
ART 136 Ancient Art (3)
Examination of world cultures through the art, architecture, and social systems which have helped to
make them distinct. The art of Africa, Asia, Europe (before 500 A.D.), and the Americas examined.
Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as ARTS 1303 in the Texas Common Course Numbering
System.
ART 137 Introduction to African Art (3)
Fundamentals of African art as related to the philosophies which developed the cultures of the Nile
River, the Sahara, the Coastal Forest, and the Savannah. Royal court art, functional art, architecture,
decorative adornment, and art as a symbol of rites of passage examined. Three hours of lecture per
week.
ART 139 African-American Art and Culture (3)
Analysis of the roots of African-American creativity along with an examination of nineteenth century
African-American artists and their relationship to Europe, the Harlem Renaissance, the Sixties, and
the emergence of African-American artists in Texas. Three hours of lecture per week
ART 201 Art Seminar (0-1)
Enrichment course for majors and minors to present their work for regular critiques. Enrichment and
professional experiences presented by faculty and visiting artists. May be repeated for up to 3 semester
credits earned. During freshman and sophomore years of enrollment, counted as 0 credit; during
junior and senior years of enrollment, counted as I semester credit. One hour of lecture per week.
ART 202 Intermediate Drawing (3)
Enhancement and refinement of creative drawing expressions and techniques with an individual ap-
proach to subject matter. Six hours of laboratory per week.
ART 231 Elementary Painting I (3)
Basic painting techniques related to figure, still life, and landscape painting. Includes water color,
tempera, and oil painting. Six hours of laboratory per week. Listed as ARTS 2316 in the Texas
Common Course Numbering System.
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ART 232 Elementary Painting II (3)
Continuation of ART 231. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ART 231. Listed as ARTS
2317 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
ART 233 Introduction to Computer Generated Art and Design (3)
Broad range of graphic art, desktop publishing, and digital imaging software covered with a focus on
combining basic computer techniques and design fundamentals. Use of the computer as a design tool
for creating commercial and fine art applications emphasized. Six hours of laboratory per week. Pre-
requisites: ART 131, ART 133, and ART 134.
ART 234 Intermediate Computer Illustration and Typography (3)
Intermediate course for students planning to become graphics professionals. Contemporary software
packages used to explore what makes an effective layout and illustration. Six hours of laboratory per
week. Prerequisite: ART 233.
ART 235 Medieval and Renaissance Art (3)
Historical examination of the transition of art from the Medieval Period, where it was created commu-
nally resulting in cathedrals as places of worship and exchange, to the Renaissance Period, where the
artist/patron relationship developed. Role of humanistic ideas in developing subject matter of the
artists considered. Three hours of lecture per week.
ART 236 Baroque and Modern Art (3)
Examination of the challenge to surpass the Renaissance as expressed in the sometimes idiosyncratic
stylizations of Baroque creativity as an appropriate prelude to the expansion of ideas, the restructuring
of technique, and visual approach that defines the Modern Era. Three hours of lecture per week.
ART 237 Ceramics and Pottery I (3)
General ceramics and pottery course for beginners that includes hand-built and wheel-thrown ob-
jects. Six hours of laboratory per week. Listed as ARTS 2346 in the Texas Common Course Num-
bering System.
ART 238 Ceramics and Pottery II (3)
Continuation of ART 237. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ART 237. Listed as ARTS
2347 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
ART 303 Art Studio I (3)
Independent study for junior level majors with a major advisor in a specialized area of research.
ART 304 Art Studio II (3)
Continuation of ART 303. Prerequisite: ART 303.
ART 321 Life Sketch I (3)
Skillful representation of the human figure using the live model to represent various conditions of life.
Individualized approaches using varied subject matter, media, and techniques emphasized. Six hours
of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Junior standing as art major.
ART 322 Life Sketch II (3)
Continuation of ART 321 emphasizing specific types of rendering expressions in various drawing
media. An individual and creative approach required. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ART 321.
ART 325 Advanced Ceramics I (3)
Instruction in methods of making and designing pottery, other ceramic objects, glaze mixing, and kiln
firing. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ART 238.
ART 326 Advanced Ceramics II (3)
Continuation of ART 325. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ART 325.
ART 331 Sculpture I (3)
Creative approach to three-dimensional sculpture, nature study, organic form, and structure in var-
ied media. Six hours of laboratory per week.
ART 332 Sculpture II (3)
Continuation of ART 331. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ART 331.
ART 333 Digital Painting and Imaging (3)
Course in electronic illustration that examines the difference between structured drawing and bit-
mapped or digital software programs. Image processing, electronic painting, image compositing, and
color adjustment studied using contemporary software packages. Six hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: ART 233 and ART 234.
ART 334 Digital Imaging and Sequential Art (3)
In-depth study of a specific area of interest in computer art as it relates to design, illustration, painting,
or art history. Desktop video editing and two-dimensional animation techniques included. Students
asked to develop individual projects. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ART 333.
ART 335 Intermediate Painting I (3)
Techniques related to acrylic and oil painting with emphasis on individual expression and experimen-
tation with mixed media. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ART 131, ART 132, ART
231, and ART 232.
ART 336 Intermediate Painting II (3)
Continuation of ART 335. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ART 335.
ART 337 Printmaking I (3)
Methods and materials used in producing black and white multiple edition prints from lithographic
stones and metal plates. Six hours of laboratory per week.
ART 338 Printmaking II (3)
Continuation of ART 337 with the production of multiple editions of color prints. Six hours of labo-
ratory per week. Prerequisite: ART 337.
ART 339 Two-Dimensional Art and Artists (3)
Current issues and research findings related to the application of studio methods and techniques for
studying two-dimensional art and the artists recognized in the field. One hour of lecture and three
hours of laboratory per week.
ART 370 Studies in Art I (3)
General course for the study of simple, inexpensive art techniques that includes the psychology of
creativity. Projects include drawing, painting, design, printmaking, and collage techniques. One hour
of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
ART 371 Studies in Art II (3)
General course for advanced art techniques which include the psychology of creativity. Projects in-
clude sculptured and craft techniques used by folk artists. One hour of lecture and three hours of
laboratory per week.
ART 372 Weaving I (3)
Design and craftsmanship in weaving on simple handmade table and floor looms. Six hours of labora-
tory per week.
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ART 373 Weaving II / Textiles (3)
Design study of the various textile production techniques. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
Consent of the instructor.
ART 400 Exhibition (3)
Independent study course which requires public exhibition of a body of work that is required of all
majors during their senior year. Students are responsible for the installation of exhibit, programs,
invitations, photographic documentation, and a philosophical paper.
ART 402 Independent Study in Art Research (3)
Independent study in art history, including research and curating an art exhibition. May be repeated
up to three enrollments. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
ART 405 Art Studio III (3)
Independent study with a major advisor in a specialized area of research for senior level majors. Of-
fered as needed.
ART 406 Art Studio IV (3)
Continuation of ART 405. Prerequisite: ART 405. Offered as needed.
ART 431 Advanced Drawing I (3)
Drawing techniques and composition, including interior perspective, foreshortening of live subjects
and still life objects. Rendering techniques explored in depth. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: ART 202. Offered as needed.
ART 432 Advanced Drawing II (3)
Course utilizing African Art as the model for anatomical studies. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: ART 431. Offered as needed.
ART 433 Advanced Painting (3)
Independent study course for students specializing in painting that explores all media related to paint-
ing. Prerequisites: ART 335 and ART 336.
ART 434 Mural Painting (3)
Independent study course in mural painting techniques. Prerequisites: ART 231 and ART 232.
ART 435 Three-Dimensional Art and Artists I (3)
Students design individual projects under the supervision of the instructor in follow-up to informa-
tion learned in ART 339. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
ART 339. Offered as needed.
ART 436 Three-Dimensional Art and Artists II (3)
Studio techniques in three-dimensional art with emphasis on the study of noted artists in the field.
One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ART 339. Offered as
needed.
ART 437 Printmaking III (3)
Methods and techniques used in the production of black and white linoleum multiple edition prints
utilizing original drawings with an individual creative approach to subject matter. Six hours of labora-
tory per week. Prerequisites: ART 337 and ART 338. Offered as needed.
ART 438 Printmaking IV (3)
Production of multiple editions of color linoleum prints utilizing original drawings with an individual
creative approach to subject matter. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ART 437. Of-
fered as needed.
ART 439 Design and Illustration (3)
Study of studio production techniques, design elements, media choice, typography, and conceptual imag-
ery. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ART 133, ART 134, ART 233, and ART 234.
ART 440 Screen Printing / Design (3)
Techniques used in screen-printing of numbered edition prints, fabrics, wallpaper, tiles, plastics, and
other media with both fine art and industrial applications explored. Six hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: ART 133, ART 134, and ART 135.
MUSIC COURSES
MUSIC 100 Seminar I (0-1)
Introductory course for majors which provides enrichment through the art of performing. May be
repeated for up to three semester credits earned. During freshman and sophomore years of enroll-
ment, counted as 0 credit; during junior and senior years of enrollment, counted as 1 semester credit.
One hour of lecture per week.
MUSIC 131 Introduction to Music (3)
Survey of basic materials and the fundamentals of music. Open to all students, and required of majors.
Students may test out. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as MUSI 1301 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 132 Introduction to Computer Music (3)
Introductory survey of computers and computer peripherals as used in various musical disciplines,
including the fundamentals of computer literacy and music software applications. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisite: MUSIC 131 or consent of the instructor. Listed as MUSI 1302 in the
Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 141 Theory I (3)
Music theory, including basic musicianship, correlating diction, sight-singing, written and keyboard
diatonic harmony, and harmonic analysis. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Listed as MUSI 1311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 142 Theory II (3)
Continuation of MUSIC 141. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequi-
site: MUSIC 141. Listed as MUSI 1312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 150 Composition I (2)
Individual study of the techniques of vocal, instrumental, and electronic music composition in various
styles. One hour of laboratory/private lessons per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Listed
as MUSI 1386 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 151 Composition II (2)
Continuation of MUSIC 150. One hour of laboratory/private lessons per week. Prerequisite: MU-
SIC 150. Listed as MUSI 2386 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 171 Class Piano I (1)
Study of keyboard functional skills such as harmonization, sight reading, improvisation, and transpo-
sition and how they relate to general musicianship. May be substituted for MUSAP 111 when speci-
fied for the piano. Two hours of laboratory per week. Listed as MUSI 1181 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
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MUSIC 172 Class Piano II (1)
Continuation of MUSIC 171. May be substituted for MUSAP 112 when specified for the piano. Two
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSIC 171. Listed as MUSI 1182 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 173 Voice Class I (1)
Designed to teach the fundamental skills of tone production, breathing, posture, and to enhance the
repertory by teaching simple songs in the classroom. Two hours of laboratory per week. Listed as
MUSI II83 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 174 Voice Class II (1)
Continuation of MUSIC 173. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSIC 173. Listed
as MUSI 1184 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 223 Brass and Percussion (2)
Practical performance course for majors, including principles of intonation, fingering, breathing, em-
bouchure, transposition, sticking, and rudiments. Elementary proficiency on brass and percussion
instruments taught. Offered during odd-numbered years only. Two hours of lecture and one hour of
laboratory per week.
MUSIC 224 Woodwind Instruments (2)
Study of basic performance of woodwind instruments, including the concepts and procedures for
woodwind instruction. Offered during even-numbered years only. Two hours of lecture and one
hour of laboratory per week.
MUSIC 225 String Instruments (2)
Instruction in performing, teaching, and scoring for violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Organization,
program planning, and terminology emphasized. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per
week.
MUSIC 228 Jazz Improvisation I (2)
Basic techniques of improvisation of various styles, historical developments, and contributions. Two
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MUSIC 141 and MUSIC 142.
MUSIC 239 Fine Arts in Daily Living (3)
Study of art, music, drama, and dance with emphasis on the interrelationship of these common ele-
ments and concepts and the contributions of noted artists. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as
HUMA 1301 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 241 Theory III (3)
Continuation of the integrated course begun in MUSIC 141 and MUSIC 142, including chromatic
harmony, analysis, and the expression of musical ideas in elementary forms. Two hours of lecture and
two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MUSIC 141 and MUSIC 142. Listed as MUSI
2311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 242 Theory IV (3)
Continuation of MUSIC 241. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequi-
site: MUSIC 241. Listed as MUSI 2312 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 250 Composition III (2)
Continuation of the integrated course begun in MUSIC 150, MUSIC 151, and MUSIC 152. Two
hours of lecture/private lessons per week. Prerequisites: MUSIC 150, MUSIC 151, and MUSIC
152. Listed as MUSI 2186 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 251 Composition IV (2)
Continuation of MUSIC 250. Two hours of lecture/private lessons per week. Prerequisite: MUSIC 250.
Listed as MUSI 2187 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MUSIC 300 Junior Recital (0)
Solo recital required of students pursuing the B.A. in Music, Applied Performance Specialty. Must be
taken concurrently with appropriate Applied Music course.
MUSIC 322 Diction for Singers (3)
Application of vocal pronunciation and techniques of Italian, German, French, and English songs.
Three hours of lecture per week. Offered during the spring semester only
MUSIC 325 Song Literature (3)
Study of the evolution of solo singing and the art of song, as well as song repertoire for all voice
classifications. Three hours of lecture per week. Offered during the fall semester only. Three hours of
lecture per week.
MUSIC 328 Instrumental Techniques (2)
Study of instrumental literature, management, rehearsal techniques, and problems of instrumental
care and maintenance. Offered during the fall semester only. Two hours of lecture per week.
MUSIC 329 Fundamentals of Music Techniques (3)
Study of musical concepts and principles involving traditional and contemporary learning techniques
with the provision of creative experiences through rhythm, song, and instrumental performance. Of-
fered during the spring semester only. Three hours of lecture per week.
MUSIC 331 Counterpoint (3)
Study of tonal counterpoint in two, three, and four voices; analysis and composition of 18th century
polyphony with emphasis on canon, invention, and fugue. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
site: MUSIC 242.
MUSIC 333 Form and Analysis (3)
Study of small and large musical forms in a tonal context with emphasis on binary, ternary, sonata-
allegro, rondo forms, concerto, and variation procedures. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
site: MUSIC 242.
MUSIC 334 Advanced Music Theory (3)
Introduction to 20th century theoretical concepts and stylistic trends, including impressionism, serialism,
indeterminacy, minimalism, neo-Classicism, and neo-Romanticism. Emphasis placed on score analy-
sis, composition assignments, and listening activities. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
MUSIC 242.
MUSIC 335 Orchestration (3)
Practical study of writing and arranging for the orchestral instruments as well as score reading and
analysis of effects heard in extensive orchestral recordings. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
site: MUSIC 242.
MUSIC 337 History of Music I (3)
Comprehensive study of the historical periods in music beginning with antiquity to the present. Lis-
tening, analysis, and research activities included. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MUSIC
13l, MUSIC 141, and MUSIC 142.
MUSIC 338 History of Music II (3)
Continuation of MUSIC 337. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MUSIC 337.
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MUSIC 339 Music for Young Children (3)
Fundamental principles, methods, and materials of music for nursery and primary children with emphasis
on contemporary and traditional methods for ages three through eight. Three hours of lecture per week.
MUSIC 347 Basic Music Procedures (3)
Study of the development of basic music skills stressing the understanding of music fundamentals
through activities in singing, listening, performing, and eurhythmics. Three hours of lecture per
week.
MUSIC 350 Composition V (2)
Continuation of MUSIC 251. One hour of laboratory/private lessons per week. Prerequisite: MU-
SIC 251.
MUSIC 351 Composition VI (2)
Continuation of MUSIC 350. One hour of laboratory/private lessons per week. Prerequisite: MU-
SIC 350. Offered as needed.
MUSIC 400 Senior Recital (0)
Solo recital required of all students pursuing the B.A. in Music. Must be taken concurrently with the
appropriate Applied Music course.
MUSIC 431 Conducting Fundamentals (3)
Fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting, stylistic interpretation, terminology, instru-
mental transposition, score reading, and rehearsal skins. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
Junior standing.
MUSIC 435 Seminar in Music Studies (3)
Study of the organization and activities of music for majors. Offered during the fall semester only.
Three hours of lecture per week.
MUSIC 439 Piano-Voice Pedagogy (2)
Analysis and study of the contemporary performance practice of piano and voice with emphasis on
style, form, and specific literature for each instrument. Offered during the spring semester only. Tw o
hours of lecture per week.
MUSIC 481 Modern Music (3)
Critical examination and analysis of selected works of representative modern composers. Open to
both undergraduate and graduate students. Offered during the fall semester only. Three hours of
lecture per week.
MUSIC CC Concert Choir (1)
An organization of specially selected singers performing major concerts on and off campus. Three
hours of laboratory per week. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MUSIC OW Opera Workshop (1)
A small musical ensemble performing operatic repertoire on and off campus. Membership based on
audition. Three hours of laboratory per week. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of
the instructor. Listed as MUSI 1157 and MUSI 1158 in the Texas Common Course Numbering
System.
MUSIC UB University Band (1)
A musical ensemble required of all majors and open to all university students based on audition. Three
hours of laboratory per week. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MUSIC UC University Choir (1)
A music choral laboratory, required of majors and open to all university students, performing a wide range of
standard, sacred, and secular repertoire. Three hours of laboratory per week. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MUSIC UJ University Jazz Ensemble (1)
A performance laboratory and activity for the practicing student of jazz-derived music. Open to all
university students upon audition. Three hours of laboratory per week. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MUSIC UO University Chamber Orchestra (1)
An instrumental ensemble open to music majors and all university students based on audition. Per-
forms “Classical,” “Sacred,” and “Jazz” musical genres. Two hours of laboratory per week. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
APPLIED MUSIC COURSES
In scheduling each course referenced as Applied Music, the individual sections are provided with an alphabetic code to specify
the applied instrument selected for the semester or term under consideration. Each designated course number is also coded
according to year, credit, and semester or term. For example, MUSAP 121K would correspond to first or freshman year, two
credits, first semester, piano. The following instrument codes are noted:
CODE INSTRUMENT CODE INSTRUMENT
B1 French Horn S1 Cello
B2 Trombone S2 Violin
B3 Trumpet S3 Viola
B4 Tuba V Voice
B5 Baritone W1 Clarinet
G Guitar W2 Oboe
P Percussion W3 Saxophone
K Piano W4 Flute
O Organ W5 Bassoon
MUSAP 111 Applied Music (1)
Performance in a secondary medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and technical
skills. Offered each semester for minors and non-majors and as a secondary MUSAP course for ma-
jors. One-half hour of laboratory per week.
MUSAP 112 Applied Music (1)
Continuation of MUSAP 111. Offered each semester for minors and non-majors and as a secondary
MUSAP course for majors. One-half hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSAP 111.
MUSAP 121 Applied Music (2)
Performance in a principal medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and technical
skills. Offered each semester for majors. One hour of laboratory per week.
MUSAP 122 Applied Music (2)
Continuation of MUSAP 121. Offered each semester for majors. One hour of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: MUSAP 121.
MUSAP 131 Applied Music (3)
Intensive performance in a principal medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and
technical skills. Offered each semester for majors. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
Consent of the instructor.
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MUSAP 132 Applied Music (3)
Continuation of MUSAP 131. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MUSAP 131 and consent
of the instructor.
MUSAP 211 Applied Music (1)
Performance in a secondary medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and technical
skills. Offered each semester for minors and non-majors and as a secondary MUSAP course for ma-
jors. One-half hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSAP 112.
MUSAP 212 Applied Music (1)
Continuation of MUSAP 211. Offered each semester for minors and non-majors and as a secondary
MUSAP course for majors. One-half hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSAP 211.
MUSAP 221 Applied Music (2)
Performance in a principal medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and technical
skills. Offered each semester for majors. One hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSAP 122.
MUSAP 222 Applied Music (2)
Continuation of MUSAP 221. Offered each semester for majors. One hour of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: MUSAP 221.
MUSAP 231 Applied Music (3)
Intensive performance in a principal medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and
technical skills. Offered each semester for majors. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
MUSAP 132 and consent of the instructor.
MUSAP 232 Applied Music (3)
Continuation of MUSAP 231. Offered each semester for majors. Two hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: MUSAP 231 and consent of the instructor.
MUSAP 311 Applied Music (1)
Performance in a secondary medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and technical
skills. Offered each semester for minors and non-majors and as a secondary MUSAP course for ma-
jors. One-half hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSAP 212.
MUSAP 312 Applied Music (1)
Continuation of MUSAP 311. Offered each semester for minors and non-majors and as a secondary
MUSAP course for majors. One-half hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSAP 311.
MUSAP 321 Applied Music (2)
Performance in a principal medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and technical
skills. Offered each semester for majors. One hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSAP 222.
MUSAP 322 Applied Music (2)
Continuation of MUSAP 321. Offered each semester for majors. One hour of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: MUSAP 321.
MUSAP 331 Applied Music (3)
Intensive performance in a principal medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and
technical skills. Offered each semester for majors. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
MUSAP 232 and consent of the instructor.
MUSAP 332 Applied Music (3)
Continuation of MUSAP 331. Offered each semester for majors. Two hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: MUSAP 331 and consent of the instructor.
MUSAP 411 Applied Music (1)
Performance in a secondary medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and technical skills.
Offered each semester for minors and non-majors and as a secondary MUSAP course for majors. One-half
hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSAP 312.
MUSAP 412 Applied Music (1)
Continuation of MUSAP 411. Offered each semester for minors and non-majors and as a secondary
MUSAP course for majors. One-half hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSAP 411.
MUSAP 421 Applied Music (2)
Performance in a principal medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and technical
skills. Offered each semester for majors. One hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MUSAP 322.
MUSAP 422 Applied Music (2)
Continuation of MUSAP 421. Offered each semester for majors. One hour of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: MUSAP 421.
MUSAP 431 Applied Music (3)
Intensive performance in a principal medium emphasizing the development of musicianship and
technical skills. Offered each semester for majors. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
MUSAP 322 and consent of the instructor.
MUSAP 432 Applied Music (3)
Continuation of MUSAP 431. Offered each semester for majors. Two hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: MUSAP 431 and consent of the instructor.
THEATRE COURSES
THC 130 Introduction to Theatre (3)
Overview of the theatre — its aesthetics, theory, history, and relationships to other elements of society.
May be used to satisfy aesthetics requirement for the various undergraduate degrees offered through
the University. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as DRAM 1310 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
THC 151 Basic Technical Theatre (3)
Overview of fundamental principles in acting, scenery construction and rigging, makeup, lighting,
and costume. Dismantling and storing of scenery also included. One hour of lecture and four hours of
laboratory per week.
THC 231 Elements of Acting (3)
Movement, voice, and character analysis. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: THC 130 or
consent of the instructor. Listed as DRAM 1351 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
THC 240 Oral Interpretation (3)
Emphasis on understanding literature through the study of meaning, imagery, mood, and theme.
Analysis and development of techniques of presentation. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
site: SC 140 or consent of the instructor.
THC 251 Scene Design (3)
Development of scenic design; principles of perspective and balance; types of scenery; painting and
decorating scenery. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
THC 252 Stage Lighting (3)
Introduction to principles and practices of stage lighting design. Practical training in use of color,
lighting instruments, and control. Includes production participation. Two hours of lecture and two
hours of laboratory per week.
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THC 331 Stage Makeup (3)
Theory and practice of the design and application of makeup for stage, television, and film. Two hours
of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
THC 332 Playwriting (3)
Introduction to theory, form, and materials used in the art and craft of playwriting; analysis of plays
and assignments in imaginative writing. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: THC 130 or
consent of the instructor.
THC 334 Play Directing (3)
Study of the principles and techniques of play direction. Students must direct a one-act play. One
hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: THC 231 of consent of the
instructor.
THC 337 History of Theatre I (3)
Development of the theatre from the Greeks to the 17th century. Three hours of lecture per week.
THC 338 History of Theatre II (3)
English and Continental theatre from the 17th century to the 21st century. Three hours of lecture
per week.
THC 339 Black Drama (3)
Analytical study of selected Black playwrights and their plays from the past to the present. Influences
on style, form, and content. Three hours of lecture per week.
THC 431 Styles of Acting (3)
Advanced training in character work, styles of acting, and performance with emphasis on individual
acting problems. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: THC 231 or consent of the instructor.
THC 438 Modern Drama (3)
Literature of contemporary theatre, changes in style, and modern revolutionary patterns. Three hours
of lecture per week.
THC 450 Problems in Theatre / Cinema (3)
Problems of current concern in theatre; topics vary according to time and instructor. May be repeated
as topics change. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of
the instructor.
THC 485 Dramatic Criticism (3)
Overview of philosophical theories of the form, structure, and function of drama from Aristotle to the
present. Three hours of lecture per week.
THC 491 Theatre / Cinema Practicum I (3)
Design and production of one complete project in student’s area of expertise. Includes activity point
assessment. Six hours of laboratory per week. Open to minors only. Prerequisites: Senior standing and
consent of the instructor.
THC 492 Theatre / Cinema Practicum II (3)
Same as THC 491, but offered during the spring semester only. Six hours of laboratory per week.
Open to minors only. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor.
THC 497 Practicum I (12)
Research in theatre performance or technical theatre which includes activity point assessment. Thirty
hours of laboratory per week. Open to majors only. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and the
Faculty Chair.
THC 498 Practicum II (12)
Continuation of THC 497 which includes activity point assessment through internship in local the-
atres. Thirty hours at an approved theatre site per week. Open to majors only. Prerequisites: THC
497, consent of the instructor, and consent of the Faculty Chair.
THC 499 Practicum III (12)
Continuation of THC 498 which includes activity point assessment. Senior project must be pre-
sented showcasing talent in either performance or technical theatre. Open to majors only. Prerequi-
sites: THC 498, consent of the instructor, and consent of the Faculty Chair.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ART
(WITH SPECIALTY AND WITHOUT MINOR)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 136
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER SPECIALTY
(STANDARD)* (ART) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 67 credits 7 credits 18 credits
ENG 131 (3)** ART 132 (3) PE 1xx (1) Select one of
ENG 132 (3) ART 133 (3) Foreign the following
MATH 133 (3) ART 135 (3) Art History
BIOL 143 (4) ART 201 (4)*** ART 136 (3)*^, ART 402 (9), &
GEOL 141 ART 202 (3) Approved ART Electives (6)
or PHYS 141 (4) ART 231 (3) Design
ENG 2xx (3) ART 232 (3) ART 303 or 304 (3),
ART 131 (3) ART 233 (3) ART 334 (3), ART 439 (3),
HIST 231 (3) ART 235 (3) ART 440 (3), &
HIST 232 (3) ART 236 (3) Approved ART Electives (6)
POLSC 231 (3) ART 321 (3) Drawing
POLSC 232 (3) ART 322 (3) ART 303 (3), ART 304 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or ART 331 (3) ART 431 (3), ART 432 (3), &
SOC 157 or ART 335 (3) Approved ART Electives (6)
SOC 158 (3) ART 337 (3) Painting
CS 116 (3) ART 400 (3) ART 303 (3), ART 304 (3),
ART 434 (3) ART 336 (3), ART 433 (3), &
plus Approved ART Electives (6)
(12) approved ART Printmaking
elective credits ART 338 (3), ART 437 (3),
selected from ART 438 (3), ART 440 (3), &
the 3-credit Approved ART Electives (6)
courses below: Sculpture
ART 136, ART 137, ART 303 (3), ART 304 (3),
ART 139, ART 237, ART 405 (3), ART 406 (3), &
ART 238, ART 372, Approved ART Electives (6)
& ART 373
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** In order to get 4 credits in ART 201, it should be enrolled in four times for 1 credit. In addition, it should be enrolled in four
times for 0 credit. Thus, ART 201 should be taken each semester.
*^ This course must be taken in Art History at the 100-level. Options include ART 136, ART 137, and ART 139.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ART
(WITH MINOR AND WITHOUT SPECIALTY)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 136
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (ART) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 64 credits 7 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** ART 132 (3) PE 1xx (1) Contact
ENG 132 (3) ART 133 (3) Foreign department of
MATH 133 (3) ART 135 (3) being admitted
BIOL 143 (4) ART 201 (4)*** as an
GEOL 141 ART 202 (3) Art Major
or PHYS 141 (4) ART 231 (3) and after
ENG 2xx (3) ART 232 (3) being
ART 131 (3) ART 233 (3) advised by
HIST 231 (3) ART 235 (3) the major
HIST 232 (3) ART 236 (3) advisor.
POLSC 231 (3) ART 321 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) ART 331 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or ART 335 (3)
SOC 157 or ART 337 (3)
SOC 158 (3) ART 400 (3)
CS 116 (3) ART 434 (3)
plus
(12) approved ART
elective credits
selected from
the 3-credit
courses below:
ART 136, ART 137,
ART 139, ART 237,
ART 238, ART 372,
& ART 373
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any
core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** In order to get 4 credits in ART 201, it should be enrolled in four times for 1 credit. In addition, it should be enrolled in four
times for 0 credit. Thus, ART 201 should be taken each semester.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ART
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester (prior to admittance by the Department as major)
ART 131 (Drawing and Composition I), 3 cr
ART 133 (Creative Design I), 3 cr
ART 135 (Topics in Contemporary Art and Culture), 3 cr
ART 201 (Art Seminar), 1 cr
Second Semester (prior to admittance by the Department as major)
ART 132 (Drawing and Composition II), 3 cr
ART 134 (Creative Design II), 3 cr
Approved 100-Level ART Elective, 3 cr
ART 201 (Art Seminar), 1 cr
Sophomore First Semester
ART 201 (Art Seminar), 1 cr
ART 202 (Intermediate Drawing), 3 cr
ART 231 (Elementary Painting I), 3 cr
ART 235 (Medieval and Renaissance Art), 3 cr
Second Semester
ART 201 (Art Seminar), 1 cr
ART 232 (Elementary Painting II), 3 cr
ART 233 (Intro to Computer Generated Art & Design), 3 cr
Approved 100-Level ART Elective, 3 cr
Junior First Semester
ART 201 (Art Seminar), 0 cr
ART 236 (Baroque and Modern Art), 3 cr
ART 321 (Life Sketch I), 3 cr
Approved 200-Level ART Elective, 3 cr
ART Specialty Courses, 6 cr, if needed
Second Semester
ART 201 (Art Seminar), 0 cr
ART 322 (Life Sketch II), 3 cr, if needed
ART 331 (Sculpture I), 3 cr
ART 337 (Printmaking I), 3 cr
Approved 300-Level ART Elective, 3 cr
ART Specialty Course, 3 cr, if needed
Senior First Semester
ART 201 (Art Seminar), 0 cr
ART 335 (Intermediate Painting I), 3 cr
ART 434 (Mural Painting), 3 cr
ART Specialty Courses, 6 cr, if needed
Second Semester
ART 201 (Art Seminar), 0 cr
ART 400 (Exhibition), 3 cr
ART Specialty Course, 3 cr, if needed
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MUSIC
(WITH SPECIALTY AND WITHOUT MINOR)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 125
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER SPECIALTY
(STANDARD)* (MUSIC) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 56 credits 7 credits 18 credits
ENG 131 (3)** MUSIC 100 (1) PE 1xx (1) Select one of
ENG 132 (3) MUSIC 132 (3) Foreign the following sets:
MATH 133 (3) MUSIC 142 (3) Performance
BIOL 143 (4) MUSIC 241 (3) Approved MUSAP
GEOL 141 MUSIC 242 (3) Electives (15)
or PHYS 141 (4) MUSIC 300 (0) THC 231 or
ENG 2xx (3) MUSIC 331 (3) THC 251 (3)
ART 131 (3) MUSIC 333 (3) Composition
HIST 231 (3) MUSIC 334 (3) MUSIC 150 (2)
HIST 232 (3) MUSIC 335 (3) MUSIC 151 (2)
POLSC 231 (3) MUSIC 337 (3) MUSIC 250 (2)
POLSC 232 (3) MUSIC 338 (3) MUSIC 251 (2)
PSY 131, 131L or MUSIC 400 (0) MUSIC 350 (2)
SOC 157 or MUSIC 431 (3) Approved Upper
SOC 158 (3) MUSIC Ensemble Level MUSIC
CS 116 (3) Credits (5) Electives (8)
plus Music History
(14) Approved MUSIC 325 (3)
MUSAP or MUSIC MUSIC 481 (3)
elective credits that Approved Upper
should include Level MUSIC
Additional Electives (12)
Ensemble credits
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MUSIC
(WITH MINOR AND WITHOUT SPECIALTY)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 135
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (MUSIC) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 56 credits 14 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** MUSIC 100 (1) PE 1xx (1) Contact
ENG 132 (3) MUSIC 132 (3) Foreign department of
MATH 133 (3) MUSIC 142 (3) Electives (7) being admitted
BIOL 143 (4) MUSIC 241 (3) as a
GEOL 141 MUSIC 242 (3) Music Major
or PHYS 141 (4) MUSIC 300 (0) and after
ENG 2xx (3) MUSIC 331 (3) being
ART 131 (3) MUSIC 333 (3) advised by
HIST 231 (3) MUSIC 334 (3) the major
HIST 232 (3) MUSIC 335 (3) advisor.
POLSC 231 (3) MUSIC 337 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) MUSIC 338 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or MUSIC 400 (0)
SOC 157 or MUSIC 431 (3)
SOC 158 (3) MUSIC Ensemble
CS 116 (3) Credits (5)
plus
(14) Approved
MUSAP or MUSIC
Elective credits that
should include
additional
Ensemble
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MUSIC
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester (prior to admittance by the Department as major)
MUSIC 100 (Seminar I), 0 cr
MUSIC 131 (Introduction to Music), 3 cr
MUSIC 141 (Theory I), 3 cr
MUSIC Ensemble, 1 cr
Specialty Course, 1-3 cr, if needed
Second Semester (prior to admittance by the Department as major)
MUSIC 132 (Introduction to Computer Music), 3 cr
MUSIC 142 (Theory II), 3 cr
MUSIC Ensemble, 1 cr
Specialty Course, 1-3 cr, if needed
Sophomore First Semester
MUSIC 241 (Theory III), 3 cr
MUSIC Ensemble, 1 cr
MUSIC or MUSAP Elective, 2 cr
Specialty Course, 3 cr, if needed
Second Semester
MUSIC 242 (Theory IV), 3 cr
MUSIC Ensemble, 1 cr
Specialty Course, 3 cr, if needed
Junior First Semester
MUSIC 331 (Counterpoint), 3 cr
MUSIC 335 (Orchestration), 3 cr
MUSIC 337 (History of Music I), 3 cr
MUSIC Ensemble, 1 cr
MUSIC or MUSAP Elective, 2 cr
Specialty Course, 3 cr, if needed
Second Semester
MUSIC 300 (Junior Recital), 0 cr
MUSIC 333 (Form and Analysis), 3 cr
MUSIC 334 (Advanced Music Theory), 3 cr
MUSIC 338 (History of Music II), 3 cr
MUSIC Ensemble, 1 cr
Specialty Course, 3 cr, if needed
Senior First Semester
MUSIC or MUSAP Approved Electives, 6 cr
MUSIC Ensemble, 1 cr
Specialty Course, 3 cr, if needed
Second Semester
MUSIC 400 (Senior Recital), 0 cr
MUSIC 431 (Conducting Fundamentals), 3 cr
MUSIC Ensemble, 1 cr
Specialty Course, 3 cr, if needed
MUSIC or MUSAP Approved Electives, 4 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN THEATRE
(WITH SPECIALTY - NO MINOR REQUIRED)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 127
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD)* (THEATRE) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 57 credits 18 credits 8 credits
ENG 131 (3)** THC 130 (3) Select one of Foreign
ENG 132 (3) THC 151 (3) the following sets: Language (6)
MATH 133 (3) THC 252 (3) THC 240 (3) PE 1xx (1)
BIOL 143 (4) THC 337 (3) THC 332 (3)
GEOL 141 THC 338 (3) THC 431 (3)
or PHYS 141 (4) THC 339 or THC 450 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) THC 438 (3) Approved Electives
ART 131 (3) THC 497 (12) from ART, THC,
HIST 231 (3) THC 498 (12) and MUSIC (6)
HIST 232 (3) THC 499 (12) Technical Theatre
POLSC 231 (3) THC 251 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) THC 331 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or THC 334 (3)
SOC 157 or THC 450 (3)
SOC 158 (3) Approved Electives
CS 116 (3) from ART, THC,
and MUSIC (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN THEATRE
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester (prior to admittance by the Department as major)
THC 130 (Introduction to Theatre), 3 cr
Second Semester (prior to admittance by the Department as major)
THC 151 (Basic Technical Theatre), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
THC 231 (Elements of Acting), 3 cr
Specialty Courses, 6 cr
Second Semester
THC 252 (Stage Lighting), 3 cr
THC 337 (History of Theatre I), 3 cr
Specialty Course, 3 cr
Junior First Semester
THC 338 (History of Theatre II), 3 cr
Specialty Courses, 6 cr
Second Semester
THC 339 (Black Drama) or THC 438 (Modern Drama), 3 cr
THC 497 (Practicum I), 12 cr
Senior First Semester
THC 498 (Practicum II), 12 cr
Second Semester
THC 499 (Practicum III), 12 cr
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND ECONOMICS
The Department of History, Geography, and Economics is primarily responsible for the instruction of courses in History (HIST),
Geography (GEOG), and Economics (ECON). In addition to course offerings in these disciplines, the Department also provides
instruction in one Geology (GEOL) course offered through the University. To complement course offerings, three undergradu-
ate degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics, and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in
General Studies, and one graduate degree, the Master of Arts (M.A.) in History, may be earned through this instructional unit.
Minors are available in History, Geography, Economics, and African American Studies for students majoring in a discipline
that requires the declaration of a minor. Members of the Department are housed on the third floor of Hannah Hall with the
Department Office located in Room 340.
For detailed information on the Master of Arts in History, students are referred to the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas
Southern University.
The Department has a diverse mission that encompasses three distinct academic disciplines. Through the program of study in
History, the Department is committed to providing students with modem research skills and computer skills that are appropriate
to the discipline and to their chosen careers. On a more abstract level, it is the goal of the Department to increase students’
awareness of the nature of history and the historical process, as well as to expand their knowledge of world history and American
history while emphasizing the role of African Americans and other minorities. Through the program of study in Economics, the
Department is committed to providing students with a strong background in both macro and micro economics, as well as the
tools to perform economic analysis of local, national, and international issues, including the price system, market analysis, labor
force characteristics, the process of capital formation, and tax systems. Through course offerings and the minor available in
Geography, students are introduced to the environmental, cultural, and human aspects of the world and its various regions. In
addition, they develop skills, through hands-on training, in areas such as cartography and geographic information systems. Through
all programmatic offerings in the Department, students are prepared for careers in either the public sector or private industry, for
post-graduate professional degrees (in law, medicine, or business, for example), and for graduate studies in either History or
Economics. On a broader level, members of the Department view knowledge of history, geography, and economics as fundamen-
tal to the understanding of one’s background and to developing an appreciation of diverse peoples and cultures as students are
prepared to function effectively as citizens of their community, their nation, and the world.
In pursuing either the Bachelor of Arts in History or the Bachelor of Arts in Economics through this instructional unit,
students (as first-time degree seekers) are required to declare a minor in a second academic discipline. In contrast, students
pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (as first-time degree seekers) are NOT required to declare a minor in a
second academic discipline. Specific requirements for each undergraduate degree are presented elsewhere in this section, and
students are cautioned that grades of “C” or better (where grades of “C-” are unacceptable) must be earned in all courses
specified as either major courses or required courses for the minor selected. An exit examination is also required of graduating
seniors, and all history majors must complete HIST 420 during their senior year. In addition, students seeking either one of
the two B.A. degrees offered are strongly urged to seek detailed advisement from their designated advisors because the selec-
tion of a minor having representative courses in the core curriculum or other requirements for the degree sought could impact
the total number of credits required. In no case will students qualify for graduation at the undergraduate level with fewer than
124 semester credit hours satisfactorily completed.
Students wishing to pursue one of the two undergraduate degrees or one of the four minors offered through the Department
must first gain admission to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements and eradicate identified deficiencies through the
General University Academic Center (GUAC), and must petition the Department for admission as ASSET requirements are
completed. Once admitted, students are each assigned an official faculty advisor who must be consulted with on a semesterly or
term basis to ascertain progress toward graduation. Students are also expected to keep the Department Office apprised of changes
in addresses and telephone numbers. Individuals interested in seeking certification for teaching in the public schools of Texas
in academic disciplines offered through this unit should contact the Teacher Certification Officer in the College of Education
at Texas Southern University for application instructions.
For the minor in History, 21 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in four (4) three-credit courses and nine (9)
additional History credits at the 300-level or 400-level. The four required courses are as follows: HIST 131, HIST 132, HIST
231, and HIST 232.
For the minor in Geography, 21 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in no less than 12 semester credit hours
at the 300-level or 400-level. All students must enroll in GEOG 132 (3 semester credits), must enroll for 6 semester credits from
each of the focus areas listed below, and must enroll for 6 semester credits of electives selected from either focus area. Focus area
1 for the minor in Geography focuses on Cultural/Human Geography and consists of the following three-credit courses that are
described in detail elsewhere: GEOG 230, GEOG 231, GEOG 331, GEOG 332, GEOG 337, and GEOG 430. Focus area 2
for the minor in Geography focuses on Land Use Analysis and consists of the following courses that are described in detail
elsewhere: GEOG 330 (3 credits), GEOG 338 (4 credits), GEOG 431 (3 credits), and GEOG 432 (3 credits).
For the minor in Economics, 21 semester credit hours are required. The following three-credit Economics courses are required
for 12 of the 21 credits needed: ECON 231, ECON 232, ECON 330, and ECON 336. In addition, Economics minors must
take 9 credits of upper-level Economics electives and MGSC 239 (3 credits and offered through the Jesse H. Jones School of
Business). GEOG 332 (3 credits) may be substituted for one of the upper-level Economics electives.
For the minor in African American Studies, 21 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in four (4) three-credit
courses and nine (9) additional credits at the 200-level or above. The four required courses are: HIST 321, ENG 244, POLSC
410, and ART 139. The remaining nine credits may be selected from the following courses: HIST 322, HIST 381, HIST 382,
HIST 478, SOC 254, SOC 335, ENG 243, ENG 440, ENG 441, POLSC 412, ART 137, THC 339, and SC 436. Courses
used for fulfilling the minor in African American Studies can not be used to fulfill a major requirement simultaneously.
In summary, students must gain admission to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements, and must petition the De-
partment for major or minor status upon completion of ASSET requirements. Each student admitted is assigned an official
advisor, and students interested in certification for teaching in the public schools of Texas should contact the Teacher Certifi-
cation Officer in the College of Education. An exit examination is required of graduating seniors. Further information may be
obtained by contacting the Department Office at (713)-313-7794.
178 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Akalou,Wolde-Michael
Professor
B.A., University College of Addis Ababa
M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles
Batie, Clarence
Instructor
B.A., M.A., Prairie View A & M University
Beeth, Howard O.
Professor
B.A., M.A., Temple University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Chaudhuri, Nupur
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Calcutta
M. A.T., Smith College
M.A., Ph.D., Kansas State University
Horvitz, Sigmund
Professor
A. B., M. A., Brown University
L. L. B., University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D., University of Houston
Keleta, Ethiopia
Associate Professor
B.A., Haile Selassie University, Addis Ababa
M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D., Rice University
Kossie, Karen L.
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Rice University
M.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Rice University
Maddox, Gregory H.
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Norman, Emlyn A.
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of New Brunswick
M.A., Harvard University
Pitre, Merline
Professor
B.S., Southern University
M.A., Atlanta University
M.A., Ph.D., Temple University
Wintz, Cary D.
Professor
B.A., Rice University
M.A., Ph.D., Kansas State University
HISTORY COURSES
HIST 131 World History to 1500 (3)
General survey of civilization from prehistoric times to the present with emphasis on the development of the
ideas, events, and institutions that make up the modem world. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as
HIST 2311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
HIST 132 World History since 1500 (3)
Continuation of HIST 131. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as HIST 2312 in the Texas
Common Course Numbering System.
HIST 231 Social and Political History of the United States to 1877 (3)
Survey of the history of the United States with particular emphasis on the institutions and events
which transformed America from an English colony to a world power. Three hours of lecture per
week. Listed as HIST 1301 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
HIST 232 Social and Political History of the United States since 1877 (3)
Continuation of HIST 231. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as HIST 1302 in the Texas
Common Course Numbering System.
HIST 321 African American History to 1865 (3)
Survey of the history of African Americans in the United States from the colonization of North America
through the Civil War. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 322 African American History since 1865 (3)
Continuation of HIST 321. Survey of the history of African Americans in the United States from the
Civil War to the present. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 331 Modern Europe from 1450 to 1815 (3)
Examination of the political, social, and cultural history of Europe from the Renaissance through the
French Revolution. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 131, HIST 132, HIST 231,
and HIST 232.
HIST 332 Modern Europe since 1815 (3)
Examination of the political, social, and cultural history of Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the
end of the cold war. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 131, HIST 132, HIST
231, and HIST 232.
HIST 348 Women and Empire (3)
Examination of the history of gender, sexuality, and racial and national identity. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 349 Women’s History (3)
Survey of the history of women in the United States from the colonial period to the present. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 371 Texas History (3)
History of Texas from prehistoric times to the present. Special attention focused on the role of Texas as
a crossroad between Anglo and Latin America. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST
231 and HIST 232.
HIST 381 African Civilizations to 1800 (3)
Introduction to the rise of African civilizations from the first African civilization in Egypt through the
period of the Atlantic slave trade. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and
HIST 232.
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HIST 382 African Civilizations since 1800 (3)
Continuation of HIST 381. Examines the integration of African societies into the world economy and
the responses of Africans to that integration. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST
231 and HIST 232.
HIST 410 Archival Methods and Records Management (3)
Examination of the evolution of record collection and preservation in modern times. Students work
directly with historical records. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST
232.
HIST 420 Capstone Seminar (3)
Directed reading course that may be repeated for up to six hours credit. Open to senior History
majors and minors and required of majors. Students must undertake an independent research project
leading to the production of an article-length senior thesis. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
sites: HIST 131, HIST 132, HIST 231, and HIST 232.
HIST 421 Topics in African Diaspora (3)
Directed readings course that may be repeated for up to six hours credit. Topics examine the history
of the peoples of the African Diaspora. Three hours of lecture per week.
HIST 430 Topics in U.S. History (3)
Intensive study with reading and discussion of special topics in United States, African American, and
world history. Special attention will be focused on selected national and international topics. Three
hours of lecture per week. May be repeated for up to 9 credits as topics vary. Prerequisites: HIST 231
and HIST 232.
HIST 431 Topics in European History (3)
Directed readings course that may be repeated for up to six hours credit. Topics examine themes in
the history of European civilization. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 432 Topics in World History (3)
Directed readings course that may be repeated for up to six hours credit. Topics examine themes in
the history of societies and cultures throughout the world. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 438 History of the South (3)
Examination of the South, including Houston during and after slavery with particular emphasis on
race relations as well as cultural and economic development. Three hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 439 The United States since 1945 (3)
Examination of the rapid social and political changes experienced by the United States since World
War II with particular attention given to America’s involvement in foreign affairs. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 447 Modern African American History (3)
Examination of the background and events of the struggle for legal, political, and economic equality
by African Americans up to the present day. Three hours of lecture per week. May be repeated as
topics vary. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 451 Mexican American History (3)
Examination of the Mexican-American people with special emphasis on Texas and the Southwest.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 471 The American Revolution (3)
Examination of the explosive political, social, and cultural developments between 1763 and 1789 which
culminated in a war for independence and the adoption of the U. S. Constitution. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 478 Slavery (3)
Examination of the political, social, economic, and cultural impact of slavery on the Western world.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 479 Urban History of the United States (3)
Examination of the process of urbanization in American history with special emphasis on the role of
ethnic minorities, Blacks, and Browns, in an urban nation. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
sites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
HIST 481 Topics in African History (3)
Series of specialized topics in African history. Topics include ancient African kingdoms, history of
South Africa, and the Atlantic slave trade. May be repeated up to 6 credits as topics vary. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HIST 231 and HIST 232.
GEOGRAPHY COURSES
GEOG 132 World Regional Geography (3)
Survey of the regions and nations of the planet and the geographical foundations of their physical and
cultural characteristics. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as GEO 1303 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
GEOG 230 Urban Geography (3)
Study of the form, function, land use, structure, and core-periphery relations of urban areas. Three
hours of lecture per week.
GEOG 231 Geography of North America (3)
Geographical analysis of the nations of North American. Relationships among natural resources, so-
cial structure, and economic structure and development discussed. Three hours of lecture per week.
GEOG 232 Population Geography (3)
Designed to demonstrate how spatial variations in the distribution, composition, migration, and growth
of populations are related to spatial variations in the nature of places. Three hours of lecture per week.
GEOG 330 Introduction to Cartography (3)
Introduction to the fundamentals of cartography, including basic computer mapping techniques.
Three hours of lecture per week.
GEOG 331 Geography of Texas (3)
Designed to acquaint students with the principal geographic factors influencing the development of
the state of Texas. Three hours of lecture per week.
GEOG 332 Economic Geography (3)
Consideration of oceans, rivers, and highways as carriers of trade and of factors of location, minerals,
and population as determinants in the commercial development of our civilization. Three hours of
lecture per week.
GEOG 337 Geography of Asia (3)
Survey of the geography of Asia with emphasis on the Middle East, Far East, and Indochina. Three
hours of lecture per week.
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GEOG 338 Geographic Information Systems (4)
Survey of computerized spatial data handling systems for visual display or analytic modeling purposes.
Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CS 116 or the equivalent.
GEOG 430 The People and Culture of Africa (3)
Integrated overview of the African cultural history, social organizations, economic and political geog-
raphy. Three hours of lecture per week.
GEOG 431 Geography of Health and Disease (3)
Study of the spatial distribution of diseases and their relationship to the environment and the geo-
graphical aspects of health-related activities. Three hours of lecture per week.
GEOG 432 Geography and Transportation (3)
Consideration of the nature of spatial interactions, the various kinds of transport media, and the
relationship between transportation and economic and social patterns. Three hours of lecture per
week.
GEOLOGY COURSE
GEOL 141 Introduction to the Earth (4)
Introduction to the study of the earth: the evolution of its landscapes, its weather, its climate, and its
place in the universe. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Listed as GEOL
1403 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
ECONOMICS COURSES
ECON 131 Introductory Economics (3)
Study of the American macro and micro economic system and the basic economic principles which
underlie the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. One-semester course
designed to satisfy requirements in other disciplines like Education, Medical Technology, Pharmacy,
etc. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as ECON 1301 in the Texas Common Course Number-
ing System.
ECON 231 Principles of Economics I (3)
Introduction to macro economic analysis pertaining to the overall performance of the economy. Em-
phasis on measurement of aggregate output, determination of the level of income and employment,
and evaluation of various monetary and fiscal policies of government. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisites: 6 semester credits of Mathematics. Listed as ECON 2301 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
ECON 232 Principles of Economics II (3)
Introduction to micro economic analysis of pricing and output decisions, resource allocation, market
structure, income distribution, and international trade. Problems of agriculture, labor unions, and
other sectors of the economy addressed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 6 semester
credits of Mathematics. Listed as ECON 2302 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
ECON 315 Environmental Economics (3)
Introduction to the economic analysis of environmental problems. Emphasis placed on the cause of
environmental problems, types of externalities, determination of the optimal rate of pollution, alter-
native strategies for solving environmental problems, and the current state of U.S. environmental
policy. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ECON 131 or ECON 232.
ECON 325 Health Economics (3)
Introduction to the economic analysis of health services and health policy. Emphasis placed on the
effects of uncertainty and incomplete information on the market for medical care and alternative
strategies for controlling the cost of health care. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ECON
131 or ECON 232.
ECON 330 Intermediate Microeconomics (3)
Economic theories pertaining to business and household decision-makers and to market behavior
under various degrees of competition. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ECON 231 and
ECON 232.
ECON 332 Labor Economics (3)
Economic theories and analyses of labor markets, wages, rates, collective bargaining, labor legislation,
unemployment, and other labor problems. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ECON
231 and ECON 232.
ECON 336 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)
Economic theories pertaining to the determination of aggregate income, output, employment, and
price level. Economic policies to achieve stability and economic growth analyzed. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: ECON 231 and ECON 232.
ECON 337 Monetary Theory and Policy (3)
Study of the money supply and the impact of monetary policies on interest rates, prices, and the level
of aggregate income. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ECON 231 and ECON 232.
ECON 339 Economics of Money and Banking (3)
Theory and analysis of money, banking, and the financial system. Emphasis on money creation and
the Federal Reserve System’s control of the money supply. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
sites: ECON 231 and ECON 232.
ECON 431 Economics of Public Finance (3)
Study of the theoretical structure employed in examining the economic role of government and the
use of this structure to explore a number of current policy issues. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: ECON 330 and ECON 336 or consent of the instructor.
ECON 436 Urban Economics (3)
Survey of urban economic problems, including those concerned with transportation, health services,
and taxation. Analysis of alternative remedies for issues related to the urban economy addressed. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ECON 231 and ECON 232.
ECON 437 Introduction to Econometrics (3)
Basic mathematical, statistical, and computer techniques used in estimating and testing relationships
among economic variables. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: 6 semester credits in statistics.
ECON 440 Managerial Economics (3)
Application of economic theory to managerial decision making with emphasis on optimization, uncer-
tainty, demand theory, production theory, cost theory, and profit analysis. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisites: ECON 231 and ECON 232.
ECON 442 International Economics (3)
Analysis of problems and effects of international trade with emphasis on import-export imbalances,
balance of payments, international flows of capital, foreign exchange rates, and international trade
financing. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ECON 231 and ECON 232. Offered as
needed.
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ECON 443 Economics of Development (3)
Analysis of the problems and issues involved in the economic modernization of developing and third
world nations. Various theories of economic development and their applicability in specific instances
examined. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ECON 231 and ECON 232.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN
HISTORY
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 131-134
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (HISTORY) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 30 credits 36 to 39 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** HIST 131 (3) ECON 231 (3) Contact either
ENG 132 (3) HIST 132 (3) ECON 232 (3) the Faculty Chair
MATH 136 (3) HIST 420 (3) Foreign Faculty Advisor for
BIOL 143 (4) HIST 3rd World Language (12)^** recommendations
GEOL 141 (4) Elective (3) GEOG 132 (3) regarding the
ENG 2xx (3) HIST Electives (15) GEOG Elective (3) choice of
Visual & MATH 231 (3) a minor.
Performing SOC 157 (3)
Arts (3)*** SOC 158 (3)
HIST 231 (3) SOC 359 (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLSC 231 (3)
POLSC 232 (3)
Social &
Behavioral
Sciences (3)****
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Select one of the following: THC 130, THC 231, MUSIC 131, MUSIC 239, ART 131, or ART 132.
**** Select one of the following: PSY 131, 131L; SOC 221; or SOC 238.
^** The foreign language credits required may be substituted by (9) additional CS credits to accompany CS 116 (3). When this
substitution is made, the total credits needed for conferral of the degree will decrease by (3) credits. All students must have a
minimum of 124 credit hours to graduate.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN HISTORY
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
GEOG 132 (World Regional Geography), 3 cr
HIST 231 (Social and Political History of the U.S. to 1877), 3 cr
SOC 157 (Introduction to Sociology), 3 cr
Second Semester
GEOL 141 (Introduction to the Earth), 4 cr
HIST 232 (Social and Political History of the U.S. since 1877), 3 cr
SOC 158 (Contemporary Social Issues), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
HIST 131 (Man and Civilization I), 3 cr
GEOG Elective, 3 cr
ECON 231 (Principles of Economics I), 3 cr
Second Semester
HIST 132 (Man and Civilization II), 3 cr
ECON 232 (Principles of Economics II), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
HIST 331 (Modem Europe from 1450 to 1815), 3 cr, or
HIST 332 (Modern Europe since 1815), 3 cr
HIST Elective, 3 cr
Second Semester
HIST Elective, 3 cr
SOC 359 (Sociological Research), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
HIST 420 (Capstone Seminar), 3 cr
HIST Elective, 3 cr
Second Semester
HIST Electives, 6 cr
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN
ECONOMICS
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 125
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (ECONOMICS) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 36 credits 24 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** ECON 231 (3) ACCTG 231 (3) Contact either
ENG 132 (3) ECON 232 (3) ACCTG 232 (3) the Faculty Chair
MATH 136 (3) ECON 336 (3) CS 117 (3) Faculty Advisor for
BIOL 143 (4) ECON 440 (3) MATH 231 (3) recommendations
GEOL 141 (4) ECON 443 (3) MGSC 239 (3) regarding the
ENG 2xx (3) Upper Level MGSC 240 (3) choice of
Visual & ECON Electives (18) MGSC 331 (3) a minor.
Performing
Arts (3)*** NOTE: GEOG 332
HIST 231 (3) may be used
HIST 232 (3) as an ECON
POLSC 231 (3) elective.
POLSC 232 (3)
Social &
Behavioral
Sciences (3)****
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
**(N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Select one of the following: THC 130, THC 231, MUSIC 131, MUSIC 239, ART 131, or ART 132.
**** Select one of the following: PSY 131, 131L; SOC 157; SOC 158; SOC 221; or SOC 238.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ECONOMICS
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
HIST 231 (Social and Political History of the U.S. to 1877), 3 cr
MATH 136 (Pre-calculus Mathematics), 3 cr
Second Semester
HIST 232 (Social and Political History of the U.S. since 1877), 3 cr
MATH 231 (Introduction to Statistics), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
ECON 231 (Principles of Economics I), 3 cr
MGSC 239 (Business Statistics I), 3 cr
Second Semester
ECON 232 (Principles of Economics II), 3 cr
MGSC 240 (Mathematics for Decision Making), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
ECON 330 (Intermediate Microeconomics), 3 cr
ECON 336 (Intermediate Macroeconomics), 3 cr
MGSC 331 (Business Statistics II), 3 cr
Second Semester
ECON Upper Level Electives, 6 cr
Senior First Semester
ECON 440 (Managerial Economics), 3 cr
ECON Upper Level Electives, 6 cr
Second Semester
ECON 443 (Economics of Development), 3 cr
ECON Upper Level Electives, 6 cr
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN GENERAL STUDIES
ADMINISTRATION TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 127
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD)* (GENERAL STUDIES) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 54 credits 21 credits 8 credits
ENG 131 (3)** ECON 231 (3) BADM 101 (3) ENG 2xx (3)
ENG 132 (3) ECON 232 (3) BADM 234 (3) HED 223 (2)
MATH 133 (3) CS 216 (3) PA 312 (3)
BIOL 143 or PHYS 141 (4) MATH 135 (3) PA 313 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) MATH 136 (3) PA 321 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) SC 131 (3) PA 400 (3)
Visual & SC 232 or 236 (3)
Performing SC 330, 332, or 338 (3)
Arts (3)*** SC 434 or 438 (3)
HIST 231 (3) MGSC 238, PSY 234,
HIST 232 (3) or SOC 354 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) SOC 158 or 254 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) SOC 322 or 335 (3)
Social & ENG 301 or 338 (3)
Behavioral PSY 332 or 432 (3)
Sciences (3)**** ECON 332 (3)
CS 116 (3) ECON 436 (3)
ECON 440 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Select one of the following: THC 130, THC 231, MUSIC 131, MUSIC 239, ART 131, or ART 132.
**** Select one of the following: PSY 131, 131L; SOC 221; or SOC 238.
^^** Select these credits from Foreign Languages, Economics, or Fine Arts.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN GENERAL STUDIES
CULTURAL STUDIES TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 127
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR SPECIALTY OTHER
(STANDARD)* (GENERAL STUDIES) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 51 credits 18 credits 14 credits
ENG 131 (3)** ART 137 (3) SPAN 231 (3) SOC 211 (1)
ENG 132 (3) ART 139 (3) SPAN 232 (3) HED 233 (2)
MATH 133 (3) SPAN 132 (3) HIST 438 (3) SC 110 (1)
BIOL 143 or PHYS 141 (4) HIST 131 (3) HIST 479 (3) GEOG 337 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) HIST 132 (3) POLSC 381 (3) POLSC 380 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) SC 230 (3) Elective (3)
Visual & HIST 349 (3)
Performing THC 339 (3)
Arts (3)*** POLSC 360 (3)
HIST 231 (3) SC 436 (3)
HIST 232 (3) ENG 437 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) ENG 440 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) ENG 441 (3)
Social & PHIL 431 (3)
Behavioral POLSC 410 (3)
Sciences (3)**** POLSC 499 (3)
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
**(N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Select one of the following: THC 130, THC 231, MUSIC 131, MUSIC 239, ART 131, or ART 132.
**** Select one of the following: PSY 131, 131L; SOC 221; or SOC 238.
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN GENERAL STUDIES
ADMINISTRATION TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
ENG 131 (Freshman English I), 3 cr
CS 116 (Introduction to Computer Science I), 3 cr
MATH 133 (College Algebra), 3 cr
Social & Behavioral Sciences Course, 3 cr
Visual & Performing Arts Course, 3 cr
Second Semester
BADM 101 (Introduction to Business, Government, & Society), 3 cr
CS 117 (Introduction to Computer Science II), 3 cr
ENG 132 (Freshman English II), 3 cr
MATH 135 (Mathematics for Business & Economics Analysis), 3 cr
SC 131 (Fundamentals of Speech Communication), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
BADM 234 (Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business), 3 cr
CS 216 (Advanced Applications I), 3 cr
MATH 136 (Precalculus Mathematics), 3 cr
ECON 231 (Principles of Economics I), 3 cr
Sophomore English (ENG) Course, 3 cr
SC 135 (Business & Professional Communication), 3 cr
Second Semester
ECON 232 (Principles of Economics II), 3 cr
Sophomore English (ENG) Course, 3 cr
Sophomore Speech Communication (SC) Course, 3 cr
SOC 158 (Contemporary Social Issues) or SOC 254 (Black Perspectives in Society), 3 cr
PA 271 (Introduction to (Public Administration), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
ENG 301 (Grammar Review Workshop) or ENG 338 (Advanced Composition), 3 cr
MGSC 239 (Business Statistics), or PSY 254 (Elementary Statistics),
or SOC 354 (Sociological Statistics), 3 cr
SOC 322 (Social Psychology) or SOC 335 (Ethnic Groups in Society), 3 cr
PA 312 (Public Budgeting), 3 cr
Second Semester
ECON 332 (Labor Economics), 3 cr
Junior Level Speech Communication (SC) Course, 3 cr
PA 313 (Organization Behavior & Management), 3 cr
PA 321 (Personnel Administration), 3 cr
PSY 332 (Voc & Industrial Psychology) or PSY 432 (Social Psychology), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
ECON 436 (Urban Economics), 3 cr
Natural Science Course, 4 cr
PA 400 (Program Evaluation), 3 cr
Second Semester
ECON 440 (Managerial Economics), 3 cr
Natural Science Course, 4 cr
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN GENERAL STUDIES
CULTURAL STUDIES TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
ART 137 (Introduction to African Art), 3 cr
CS 116 (Introduction to Computer Science I), 3 cr
ENG 131 (Freshman English I), 3 cr
MATH 133 (College Algebra), 3 cr
SPAN 131 (Elementary Spanish I), 3 cr
Second Semester
ENG 132 (Freshman English II), 3 cr
Natural Science Course, 4 cr
Social & Behavioral Sciences Course, 3 cr
SPAN 132 (Elementary Spanish II), 3 cr
Visual & Performing Arts Course, 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
ART 139 (African American Art & Culture), 3 cr
CHEM 111, 131 (General Chemistry Laboratory & Lecture), 4 cr
HIST 131 (Man & Civilization I), 3 cr
POLSC 231 (American Political Systems I), 3 cr
SC 135 (Business & Professional Communication), 3 cr
Second Semester
Sophomore English (ENG) Course, 3 cr
HED 233 (History & Principles of Health), 2 cr
HIST 132 (Man & Civilization II), 3 cr
POLSC 232 (American Political Systems II), 3 cr
SC 230 (Urban Rhetorical Patterns), 3 cr
SPAN 231 (Intermediate Spanish I), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
GEOG 337 (Geography of Asia), 3 cr
HIST 349 (Women’s History), 3 cr
POLSC 360 (Political Systems of Africa), 3 cr
SPAN 232 (Intermediate Spanish II), 3 cr
Second Semester
POLSC 380 (Political Systems of Latin America), 3 cr
POLSC 381 (Dynamics of Latin America), 3 cr
SPAN 335 or 336 (Introduction to Latin American Literature I or II), 3 cr
THC 339 (Black Drama), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
ENG 437 (Principles of Literary Criticism), 3 cr
ENG 440 (African American Poets & Dramatists: The Female Writers), 3 cr
HIST 438 (History of the South), 3 cr
POLSC 410 (Politics in Black America), 3 cr
SC 436 (Black Rhetoric), 3 cr
Second Semester
ENG 441 (African American Literature: Fiction & Criticism), 3 cr
HIST 479 (Urban History of the U.S.), 3 cr
PHIL 431 (Aesthetics), 3 cr
POLSC 499 (Seminar in Women’s Political Issues), 3 cr
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
The Department of Human Services and Consumer Sciences was formerly known as the Department of Home Economics at Texas
Southern University. Through this instructional unit, courses in five different academic disciplines are offered: Art and Design (AD),
Child and Family Development (CFDEV), Clothing and Textiles (CT), Foods and Nutrition (FN), and Human Services and Consumer
Sciences (HSCS). To complement these offerings, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dietetics, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human
Services and Consumer Sciences, and the Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Services and Consumer Sciences are offered. A minor in
Human Services and Consumer Sciences is also available to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in other academic units that
require the declaration of a minor. Members of the Department are housed in the Cecilia Scott Lane Building with the Department
Office located in Room 103 of that facility.
Students interested in the Master of Science in Human Services and Consumer Sciences should refer to the Graduate School
Bulletin of Texas Southern University for details.
In pursuing either the B.S. in Dietetics or the B.S. in Human Services and Consumer Sciences, students are not required to
declare a minor in a second academic discipline. The B.S. in Dietetics is comprehensive in scope. It meets the basic academic
requirements and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education of the American Dietetic Association.
For the B.S. in Human Services and Consumer Sciences, students may focus on one of three possible tracks leading toward
completion of the degree: Child and Family Development, Comprehensive Human Services-Family and Consumer Sciences,
and Foods and Nutrition. Specific requirements for the two undergraduate degrees are presented below, and students are cau-
tioned that grades of “C” or better (where grades of “C-” are unacceptable) must be earned in all courses specified as major
courses. An exit examination is required of all graduating seniors.
The mission of the Department of Human Services and Consumer Sciences is to prepare students for professional careers in a
variety of areas related to dietetics, nutrition, and human services as well as to prepare them for graduate and professional schools
where they may continue their studies. In realizing this mission, members of the Department seek to achieve the following
objectives: (1) to develop pre-professional competencies to enable students to gain entry to dietetic professional internships; (2) to
provide basic knowledge and understanding in the areas of Human Services and Consumer Sciences in light of social, psychologi-
cal, technical, and economic forces based on cultural adaptation in our society; (3) to assist students in the development of
intellectual skills and the mastery of leading ideas pertinent to the development of individuals and families; (4) to assist students in
preparing for future roles in micro and macro environments; and (5) to provide educational programs for a variety of urban
constituents. Students should contact the Department regarding career opportunities available to graduates; however, a few are
mentioned here: director of early childhood center, child development specialist, case worker in Human Resources agencies,
registered dietitian, family life consultant, aging consultant, and family counselor in private and governmental agencies.
Students wishing to pursue one of the two undergraduate degrees or the minor offered through the Department must first gain
admission to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements and eradicate identified deficiencies through the General Univer-
sity Academic Center (GUAC), and must petition the Department for admission as ASSET requirements are completed. Once
admitted, students are each assigned an official faculty advisor who must be consulted with on a semesterly or term basis to
ascertain progress toward completion of degree (major) or minor requirements. Individuals interested in seeking certification
for teaching in the public schools of Texas in academic disciplines offered through this unit should contact the Teacher
Certification Officer in the College of Education at Texas Southern University for application instructions.
The minor offered in Human Services and Consumer Sciences is unique in that it offers students the opportunity to choose
one of three tracks comparable to those available for the B.S. in Human Services and Consumer Sciences. These tracks are as
follows: Child and Family Development, Comprehensive Human Services, and Foods and Nutrition. The various tracks for the
minor are specified below. Grades of “C” or better (where grades of “C-” are unacceptable) must be earned in all courses
referenced for the minor.
For the Child and Family Development track toward the minor in Human Services and Consumer Sciences, the following
courses, totaling 21 semester credit hours, are required with the grade restrictions referenced above: CFDEV 233 (3 credits);
CFDEV 234 (3 credits); CFDEV 235 (3 credits); CFDEV 333 (3 credits); CFDEV 432 (3 credits), and six (6) additional
CFDEV elective credits at the 300-level or 400-level.
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For the Comprehensive Human Services-Family and Consumer Sciences track toward the minor in Human Services and
Consumer Sciences, the following courses, totaling 21 semester credit hours, are required with the grade restrictions referenced
above: CFDEV 233 (3 credits), CT 130 (3 credits), FN 233 (3 credits), HSCS 233 (3 credits), HSCS 436 (3 credits), and six (6)
additional HSCS, CFDEV, CT, or FN elective credits at the 300-level or 400-level.
For the Foods and Nutrition track toward the minor in Human Services and Consumer Sciences, the following courses, totaling
21 semester credit hours, are required with the grade restrictions referenced above: FN 233 (3 credits), FN 253 (3 credits), FN
337 (3 credits), and twelve (12) additional FN elective credits at the 300-level or 400-level.
In summary, students must gain admission to the University; must satisfy ASSET requirements; and must petition the De-
partment for major or minor status upon completion of ASSET requirements. Each student admitted is assigned an official
advisor, and an exit examination is required of graduating seniors. The Department Office should be contacted at (713)-313-
7230 for further details.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIETITIANS
Eligibility for the Registration Examination for Dietitians is determined by evaluation of current requirements as established by
the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The present eligibility requirements address academic preparation and su-
pervised practice as explained below.
1. Academic requirements include completion of the American Dietetic Association’s Didactic Program in Dietetics and a
minimum of a baccalaureate or undergraduate degree from a United States regionally accredited college or university.
2. Upon graduation and verification of completion of the Didactic Program in Dietetics, students may apply for Dietetic
Internships or Pre-Professional Practice (AP4) Programs to establish eligibility for active membership in the American
Dietetic Association (ADA) and/or take the Registration Examination.
3. Supervised Practice Requirements include completion of one of the experience pathways approved by the American
Dietetic Association: Accredited Dietetic Internships or Pre-Professional Practice Program (AP4).
4. A listing of Currently Accredited Practice Programs is published in the Directory of Dietetic Programs annually by the
American Dietetic Association (ADA). A copy of this listing is available in the Office of the Director for the Didactic
Program in Dietetics in the Department of Human Services and Consumer Sciences at Texas Southern University.
5. Registration is attained by successfully passing the Registration Examination for Dietitians. Continuing education par-
ticipation is mandatory for maintenance of registration. Registered dietitians must accumulate 75 hours of approved
continuing education every five (5) years.
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Ahmed, Selina
Associate Professor
B.Sc., M.Sc., College of Home Economics, Dacca, Bangladesh
Ph.D., Texas Women’s University
Hammonds-Smith, Maxine
Professor
B.S., Alabama A & M University
M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University
Henderson, Bobbie A.
Associate Professor
B.A., Fisk University
M.A., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hodges, Dora B.
Instructor.
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Morgan, Annie, R.D., L.D.
Instructor
B.S., Grambling State University
M.S., University of Nebraska
Nealy, Shirley
Professor
B.S., Florida A & M University
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Oates, D. Vantrice
Instructor
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Texas Southern University
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ART AND DESIGN COURSES
AD 130 Environmental Design (2)
Introduction to the elements and principles of design. Two hours of lecture per week.
AD 130L Environmental Design Laboratory (1)
Laboratory course to accompany AD 130. Two hours of laboratory per week.
AD 131 Introduction to Housing (2)
Space planning, color schemes, and selection of residential furnishings and accessories according to
lifestyle and budget considerations. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AD 130 and AD
130L.
AD 131L Introduction to Housing Laboratory (1)
Laboratory course to accompany AD 131. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: AD 130 and AD
130L.
CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT COURSES
CFDEV 233 Family Relationships (3)
Study of interpersonal relationships within the family. Emphasis on analysis of differences in lifestyle and
implications of interactions. Three hours of lecture per week.
CFDEV 234 Survey of Early Childhood Development (3)
Study of the child’s sequential development from conception through age five with primary emphasis on
conception through eight years of age. Observations in appropriate settings required. Three hours of lecture
per week.
CFDEV 235 Interaction with Young Children (3)
Supervised observation and participation with two-to-six-year-old children in a laboratory setting. One
hour of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CFDEV 233 and CFDEV 234 or consent of the instructor.
CFDEV 235L Interaction with Young Children Laboratory (0)
Laboratory course to accompany CFDEV 235. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CFDEV
233 and CFDEV 234 or consent of the instructor.
CFDEV 331 Multicultural Strategies (3)
Study of the impact of various cultures on the American system with implications for early childhood
program development. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CFDEV 234 and CFDEV 235
or consent of the instructor.
CFDEV 332 Children’s Play: Development and Role (3)
Study of the theories of play and use of materials relating to broad areas of growth and development.
Emphasis on application of theories to program areas and appropriate use of materials. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: CFDEV 234 and CFDEV 235 or consent of the instructor.
CFDEV 333 Methods and Procedures in Early Childhood Development (3)
Program planning, implementation, and evaluation in the early childhood setting. Observation of
children in supervised setting required. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CFDEV 234
and CFDEV 235 or consent of the instructor.
CFDEV 334 Pre-Adolescence and Adolescent Development (3)
Study of the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development of children from pubes-
cence through adolescence. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CFDEV 234 and CFDEV
235 or consent of the instructor.
CFDEV 431 Theories in Child Development (3)
Survey of theories relevant to principles of learning in the cognitive, social/emotional, and physiologi-
cal areas of development at the early childhood level. Observations in appropriate settings required.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CFDEV 234 and CFDEV 235 or consent of the
instructor.
CFDEV 432 Children’s Literature (3)
Analysis of children’s books with emphasis on literacy and language development enhancement for
children. Extensive reading of books by outstanding authors and illustrators included. Three hours or
lecture per week. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or consent of the instructor.
CFDEV 433 Methods of Child Study / Assessment of Young Children (3)
Study and interpretation of developmentally appropriate assessment techniques necessary for under-
standing and guiding the behavior of children. Observations in appropriate settings required. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CFDEV 234 and CFDEV 235 or consent of the instructor.
CFDEV 434 Practicum I (3)
Educationally directed and supervised practical experience in an early childhood setting or family
service agency. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CFDEV 234 and CFDEV 235 or
consent of the instructor.
CFDEV 435 Child Nutrition (3)
Principles of nutrition affecting growth and development from conception through early childhood.
Emphasis on menu planning, preparation, portion control, and nutritional requirements in early
childhood programs. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FN 233 or consent of the instruc-
tor.
CFDEV 436 Parenting (3)
Study of theoretical procedures and techniques for use in guiding the behavior and development of
the child. Application of current research on parenting models utilized. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisites: CFDEV 234 and CFDEV 235 or consent of the instructor.
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES COURSES
CT 130 Clothing Behavior (3)
The psychological, sociological, and aesthetic aspects of clothing. Research project required. Three
hours of lecture per week.
CT 141 Basic Clothing Concepts (2)
Study of basic clothing construction. Two hours of lecture per week.
CT 141L Basic Clothing Concepts Laboratory (2)
Laboratory course to accompany CT 141. Four hours of laboratory per week.
CT 243 Textiles I (3)
Study of fiber properties, yarns, fabric structures, and finishes as related to serviceability. Three hours
of lecture per week.
CT 243L Textiles I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory course to accompany CT 243. Two hours of laboratory per week.
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FOODS AND NUTRITION COURSES
FN 111 Introduction to Dietetics (1)
Introduction to Dietetics and the American Dietetic Association (ADA), including its purpose, mem-
bership requirements, professional ethics, by-laws, career opportunities, food service industries, and
health care facilities. One hour of lecture per week.
FN 233 Elementary Nutrition (3)
Fundamental concepts of nutrition: terminology, physical and chemical properties of nutrients, food
sources and functions. The body’s utilization of food, nutrients, and calories (absorption, trans-
port, and metabolism) included. Three hours of lecture per week.
FN 253 Meal Management (3)
Application of nutritional knowledge to: basic menu planning; food purchasing and storage; basic
techniques of food preparation and service; evaluation of family meals at various income levels; and
experiences in meal service for various occasions. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per
week. Prerequisite: FN 233.
FN 333 Diet Therapy for Health Professionals (3)
Introduction to scientific principles and practices in the dietary care of patients during various stages
of the life cycle. Emphasis on team approach to patient care, nutrition assessment, documenting and
charting, diet modification, and counseling. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FN 233 or
consent of the instructor.
FN 336 Environmental Nutrition and World Hunger (3)
Introduction to the mutual impact of food and politics on various regional and ethnic groups with
emphasis on health, nutritional problems, industries, arts, social organizations, conflict resolution, and
policy outcomes in selected countries. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: FN 233.
FN 337 Human Nutrition (3)
Advanced study of fundamental nutrition concepts (nutrients, digestion, absorption, metabolism)
and fluid, electrolytic, and acid-base balances as they relate to the chemistry and physiology of the
human body throughout the life cycle. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: FN 233, BIOL
131, BIOL 132, and CHEM 231.
FN 341 Management Principles of Food Service Systems (4)
Study of organization and management theories, functions, and applications; foodservice organiza-
tion safety and sanitation policies; equipment selection, layout, and design; consumer protection laws;
regulations, laws, and standards affecting dietetic practice. Three hours of lecture and two hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
FN 343 Dietetics (4)
Comprehensive review of dietetic academic core and pre-professional requirements. Emphasis on
nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, principles/theories, and food service management concepts. Three
hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 132, CHEM 132, CHEM
231, FN 233, FN 253, FN 333, FN 337, and FN 341.
FN 414 Seminar in Foods and Nutrition (1)
Presentations on professional ethics, American Dietetic Association (ADA) standards, computer appli-
cations in problem solving, and interviewing techniques. Oral presentation required. One hour of
lecture per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Offered as needed.
FN 428 Nutrition Education (2)
Learning theories, observations, and techniques used in applying educational methodology, strategies, and
competencies related to effective communication and documentations in methods of teaching, interview-
ing, and counseling individuals and groups. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
FN 432 Nutrition in Disease I (3)
Modifications of normal diets and the application of scientific principles of human nutrition in health
and disease; latest developments in dietary treatment of disease; interviewing and counseling; chart-
ing. Emphasis on quality assurance, adequacy of modified diets, and nutritional care to patients with
clinical problems. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: FN 333
and FN 337 or consent of the instructor.
FN 433 Nutrition in Disease II (3)
Continuation of FN 432. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: FN
432.
FN 434 Experimental Foods (3)
Physical and chemical properties of basic food materials and processes by which they are prepared for
consumption; application of scientific methods of inquiry to designing, implementing, evaluating,
and reporting research results. Research paper required. One hour of lecture and four hours of labo-
ratory per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing and BIOL 347.
FN 436 Community Nutrition (3)
Fundamentals of nutritional care delivery systems in community health programs and services with
special references to nutritional problems of indigent population groups. Practical approach to nutri-
tion education, interviewing, counseling, and changing food habits. Two hours of lecture and two
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the instructor.
FN 441 Organization Management of Food Service Systems (4)
Application of organization and management principles and techniques of financial management in
food service systems. Emphasis on budgets, operating costs, forecasting, computer applications, qual-
ity assurance, and procurement. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prereq-
uisite: Senior standing and FN 341.
FN 461 Quantity Cookery (6)
Application of principles of menu planning and large quantity food processing, production, and
distribution according to established quality standards for individuals and groups in health and dis-
ease. Three hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing and FN 341.
HUMAN SERVICES AND CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSES
HSCS 233 Human Physio-Psychosocial Well Being (3)
Application of interdisciplinary concepts contributing to the physiological, psychosocial, intellectual
development, and well-being of individuals and families. Discussion of the decision making process
relative to these concepts. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSCS 310 Professional Development Seminar II (1)
Emphasis on professional career choices and skill enhancement. One hour of lecture per week. Should
be enrolled for concurrently with HSCS 410.
HSCS 334 Career Opportunities (3)
Survey of current professional opportunities and preparation for the job search process. Overview of
the transition from a student to professional role. Three hours of lecture per week.
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HSCS 335 Principles of Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Study and evaluation of the ethical principles related to the field of family sciences. May be used for family
life certification. Materials fee. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSCS 410 Professional Development Seminar (1)
Emphasis on leadership development. One hour of lecture per week.
HSCS 411 Independent Study (1)
Independent study in an area of specialization. Prerequisite: Consent of the Faculty Chair or instruc-
tor.
HSCS 420 Independent Study (2)
Independent study in an area of specialization. Prerequisite: Consent of the Faculty Chair or instruc-
tor.
HSCS 430 Research in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Senior project and intensive study in student’s area of specialization and interest. Three hours of lec-
ture per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor.
HSCS 431 Aging and Health Needs for an Aging Population (3)
Through online assignments, skillfully planned to take students on an unusual journey through the
world of gerontology/geriatrics services, students will investigate the needs and services for an aging
population. The assignments will require them to analyze specific areas impacting the needs of this
population including programs and services as they relate to health care, management of health care,
consumer issues, public policy and familial relations. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
HSCS 432 Program Planning (3)
Organization, planning, and implementation of vocational programs. Emphasis on structure, delivery
methods, resources, and evaluation. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
HSCS 433 Communication: Family and Marriage (3)
Personal and professional growth and development through more effective communication within
families across the life course including the marital unit. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSCS 434 Occupational Programs (3)
Planning and implementing programs in occupational family sciences. Study and evaluation of se-
lected legislation and public policy related to family science and its impact on families. Three hours of
lecture per week.
HSCS 435 Planning Vocational Programs (3)
Selecting strategies for delivering materials based on theories of learning and theories of human devel-
opment that reflect a professional philosophy of family sciences. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSCS 436 Consumer Management (3)
Study of attitudes, concepts, skills, and understanding of consumers which contribute to their satisfac-
tion in the choice of goods and services. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSCS 437 Statistics (3)
Survey of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Emphasis on understanding and interpret-
ing statistical concepts used in research. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Advanced
senior standing or consent of the instructor.
HSCS 438 Consumer Economics (3)
Study of consumer management and decision-making principles related to individuals across the life
span. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSCS 233 or consent of the instructor.
HSCS 439 Family and Community Services (1)
Utilization of family and consumer sciences perspectives in family service agencies within government,
public, and private sectors. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSCS 233 and HSCS 436 or
consent of the instructor.
HSCS 439L Family and Community Services Laboratory (2)
Practicum to accompany HSCS 439. Four hours per week. Prerequisites: HSCS 233 and HSCS 436
or consent of the instructor.
HSCS 440 Capstone in Family and Consumer Sciences (4)
Comprehensive study of the integrative, synergistic nature of the field of family sciences from a his-
torical and theoretical perspective. Prerequisite: Consent of the Faculty Chair or instructor.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN DIETETICS
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (DIETETICS) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 45 credits 40 credits
ENG 131 (3)** FN 111 (1) BIOL 131 (3)
ENG 132 (3) FN 233 (3) BIOL 245 (4)
MATH 133 (3) FN 333 (3) CHEM 211, 231 (4)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) FN 337 (3) CHEM 343 (4)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) FN 341 (4) HSCS 233 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) FN 343 (4) HSCS 432 (3)
MUSIC 239 (3) FN 428 (2) HSCS 437 (3)
HIST 231 (3) FN 432 (3) MATH 134 or 135 (3)
HIST 232 (3) FN 433 (3) Restricted Electives (9)
POLSC 231 (3) FN 434 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) FN 436 (3)
SOC 238 (3) FN 441 (4)
CS 116 (3) FN 461 (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN DIETETICS
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
FN 233 (Elementary Nutrition), 3 cr
Second Semester
FN 111 (Introduction to Dietetics), 1 cr
FN 253 (Meal Management), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
FN 333 (Diet Therapy for Health Professionals), 3 cr
HSCS 233 (Human Physio-Psychosocial Well Being), 3 cr
Second Semester
FN 341 (Management Principles of Food Service Systems), 4 cr
Junior First Semester
FN 337 (Human Nutrition), 3 cr
Second Semester
FN 343 (Dietetics), 4 cr
FN 428 (Nutrition Education), 2 cr
HSCS 437 (Statistics), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
FN 432 (Nutrition in Disease I), 3 cr
FN 434 (Experimental Foods), 3 cr
FN 436 (Community Nutrition), 3 cr
HSCS 432 (Program Planning in Human Services and Consumer Sciences), 3 cr
Second Semester
FN 433 (Nutrition in Disease II), 3 cr
FN 441 (Organization Management of Food Service Systems), 4 cr
FN 461 (Quantity Cookery), 6 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN SERVICES AND
CONSUMER SCIENCES
CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 124
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 39 credits 41 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CFDEV 233 (3) CT 130 (3)
ENG 132 (3) CFDEV 234 (3) FN 233 (3)
MATH 133 (3) CFDEV 331 (3) HSCS 233 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) CFDEV 332 (3) HSCS 430 (3)
GEOL 141 (4) CFDEV 333 (3) HSCS 436 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) CFDEV 334 (3) MATH 134 or 235 (3)
MUSIC 239 or CFDEV 431 (3) MUSIC 339 (3)
THC 130 (3) CFDEV 432 (3) SPAN 131 or FR 131 (3)
HIST 231 (3) CFDEV 433 (3) SPED 309 (3)
HIST 232 (3) CFDEV 434 (3) Restricted Electives (12)
POLSC 231 (3) CFDEV 435 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) CFDEV 436 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or
SOC 157 (3)
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN SERVICES AND
CONSUMER SCIENCES
HUMAN SERVICES - FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 132
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (CONSUMER SCIENCES) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 37 credits 51 credits
ENG 131 (3)** HSCS 233 (3) AD 130, 130L (3)
ENG 132 (3) HSCS 334 (3) AD 131, 131L (3)
MATH 133 (3) HSCS 430 (3) CFDEV 234 (3)
BIOL 143 (4) HSCS 431 (3) CFDEV 235, 235L (3)
GEOL 141 (4) HSCS 432 (3) CT 130 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) HSCS 433 (3) CT 141, 141L (4)
ART 131 (3) HSCS 434 (3) CT 243, 243L (4)
HIST 231 (3) HSCS 436 (3) ECON 131 (3)
HIST 232 (3) HSCS 438 (3) FN 233 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) HSCS 439, 439L (3) FN 253, 253L (3)
POLSC 232 (3) HSCS 440 (4) FN 341, 341L (4)
PSY 131, 131L (3) or HED 233 (2)
SOC 157 (3) MATH 134 (3)
CS 116 (3) MUSIC 239 (3)
PE 1xx (1)
SPAN 131 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN SERVICES AND
CONSUMER SCIENCES
FOODS AND NUTRITION TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 127
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (FOODS AND NUTRITION) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 35 credits 48 credits
ENG 131 (3)** FN 111 (1) AD 130, 130L (3)
ENG 132 (3) FN 233 (3) BIOL 131 (3)
MATH 133 (3) FN 333 (3) CHEM 211, 231 (4)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) FN 337 (3) CT 130 (3)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) FN 341 (4) ECON 131 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) FN 343 (4) HED 233 (2)
MUSIC 239 (3) FN 414 (1) HSCS 233 (3)
HIST 231 (3) FN 432 (3) HSCS 430 (3)
HIST 232 (3) FN 433 (3) HSCS 436 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) FN 434 (3) MATH 134 or 135 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) FN 441 (4) Restricted Electives (12)
SOC 238 (3) Free Electives (3)
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN SERVICES AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
AD 130 (Environmental Design), 2 cr
AD 130L (Environmental Design Laboratory), 1 cr
HSCS 233 (Human Physio-Psychosocial Well Being), 3 cr
Second Semester
CFDEV 233 (Family Relationships), 3 cr
CT 130 (Clothing Behavior), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
CFDEV 234 (Survey of Early Childhood Development), 3 cr
FN 233 (Elementary Nutrition), 3 cr
Second Semester
CFDEV 235 (Interaction with Young Children), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
CFDEV 331 (Multicultural Strategies), 3 cr
CFDEV 332 (Children’s Play: Development and Role), 3 cr
Second Semester
CFDEV 333 (Methods and Procedures in Early Childhood Development), 3 cr
CFDEV 334 (Pre-Adolescence and Adolescent Development), 3 cr
CFDEV 431 (Theories in Child Development), 3 cr
CFDEV 435 (Child Nutrition), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
CFDEV 432 (Children’s Literature), 3 cr
CFDEV 433 (Methods of Child Study/Assessment of Young Children), 3 cr
HSCS 436 (Consumer Management), 3 cr
Second Semester
CFDEV 434 (Practicum I), 3 cr
CFDEV 436 (Parenting), 3 cr
HSCS 430 (Research in Human Services and Consumer Sciences), 3 cr
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN SERVICES AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
HUMAN SERVICES - FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
AD 130 (Environmental Design), 2 cr
AD 130L (Environmental Design Laboratory), 1 cr
CT 130 (Clothing Behavior), 3 cr
HSCS 233 (Human Physio-Psychosocial Well Being), 3 cr
Second Semester
AD 131 (Introduction to Housing), 2 cr
AD 131L (Introduction to Housing Laboratory), 1 cr
Sophomore First Semester
FN 233 (Elementary Nutrition), 3 cr
CFDEV 233 (Family Relations), 3 cr
CFDEV 234 (Survey of Early Childhood Development), 3 cr
Second Semester
FN 253 (Meal Management), 1 cr
FN 253L (Meal Management Laboratory), 2 cr
CFDEV 235 (Interaction With Young Children), 3 cr
HSCS 334 (Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences), 1 cr
Junior First Semester
HSCS 335 (Principles of Family and Consumer Sciences), 3 cr
HSCS 431 (Aging and Health Needs), 3 cr
HSCS 433 (Communication: Family and Marriage), 3 cr
Second Semester
HSCS 432 (Program Planning), 3 cr
HSCS 434 (Occupational Programs), 3 cr
HSCS 435 (Planning for Vocational Programs), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
HSCS 436 (Consumer Management), 3 cr
HSCS 438 (Consumer Economics), 3 cr
Second Semester
HSCS 430 (Research in Human Services and Consumer Sciences), 3 cr
HSCS 439 (Family and Community Services), 1 cr
HSCS 439L (Family and Community Services Laboratory), 2 cr
HSCS 440 (Capstone in Family and Consumer Sciences), 3 cr
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN SERVICES AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
FOODS AND NUTRITION TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
AD 130 (Environmental Design), 2 cr
AD 130L (Environmental Design Laboratory), 1 cr
CT 130 (Clothing Behavior), 3 cr
Second Semester
FN 111 (Introduction to Dietetics), 1 cr
HSCS 233 (Human Physio-Psychosocial Well Being), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
CFDEV 233 (Family Relationships), 3 cr
FN 233 (Elementary Nutrition), 3 cr
Second Semester
FN 253 (Meal Management), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
FN 333 (Diet Therapy for Health Professionals), 3 cr
FN 337 (Human Nutrition), 3 cr
FN 341 (Management Principles of Food Service Systems), 4 cr
Second Semester
FN 343 (Dietetics), 4 cr
FN 414 (Seminar in Foods and Nutrition), 1 cr
FN 441 (Organization Management of Food Service Systems), 4 cr
Senior First Semester
FN 432 (Nutrition in Disease I), 3 cr
FN 434 (Experimental Foods), 3 cr
HSCS 430 (Research in Human Services and Consumer Sciences), 3 cr
Second Semester
FN 433 (Nutrition in Disease II), 3 cr
HSCS 436 (Consumer Management), 3 cr
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
As part of the overall curricular offerings at Texas Southern University, the Department of Psychology offers courses in both Psychology
(PSY) and Philosophy (PHIL) as well as one undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology, and one graduate degree,
the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology. A minor in Psychology is also offered for students pursuing undergraduate degrees or majors
in other academic units at the University. Members of the Department are housed in the lower level of the Roderick R. Paige Education
Building with the Department Office located in Room B-001.
Students interested in the Master of Arts Degree in Psychology are referred to the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern
University for detailed information.
In formulating the mission of the Department, its members have focused on the desired characteristics of a productive individual
who has assumed a role in society upon completion of a liberal education. Such an individual thinks without prejudices, creates
without destruction, cares without obsession, conceptualizes without distortion, knows and understands. Thus, the primary mis-
sion of the Department of Psychology is to provide students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the theoretical,
practical, and philosophical factors associated with the study of human behavior. In fulfilling this mission, five major objectives
may be identified: (1) to develop in undergraduate students a better understanding of themselves, their work, and their fellow
beings through a study of factors contributing to personal growth and effective living; (2) to establish tolerance which comes from
understanding the principles of human behavior and individual differences; (3) to introduce undergraduate students to signifi-
cant philosophical problems such as the relation between thought and language, mind and body, knowledge and belief; (4) to
develop students’ abilities to analyze critically their own theoretical assumptions and beliefs, as well as those offered in their
studies; and (5) to lay a foundation for graduate and professional study.
Students wishing to pursue either the B.A. in Psychology or an undergraduate minor in Psychology must first gain admission to
the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements and eradicate identified deficiencies through the General University Academic
Center (GUAC), and must petition the Department for admission. Students applying for either major or minor status must
present evidence of having an overall GPA of 2.25 or better, must submit official copies of their transcripts, must have completed
PSY 131 and PSY 131L (General Psychology Lecture and Laboratory) as prerequisites to all other Psychology courses with a grade
of “B” or better, and must have their petitions reviewed by the Departmental Admissions Committee. Students are notified of the
decision of the Committee approximately thirty (30) days after submission of their petitions. Upon admission to the Department,
students are each assigned an official advisor; and they are expected to keep the Department Office informed of changes in
address and telephone number up to graduation.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology are specified below. Students must declare a minor in another academic discipline
(as first-time seekers of an undergraduate degree) at the University and must earn grades of “C” or better in all Psychology and minor
courses undertaken. (Grades of “C-” are unacceptable in these courses.) In selecting a minor, majors should seek detailed advisement
from their designated advisors because the selection of a minor having representative courses in the core curriculum of study could
impact the total number of credits required. In no case will students qualify for graduation at the undergraduate level with fewer than
124 semester credit hours satisfactorily completed. Prior to graduation, candidates for the B.A. in Psychology must complete an exit
examination in the Department.
For a minor in Psychology, twenty-two (22) semester credit hours are required through enrollment in six specified courses
(credit values indicated) and one elective course. The specified courses are as follows: PSY 231 (3 credits), PSY 234 (3 credits),
PSY 235 (3 credits), PSY 331 (4 credits), PSY 433 (3 credits), and PSY 435 (3 credits). The elective course may be selected from
one of the following three-credit courses: PSY 332, PSY 333, PSY 432, PSY 434, PSY 436, PSY 439, PSY 461, and PSY 463.
Students must earn grades of “C” or better in the seven (7) courses constituting the minor. As is the case for the major in
Psychology, minor courses completed by a Psychology Major in another academic discipline must be completed with grades of
“C” or better where grades of “C-” are unacceptable.
Summarizing the above, students must gain admission to the University; must satisfy ASSET requirements; must fulfill
prerequisites noted above; and must apply to the Department as either a Psychology major or minor once ASSET require-
ments have been fulfilled. Acceptance to major or minor status is subject to the decision of the Departmental Admissions
Committee. Once admitted, each student is assigned an official advisor and provided with extensive advisement before pro-
gression toward the completion of degree or minor requirements occurs. Seniors are required to take an exit examination
administered by the Department. Questions may be directed to and additional information may be gained from the Depart-
ment Office at (713)-313-7344.
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Belcher, Leon H.
Professor
B.S., M.A., University of Arkansas
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
Braud, Lendell W.
Professor
B.S., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Houston-University Park
Clay, William A. L., III
Assistant Professor
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A., Howard University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Freeman, Thomas F.
Professor
B.A., Virginia Union University
B.D., Andover-Newton Theological School
Ph.D., University of Chicago
Geyen, Dashiel J.
Visiting Assistant Professor
B.S., Lamar University
M.P.H., University of Texas at Houston
M.A., Ed.D., Texas Southern University
Qualls, Albert L.
Instructor
B.B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.A., Texas Southern University
Rouce, Sandra D.
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.A., Ph.D., George Peabody College
Vyas, Premila H.
Professor
B.A., Bombay University
M.A., Ed.D., University of Houston-University Park
Woods, Tommy
Assistant Professor
B.A., Texas Southern University
M.A., Psy.D., Adler School of Professional Psychology
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PHILOSOPHY COURSES
PHIL 231 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
Exploration of the methods and problems of philosophy through critical discussion and analysis of contem-
porary social and moral issues. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as PHIL 1301 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
PHIL 431 Aesthetics (3)
Critical examination of classical and contemporary aesthetic theories and their relevance for students’ aes-
thetic experiences. Three hours of lecture per week.
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
PSY 131 General Psychology (3)
Foundation for the understanding of basic psychological principles underlying human behavior. A prereq-
uisite to all other Psychology courses. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisite: PSY 131L. Listed as
PSYC 2301 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
PSY 131L General Psychology Laboratory (0)
Laboratory course to accompany PSY 131. One hour of laboratory per week. Corequisite: PSY 131.
PSY 231 Child Psychology (3)
Special study of the mental and emotional development from birth to middle childhood. Develop-
ment considered from a life long process viewpoint. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
PSY 131 and PSY 131L. Listed as PSYC 2308 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
PSY 234 Elementary Statistics (3)
Basic statistics course for students in Psychology and in the College of Education. Limited practice in
the use of calculations and computational devices included. Three hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisite: MATH 133. Formerly PSY 436.
PSY 235 Educational Psychology (3)
Study of the relationship between psychology and education and its usefulness in the normal pro-
cesses of growth and development. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PSY 131 and PSY
131L.
PSY 331 Psychology of Learning (4)
Study of classical and instrumental conditioning, verbal learning, and theories of learning. Motiva-
tional factors also covered. Four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PSY 131 and PSY 131L.
PSY 332 Vocational and Industrial Psychology (3)
Study of the basic factors in vocational selection, methods of estimating aptitude, measurement of
special abilities, problem analysis and specifications. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
PSY 131 and PSY 131L.
PSY 333 Adolescent Psychology (3)
Social and psychological bases of adolescent behavior. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
PSY 131, PSY 131L, and PSY 231.
PSY 334 Experimental Psychology (3)
Study of the experimental analysis of behavior and experimental design. Emphasis placed on the
application of behavior principles to non-laboratory settings. Two hours of lecture and two hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: PSY 131, PSY 131L, and consent of the instructor.
PSY 432 Social Psychology (3)
Study of the psychological basis of social behavior. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PSY 131
and PSY 131L.
PSY 433 Abnormal Psychology (3)
Study of pathological behavior, its causes, preventive measures, and remedial treatment. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Completion of nine (9) semester credit hours in Psychology.
PSY 434 Mental Health (3)
Study of the basic problems of mental health encountered by parents, teachers, and others. Consider-
ation given to emotional problems of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) semester credit hours in Psychology and consent of
the instructor.
PSY 435 Psychology of Personality (3)
Consideration of the individual as both a social and biological unit by relating each group of factors to
the development of personality. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9)
semester credit hours in Psychology and consent of the instructor.
PSY 436 Biopsychology (3)
Study of brain structures and their relationship to behavior. Brain chemicals and psychoactive medi-
cations also covered. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) semester
credit hours in Psychology, BIOL 143, and BIOL 245.
PSY 439 Behavioral Problems in Children (3)
Survey of behavioral abnormalities in children with particular emphasis on types of social and emo-
tional disorders. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor or Faculty
Chair. Formerly listed as Behavioral Psychology.
PSY 461 Selected Topics in Psychology (3)
Seminar which focuses upon selected topics in the field of Psychology. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisite: Senior standing and the completion of at least twelve (12) semester credit hours in
Psychology.
PSY 463 Independent Study in Psychology (3)
Investigation of an area in Psychology and/or the conduction of a research project under the direction
of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the Faculty Chair.
214 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 128
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (PSYCHOLOGY) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 37 credits 26 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** PSY 131, 131L (3) BIOL 245 (4) Contact
ENG 132 (3) PSY 231 (3) 12 credits department of
MATH 133 (3) PSY 235 (3) a combination being admitted
BIOL 143 (4) PSY 331 (4) of CS and as a
GEOL 141 or PSY 334 (3) Foreign Languages Psychology Major
PHYS 141 (4) PSY 432 (3) HED 233 (2) by the Department.
ENG 2xx (3) PSY 433 (3) MATH 135 (3)
MUSIC 239 (3) PSY 435 (3) PE 1xx (1)
HIST 231 (3) PSY 436 (3) PE 1xx (1)
HIST 232 (3) plus PHIL 231 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) 6 Upper-Level
POLSC 232 (3) Elective Credits
SOC 221 (3) in PSY
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
fisted.
**(N) represents the number of course credits.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
PSY 131 (General Psychology), 3 cr
PSY 131L (General Psychology Laboratory), 0 cr
Second Semester
PSY 231 (Child Psychology), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
PSY 234 (Elementary Statistics), 3 cr
PSY 235 (Educational Psychology), 3 cr
Second Semester
PSY 334 (Experimental Psychology), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
PSY 435 (Psychology of Personality), 3 cr
PSY 331 (Psychology of Learning), 4 cr
PSY 433 (Abnormal Psychology), 3 cr
Second Semester
None
Senior First Semester
PSY 432 (Social Psychology), 3 cr
PSY 436 (Biopsychology), 3 cr
Second Semester
PSY Electives, 6 cr
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
The Department of Social Work offers courses in Social Work (SOCW) and one undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Arts
(B.A.) in Social Work. Unlike many of the departments offering undergraduate degrees at the University that allow students
from other disciplines to declare minors therein, this unit does not allow the declaration of a minor in Social Work. The B.A. in
Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and members of the Department are housed on
the second floor of Hannah Hall with the Department Office located in Room 210. As first time degree seekers, students
pursuing the B.A. in Social Work are not required to declare a minor in a second academic discipline.
The mission of the Department of Social Work is to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for entry-level generalist professional social
work practice with special attention to the complexities of the urban environment. This preparation, with its foundation in professional
knowledge, values, and skills, emphasizes practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, especially popula-
tions at risk. As reflected in the program goals below, these populations include, in particular, people of color (specifically African
Americans) as well as other groups identified as most vulnerable to poverty, violence, disabilities, and economic and social inequities.
Further emphasis is placed on the development of advocates for system and policy changes that promote social and economic justice given
the challenges of urban settings and global conditions.
The baccalaureate Social Work Program expresses its commitment to social work’s purpose, values and ethics throughout the various
components of the curriculum wherein students are exposed to the values and ethical foundation consistent with that of the social work
profession. The liberal arts perspective, social science cognates and social work courses (core and electives) provide opportunities to learn
about and incorporate the ethical and value orientations necessary for effective practice. Faculty are fully aware of the necessity to
introduce to students, nurture and facilitate the continual attention to the values and ethical positions of the profession to guide practice
actions. Further instruction supports the professional commitment to continue contributing to the ongoing assessment of these “stances.”
Each of the program goals addresses purpose, values and ethics of the profession to some degree and is derived from its mission in order
to:
1. Prepare students for entry-level generalist social work practice with client systems of all sizes and types, especially concerned with
the complexities of urban settings.
2. Prepare students for practice with diverse populations, emphasizing African Americans, other people of color, and populations
at risk to the social and economic inequities nationally and globally.
3. Prepare students with knowledge, values and skills for practice that will further develop the profession and promote just, more
humane, and equitable service delivery.
4. Provide a comprehensive curriculum infused with values and ethics of the profession as a guide for social work practice.
5. Provide students with a strong educational foundation that fosters a commitment to continuous personal and professional
development, and advanced training, especially for those who aspire to pursue graduate education.
Students wishing to pursue the undergraduate degree offered through the Department must first gain admission to the University, must
satisfy ASSET requirements and eradicate identified deficiencies through the General University Academic Center (GUAC), and must
petition the Department for admission as ASSET requirements are completed. Specific requirements are discussed below. An exit
examination is required of graduating seniors.
Specifically, for students applying to the Department as Social Work majors or degree seekers (as ASSET requirements are met), the
application process consists of completing and returning an application form (available in Room 210 of Hannah Hall) along with official
transcripts and completing a formal interview process conducted by the Social Work Program Admissions Committee. Students applying
must have an overall GPA of 2.25 or better, and the minimum GPA of 2.25 must be maintained up to the time of graduation. If students
allow their GPA’s to fall below 2.25, they jeopardize their ability to receive recommendations from the faculty and to enroll for courses
designated for the senior year.
The overall Social Work major is structured to conform to a “Curriculum Guide” that is available for reference in Room 210 of Hannah
Hall. This guide outlines the required sequence of courses that must be completed satisfactorily through the senior year. It also assures the
preparedness of students for placement in field practicums within the various community agencies. Social Work graduates are required
to take the state licensing examination in order to practice social work in the state of Texas.
A total of 50 credits is required in Social Work for completion of the B.A. degree in which grades of “C” or better must be earned.
Grades of “C-” are unacceptable. Courses required during the senior year are organized into two blocks: Block I and Block II. Block I
courses (SOCW 440, SOCW 440L, SOCW 443, SOCW 444, SOCW 444S, and SOCW 450) must be taken concurrently during the
first half of the senior year. Block II courses (SOCW 439, SOCW 441, SOCW 441L, SOCW 446, SOCW 446S, and a SOCW
elective) must be taken concurrently during the second half of the senior year. All courses required through the junior year must
be completed satisfactorily in order for students to progress to the senior year Block I and the required associated Block I Field
Placement. Beyond the Block I and Block II curriculum structure, other upper level requirements include three semester credit
hours in each of the following specialty areas: research, theory, and statistics.
In summary, interested students must first gain admission to the University; must meet their ASSET responsibility; must fulfill
prerequisites referenced above; and must petition for admission to the Department. The Social Work major has specific entrance
requirements that must be met before acceptance can be granted. Students are provided with extensive advisement once admitted to
ensure proper progression toward graduation, and an exit examination is required of graduating seniors. Social Work graduates must
be licensed in order to practice their profession. For additional information, questions regarding the Social Work major may be directed
to (713)-313-7783.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Beasley, Beatrice
Associate Professor
LMSW*
B.A., Prairie View A & M University
M.S.W., University of Houston
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Burrell, Deanna
Associate Professor
LMSW, ACSW*
B.A., Texas Southern University
M.S.W., University of California at Berkeley
Dr.P.H., University of Texas at Houston
Jackson, Rose
Assistant Professor
LMSW-AP, CCDS, LCDC*
B.A., Wichita State University
M.S.W., University of Houston
Ph.D. Candidate, Howard University
Lewis, Nelda C.
Associate Professor
LMSW-AP, ACSW*
B.A., Texas Southern University
M.S.W., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University
Parker, Byron
Assistant Professor
LMSW*
B.A., Texas Southern University
M.S.W., University of Houston
Slaughter, Doraine
Assistant Professor
LMSW, LCCA*
B.A., Kentucky State University
M.S.W., University of Kentucky
White, Sara
Assistant Professor
LMSW-AP, ACSW*
B.A., Miami University
M.A., University of Chicago
*Licensures are indicated on this line that are specific to Social Work with the following references noted: LMSW for Licensed
Master Social Worker; LMSW-AP for Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner; ACSW for Academy of Certified
Social Workers; CCDS for Certified Chemical Dependency Specialist; LCCA for Licensed Child Care Administrator; and LCDC
for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.
SOCIAL WORK COURSES
SOCW 145 Introduction to Social Welfare (3)
Introduction to representative fields, practices, agencies, services, and professional groups engaged in social
welfare with particular emphasis on Social Work and required field experience. Three hours of lecture and
four hours of laboratory/field experience per week.
SOCW 246 Social Welfare Legislation (3)
Intensive examination and discussion of selected social legislation. Emphasis on the Social Security Act and
other Acts closely related to social welfare services and social work. Required field experience. Three hours of
lecture and four hours of laboratory/field experience per week. Prerequisite: SOCW 145.
SOCW 333 Violence and Abuse in Families (3)
Consideration of selected aspects of violence and abuse: patterns (wife, child), types (physical, emotional,
sexual), theories of causation, manifestation, and social service programs. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
SOCW 335 Service to Children and Youth in Institutional Settings (3)
Examines selected representative services for children and youth in terms of their programs, method of
service delivery, and needs in settings other than the home. Three hours of lecture and two hours of
laboratory/field experience per week. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
SOCW 340 Seminar in Helping (3)
Examination and discussion of motives, value orientations, and approaches used in helping with emphasis
on self awareness, interviewing, observation, data management, and integration as key tools in the helping
process. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory/field experience per week. Prerequisite: SOCW
246 or consent of the instructor.
SOCW 341 Social Services in Medical Settings (3)
Analysis of service providers, their roles, ethics, values, and functions as provided to clientele in health and
medical settings. Emphasis on the role of the Social Worker. Three hours of lecture and two hours of
laboratory/field experience per week. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
SOCW 342 Seminar on Aging (3)
Introduction to the aged and aging process. Emphasis on the major concepts related to aging, associated
critical issues, and social services. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
SOCW 343 Social Work and the Law (3)
Study and analysis of selected laws directly related to social work practice in the provision of services to
individuals, groups, and communities. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
SOCW 345 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3)
Integrated biological/psychological/sociological approach toward understanding the aspects of behavior.
Examines the person-in-environment concept from the systems ecological perspective. Three hours of
lecture and two hours of laboratory/field experience per week. Prerequisite: SOCW 246. Corequisite: En-
rollment in SOCW 340 or consent of the instructor.
SOCW 347 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3)
Application of the theoretical framework of systems ecological perspective with emphasis upon families,
groups, communities, and organizations. Examines issues of diversity, structure, and outcome of transactions
between and within systems. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory/field experience per week.
Prerequisites: SOCW 340 and SOCW 345 or consent of the instructor.
SOCW 439 Social Welfare Policy (3)
Exploration and assessment of legislative/policy issues with reference to Social Work. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisite: Completion of Block I. Corequisite: Enrollment in Block II.
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SOCW 440 Generalist Practice I (3)
Micro level focuses on the integrated use of a knowledge/value approach for the development of generalist
skills in providing interventive strategies of direct services to appropriate client systems. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: SOCW 340, SOCW 345, and SOCW 347. Corequisite: Enrollment in
Block I.
SOCW 440L Generalist Practice Laboratory I (2)
Practice laboratory to accompany SOCW 440. Two hours of laboratory/field experience per week. Prereq-
uisite: Senior standing. Corequisite: Enrollment in Block I.
SOCW 441 Generalist Practice II (3)
Builds upon skills, practice knowledge, and value base of generalist intervention with a primary focus on
macro systems (families, groups, communities, and organizations). Three hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisite: Completion of Block I. Corequisite: Enrollment in Block II.
SOCW 441L Generalist Practice Laboratory II (2)
Practice laboratory to accompany SOCW 441. Two hours of laboratory/field experience per week. Prereq-
uisite: Senior standing. Corequisite: Enrollment in Block II.
SOCW 442 Seminar on Dying and Death (3)
Examination of values and attitudes related to social services during terminal illness, death, and planning
with survivors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
SOCW 443 Theories in Social Work Practice (3)
Critical analysis and evaluation of major selected social work practice theories. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Corequisite: Enrollment in Block I.
SOCW 444 Field Instruction I (4)
An educationally directed field placement for the development and utilization of professional social work
practice skills. Sixteen hours of laboratory/field experience per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Corequisites:
Enrollment in Block I and SOCW 444S.
SOCW 444S Field Instruction Seminar I (1)
Group discussion and integration of field practicum experiences. Accompanies SOCW 444. One hour of
lecture per week. Corequisite: Enrollment in Block I.
SOCW 446 Field Instruction II (4)
Continuation of SOCW 444 with evaluation of practicum experience. Sixteen hours of laboratory/field
experience per week. Prerequisite: Completion of Block I. Corequisite: Enrollment in Block II.
SOCW 446S Field Instruction Seminar II (1)
Continuation of SOCW 444S with discussion and integration of field practicum experience. Accompanies
SOCW 446. One hour of lecture per week. Corequisite: Enrollment in Block II.
SOCW 447 Independent Study in Social Welfare (3)
Selection of topics by students for study and analysis culminating in a paper suitable for publication.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the instructor.
SOCW 448 Topical Seminar in Social Welfare (3)
Selected topics in social welfare and/or areas/topics normally not covered in published curricula. Three hours
of laboratory/field experience or research per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SOCW 450 Social Work Practice Research and Evaluation (3)
Application of empirical measurements to determine the effectiveness of one’s own practice and evaluation
of practice skills, policy implementation, program service, and self assessment. Three hours of lecture and two
hours of laboratory/field experience per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Corequisite: Enrollment in
Block I.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 131
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD)* (SOCIAL WORK) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 50 credits 37 credits
ENG 131 (3)** SOCW 145 (3) ECON 231 (3)
ENG 132 (3) SOCW 246 (3) HED 233 (2)
MATH 133 (3) SOCW 345 (3) PE 1xx (1)
BIOL 121 (2) SOCW 347 (3) PHIL 231 (3)
BIOL 131 (3) SOCW 439 (3) Statistics (3)***
BIOL 132 (3) SOCW 440 (3) SOC 157 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) SOCW 440L (2) SOC 158 (3)
MUSIC 239 (3) SOCW 441 (3) SOC 357 (3)
HIST 231 (3) SOCW 441L (2) SOC 359 (3)
HIST 232 (3) SOCW 443 (3) Approved SC Elective (3)
POLSC 231 (3) SOCW 444 (4) PSY Elective (3)
POLSC 232 (3) SOCW 444S (1) Free Upper
PSY 131, 131L (3) SOCW 446 (4) Level Electives (6)
CS 116 (3) SOCW 446S (1)
SOCW 450 (3)
SOCW Upper
Level Electives (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** The 3 credits required in statistics may be earned through any department at the University where a three-credit lower level
statistics course is offered.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
SOC 157 (Introduction to Sociology), 3 cr
SOCW 145 (Introduction to Social Welfare), 3 cr
Second Semester
SOC 158 (Contemporary Social Issues), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
SOCW 246 (Social Legislation), 3 cr
Second Semester
None
Junior First Semester
Statistics Course, 3 cr
SOC 357 (Sociological Theory), 3 cr
SOCW 340 (Seminar in Helping), 3 cr
SOCW 345 (Human Behavior in the Social Environment I), 3 cr
Second Semester
SOC 359 (Sociological Research), 3 cr
SOCW 347 (Human Behavior in the Social Environment II), 3 cr
SOCW Upper Level Elective, 3 cr
Free Upper Level Electives, 6 cr
Senior First Semester
SOCW 440 (Generalist Practice I), 3 cr
SOCW 440L (Generalist Practice Lab I), 2 cr
SOCW 443 (Theories in Social Work Practice), 3 cr
SOCW 444 (Field Instruction I), 4 cr
SOCW 444S (Field Instruction Seminar I), 1 cr
SOCW 450 (Social Work Practice Research and Evaluation), 3 cr
Second Semester
SOCW 439 (Social Welfare Policy), 3 cr
SOCW 441 (Generalist Practice II), 3 cr
SOCW 441L (Generalist Practice Lab II), 2 cr
SOCW 446 (Field Instruction II), 4 cr
SOCW 446S (Field Instruction Seminar II), 1 cr
SOCW Upper Level Elective, 3 cr
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
The Department of Sociology offers courses in Sociology (SOC) and two degrees in Sociology, the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
in Sociology and the graduate degree, the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology. A minor in Sociology is also offered for students pursuing
undergraduate degrees or majors in other departments where they are required to declare a minor. Interested students may secure
information from the Department of Sociology Office located in Room 304 of the Hannah Hall Building.
Students interested in the Master of Arts Degree in Sociology should refer to the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern
University.
The Department of Sociology has a comprehensive mission to provide students with a combination of knowledge and skills that will
enable them to perform a variety of functions in urban and suburban social environments. The undergraduate curriculum emphasizes
theoretical foundations, research methods, and social practice. Students are prepared for entry into careers in the service industry and
private sectors of the economy, as well as for study in graduate and professional academic programs. The Instructional and Research
Components of the undergraduate curriculum also give students the opportunity to develop a familiarity with and an understanding of
diverse ethnic populations in a global society.
In fulfillment of this mission, the Sociology curriculum has the following objectives:
1. To provide an adequate base of knowledge in micro and macro social theories and theorists
2. To provide opportunities for students to recognize and comprehend the role of social change as it relates to human interaction
and relationships
3. To engage its faculty and students in scientific research and creative activity in urban community life
4. To provide students with the technical skills that are required for occupations in research in human relations, intercultural affairs,
and organizational leadership
5. To enhance student academic success by providing quality academic advisement and mentoring opportunities
6. To support the quality of student life experience by sponsoring student campus organizations and community service projects
7. To provide student opportunities in volunteer/internship programs prior to completion of the B.A. degree in Sociology
The B.A. in Sociology requires a total of thirty six (36) semester credit hours in Sociology courses. Only grades of “C” or better are
accepted (grades of “C-” are unacceptable). As first-time degree seekers, students pursuing this degree must declare a minor in a second
academic discipline. Once admitted to the University, Sociology majors are each assigned a faculty advisor who will advise them of the
curriculum courses that are required to receive the B.A. degree in Sociology. The faculty advisor should also be consulted in the selection
of a required minor for the B.A. in Sociology. The Office of the Department of Sociology must have on file the current address and
telephone number of each student. Students can be assured of quality assistance and academic advisement by completing and updating
a Student Information Data Form available in Room 304 of Hannah Hall.
Students interested in seeking the undergraduate degree (B.A. in Sociology) or the Sociology minor offered through the Depart-
ment must first gain admission to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements, must eradicate deficiencies assessed at the time
of admission through the General University Academic Center (GUAC), and must petition the Department for admission as
ASSET requirements are completed. Students must schedule at least two academic conferences on a semester or term basis for
course approval and status verification for progress toward graduation. In no case will students qualify for graduation at the
undergraduate level with fewer than 126 semester credit hours satisfactorily completed. An exit examination is required of all
Sociology candidates for the B.A. degree in Sociology.
For the minor in Sociology, 21 semester credit hours are required, exclusive of freshman level courses, through enrollment in
the following three-credit courses for a total of 12 credits: SOC 254, SOC 354, SOC 357, and SOC 359. An additional 9 credits
must be approved by a Sociology Faculty advisor or the Faculty Chair. Students pursuing the minor in Sociology, while seeking
undergraduate degrees in other departments, must earn grades of “C” or better (grades of “C-” are unacceptable) in all courses related
to the Sociology minor.
Sociology majors and all interested students are encouraged to become members of The Sociology Club and to participate in the
Spring and Fall semester Sociology Lecture Seminars. The Department of Sociology strives to enhance the student’s experiences
of college life by providing the opportunity to develop leadership skills, participate in research oriented forums, strengthen
interpersonal communication skills, and make contributions to the community by participating in service-oriented projects.
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Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) is an integral component of the Department of Sociology at Texas Southern University. The purpose
of this honor society is to promote scholarship, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The Sociology Faculty members
are diligent in encouraging all sociology majors to excel in their academic studies. To become a member of AKD, a student has to
be at least a junior and have accumulated the equivalent of an overall grade point average of 3.0 by a four point scale, and shall
rank in the top 35% of their class in general scholarship. A student must have completed at least four regular courses in sociology
prior to initiation. Graduate students need to complete at least one-half year of course work in sociology while maintaining at least
a 3.0 grade point average. The Honor Society’s focus promotes the scientific study of society through research and service to
mankind.
In summary, interested students must first gain admission to the University; must meet their ASSET responsibility; must fulfill
prerequisites referenced above; and must petition the Department for admission. To ensure proper progression toward graduation,
students are provided comprehensive advisement by a Sociology Faculty member, and an exit examination is required of graduating
seniors. For further information regarding the Sociology major or minor requirements, contact the Department at (713)-313-7250.
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Cox, Betty J.
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A., Texas Southern University
Ed.D., University of Houston
Harrison, Cecile E.
Associate Professor
B.S., Bennett College
M.A., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Jackson, Kenneth
Associate Professor
B.A., M.A., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., University of Chicago
James, Bonnie L.
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Texas Southern University
Mosley, E. Dianne
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
M.A., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University
Swan, Llewellyn Alex
Professor
B.S., Oakwood College
M.A., Atlanta University
M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley
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SOCIOLOGY COURSES
SOC 141 Texas: A Multicultural State (3)
Study of selected ethnic groups and their contributions to the development of Texas and the nation. Three
hours of lecture per week.
SOC 157 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Presentation of basic concepts and processes in the sociological analysis of micro and macro socio-
cultural systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SOCI 1301 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
SOC 158 Contemporary Social Issues (3)
Selected current social issues discussed from the perspective of contemporary theories of social problems.
Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SOCI 1306 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SOC 211 Social Adjustment to College (1)
Designed to help students develop the practical knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for a successful and
rewarding college experience. One hour of lecture per week.
SOC 221 Sociology of Human Sexuality (3)
Examination of the physiological, sociological, and psychological variables that influence human sexu-
ality both within and outside the confines of the institution of marriage. Three hours of lecture per
week. Listed as SOCI 2306 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SOC 238 Introduction to Anthropology (3)
General introduction to anthropology and the subdisciplines of anthropology, including a general
introduction to the major topical areas within each anthropological subdiscipline. Three hours of
lecture per week. Listed as ANTH 2346 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
SOC 254 Black Perspectives in Sociology / Ethnic Studies in Society (3)
Presentation and discussion of the nature and character of society and the presence of ethnic groups within
the social order. Three hours of lecture per week.
SOC 257 School Sociology (3)
Critical analysis of the character and nature of education in complex societies: relationship to political,
economic, and cultural processes; impact on individual and community behavior and development;
the learning process; and the classroom as a social system. Three hours of lecture per week.
SOC 322 Social Psychology (3)
Basic concepts of social psychology with emphasis on the interrelations among individuals, society,
and its sociocultural subsystems. Three hours of lecture per week.
SOC 331 Sociology of the Family (3)
Presentation of theoretical perspectives that influence family studies and a discussion of the forces
external and internal to the family that impact its structure, process, and function. Emphasis placed
on Black families and the establishment and development of a family unit. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisite: SOC 157.
SOC 335 Ethnic Groups in Society (3)
Presentation of the works and critical analysis of a variety of issues that concern the group life of
African Americans. Three hours of lecture per week.
SOC 337 Urban Community Life (3)
Designed to take stock of the knowledge accumulated regarding the social and psychological consequences
of community life. Examination of the historical background of cities and the three main sociological
theories of urbanism with speculations about the urban future. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
SOC 322.
SOC 344 Social Stratification (3)
Examination of the various types of social stratification and their effects on human behavior and life
chances. Three hours of lecture per week.
SOC 351 Criminology (3)
Study of the causes of crime; the social, economic, and political context of the development of law;
and the development of crime control strategies and penology. Three hours of lecture per week.
SOC 354 Sociological Statistics (3)
Descriptive and simple inductive statistics, selected mathematical topics, and orientation to computer
applications in the analysis of sociological data. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per
week. Prerequisites: SOC 157 and SOC 158.
SOC 357 Sociological Theory (3)
Study of selected social theories and their major contributions to the field of Sociology. Three hours of
lecture per week.
SOC 359 Sociological Research (3)
Study of quantitative and qualitative research techniques for data collection and analysis. Two hours of
lecture and one hour of laboratory per week.
SOC 435 Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice (3)
Discussion of the major theoretical notions which attempt to explain juvenile delinquency; the development
of the juvenile justice system; and various strategies of delinquency, including diversion programs. Three
hours of lecture per week.
SOC 438 Collective Behavior and Social Movements (3)
Study of human societies and culture. Emphasis placed on ethnographic anthropological research.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: SOC 238.
SOC 450 Seminar in Methodology (3)
Consideration of the requirements specified by the scientific method and the hazards encountered
when this method is not followed. Examination of common purpose of research, alternative research
designs, sampling, and several techniques for collecting data. Three hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisites: SOC 157, SOC 354, and SOC 359.
SOC 452 Sociology of Work (3)
Presentation and analysis of the social and cultural determinants of the experiences of Mexican-Ameri-
cans in society. Three hours of lecture per week.
SOC 456 Independent Study (3)
Independent study in theoretical and applied sociology designed to allow juniors and seniors to work
independently on topics of special interest not covered in depth in course offerings. Work may be
done in a tutorial relationship with an individual faculty member or in a seminar. Prerequisites: SOC
357 and SOC 359.
SOC 457 Seminar in Modern Sociological Theory (3)
Critical analysis and evaluation of the major theoretical perspectives (structural functionalism; conflict
Marxian; and symbolic interactionism, exchange, and ethnomethodology) that dominate the field of
sociological explorations. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: SOC 157 and SOC 357.
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SOC 458 Applications of Sociology (3)
Designed for seniors who will demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the discipline of sociology by
developing a publishable work applying sociological knowledge and experience systematically to a
specific social issue under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisites: SOC 157, SOC 354,
and SOC 450.
SOC 460 Women in Society (3)
Examination of changing gender roles and the effects on the social and cultural status of women.
Three hours of lecture per week.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 127
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (SOCIOLOGY) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 36 credits 26 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** SOC 157 (3) CS 117 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) SOC 158 (3) ECON 231 (3) department of
MATH 133 (3) SOC 221 or 257 (3) MATH 134 (3) being admitted
BIOL 143 (4) SOC 354 (3) PSY 131, 131L (3) as a
GEOL 141 (4) SOC 357 (3) SOC 141 (3) Sociology Major
ENG 2xx (3) SOC 359 (3) HED 233 (2) by the Department.
MUSIC 239 (3) SOC 450 (3) Free Electives (6)
HIST 231 (3) SOC 457 (3)
HIST 232 (3) SOC 458 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) 300-Level
POLSC 232 (3) SOC Elective (3)
SOC 238 (3) 400-Level
CS 116 (3) SOC Elective (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
SOC 157 (Introduction to Sociology), 3 cr
Second Semester
SOC 158 (Contemporary Social Issues), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
SOC 254 (Black Perspectives in Sociology), 3 cr
Second Semester
SOC 221 or 257, 3 cr
Junior First Semester
SOC 354 (Sociological Statistics), 3 cr
SOC 357 (Classical Sociological Theory), 3 cr
Second Semester
SOC 359 (Sociological Research), 3 cr
SOC Elective, 3 cr
Senior First Semester
SOC 450 (Seminar in Methodology), 3 cr
SOC 457 (Seminar in Modern Sociological Theory), 3 cr
Second Semester
SOC 458 (Application In Sociology), 3 cr
SOC Upper Level Elective, 3 cr
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BARBARA JORDAN - MICKEY LELAND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OVERVIEW
An extensive set of curricular offerings is provided through the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs that
includes courses in Administration of Justice (AJ), Political Science (POLSC), Public Affairs (PA), and Military Science (MSCI), as
well as three undergraduate degrees and three graduate degrees. At the undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in
Public Affairs, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Administration of Justice, and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science
are offered. At the graduate level, the Master of Public Administration, the Master of Urban Planning and Environmental
Policy, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Environmental Policy are offered. In addition to course offerings,
students with majors in other departments may declare minors in four disciplines offered through this unit: Administration of
Justice, Political Science, Public Affairs, and Military Science. Faculty and staff are housed on the third floor of Hannah Hall
and the Roderick R. Paige Education Building in Rooms 320 and 330, respectively.
Referral should be made to the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University for detailed information on the School’s
graduate degree programs. A summary of the degrees and programs, by name, appears in the chart below:
Programs Degrees
Administration of Justice Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice
Political Science Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Public Affairs Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs
Public Administration Master of Public Administration
Urban Planning and Environmental Policy Master of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy
Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Environmental Policy
The School is administratively organized with a Dean who is assisted by an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, an Associate
Dean for Community and Governmental Affairs, a Director of Student Support Services, and support staff. All administrative
offices are located on the third floor of the Roderick R. Paige Education Building.
The Barbara Jordan – Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs is a newly organized instructional unit at the University. As such,
formal departments have yet to be created. Functions normally performed by faculty chairs, who head the individual depart-
ments in other schools and colleges at the University, are being performed by the Dean, the two Associate Deans, and the Director
of Student Support Services in this unit.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Barbara Jordan – Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs is to serve as an urban focused community of learning
dedicated to educating professionals who will plan and administer environmentally healthy and sustainable communities at the
local, state, national and international levels of society.
Students in the School who successfully complete their degree programs become well versed in the theories, concepts, and prac-
tical procedures of the challenging world of public policy making and administration of justice. Their majors help prepare them
for effective participation in government, non-governmental organizations, and private sector careers. An excellent background
is also provided for students interested in pursuing careers in the legal profession as well as in a wide variety of graduate and
professional school programs.
GENERAL SCHOOL POLICIES
Students wishing to pursue one of the three undergraduate degrees offered through the School must first gain admission to the
University, must satisfy ASSET requirements and eradicate identified deficiencies through the General University Academic
Center (GUAC), and must petition the School for admission. In petitioning, students must have an earned overall GPA of 2.00
or better and have completed the following four courses with grades of “C” or better (grades of “C-” are unacceptable): POLSC
231 (American Political Systems I), POLSC 232 (American Political Systems II), ENG 131 (Freshman English I), and ENG 132
(Freshman English II). Once admitted to the School, students are each assigned an official advisor who must approve all class
schedules; and they must keep the School Office informed of current addresses and telephone numbers up to graduation. Stu-
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dents must also retain a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 and fulfill all prerequisites for required courses prior to scheduling them to remain
in good standing in the School. Students failing to meet prerequisites for courses will be withdrawn, administratively, from them. Students
are also cautioned that transfer credits will be accepted for either elective or required courses only if grades of “C” or better have been earned
(grades of “C-” are unacceptable).
GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING
Good academic standing constitutes maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) set by the University as
referenced under the academic regulations described in chapter two of this document.
ADVISING
All students are assigned an academic advisor who will assist them with academic planning and learning about career options that
relate to their programs. During each registration period, students and their advisors select courses consistent with the overall
degree objectives. With their advisors, students learn to explore academic interests, to recognize academic strengths, and to
identify resources to address weaknesses.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The Office of Student Support Services is available to all students to help with questions about admissions, academic majors and
minors, course requirements, career and degree plans, and other matters. It assists students with identifying faculty advisors and
mentors. This office also refers students to other campus offices for assistance in academic, personal, and career counseling;
academic skill development; and financial aid.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student organizations are an integral part of student life at Texas Southern University. Four program-related student organiza-
tions operate in the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at the undergraduate level. Two are open to all
students in the School. They are the Administration of Justice Club and the Political Science Club. The other two are national
honor societies: Alpha Phi Sigma – the Criminal Justice Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha – the National Political Science
Honor Society.
ACCREDITATION
All programs in the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
RIGHT TO MODIFY
The University reserves the right to change, without prior notice, any policy or procedure, tuition or fee, curricular require-
ments, or any other information found in this bulletin. The information contained in this bulletin is considered to be descrip-
tive in nature and not contractual. It is recommended that students, faculty, and staff refer to the most current academic
policies and procedures.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS IN THE SCHOOL
Students wishing to pursue the B.S. in Administration of Justice are cautioned that a prior criminal conviction may be used to
deny access or placement in various jobs in the criminal justice system, especially those related to law enforcement, even when
the degree has been earned.
Requirements for the B.S. in Administration of Justice, the B.S. in Public Affairs, and the B.A. in Political Science are specified, in
detail, below. As first-time degree seekers, students are required to declare a minor in a second academic discipline either
through the School or through a department in a different school for graduation. Grades of “C” or better (grades of “C-” are
unacceptable) must be earned in all major and minor courses required for graduation. Additionally, in selecting minors,
students should seek detailed advisement from their designated advisors because the selection of a minor having representative
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courses in the core curriculum for the degree of choice could impact the total number of credits required. In no case will students qualify
for graduation at the undergraduate level with fewer than 124 semester credit hours satisfactorily completed. At the beginning of the
senior year, majors should have their overall transcripts and records evaluated by the Director of Student Support Services to verify their
status with regard to graduation. An exit examination is required of all graduating seniors.
For a minor in Administration of Justice, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours are required. The following courses (3 semester
credit hours each) must be taken: AJ 105, AJ 220, AJ 240, and AJ 313. In addition, nine (9) 300-level or 400-level semester
credits must be earned as electives along with the four courses identified.
For a minor in Public Affairs, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following courses
(3 semester credit hours each): PA 271, PA 301, PA 311, PA 312, PA 313, PA 321, and PA 400. Students seeking the Public
Affairs minor who have taken a research methods course in their major area may be eligible for an approved substitution in the
listing with the consent of the Faculty Chair.
For a minor in Political Science, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours are required. Students pursuing this minor must first
complete POLSC 231 and POLSC 232 with grades of “C” or better (grades of “C-” are unacceptable) before enrolling in the
following courses (3 semester credit hours each): POLSC 330, POLSC 340, POLSC 410, POLSC 413, either POLSC 390 or
POLSC 391, and six (6) elective credits in POLSC (two additional courses of 3 credits each).
For a minor in Military Science, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours are required. To qualify for this minor, twelve (12) credit
hours must be taken in 300-to-400-level courses. Nine (9) credit hours must be completed in residency, and six (6) of the nine (9)
must be in 300-to-400-level courses. Students may receive credit for 100-200-level courses based upon prior military training,
completion of ROTC Basic Camp, completion of JROTC training, or completion of one year at a service academy.
Individuals interested in seeking certification for teaching social science in the public schools of Texas should contact the Certifi-
cation Officer in the College of Education at Texas Southern University for application instructions.
In summary, students must gain admission to the University; must satisfy ASSET requirements; must fulfill GPA and prereq-
uisite requirements referenced above; and must apply to the School as either a major or minor upon completion of ASSET
requirements. Once admitted, students are each assigned an official advisor, who must approve all schedules; and they must
maintain a minimum GPA to be in good standing. An exit examination is required of all graduating seniors. For further
information, the School Office should be contacted at (713)-313-7405.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE SCHOOL
Adams, Michael O.
Associate Professor
B.A., Tougaloo College
M.A., Ph.D., Atlanta University
Akpan, Akpan I.
Associate Professor
B.A., Lincoln University
M.C.P, University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Anderson, Sanders
Associate Professor
B.A., Southern University
M.A., Ph.D., Atlanta University
Barrington, Eugene L.
Associate Professor
M.Ed., Rutgers University
M.Ph., Ph.D., Syracuse University
Doucet, Geraldine
Visiting Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Northeast Louisiana University
Herrington, Theophilus
Associate Professor
B.A., Fort Valley State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Ibitayo, Olurominiyi
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Ibadan
M.S., Colorado State University
M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Johnson, Marva
Assistant Professor
B.A., Tougaloo College
M.A., Atlanta University
Jones, Franklin
Professor
B.A., Southern University
M.A., Ph.D., Atlanta University
Maret, Isabelle
Assistant Professor
M.A., Ph.D., University of LaSorbonne
McCoy, Walter
Professor
B.A., Huston-Tillotson College
M.P.A., M.U.R.P., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
J.D., South Texas College of Law
Mwamba, Zuberi
Professor
B.A., University of Wisconsin
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., Howard University
Opolot, James S. E.
Professor
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Pan, Qisheng
Associate Professor
B.S., Peking University
M.S., University of Southern California
M.S., Peking University
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Robinson, Carroll
Assistant Professor
B.A., Stockton State College
J.D., George Washington University
Schloesser, Pauline
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ph.D., Indiana University
Sen, Lalita
Professor
B.S., University College Swansen, University of Wales
M.S., Ph.D., Northwestern University
Solitare, Laura
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University
Woods, Don A.
Professor
B.S., M.A., Tennessee State University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
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ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE COURSES
AJ 105 Introduction to Administration of Justice (3)
An introduction to the U.S. and Texas criminal justice systems. Definition of crime, law enforcement,
prosecution, due process, and rehabilitation systems. Prerequisite for all Administration of Justice courses.
Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as CRIJ 1301 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
AJ 211 Introduction to Court Systems (3)
Examines the role of courts in the criminal justice system. Special attention is on processes and orga-
nization of state and federal courts. Three hours of lecture per week.
AJ 220 Introduction to Corrections (3)
Historical development of the current structure and dynamics of correctional organizations and their
practices. Three hours of lecture per week.
AJ 240 Introduction to Law Enforcement (3)
Survey of both public and private law enforcement agencies with special emphasis on public law
enforcement agencies at the different levels of government. Three hours of lecture per week.
AJ 241 Security Management (3)
Organization of the security function and its administration will be emphasized. Selection, education,
and training for security personnel will be examined including modern technological approaches.
Three hours of lecture per week.
AJ 250 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement (3)
Designed to create an awareness of the law governing the behavior of law enforcement officials. Spe-
cial attention given to probable cause, interrogation, arrest, searches and seizures, and criminal court
procedure. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as CRIJ 2323 in the Texas Common Course
Numbering System.
AJ 300 Substance Abuse (3)
Designed to focus on varied substances, including drugs and alcohol that are currently being used
and abused in society. Three hours of lecture per week.
AJ 310 Criminal Law and Procedure (3)
Basic concepts of criminal law with an emphasis on the penal law of Texas. Evidence sufficiency, pro-
cedural due process, and constitutional safeguards also addressed. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: AJ 211 and AJ 250.
AJ 313 Judicial Administration (3)
Local, state, and federal judicial operations; constitutional, legislative, and judicial influence on ad-
ministrative action; and administrative problems associated with judicial functions. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisite: AJ 211.
AJ 321 Probation and Parole Administration (3)
Systems of probation and parole from the perspective of organization, operation, and results; legal
and administrative requirements of probation management; substitutions for incarceration. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AJ 220.
AJ 322 Juvenile Justice System (3)
Examination of aspects of the juvenile justice history and philosophy; court practices and procedures;
police practices and corrections. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: AJ 220 and AJ 240.
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AJ 323 Correctional Counseling (3)
Emphasis on principles and procedures; the theoretical foundations of therapeutic psychology; therapeutic
techniques and processes. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AJ 220.
AJ 333 Police and Community Relations (3)
Role of the urban police department in community relations and how the police and the community
can establish a more effective relationship. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AJ 240.
AJ 334 Criminal Investigation (3)
Designed to focus on the theory and practice of criminal investigation, including techniques and skills
of successful investigators. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AJ 240.
AJ 335 Community-Based Corrections (3)
Principles and practices of community-based corrections such as probation, intermediate sanctions,
and parole. Emphasis is on functions, supervisions, problems, methods and technologies utilized in
community-based programs. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AJ 220.
AJ 411 Seminar on Administration of Justice Ethics (3)
Ethical issues in criminal justice by philosophers, criminal justice professionals, lawyers and judges,
and the general public. Includes topics relating to policy, courts, corrections, and issues in legal
philosophy. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 18 semester credit hours in Administra-
tion of Justice or consent of the instructor.
AJ 441 Correctional Administration (3)
Organizational and Administrative problems and procedures unique to corrections. Custody, disci-
pline, security force distribution, and coordination with treatment services within correctional institu-
tions. Personnel policies, budgets, and the prison community’s social structure. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisite: AJ 220.
AJ 450 Police Administration (3)
Emphasis on police management theory and practice; personnel management; planning and research;
management of information; allocation and distribution of operational human resources. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: AJ 240.
AJ 451 Seminar on Administration of Justice (3)
Selected topics such as the experiences encountered by African-Americans and other ethnic groups in
criminal justice in the United States. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 21 semester credit
hours in Administration of Justice or consent of the instructor.
AJ 460 Administration of Justice Internship (3)
Supervised practical experience in public and nonprofit selected agencies. Designed for students at
junior and senior levels.
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES
POLSC 231 American Political Systems I (3)
Study of the national, state, and local government, including principles of American government,
constitutions, public opinion, socialization, interest groups, political parties, and elections. Not counted
toward major or minor in Political Science. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as GOVT 2301
in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
POLSC 232 American Political Systems II (3)
Continuation of national, state, and local government, including the legislative, executive, and judi-
cial branches; American foreign policy; rights of the individual. Not counted toward major or minor
in Political Science. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as GOVT 2302 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
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POLSC 250 Introduction to Political Science (3)
Introduction to the history, scope, methods, and approaches to the study of political science and
politics. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232. Required of majors. Three hours of lecture per
week.
POLSC 310 Legislative Process (3)
Structure of the powers and roles of legislatures and legislators, legislative structure, decision making,
internal and external pressure upon legislators. Special attention given to the United States Congress.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 311 Judicial Process (3)
Structure, function, and process of the American court systems and related institutions; factors influ-
encing judicial decision-making. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and
POLSC 232.
POLSC 330 Comparative Government (3)
Introduction to the methods and scope of comparative government; analysis of the institutions and
cultures that impact selected governments. Required of majors. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 340 International Relations (3)
Survey of the major approaches and principles of international relations that affect the members of
the international community. Required of majors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 341 International Organizations (3)
Study of international organizations along with their roles, functions, and objectives in the interna-
tional community. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 360 Political Systems of Africa (3)
Study of Modern Africa from World War 1, including the different European policies, growth of
nationalism, movements to independence, white supremacist bloc, and Africa today. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 361 Political Issues in Africa Today (3)
Study of contemporary events in Africa since the end of World War II, including the growth of
nationalism to independence, modernization, economic development, and the emergence of new
political systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 380 Political Systems of Latin America (3)
Study of the political and economic development of selected Latin American countries with emphasis
on the period since World War 11. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and
POLSC 232.
POLSC 381 Dynamics of Latin America (3)
Study of the major problems of Latin America: democratic government, urbanization, and economic
development. Individual countries may be studied. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 390 Development of Political Thought: Classical and Medieval Theory (3)
Political philosophy of early Greek, Roman, and medieval European thinkers. Special concentration
on the major political works of Plato and Aristotle. Required of majors. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
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POLSC 391 Modern Political Theory (3)
Political philosophy from the Italian city-state to the twentieth century. Special emphasis on Machiavelli,
the Social Contract School, and Marx. Required of majors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
sites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 392 American Political Thought (3)
Study of the development of political thought in the United States from the seventeenth century to
the present. Emphasis placed on the historical context in which political thought and movements
developed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 393 African American Political Thought (3)
Analysis of ideas, personalities, relevant ideologies and categories, and the role of theory in African
American political thought. Three hours of lecture per week.
POLSC 401 Executive Process (3)
The political dynamics of chief executives and their relationship to the competitive branches and units
of government within the American political system. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 403 Policy Formulation and Decision Making (3)
An examination of the forces and constraints involved in making and implementing public policy.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 410 Politics in Black America (3)
The study of Blacks’ efforts to participate in the American political system; government and societal
responses; present status of Blacks in the political system. Required of majors. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 411 American Political Parties (3)
The study of the American party system, including the functions, activities, development, structure,
and organization of political parties. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and
POLSC 232.
POLSC 412 Civil Rights and Political Judiciary Processes (3)
A study of civil rights and how they have been impacted by the constitutional process of checks and
balances; civil rights in party politics; civil rights as seen by American minorities. Three hours of lec-
ture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 413 Constitutional Law (3)
The development and application of American constitutional law as interpreted by Supreme Court
decisions on selected topics, cases, and recent trends. Required of majors. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 414 American Foreign Policy (3)
Factors shaping contemporary American foreign policy; administration and conduct of foreign af-
fairs; the major foreign policy problems; cases in decision making. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 419 Selected Topics in Political Science (3)
Analysis of selected areas and problems in political science. Subject matter varies from year to year.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 420 Urban Politics (3)
Investigation of urban political systems; politics in America’s large cities and their relationship to mi-
norities; analysis of resources, strategies, and tactics in urban areas. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
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POLSC 431 Current International Issues (3)
Seminar focusing on a review of events as they occur using topical events reported in the news media.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POISC 232.
POLSC 440 Seminar on Women’s Political Issues (3)
Analysis of selected topics relevant to women and politics. Subject matter varies from year to year.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: POLSC 231 and POLSC 232.
POLSC 498 Capstone Seminar in Political Science (3)
Directed reading, research, and discussion of different sub-fields in the discipline of Political Science.
Includes a significant writing component. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of
the instructor.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COURSES
PA 271 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
The rise, significance, and role of public administration. Problems of executive leadership, administra-
tive organization, personnel and management, administrative decision-making and adjustment. Three
hours of lecture per week.
PA 301 Research Methods in Public Administration (3)
Introduction to applied research methods in public administration with emphasis on descriptive sta-
tistical methods as a tool for assisting public managers in decision making. Computer applications
included. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 133.
PA 302 Quantitative Methods in Public Administration (3)
Continuation of PA 301 introducing probability and inferential statistics as analytical tools useful to
public administrators. Students are expected to gain knowledge and experience in the use of pack-
aged statistical software in data analysis. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PA 301.
PA 311 Introduction to Public Sector Planning (3)
Introduction to the principles, methods, and techniques of public sector planning. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisite: PA 271.
PA 312 Public Budgeting (3)
Introduction to the method and nature of government financing, including a study of public rev-
enues, expenditures, debts, fiscal policies, and certain problems related to government fiscal systems.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PA 271.
PA 313 Organization Behavior and Management (3)
Analysis of various theories of human behavior in organizational settings from the disciplines of Politi-
cal Science, Sociology, Psychology, and Public Administration. Three hours of lecture per week. Pre-
requisite: PA 271.
PA 321 Personnel Administration (3)
Principles, theories, and methods of human resource management. Particular attention given to per-
sonnel policy, procedures, and collective bargaining. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
PA 313.
PA 350 Internship (6)
Supervised work experience with various public, private, and governmental agencies. Intern will be
jointly supervised by the agency head and appropriate academic advisor. Eighteen hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the appropriate faculty advisor or Faculty
Chair.
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PA 400 Program Evaluation (3)
Focuses on evaluation as a management tool to improve public sector program performance and
introduces concepts, principles, methods, and practice of program performance evaluation. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PA 301 and PA 302.
PA 401 Policy Process (3)
Examines the role, influence, and interaction of legislatures, executives, bureaucracies, courts, and
interest groups. Focuses on policy processes: problem definition, agenda setting, budgeting, authori-
zation, implementation, and oversight. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PA 271.
PA 410 Seminar in Public Affairs (3)
Special topics seminar that provides for the examination of selected public affairs problems and issues.
Specific content varies from semester to semester. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
consent of the instructor.
PA 461 Supervised Independent Study (6)
Designed to allow students to conduct a scientific inquiry into a problem and present the research
finding in a scholarly manner. Prerequisites: Senior standing, overall GPA of 3.30 or better, recom-
mendation from appropriate faculty members and faculty advisor.
MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES
MSCI 113 Ranger Challenge Training (1)
Team competition, land navigation, rifle marksmanship, tactics, and survival skills covered. Fitness
training requires cadets to compete against other universities. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled for Mili-
tary Science minor.
MSCI 115 Physical Readiness Training (1)
Satisfies physical education requirements. Utilizes U.S. Army fitness techniques in developing strength,
flexibility, and endurance. Develops self-confidence through leadership training and physical activi-
ties. Open to all students at the University. Offered during the fall semester only.
MSCI 116 Physical Readiness Training (1)
Continuation of MSCI 115. Open to all students at the University. Offered during the spring semes-
ter only.
MSCI 121 Introduction to Army and Marksmanship (2)
Introduction to the role of the U.S. Armed Forces in society. Emphasizes weapon safety, responsibility,
and marksmanship techniques. No military obligation incurred for attendance. Open to all students
at the University.
MSCI 122 Survival and Unarmed Self-Defense (2)
Basic concepts and techniques in unarmed self-defense, field expedient techniques, and basic field
craft addressed. Rape prevention techniques also addressed. No military obligation incurred for atten-
dance. Open to all students at the University.
MSCI 221 Military Leadership Development (2)
Introduction to leadership, problem analysis, decision making, oral communication, first aid, land
navigation, basic radio communications, marksmanship, and repelling. Fitness training and labora-
tory required.
MSCI 222 Military Leadership Development (2)
Continuation of MSCI 221. Fitness training and laboratory required.
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MSCI 241 Basic Camp (4)
Six-week, off-campus field training practicum that introduces students to the military. Includes topics
in leadership and repelling. No military obligation is required for attending course. Prerequisite: Con-
sent of the Dean.
MSCI 331 Advanced Military Science (3)
Introduction to small unit leadership, troop leading procedures, leadership theory, and small unit
patrolling. Fitness training required as part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of the Dean.
MSCI 332 Advanced Military Science (3)
Introduction to combat orders and military principles, small unit tactics, and tactical communica-
tions. Fitness training required as part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of the Dean.
MSCI 431 Advanced Military Science (3)
Leadership and command, military law, administration/staff operations and procedures, dynamics of
the military team, training management, ethics, and professionalism. Fitness training required as part
of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of the Dean.
MSCI 432 Advanced Military Science (3)
Continuation of MSCI 431. Fitness training required as part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of
the Dean.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 132
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (ADMIN OF JUSTICE) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 39 credits 28 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** AJ 105 (3) CS 117 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) AJ 211 (3) HED 233 (2) department of
MATH 133 (3) AJ 240 (3) PA 271 (3) being admitted
BIOL 143 (4) AJ 250 (3) PA 301 (3) as a major.
PHYS 141 or AJ 313 (3) PA 302 (3)
GEOL 141 (4) AJ 321 (3) PA 312 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) AJ 411 (3) PA 313 (3)
ART 131 or AJ 460 (3) PE 1xx (1)
MUSIC 131 or plus PE 1xx (1)
THC 130 (3) 12 credits selected Free Elective (3)
HIST 231 (3) from the following:
HIST 232 (3) AJ 241 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) AJ 300 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) AJ 310 (3)
PSY 131, 131L or AJ 322 (3)
SOC 157 or AJ 323 (3)
or SOC 158 (3) AJ 333 (3)
CS 116 (3) AJ 334 (3)
AJ 335 (3)
AJ 441 (3)
AJ 450 (3)
AJ 451 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
AJ 105 (Introduction to Administration of Justice), 3 cr
Second Semester
None
Sophomore First Semester
AJ 220 (Introduction to Corrections), 3 cr
AJ 240 (Introduction to Law Enforcement), 3 cr
Second Semester
AJ 211 (Prosecuting Agencies: Federal and State), 3 cr
AJ 250 (Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
AJ 313 (Court Systems: State and Federal), 3 cr
AJ 321 (Probation and Parole Administration), 3 cr, or
AJ 322 (Juvenile Justice System), 3 cr
Second Semester
AJ 411 (Seminar on Administration of Justice Ethics), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
AJ 323 (Correctional Counseling), 3 cr, or
AJ 335 (Community-Based Corrections), 3 cr, plus
AJ 333 (Police and Community Relations), 3 cr, and
AJ 334 (Criminal Investigation), 3 cr, or
AJ 450 (Police Administration), 3 cr
Second Semester
AJ 441 (Correctional Administration), 3 cr
AJ 460 (AJ Internship), 3 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 126
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (POLITICAL SCIENCE) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 36 credits 25 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** POLSC 250 (3) ECON 231 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) POLSC 330 (3) ECON 232 (3) department of
MATH 133 (3) POLSC 390 (3) MATH 134 or 135 (3) being admitted
BIOL 143 (4) POLSC 391 (3) PA 301 (3) as a major
PHYS 141 or POLSC 410 (3) PA 302 (3)
GEOL 141 (4) POLSC 413 (3) PE 1xx (1)
ENG 2xx (3) POLSC 498 (3) PE 1xx (1)
ART 131 or plus PSY 131, 131L or
MUSIC 131 or 12 credits SOC 158 (3)
THC 130 (3) selected from Foreign Language
HIST 231 (3) the following: or Approved
HIST 232 (3) POLSC 310 (3) CS credits (3)
POLSC 231 (3) POLSC 311 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) POLSC 341 (3)
SOC 157 (3) POLSC 360 (3)
CS 116 (3) POLSC 361 (3)
POLSC 380 (3)
POLSC 381 (3)
POLSC 392 (3)
POLSC 393 (3)
POLSC 401 (3)
POLSC 403 (3)
POLSC 411 (3)
POLSC 412 (3)
POLSC 414 (3)
POLSC 419 (3)
POLSC 420 (3)
POLSC 431 (3)
POLSC 440 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
POLSC 231 (American Political Systems I), 3 cr
Second Semester
POLSC 232 (American Political Systems II), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
POLSC 250 (Introduction to Political Science), 3 cr
Second Semester
POLSC 330 (Comparative Government), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
POLSC 340 (International Relations), 3 cr
Second Semester
POLSC 390 (Development of Political Thought: Classical and Medieval Theory), 3 cr
POLSC Elective (see Curriculum Summary)
Senior First Semester
POLSC 391 (Political Theory in the Modern World), 3 cr
POLSC 413 (Constitutional Law), 3 cr
POLSC Elective (see Curriculum Summary)
POLSC Elective (see Curriculum Summary), 3 cr
Second Semester
POLSC 410 (Politics in Black America), 3 cr
POLSC Elective (see Curriculum Summary), 3 cr
POLSC 498 (Capstone Seminar in POLSC), 3 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 126
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (POLITICAL SCIENCE) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 36 credits*** 25 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** PA 271 (3) ECON 231 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) PA 301 (3) ECON 232 (3) department of
MATH 133 (3) PA 311 (3) MATH 134 or 135 (3) being admitted
BIOL 143 (4) PA 312 (3) POLSC (3)**** as a major
PHYS 141 or PA 313 (3) PE 1xx (1)
GEOL 141 (4) PA 321 (3) PE 1xx (1)
ENG 2xx (3) PA 350 (6) PSY 131, 131L or
ART 131 or PA 400 (3) SOC 158 (3)
MUSIC 131 or PA 401 (3) Foreign Language
THC 130 (3) PA 410 (3) or Approved
HIST 231 (3) CS credits (6)
HIST 232 (3)
POLSC 231 (3)
POLSC 232 (3)
SOC 157 (3)
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Students with GPA’s of 3.30 or better will be advised to take PA 461 for 6 credits in addition to the 30 required credits in the
major. These additional credits will add to the total credits needed for degree conferral.
**** Select from the following for the 3 required credits: POLSC 310, POLSC 311, POLSC 340, POLSC 401, POLSC 403,
POLSC 412, and POLSC 413.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
None
Second Semester
None
Sophomore First Semester
PA 271 (Introduction to Public Administration), 3 cr
Second Semester
PA 301 (Research Methods in Public Administration), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
PA 302 (Quantitative Methods in Public Administration), 3 cr
PA 311 (Introduction to Public Sector Planning), 3 cr
PA 313 (Organization Behavior and Management), 3 cr
Second Semester
PA 312 (Public Budgeting), 3 cr
PA 321 (Personnel Administration), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
PA 400 (Program Evaluation), 3 cr
PA 401 (Policy Process), 3 cr
Second Semester
PA 350 (Internship), 6 cr
PA 410 (Seminar in Public Affairs), 3 cr
250 COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES 251
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
OVERVIEW
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences consists of three departments: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Practice, and
Health Sciences. The College offers two degrees in pharmacy: the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy (two-year pre-pharmacy, four-
year professional program degree) and the Doctor of Pharmacy (two-year post-baccalaureate degree). Five baccalaureate or
undergraduate degrees are offered through the Department of Health Sciences: the Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Health, the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, the
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, and the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sci-
ences). Information on the post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Degree and the Master of Science Degree in Health Care
Administration should be obtained directly from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Admissions Office (3100 Cleburne;
Houston, Texas 77004-9987).
Administratively, the College is organized with a Dean who is assisted by an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate
Programs, an Assistant Dean for Student Services, and three Faculty Chairs who administer the didactic and experiential compo-
nents of all programs. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Programs is responsible for all academic matters of
the College, and in the absence of the Dean, is responsible for the operations of the College. The Assistant Dean for Student
Services coordinates all student related organizations and activities, including admissions, registration, counseling, and academic
advising. With the exception of the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences, who is housed in Room 202 of Nabrit Science
Center, the Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, and Chairs of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice are housed in
Gray Hall.
MISSION STATEMENT
The educational programs in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are consistent with the institutional mission and are
responsive to the special challenges that are associated with the University’s open access philosophy. The College is committed to
developing and graduating quality health care professionals from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Many
of these students come to Texas Southern University with academic and economic deficiencies, as well as with cultural differences,
that might preclude their meeting traditional college admission standards or lessen their chances for successful completion of a
curriculum delivered through traditional didactic and experiential methods.
Because the College is committed to producing and graduating quality health care professionals from diverse backgrounds, it has
developed a special kind of expertise (programs and techniques) for enhanced student-centered learning that encompasses inno-
vative teaching, nurturing, enriching, and sharpening of those skills required for academic success, as well as those needed for a
wholesome productive life upon graduation. Additionally, these learning experiences take into account the diverse needs of
learners and produce confident, self-disciplined, highly trained individuals determined to seek solutions to the health care prob-
lems in Texas and the world community. These individuals are also able to focus on the special health care needs of African
Americans and other ethnic minorities. Both the phenomenal success of many of the College’s graduates and their contributions
to the pool of minority professionals in Texas and the nation at large represent ample evidence that the College attends to the
educational needs of this population better than any other institution of higher education in Texas.
In order to attain its mission, the College:
· supports faculty development, faculty and student research, graduate education, and other scholarly pursuits;
· promotes community service and outreach activities;
· recognizes and values cultural, env ironmental, racial, and socioeconomic issues affecting human health and its out-
comes;
· fosters acquisition of knowledge, critical and creative reasoning, effective communication, and a commitment to life-
long learning;
· inculcates the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and values needed for exemplary patient care in an evolving health
care environment; and
· fosters and supports the profession of pharmacy and the health sciences, improved patient care and quality of life,
interdisciplinary health care practices, professional leadership, continuing professional education, and the broad com-
munity-based public health principles of disease prevention and health promotion.
252 COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
ACCREDITATION
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and programs
in Pharmacy are accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. The Respiratory Therapy Program is accred-
ited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) and the Committee on Accreditation for Respi-
ratory Care (CoARC). The Health Information Management Program is accredited by CAAHEP and the American Health
Information Management Association. The Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sciences) Program is accredited by the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
REGISTRATION AS A PHARMACIST IN THE STATE OF TEXAS
LICENSURE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
In order to become a registered pharmacist in the State of Texas, a person must have, at least, an earned Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Degree in Pharmacy or an earned Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited college of pharmacy in the United States;
must obtain a passing grade (75 %) on the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX); and must earn a
passing grade (also 75 %) on the Texas Jurisprudence Examination. In order to qualify to take the NAPLEX in Texas, a person
must be a graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy with either a Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree, be at
least 21 years of age, be of good moral character, and fulfill the practical experience requirement.
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has a structured practical experience program, approved by the Texas State Board
of Pharmacy, that satisfies the practical experience requirement for licensure.
REGISTRATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Persons completing the program of study in Environmental Health are eligible to apply for registration/certification with the
National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the Air Pollution Training Institute (APTI), the National Safety Council
(NSC), the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), the National Society of Health Physics
(NSHP), the Texas Environmental Health Association (TEHA), and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The curriculum of study prepares students for successful completion of registration/certification examinations for Environmental
Quality Specialist, Hazardous Substance Professional, Industrial Hygienist, and Health Physicist.
REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION AS A HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGER
The Bachelor of Science Degree is awarded to students upon successful completion of the curriculum in Health Information
Management. Once students earn this degree, they are eligible to apply for registration as Health Information Managers through
the American Health Information Management Association.
REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION AS A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
Upon completion of all academic and professional work in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sciences), students are
eligible to receive both the Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sciences) and a Certificate of
Completion in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sciences), as well as to apply to take the national certification examina-
tion administered by The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry and The National Certification Agency for
Medical Laboratory Personnel.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION AS A RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Eligible seniors will receive the program Certificate of Completion and will take the National Board of Respiratory Care Entry
Level Examination (CRT). After successful completion of the CRT, and receipt of State Licensure, seniors will take the two
professional board Registry examinations (WRT and CSE) to obtain the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. The
Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy is awarded upon successful completion of the senior year of the curriculum.
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES 253
ADMISSION POLICIES
General
Admission to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is under the Office of Student Services in the College (through an
official Admissions and Academic Standards Committee) and the University Director of Admissions. All correspondence on this
subject should be directed to the Assistant Dean for Student Services in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Admis-
sions Office at Texas Southern University (3100 Cleburne; Houston, Texas 77004-9987). Questions related to admission to
any of the programs in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences should be directed to (713)-313-7166. Students who seek
admission should request the registrars of institutions previously attended to forward two (2) official transcripts of records directly
to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Completed applications for admission, along with complete credentials, should
be in the College Admissions Office as early as possible, but no later than February 15, prior to the desired Fall admission.
Credentials for admission must, in every case, include a complete record of all previous high school, college, and/or university
work.
Because of the uniqueness of the various programs in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, it is important that interested
persons consult the specific program criteria that complement the general policies described here and seek advisement from
faculty in the program of interest.
All requirements for graduation with the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy Degree must be completed within six years after enroll-
ment in the Professional Program. All requirements for graduation with a B.S. in one of the Health Sciences must be completed
within six years after initial enrollment as a freshman or within four years in the professional program. When this is not the case,
the complete academic records of students in question will be subject to review by the Faculty of the College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences to determine whether or not continuation will be allowed. During the semester prior to graduation, students
must file a graduation application. They should contact the Office of the Assistant Dean for Student Services regarding the
graduation application process.
A. For the Pre-Pharmacy Program
Students admitted to the Pre-Pharmacy Program are admitted based on the university’s open admissions policy. This policy
provides equal educational opportunity to all graduates of accredited high schools in the United States and foreign countries and
also mature adults who have passed the GED examination. Students must meet the following requirement to be eligible for
admission to this program:
1. Earned seventeen acceptable units of credit in subjects from their high schools, including four (4) units in English;
three (3) units in mathematics; two (2) in natural science; two (2) in social science; and six (6) selected from a combina-
tion of foreign languages, computer science, speech, journalism, and fine arts.
Students admitted to the Pre-Pharmacy Program must contact the Office of the Assistant Dean for Student Services for advise-
ment. These students are primarily eligible to take core curriculum courses leading toward the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy
until they are eligible to apply for the Professional Pharmacy Program. Students applying for the Professional Pharmacy Program
must also have met ASSET requirements. Admission to the Pre-Pharmacy Program is not a guarantee that students so admitted
will be accepted for the Professional Pharmacy Program referenced below.
B. For the Professional Pharmacy Program or Curriculum
1. Pre-professional (pre-pharmacy) students desiring to enroll in this program must make application for admission to the Col-
lege Admissions and Academic Standards Committee by the end of the first semester of the second year (sophomore level). The
following should be noted:
a. Prior to acceptance into the third year and professional courses, all students must have completed all of the requirements
for the first two years (pre-pharmacy curriculum) and met ASSET requirements at the University
b. No grade below C (2.00) will be accepted in the required courses. Students having grades below C in these courses will
be allowed to repeat them, after which time they may apply again for admission to the third year of the program.
c. The on-line application for admissions to the Entry-Level Pharm.D. Program and completed credentials must be re-
ceived by February 15th.
d. The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is required for all students seeking admission. Applicants are encour-
aged to participate in either the October, January, or February test date for the PCAT.
2. Professional-year students must maintain an average of C (2.00) or better and earn grades of C or better in required courses in
any given year. If these standards are not maintained, the following rules will be enforced:
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a. Students must repeat the course(s) during the summer at the University or any approved accredited university before they can
enter the next professional year of study.
b. Students failing a required course will be allowed to repeat it twice. Students failing to receive a satisfactory grade after
this period are subject to suspension from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
3. Applicants may be admitted to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences by transfer from an accredited standard college
or from an approved community or junior college under the following conditions:
a. If the applicant is not under penalty for low scholarship or unsatisfactory conduct in any collegiate institution previously
attended.
b. If the academic average in all college work previously attempted is not below the grade of “C+” with a GPA of 2.50 or
more on a scale of 4.00.
c. If the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) has been taken.
d. If the applicant receives a favorable recommendation from the College Admissions and Academic Standards Commit-
tee. The Committee will verify that all of the requirements for the Pre-Pharmacy Program have been met.
C. For Graduates of Foreign Schools of Pharmacy
The following stipulations have been approved by the Faculty of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for all graduates
of Foreign Schools of Pharmacy seeking the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy from Texas Southern University:
1. That all applicants in this category must take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) which will be used to
evaluate competency in pre-pharmacy courses.
2. That all applicants in this category must successfully complete the required course material in the four professional years
of the entry-level Pharm.D. curriculum at Texas Southern in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences before the
Pharm.D. can be conferred.
3. That all applicants in this category must complete at least 34 semester credit hours at Texas Southern University. These
34 semester credit hours must include the State of Texas requirements in History and Government, Pharmacy Jurispru-
dence, Pharmacotherapeutics, Prescription Practice, Biopharmaceutics, Applied Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Clerkship,
and Institutional/Community Practice.
4. That all applicants in this category must meet the foreign language requirements of the University.
D. For the Pre-Health Sciences Program
Admission to the Pre-Health Sciences Program is open to all students who: (1) present evidence of a having a diploma confirming
high school graduation; (2) show evidence of good character and intellectual promise; and (3) present scores earned on either the
SAT or ACT examination. Students in this category may follow the curriculum of study for the Health Sciences Program of
choice up to enrollment in professional-level courses. Before enrollment in professional-level courses is permitted, students must
formally apply for admission to the Program of choice through the College Admissions and Academic Standards Committee and
in accord with requirements or stipulations presented below. It is important that all applicants for the Health Sciences Programs
seek advisement from the faculty in the program of interest. Once acceptance is recommended by the Committee, students may
enroll in professional-level courses and complete requirements for the chosen Health Sciences degree and professional credential.
E. For the Professional Program in Environmental Health
All students seeking admission to this program must formally apply to the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee in the
College through the Program Director. Applications must be accompanied by official transcripts of all college work (with evalu-
ations from the University Registrar) and three letters of recommendation from previous teachers, advisors, or workplace supervi-
sors. All applicants must have met ASSET responsibility and have a GPA of 2.50 or better on a 4.00 scale in Mathematics and the
Basic Sciences of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics before entering the Program. Students must have acceptance prior to enroll-
ment in professional courses.
F. For the Professional Program in Health Administration
For acceptance into the Health Administration Program, students must arrange appointments with a faculty advisor prior to
placing applications. Once initial advisement is completed, students must seek admission to this program by applying to the
Admissions and Academic Standards Committee in the College through the Program Director. Official transcripts of all college
work (with evaluations from the University Registrar) must accompany all applications, as well as three letters of recommenda-
tions. Additionally, all applicants must have met ASSET responsibility and have a GPA of 2.50 or better on a 4.00 scale in
Mathematics and the Basic Sciences of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to qualify for admission. Acceptance to this program is
needed in order for students to enroll in professional courses.
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Participation in the American College of Health Services Executives (ACHESA) is encouraged. All students admitted to the Health
Administration Program are expected to apply for membership in the American College of Health Services Executives as a student
member. This forum will allow for interaction between students and practicing members in the health care management professions.
G. For the Professional Program in Health Information Management
To qualify for admission to the Health Information Management Program, students must submit applications to the Admissions
and Academic Standards Committee in the College through the Program Director accompanied by three letters of recommenda-
tion and transcripts of all college work (with evaluations from the University Registrar). Like all of the Health Sciences Programs,
applicants must have met ASSET responsibility at the time of application and have GPA’s of 2.50 or better on a 4.00 scale in
Mathematics, Business, and Computer Science to qualify for admission and prior to enrollment in professional courses.
H. For the Professional Program in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
Students seeking admission to this program must arrange an appointment with the Program Director prior to submitting an
application. Once initial advisement is completed, students should make application to the program by April for the Fall class.
There is only one entering class each year. Applicants must be accepted prior to enrollment in professional courses. Students
applying must submit applications to the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee in the College through the Program
Director, three letters of recommendation from previous instructors, and transcripts of all college work completed (with evalua-
tions from the University Registrar). In addition, they should have met all ASSET requirements and have GPA’s of 2.50 or better
on a 4.00 scale in Mathematics and the Basic Sciences of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
I. For the Professional Program in Respiratory Therapy
Applications for admission to this program are accepted and finalized each Fall Semester. All entry-level professional courses
begin each Spring Semester. The application process is competitive and requires the submission of an application to the Admis-
sions and Academic Standards Committee in the College through the Respiratory Therapy Program Director accompanied by
three letters of recommendation and transcripts of all college work completed (transferred credits must be evaluated by the
University Registrar). Students applying must have met ASSET responsibility and have GPA’s of 2.50 or better on a 4.00 scale in
Mathematics and the Basic Sciences of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Applicants are required to take the HOBET (Health
Occupations Basic Entrance Test) examination.
TRANSFER CREDIT
The designation of “advanced standing” may be granted, by level, to students transferring from other institutions into the Pre-
Pharmacy Program, the Professional Pharmacy Program, or one of the Health Sciences Programs on a case by case basis through
the Office of Admissions at the University, through the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee in the College, and
under rules set forth by authorized committees of the University Faculty. However, students transferring, specifically, into one of
the Health Sciences Programs may transfer no more than sixty-six (66) semester credit hours from either a community/junior
college or four year college or university.
The University reserves the right to determine, after a period of at least one semester, the exact number of advanced credits that
a student may be credited with.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS IN PHARMACY
In order to enroll for courses during the professional years of study toward completion of the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy
Degree, students must be classified in accord with the stipulations indicated. First professional year students must have at least 64
semester credit hours and twice as many quality points. These students must have completed the prescribed lower division or pre-
pharmacy courses. Second professional year students must have at least 99 semester credit hours, twice as many quality points, and
completed the prescribed courses for the first year. Third professional year students must have completed at least 132 semester
credit hours, twice as many quality points, and completed the prescribed courses for the second year. Fourth profession year
students must have completed at least 160 semester credit hours, twice as many quality points, and completed the prescribed
courses for the third year. Students not meeting these requirements will be classified by the Faculty.
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CLASS ATTENDANCE
Compulsory class attendance is the official College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences policy affecting all students regularly enrolled in
courses offered through the College. Students are required to attend 85 % of all regularly scheduled classes, except in Clinical Clerkships,
Internships, and Institutional/Community Practice, where no more than two absences are allowed. Class meetings are usually scheduled
Monday through Friday of each week. Failure to attend regularly scheduled classes as required above will be deemed adequate grounds for
dismissal from a course.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
Pharmacy
Students will be required to take formative and summative examinations at various phases during the curriculum.
During the fourth professional year of study, students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination where the score
is validated by the Faculty. In addition, a score of 75 % in Texas Jurisprudence is required in order to be approved for graduation.
Graduation must occur within one year of successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination, or the Comprehensive
Examination must be repeated.
Environmental Health
Students must pass a comprehensive examination prior to graduation. The examination is administered during the senior year
after candidates for graduation have initiated the graduation application process. Persons with prior certification in an environ-
mental health profession or who have pursued certification examinations during the course of their studies from internationally
acknowledged organizations, such as the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), may be exempt from this require-
ment based upon positive outcomes.
Health Administration
A comprehensive examination that must be completed successfully during the senior year is required of all students completing
this program. Seniors are required to initiate the process of applying for graduation through the Program Director and to obtain
information on the administration of the examination at that time.
Health Information Management
A comprehensive examination is required of all students to complete this program. They must pass this examination, which is
given during their senior year, with a score of 75% or better; and they must have the approval of the Program Director before
attempting the examination. Once the examination is completed, students are individually issued a Certificate of Completion in
Health Information Management; and they may petition to take the American Health Information Management Association
Board Examination.
Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
All students in this program are required to pass a comprehensive examination during their senior year with a score of 75% or
better prior to graduation. Students approved for graduation may also petition to take a national examination administered by
The American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry and The National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory
Personnel. Students failing the comprehensive examination will be required to complete remedial activities and/or course work
prior to re-examination. In the case of failure, graduation must occur within one year of successful completion of the examination,
or all sections of the examination must be repeated. Students will only be allowed to repeat the comprehensive examination twice.
Respiratory Therapy
A three-part program comprehensive examination is required of all students for receipt of the program Certificate of Completion
in Respiratory Therapy. Students must be approved by the Program Director to attempt this examination. Successful completion
of all parts of the comprehensive examination qualifies students to take the professional National Board of Respiratory Care Entry
board examinations (CRT, WRT/CSE), which must be passed in this sequence and in accord with national passing rates. Students
failing any part or parts of the program comprehensive examination will be required to enroll in documented recapitulative
course work prior to taking the examination again.
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SCHOLASTIC REPORTS AND PROBATION
Temporary grades for students are reported at mid-semester. If students are doing unsatisfactory work at that time, they have full
responsibility for their own improvement; and it is recommended that they confer with their assigned faculty advisors and with
course instructors for advisement. Poor scholarship, non-attendance, questionable conduct, or lack of industry are reasons for
placing a student on probation and for possible dismissal. Probation implies:
a. That if the probation is a result of poor scholarship, it is the responsibility of individual students to report, at least, once
a month to their faculty advisors.
b. That poor scholarship is interpreted to mean failure to earn, at least, twice as many quality or grade points as semester
credit hours attempted during any semester.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE
The primary purpose of discipline is educational in nature and is aimed at the development of responsible student conduct.
The University has the right and the duty to protect its educational purpose through setting and maintaining standards and
regulations considered essential to its purpose. Such standards encompass both dress and behavioral patterns. Guidelines for
proper professional conduct include honesty and personal integrity; respect for human rights, dignity, and well being; proper
language; neatness in personal appearance; courtesy; and cooperation. Disciplinary regulations and procedures are described in
the Student Academic Policy Handbook. It should be kept in mind that suspension and expulsion are among the penalties for
grave breaches of discipline. A copy of the Student Academic Policy Handbook for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
is available in the Office of the Dean, in the Office of the Assistant Dean for Student Services, and in the Health Sciences
Department Office.
PROFESSIONAL FEES
PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES FEE. All students are required to pay a professional fee per semester. The amount of
this fee is subject to change from semester to semester. Collectively, these fees are used to support student travel to professional
meetings; to defray the travel cost of fourth-year (Health Sciences), third professional year (Pharmacy), and fourth professional
year (Pharmacy) students on their annual Educational Tour; and to support student activities.
PROFESSIONAL STUDENT LIABILITY INSURANCE. All students who are enrolled in Clinical or Community practical
experiences in the Pharmacy or Health Sciences programs are required to purchase liability insurance. The insurance is manda-
tory: to protect the student, to protect the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and a condition for affiliation with other
participating institutions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS
ENROLLED IN CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIPS/INTERNSHIPS
Students in the College who are enrolled in clinical preceptorships/internships will be required to present proof of the following:
1. Current immunization record
2. Current Tuberculosis test
3. Current health insurance
4. Hepatitis B record
5. Possible other requirements that must be met in accord with the various programs of study
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
IN THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
The Dean’s Office is the executive office of the Faculty. It is the Dean’s duty, under the direction of the Provost/Senior Vice-
President for Academic Affairs and President, to enforce the rules of the Faculty, the rules of the Board of Regents, and to
administer discipline in the case of violations.
Students must repeat any course in the Pharmacy or Health Sciences curricula in which a grade below C (including C-) has been
earned. Students who earn grades of C-, D +, or D in the first half of a two-semester course may proceed to the second semester
in that course. However, the first semester must be repeated to satisfy the C grade requirement stated above. Under no circum-
stances may a student continue in a two-semester course when a failure (F) is incurred in the first semester.
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RIGHT TO MODIFY
The information contained in this bulletin is considered to be descriptive in nature and not contractual. The University
reserves the right to change any policy, requirement, or fee at any time during the time that students are enrolled. Courses are
also subject to change.
DESCRIPTION OF DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE
The three departments housed in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are described in detail on the pages that follow.
They are described in the following order: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, and
Department of Health Sciences.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, along with the Department of Pharmacy Practice, offers the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy
Degree and the post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. Persons interested in the post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy
(Pharm.D.) should contact the Office of the Assistant Dean for Student Services in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at
Texas Southern University directly for details on the requirements for this degree. The entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is a
six-year program requiring two years of study at the pre-professional (pre-pharmacy) level and four years of study at the professional level.
Courses offered through this unit include the following: (1) pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry (PHCH), (2) pharmaceutics
(PHARM), and (3) pharmacology and allied sciences (PAS).
Members of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences are housed in Gray Hall with the Department Office located in Room
124. The Department supports the primary mission of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Since the Department offers the entry-level Pharm.D. and the post-baccalaureate Pharm.D. along with the Department of Phar-
macy Practice (described in the next section), students are referred to the end of the next section for a summary of requirements
for the entry-level Pharm.D. and the sequence in which required courses should be taken. Courses offered through this instruc-
tional unit are described below.
Students should refer to admission policies, comprehensive examination information, and other important information re-
garding the completion of the entry-level Pharm.D. under the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences introductory section
of this document.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Akpaffiong, Macauly J.
Professor
Pharmacology
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Bath
Pharm.D., University of Southern California
Bates, Theodore R.
Professor
Pharmacokinetics
B.S., Ph.D., Columbia University
Bhansali, Kantilal G.
Professor (Retired)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
B.S., Gujarat University
M.S., Ph.D., State University of Iowa
Enigbokan, Mofolorunso A.
Associate Professor
Pharmacology
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., Howard University
Eugere, Edward J.
Professor
Pharmacology
B.S., Xavier University
M.S., Wayne State University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Felder, Tyrone B.
Associate Professor
Pharmaceutics
B.S., Florida A & M University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Guilford, James
Professor
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
B.S., St. John’s University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Harrell, William B.
Professor
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
B.S., University of Washington
M.S., University of Texas
Ph.D., Oregon State University
Hayes, Barbara E.
Associate Professor
Pharmacology
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.S., Purdue University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Hickman, Eugene, Sr.
Professor (Retired)
Pharmaceutics
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.S., University of Texas
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Jadhav, Arun L.
Professor
Pharmacology
B.S., M.S., University of Poona
Ph.D., Loyola University
Liang, Dong
Assistant Professor
Pharmaceutics
B.S., M.S., Zhejiang Medical University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Mehta, Chander S.
Professor
Pharmacology
B.S., University of Bombay
B.Pharm., Ph.D., Washington State University
Milton, Shirlette Glover
Assistant Professor
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas
Oyekan, Adebayo O.
Associate Professor
Pharmacology
D.V.M., University of Nigeria
Ph.D., University of London
Shivachar, Amruthesh
Assistant Professor
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
B.Sc., Sarada Vilas Science College
M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Mysore
Wells, Patrick
Dean Emeritus
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Lincoln
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PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES COURSES
PAS 415 Pathophysiology Laboratory (1)
Demonstrations, case studies, recitation, presentations, and small group discussions to accompany PAS 435.
Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enroll-
ment in PAS 435.
PAS 435 Pathophysiology I - Cells and Tissues (3)
Concepts of pathophysiology of cells and tissues; altered cellular and tissue biology; cellular environ-
ment of fluids and electrolytes; genes and genetic disease. Mechanisms of immunity and inflamma-
tion, tumorigenesis, and carcinogenesis. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: First profes-
sional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Corequisite: Concurrent enroll-
ment in PAS 415.
PAS 436 Pathophysiology II - Organs and Tissues (3)
Pathophysiologic alterations in organs and systems with emphasis on the nervous, endocrine, repro-
ductive, hematologic, cardiovascular, and lymphatic systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisites: PAS 415 and PAS 435.
PAS 517 Pharmacology Toxicology I Laboratory (1)
Demonstrations, case studies, recitation, presentations, and small group discussions to accompany
PAS 537. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Successful completion of or
concurrent enrollment in PAS 537.
PAS 535 Pathophysiology III - Alterations (2)
Pathophysiologic alterations of organs and organ systems, including the pulmonary, digestive, muscu-
loskeletal systems and skin. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PAS 436.
PAS 537 Pharmacology Toxicology I (3)
Pharmacology and toxicology of drugs used to treat disorders of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and
cardiovascular systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Second professional year stand-
ing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor. Corequisite: Con-
current enrollment in PAS 517 and PAS 535.
PAS 539 Chemotherapeutics (3)
In-depth study of the principles of chemotherapy and a thorough discussion of agents used to manage
infectious and neoplastic diseases. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PAS 517, PAS 535,
PAS 537, second professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and
BIOL 347 or the equivalent.
PAS 547 Pharmacology Toxicology II (4)
Elucidates the pharmacology and toxicology of drugs used to treat disorders of the central nervous
system, musculoskeletal system, and renal system. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: PAS 517 and PAS 537.
PHARM 111 Pharmacy Orientation (1)
Survey of the pharmacy profession with emphasis on history, ethics, careers, and professional organi-
zations. One hour of lecture per week.
PHARM 112 Pharmacy Orientation (1)
Survey of the pharmacy profession with emphasis on history, ethics, careers, and professional organi-
zations. One hour of lecture per week.
PHARM 211 Pharmacy Applications (1)
Correlation of various scientific principles and concepts with the study and practice of pharmacy.
One hour of lecture per week.
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PHARM 212 Medical Terminology (1)
Programmed course of study building medical words from Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word
roots, and combining forms. Professional students are required to complete this course. One hour of
lecture per week.
PHARM 413 Pharmaceutics I Laboratory (1)
Demonstrations, case studies, recitation, presentations, and small group discussions to accompany
PHARM 433. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Successful completion
of or concurrent enrollment in PHARM 433.
PHARM 414 Pharmaceutics II Laboratory (1)
Demonstrations, case studies, recitation, simulations, presentations, and small group discussions to
accompany PHARM 434. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Successful
completion of or concurrent enrollment in PHARM 434.
PHARM 420 Computer Applications in Pharmacy (2)
Designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary to use microcomputers in pharmacy practice
management, with emphasis on the study and evaluation of computer information systems. Two hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: First professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 433 Pharmaceutics I - Calculations (3)
Problems, calculations, and processes involving weights and measures, specific gravity, percentage,
solutions, and alligations peculiar to pharmacy and related sciences. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: First professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHARM 413.
PHARM 434 Pharmaceutics II - Dosage Forms I (3)
Biopharmaceutics and the application of physicochemical principles with applications to drugs, dos-
age forms, and drug action. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHARM 413 and PHARM
433. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHARM 414.
PHARM 513 Pharmaceutics III Laboratory (1)
Demonstrations, experiments, simulations, case studies, recitation, presentations, and small group dis-
cussions to accompany PHARM 533. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PHARM 533.
PHARM 514 Pharmaceutics IV Laboratory (1)
Demonstrations, case studies, recitation, presentations, and small group discussions to accompany
PHARM 534. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Successful completion
of or concurrent enrollment in PHARM 534.
PHARM 533 Pharmaceutics III - Dosage Forms II (3)
Biopharmaceutics and applications of physiochemical principles to drugs, dosage forms, and drug
action. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHARM 414 and PHARM 434. Corequisite:
Concurrent enrollment in PHARM 513.
PHARM 534 Pharmaceutics IV - Dosage Forms III (3)
Explores the principles and application of novel drug delivery systems and sterile products. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHARM 513 and PHARM 533. Corequisite: Concurrent
enrollment in PHARM 514.
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PHARM 601 Special Problems (0-8)
Methods in pharmaceutical sciences and clinical research; application of hypothesis formulation, literature
evaluation, experimental design, clinical skills, data acquisition/analysis, and formal presentations. Variable
number of hours of lecture per week. May not exceed 8 cumulative semester credit hours earned for this
course. Prerequisite: Special permission of the Department needed.
PHARM 611 Substance Abuse Education (2)
Drug educational program for organizing and training pharmacy students to speak to junior and
senior high school students on the potential hazards of drug abuse. Two hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Second professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or
consent of the instructor.
PHARM 614 Pharmaceutics V Laboratory (1)
Demonstrations, case studies, recitation, presentations, computer simulations, and small group discus-
sions to accompany PHARM 634. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PHARM 634.
PHARM 616 Pharmaceutics VI Laboratory (1)
Demonstrations, case studies, recitation, presentations, and small group discussions to accompany
PHARM 636. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Successful completion
of or concurrent enrollment in PHARM 636.
PHARM 634 Pharmaceutics V - Basic Pharmacokinetics (3)
Study of factors affecting bioavailability and time course of action of drugs in humans. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHARM 514 and PHARM 534. Corequisite: Concurrent enroll-
ment in PHARM 614.
PHARM 636 Pharmaceutics VI - Applied Pharmacokinetics (3)
Application of pharmacokinetic principles in selection, dosing, dosage adjustments, and evaluation of
drug therapy in the institutionalized patient. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHARM
614 and PHARM 634. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHARM 616.
PHCH 411 Pharmaceutical Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
Demonstrations, case studies, recitation, presentations, and small group discussions to accompany
PHCH 431. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Successful completion of
or concurrent enrollment in PHCH 431.
PHCH 412 Pharmaceutical Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
Demonstrations, case studies, recitation, presentations, and small group discussions to accompany
PHCH 432. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Successful completion of
or concurrent enrollment in PHCH 432.
PHCH 431 Pharmaceutical Chemistry I (3)
Introduction to medicinal chemistry that includes review of chemistry of natural products; relation-
ship of physicochemical properties to drug action; and biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, pro-
teins, and enzymes. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: First professional year standing in
the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor. Corequisite: Concurrent
enrollment in PHCH 411.
PHCH 432 Pharmaceutical Chemistry II - Biochemistry (3)
Discussion of hormones, vitamins, enzymes, nucleic acids, protein synthesis, biological oxidation, and
intermediary metabolism. Drug metabolism and biochemical basis of common clinical laboratory tests
discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHCH 431 and PHCH 411. Corequisite:
Concurrent enrollment in PHCH 412.
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PHCH 531 Pharmaceutical Chemistry III (3)
Principles of medicinal chemistry and drug metabolism pathways. Application of chemical principles to
specific drug categories. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PHCH
411, PHCH 412, PHCH 431, and PHCH 432. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PAS 537.
PHCH 532 Pharmaceutical Chemistry IV (3)
Application of chemical principles to the central nervous system; non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory,
chemotherapeutic, diagnostic, radio-pharmaceutical, and miscellaneous organic and inorganic me-
dicinal agents. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PHCH 531.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY PRACTICE
The Department of Pharmacy Practice, along with the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, offers the entry-level Doctor of Phar-
macy and the post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy. Persons interested in the post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
should contact the Office of the Assistant Dean for Student Services in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Texas Southern
University directly for details on the requirements for this degree. The entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is a six-year program
requiring two years of study at the pre-professional (pre-pharmacy) level and four years of study at the professional level. Courses offered
through this unit include clinical therapeutics and disease processes (PHARM), community and hospital/institutional pharmacy practice
internships and clinical clerkships (PHARM), drug information and retrieval (PHARM), pharmacy administration and jurisprudence
(PADM), and clinical research (PHARM).
Members of the Department of Pharmacy Practice are housed in Gray Hall with the Department Office located in Room 241.
The Department supports the primary mission of the College.
Courses offered through this unit are described below. In addition, a summary of the requirements for the entry-level Pharm.D.
is provided along with an indication of the sequence in which discipline-specific courses and their primary prerequisites and
corequisites should be taken.
Students should refer to admission policies, comprehensive examination information, and other important information re-
garding the completion of the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy under the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences introduc-
tory section of this document.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Abobo, Cyril V.
Associate Professor
Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Texas Southern University
Pharm.D., Florida A & M University
Anassi, Enock O.
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Pharm.D., Texas Southern University
Baghaie, Ali A.
Associate Professor
Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Pharm.D., University of Minnesota
Bueno, Zulma
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Pharm.D., University of Houston
Chui-Poon, Ivy
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Pharm.D., University of Houston
Jackson-Stewart, Doris
Associate Professor
Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Texas Southern University
Pharm.D., Mercer University
Lal, Lincy S.
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy Practice
B.S., University of Houston
Pharm.D., Dr.P.H., University of Texas
Morris, Aisha M.
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy Practice
M.S., Ohio State University
Pharm.D., Texas Southern University
Okafor, Kingsley C.
Professor
Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Texas Southern University
Pharm.D., Florida A & M University
Osemene, Nora I.
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy Practice
BA., University of Iowa
B.S., M.S., University of Houston
Pharm.D., Texas Southern University
Otufale-Amuneke, Delphina
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Pharm.D., Texas Southern University
Stafford, Harold J.
Associate Professor
Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Texas Southern University
Pharm.D., University of Tennessee
Wiley, Danielle
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Pharm.D., Texas Southern University
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PHARMACY PRACTICE COURSES
PADM 530 Ethics in Pharmacy Practice (3)
Students develop skills in moral reasoning necessary to protect the safety, health, and dignity of patients
served. Professional responsibilities emphasized. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Second
professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
PADM 634 Jurisprudence (3)
Study of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to the practice of pharmacy. Rules and regulations of
administrative agencies discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Third professional
year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
PADM 637 Strategic Management in Health Care (3)
Designed to familiarize students with the aggregation of activities involved in planning, establishment,
and continuing management of a health care enterprise. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
Third professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the
instructor.
PADM 638 Pharmacy Management (3)
Instruction in basic concepts used to operate and manage pharmacies, hospitals, HMO’s, and PPO’s
with emphasis in managed care practice. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Third
professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
PHARM 410 Basic Principles of Pharmacotherapy (1)
Introduction and orientation to theory and perspectives of clinical pharmacy practice with emphasis
on content of patients’ medical records, laboratory values, and diagnostic procedures. One hour of
lecture per week. Prerequisite: First professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences.
PHARM 430 Biostatistics in Pharmacy (2)
Provides students with an understanding of probability concepts, distributions of random variables,
nonparametric methods, and other statistical methods used in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and health
care research. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: First professional year standing in the
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 437 Introduction to Pharmacy and Health Care Systems (3)
Provides students with an understanding of foundations of pharmacy and pharmacy practice, health
care agencies/systems, and disease control/prevention. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
First professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the
instructor.
PHARM 515 Pharmacy Seminar (1)
Discussions on relevant research topics and literature in the clinical and pharmaceutical sciences.
Student presentations and discussions required. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Second
professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 521 Non-Prescription Products (2)
Study of non-prescription drug items and prosthetics which allows the student to evaluate over-the-
counter products and make judgments concerning benefits to patients. Two hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty Advisor.
PHARM 536 Patient Assessment and Physical Diagnosis (3)
Applications of physical diagnostic examinations in various pathological states for provision of
pharmaceutical care. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Second professional year standing
in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
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PHARM 601 Special Problems (0-8)
Methods in pharmaceutical sciences and clinical research; application of hypothesis formulation,
literature evaluation, experimental design, clinical skills, data acquisition/analysis, and formal presentations.
Variable number of hours of lecture per week. May not exceed 8 cumulative semester credit hours earned for
this course. Prerequisite: Special permission of the Department needed.
PHARM 625 Prescription Practice Laboratory (2)
Continuation of PHARM 635 with emphasis on appropriate dispensing practices and procedures.
Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent
enrollment in PHARM 635.
PHARM 630 Pharmacotherapeutics I (3)
Series of organized lectures stressing rational drug therapy in acute and chronic disease states. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Third professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences.
PHARM 631 Drug Information, Literature, and Research Methods (3)
Study of basic statistical analysis, study design, and literature assessment. Emphasis placed on
comprehensive evaluation of published studies and development of research protocols. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Third professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 632 Professional Communications/Counseling (3)
Interactive course designed to guide pharmacy students in the development of effective counseling
and communication skills. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Third professional
year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 633 Pharmacotherapeutics II (3)
Organized lectures on rational drug therapy in acute and chronic disease states. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisite: Third professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
PHARM 635 Prescription Practice (3)
Study of professional patient-focused services provided by pharmacists, including appropriate dispensing
procedures. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Third professional year standing in the
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
PHARM 711 Biotechnology in Pharmacy (3)
Basic principles and practical applications of molecular biological techniques in pharmaceutical
development. Experimental, analytical, and production technologies discussed along with ethical
implications. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 725 Adverse Drug Reaction (3)
Designed to emphasize Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) knowledge and competencies necessary in
patient evaluation, literature evaluation, and implementation of effective ADR avoidance programs.
Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 741 Ambulatory Care Clerkship/Practice (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to ambulatory patients and the pharmacist’s role as a primary care
provider. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
or consent of the instructor.
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PHARM 742 Applied Pharmacokinetics Clerkship/Practice (4)
Provision of pharmacokinetics consultation to hospitalized patients and other members of the health
care team. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or
consent of the instructor.
PHARM 744 Clinical Toxicology Clerkship/Practice (4)
Participation in clinical toxicology programs, poison control centers, and related programs. Prerequisite:
Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the
instructor.
PHARM 745 Community Pharmacy Externship/Practice (4)
Participation in the delivery of pharmaceutical care services in a community pharmacy under the
supervision of a licensed pharmacist/preceptor. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 746 Acute/Emergency Medicine (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients admitted to organized health care settings.
Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or
consent of the instructor.
PHARM 747 Information Systems Management (4)
Provision of drug information and consultation services to health services, to health care professionals,
and to patients. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 748 Geriatrics Clerkship/Practice (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to geriatric services. Prerequisite: Fourth
professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 749 Home Health Care Clerkship/Practice (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to patients receiving home health care. Prerequisite: Fourth
professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 751 Hospital Pharmacy Externship/Practice (4)
Participation in the delivery of pharmaceutical care in an institutional setting. Prerequisite: Fourth
professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 752 Immune Pharmacology Clerkship/Practice (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to the infectious diseases care service. Prerequisite:
Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the
instructor.
PHARM 753 Family Medicine (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to the internal medicine, general medicine, and
practice setting services. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 754 Oncology Clerkship/Practice (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to hospitalized and/or ambulatory oncology patients. Prerequisite:
Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the
instructor.
PHARM 755 Parenteral Nutrition (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to patients receiving parenteral nutrition with some emphasis on
enteral supplemental therapy. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
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PHARM 756 Pediatrics/Neonatology Clerkship/Practice (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to pediatric and neonatal services or ambulatory
care practice settings. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 757 Pharmacy Administration (4)
Participation in the administrative aspects of institutional pharmacy practice and pharmacoeconomics.
Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or
consent of the instructor.
PHARM 758 Psychiatry Clerkship/Practice (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to psychiatry services or ambulatory care practice
settings. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 759 Surgery Clerkship/Practice (4)
Provision of pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to surgical intensive care units. Prerequisite:
Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the
instructor.
PHARM 760 Cardiology (4)
Structured pharmacy experience in an institutional setting dealing with surgery patients having
cardiovascular diseases and disorders in acute and ambulatory care practice settings. Prerequisite: Fourth
professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 761 Consulting Pharmacy Clerkship/Practice (4)
Clinical pharmaceutical health care experience with a consultant pharmacist or in practice settings
that provide consultant services. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 762 Managed Care Pharmacy Clerkship/Practice (4)
Enhancement of student involvement in the managed care setting., including hospitals, community,
and the pharmaceutical industry. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
PHARM 763 Nuclear Pharmacy Clerkship/Practice (4)
Clinical pharmaceutical health care experience with patients undergoing nuclear pharmacy treatment.
Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or
consent of the instructor.
PHARM 764 Pharmacoeconomic Clerkship/Practice (4)
Principles for evaluating and conducting pharmacoeconomic studies, including cost effectiveness,
cost utilization, cost minimization, and cost benefit ratios. Prerequisite: Fourth professional year standing
in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or consent of the instructor.
Students enrolled in the experiential training program in pharmacy will be required to engage in a variable rotation schedule
of professional experience activities in a variety of pharmaceutical care settings: community, retail, hospital, and other
pharmaceutical specialties. Students are required to complete up to 50 hours per week The minimum rotation period is six (6)
weeks.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
ENTRY-LEVEL DOCTOR OF PHARMACY DEGREE
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 214
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (PHARMACY) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 133 credits 37 credits
ENG 131 (3)** PADM 530 (3), PADM 634 (3) BIOL 121 (2)
ENG 132 (3) PADM 637 (3), PADM 638 (3) BIOL 122 (2)
MATH 133 (3) PAS 436 (3), PAS 517 (1) BIOL 132 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) PAS 535 (2), PAS 537 (3) BIOL 344 (4)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) PAS 539 (3), PAS 547 (4) BIOL 347 (4)
ENG 2xx (3) PHCH 411 (1), PHCH 431 (3) CHEM 211, 231 (4)
ART 131 or PHCH 412 (1), PHCH 432 (3) CHEM 212, 232 (4)
ART 132 (3) PHCH 531 (3), PHCH 532 (3) MATH 136 (3)
HIST 231 (3) PHARM 410 (1) PHYS 244 (4)
HIST 232 (3) PHARM 413 (1), PHARM 414 (1) PHARM 111 (1)
POLSC 231 (3) PHARM 420 (2), PHARM 430 (2) PHARM 112 (1)
POLSC 232 (3) PHARM 433 (3), PHARM 434 (3) PHARM 211 (1)
PSY 131, 131L or PHARM 437 (3) PHARM 212 (1)
SOC 158 (3) PHARM 513 (1), PHARM 514 (1)
CS 116 (3) PHARM 515 (1)
PHARM 533 (3), PHARM 534 (3)
PHARM 536 (3)
PHARM 614 (1), PHARM 616 (1)
PHARM 625 (2)
PHARM 630 (3), PHARM 631 (3)
PHARM 632 (3), PHARM 633 (3)
PHARM 634 (3), PHARM 635 (3)
PHARM 636 (3)
PHARM 521 or PHARM 611 (2)
Experiential Training (32)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
ENTRY-LEVEL DOCTOR OF PHARMACY DEGREE
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
BIOL 121 (Biological Science I Laboratory), 2 cr
BIOL 131 (Biological Science I, Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 111 (General Chemistry I Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 131 (General Chemistry I, Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 133 (College Algebra), 3 cr
PHARM 111 (Pharmacy Orientation), 1 cr
Other Core Curriculum Courses as Approved
Second Semester
BIOL 122 (Biological Science II Laboratory), 2 cr
BIOL 132 (Biological Science II, Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 112 (General Chemistry II Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 132 (General Chemistry II, Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 136 (Precalculus), 3 cr
PHARM 112 (Pharmacy Orientation), 1 cr
Other Core Curriculum Courses as Approved
Sophomore First Semester
BIOL 344 (Vertebrate Anatomy and Histology), 4 cr
CHEM 211 (Organic Chemistry I Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 231 (Organic Chemistry 1, Lecture), 3 cr
PHYS 244 (Physics for Pharmacy Students), 4 cr
PHARM 211 (Pharmacy Applications), 1 cr
Other Core Curriculum Courses as Approved
Second Semester
CHEM 212 (Organic Chemistry II Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 232 (Organic Chemistry II, Lecture), 3 cr
PHARM 212 (Medical Terminology), 1 cr
Other Core Curriculum Courses as Approved
First Professional Year First Semester
PHCH 431 (Pharmaceutical Chemistry I), 3 cr
PHCH 411 (Pharmaceutical Chemistry I Laboratory), 1 cr
PAS 435 (Pathophysiology I), 3 cr
PAS 415 (Pathophysiology I Laboratory), 1 cr
PHARM 420 (Computer Applications in Pharmacy), 2 cr
PHARM 433 (Pharmaceutics I), 3 cr
PHARM 413 (Pharmaceutics I Laboratory), 1 cr
PHARM 437 (Introduction to Pharmacy and Health Care Systems), 3 cr
Second Semester
BIOL 347 (Microbiology), 4 cr
PHCH 432 (Pharmaceutical Chemistry II), 3 cr
PHCH 412 (Pharmaceutical Chemistry II Laboratory), 1 cr
PAS 436 (Pathophysiology II), 3 cr
PHARM 410 (Basic Principles of Pharmacotherapy), 1 cr
PHARM 434 (Pharmaceutics II), 3 cr
PHARM 414 (Pharmaceutics II Laboratory), 1 cr
PHARM 430 (Biostatistics in Pharmacy), 2 cr
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Second Professional Year First Semester
PHCH 531 (Pharmaceutical Chemistry III), 3 cr
PHARM 533 (Pharmaceutics III), 3 cr
PHARM 513 (Pharmaceutics III Laboratory), 1 cr
PAS 537 (Pharmacology Toxicology I), 3 cr
PAS 517 (Pharmacology Toxicology I Laboratory), 1 cr
PAS 535 (Pathophysiology III), 2 cr
PHARM 515 (Pharmacy Seminar), 1 cr
PHARM 521 (Non-Prescription Products) or
Second Semester
PHCH 532 (Pharmaceutical Chemistry IV), 3 cr
PAS 547 (Pharmacology Toxicology II), 4 cr
PHARM 534 (Pharmaceutics IV), 3 cr
PHARM 514 (Pharmaceutics IV Laboratory), 1 cr
PHARM 536 (Patient Assessment and Physical Diagnosis), 3 cr
PAS 539 (Chemotherapeutics) 3 cr
PADM 530 (Ethics in Pharmacy Practice), 3 cr
Third Professional Year First Semester
PHARM 634 (Pharmaceutics V), 3 cr
PHARM 614 (Pharmaceutics V Laboratory), 1 cr
PHARM 630 (Pharmacotherapeutics I), 3 cr
PHARM 631 (Drug Information, Literature Evaluation, and Research Methods), 3 cr
* PHARM 632 (Professional Communications/Counseling), 3 cr
PADM 638 (Pharmacy Management), 3 cr
Second Semester
PHARM 636 (Pharmaceutics VI), 3 cr
PHARM 514 (Pharmaceutics VI Laboratory), 1 cr
* PHARM 635 (Prescription Practice), 3 cr
* PHARM 625 (Prescription Practice Laboratory), 1 cr
PHARM 633 (Pharmacotherapeutics II), 3 cr
PADM 634 (Jurisprudence), 3 cr
PADM 637 (Strategic Management in Health Care), 3 cr
Summer Term
Pharmaceutical Care Clerkships/Practices as Approved, 8 cr
Fourth Professional YearFirst Semester
Pharmaceutical Care Clerkships/Practices as Approved, 12 cr
Second Semester
Pharmaceutical Care Clerkships/Practices as Approved, 12 cr
* The order in which these third professional year courses are taken may be reversed if so desired.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The Department of Health Sciences offers five (5) baccalaureate or undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Health, the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, the Bachelor of
Science in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sciences), and the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy. Each degree
program has a Program Director, and courses specific to each degree discipline are offered through the unit under the following
designations: HSEH (Environmental Health), HSHA (Health Administration), HSMR (Health Information Management), HSMT
(Medical Technology), and HSRT (Respiratory Therapy). Student majors within the Health Sciences are required to complete three to six
HSCR (Health Sciences Core) Courses, which are also offered through this unit.
Members of the Department of Health Sciences are housed in Nabrit Center with the Department Office located in Room 202.
Like the other two departments in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the Department supports the primary mission
of the College: to produce quality health care professionals, especially African-Americans and other minorities, in Environmental
Health, Health Administration, Health Information Management, Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sciences), and
Respiratory Therapy.
The Environmental Health Program provides graduates with the technical and administrative skills to function in industry,
governmental agencies, consulting firms, and academia. Graduates are qualified to enter the workforce in air and water quality
control, solid and hazardous waste management, occupational health and industrial hygiene, environmental toxicology and risk
assessment, epidemiology, and disease surveillance.
The Health Administration Program provides graduates with the competencies and skills to become effective administrators for
goal-oriented achievements in health delivery systems. Graduates are also prepared to function effectively in response to trends,
issues, emergent problems, and other concerns that affect the health, welfare, and self-actualization of clients and citizens.
The Health Information Management Program provides graduates with the technical and administrative skills to manage health
information systems consistent with professional standards (medical, administrative, ethical, and legal) in health care delivery
systems. Graduates also possess the knowledge and skills needed to plan and develop health information systems which meet
standards of accrediting and regulating agencies.
The Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sciences) Program provides graduates with the technical and administrative skills
required for the effective delivery of health care services consistent with the practices and standards of Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Graduates are prepared and qualified to perform evaluations of testing techniques, procedures, and personnel; to perform analytical
testing of body samples; and to resolve discrepancies with the interpretation of diagnostic laboratory patient data. Graduates also
posses the capabilities needed for public education, as well as for planning and developing clinical laboratory facilities that meet
the standards of accrediting and governmental regulatory agencies.
The Respiratory Therapy Program provides graduates with the technical skills for performing diagnostic evaluation, therapy,
patient/family education, and public education in cases of cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Graduates have the skills to perform
diagnostic activities such as obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiological data, and performing
sleep disorder studies. They also have the skills for administering therapy involving such techniques as the application and monitoring
of mechanical ventilation, environmental control systems, artificial airway care, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. These graduates
have the further capability of conducting patient/family education activities that promote knowledge of disease processes, medical
therapy, and self-help as well as public education activities that focus on the promotion of cardiopulmonary wellness.
Courses offered through this unit, curricular summaries for the various degrees, and the sequences in which discipline-specific
courses and their primary prerequisite and corequisite courses should be taken are given below.
Students should refer to admission policies, comprehensive examination information, and other important information regarding
the various B.S. degrees offered through this unit under the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences introductory section of
this document.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Allen, Reginald
Instructor
Respiratory Therapy
B.S., M.Ed., Texas Southern University
Davis, Dennis D.
Instructor
Medical Technology
B.S., University of Texas Medical Branch
M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Hampton, Jean M.
Assistant Professor
Respiratory Therapy
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Southern University
Hawkins, Fanny
Assistant Professor
Health Information Management
B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana
M.P.A., Ed.D., Texas Southern University
James, Andrew B.
Assistant Professor
Health Administration
Dr.P.H., University of Texas at Houston
J.D., Texas Southern University
L.L.M., University of Houston
Jones, Maxine
Assistant Professor
Medical Technology
B.S., Tougaloo College
M.S., University of Memphis
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Lawson, Melanie W.
Assistant Professor
Health Administration
M.P.H., University of Texas at Houston
Ph.D., University of Houston
Mazique, Judith B.
Assistant Professor
Environmental Health
B.S., Howard University
J.D., South Texas College of Law
M.P.H., University of Texas at Houston
McVea, Jackie
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Medical Technology
B.S., M.Ed., Texas Southern University
M.D., St. George’s University
M.P.H. University of Texas
Taylor, Andrew
Instructor
Respiratory Therapy
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Turner, Polly S.
Assistant Professor
Health Administration
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.P.H., Dr.P.H., University of Texas at Houston
Williams, Karen
Assistant Professor
Health Administration
B.A., Texas A&M University
M.H.S.A., The University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., University of Texas at Houston
Zikarge, Astatkie
Assistant Professor
Environmental Health
B.S., M.S., East Tennessee State University
M.P.H., University of Texas School of Public Health
M.D., St. George’s University School of Medicine
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CORE COURSES
HSCR 150 Concepts of Health (3)
Overview of the health care industry and its transition from the past to the present via the scientific process
and analysis of relationships among selected health problems. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSCR 260 Biomedical Ethics (3)
Comprehensive study of ethical rules, principles, and theories; their application to contemporary
moral issues/dilemmas; and their impact on the legal, social, and medical communities. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSCR 150 or concurrent enrollment.
HSCR 300 Health Sciences Seminar (1)
Exposure to current social, political, and economics issues; their impact on specific health disciplines
via discussions, simulations, and presentations. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSCR
150 or concurrent enrollment.
HSCR 360 Principles of Disease (3)
Comprehensive study of principles and concepts in human disease focusing on the cellular and
mechanistic processes involved in disease and the clinical and physiological manifestations that result.
Etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, prognosis and research relative to human disease and health are
stressed. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSCR 361 Research for Health Professionals (3)
Review of the basic techniques and the principles of the research process in health facilities. Enrollees
must perform quantitative health research using computer applications. Three hours of lecture per
week.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COURSES
HSEH 232 Introduction to Environmental Health (3)
Survey of topics in population and resource management, fundamentals of air and water pollution,
solid and hazardous wastes, pest and vector control, and radiation protection. Open to majors and
non-majors. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSEH 233 Epidemiology and Biostatistics (4)
Principles of distribution and determinants of diseases in human populations, including statistical
methods and computer applications in data collection and analysis. Four hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: HSEH 232.
HSEH 234 Health Physics (3)
Fundamentals of ionizing and nonionizing radiation with respect to source, exposure dose, biological
interaction, methods of surveillance, and protection. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
HSEH 233.
HSEH 235 Human Ecology (3)
Principles of environmental physiology; medical geography and sociology; international and travel
health; adaptation mechanisms to extremes of temperature, pressure, altitude, and microgravity;
circadian rhythms. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSEH 233.
HSEH 334 Public Health Organization and Administration (3)
Principles of organization and administration of environmental health programs by governmental
agencies, including disease surveillance and health data management, environmental policy and ethics,
and health education. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSEH 233.
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HSEH 337 Environmental Microbiology (4)
Survey of microorganisms of ecological, medical, and industrial importance with respect to nutrient
recycling, food spoilage, infectious diseases, and biotechnology. Two hours of lecture and four hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisite: HSEH 232.
HSEH 338 Water Pollution and Control (3)
Survey of chemical, physical, and biological pollutants affecting water quality for drinking and other
designated end uses. Pollution monitoring and control strategies also discussed. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisite: HSEH 337.
HSEH 339 Air Pollution and Control (3)
Survey of ambient and indoor air quality changes due to toxic emissions. Atmospheric chemistry and
meteorology, standard air pollution indicators, global climate changes, and control strategies discussed.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 232 and HSEH 344.
HSEH 344 Environmental Chemistry (4)
Comprehensive survey of behavior and fate of chemical pollutants in atmosphere, hydrosphere,
geosphere, and biosphere, including standard methods of chemical analysis of environmental media.
Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: HSEH 232.
HSEH 425 Insect and Vector Control (3)
Comprehensive survey of agricultural and urban pests, disease transmitting vectors and their habitat,
principles of entomology, parasitology and zoonoses, integrated vector control, and pest management.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSEH 344.
HSEH 431 Solid Waste Management (3)
Municipal solid waste problems and solutions: generation, storage, collection, transport, processing,
and disposal. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSEH 337.
HSEH 432 Hazardous Waste Management (3)
Industrial, medical, and household hazardous waste problems and solutions: generation,
characterization, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal. Minimization, exchange, recovery,
incineration, and secure landfills discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH
338 and HSEH 344.
HSEH 433 Institutional Health and Safety (3)
Survey of structural, electrical, and fire safety of residential, school, hospital, day-care, and penal
institutions. Sick building syndrome, emergency planning, and accommodation of disabled persons
discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSEH 235.
HSEH 434 Sewage Treatment and Disposal (3)
Industrial, agricultural, and municipal wastewater collection, transport, treatment, and disposal. Design
and operation of sewage treatment plants, on-site and waterless systems, and sludge management
discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSEH 338.
HSEH 435 Environmental Health Problems (3)
Global environmental issues: famine and starvation, environmental refugees, environmental justice
and equity, hazardous waste sites, housing and urban blight, crime and substance abuse. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSEH 442 Occupational Safety and Health (3)
Recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of workplace hazard exposures. Fundamentals of
industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational disease surveillance, hazard communication, and worker
protection discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 339 and HSEH 450.
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HSEH 450 Environmental Toxicology (3)
Comprehensive survey of principles of toxicodynamics and toxicokinetics; xenobiotic dispersal and
ecosystem response; exposure pathways and target organs; mechanisms of toxicity; toxicity testing for
mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, and teratogenesis. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSEH 234.
HSEH 451 Environmental Impact Assessment (3)
Consideration of environmental impacts and risks of legislative proposals, policies, programs, and
projects following NEPA regulations: qualitative/quantitative risks, identification, characterization,
exposure assessment, dose-response determination, interpretation, communication, and management.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSEH 460 Internship (6)
Field practicum in industry, governmental agencies, consulting firms, and academic research facilities
providing observation and participation in the practice of environmental health programs. Twenty-
two hours of laboratory (practicum) per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION COURSES
HSHA 211 Health Information Systems (3)
Overview of the methods for collecting health data in the preparation of health surveys and reports
with computer research applications emphasized. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSHA 262 Public Policy and Health Care (3)
Overview of major national and state health legislation and health policy. Three hours of lecture per
week.
HSHA 312 Health Administration in School Systems (3)
Examination of health care issues in the Houston Independent School District where enrollees are
provided an opportunity to perform projects in school health settings. Three hours of lecture per
week.
HSHA 313 Health Care of the Poor (3)
Examination of health care issues affecting the uninsured, the working uninsured, and the poor in the
health care system. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSHA 314 Finance and Economics of Health Care (3)
Overview of health care financial and economics concepts in health care facilities. Three hours of
lecture per week.
HSHA 361 Long Term Care (3)
Introductory examination of health issues on the rehabilitation and continuing care level: nursing
homes, geriatric wellness centers, and homes for the mentally retarded. Three hours of lecture per
week.
HSHA 363 Ambulatory Health Care Services (3)
Examination of outpatient health care delivery settings: ambulatory surgery centers, fitness centers,
clinics, and HMO’s. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSHA 411 Health Administration Internship (3)
Direct exposure of enrollees to professional work experiences and responsibilities through workplace
settings. May be taken twice for credit. One hour of lecture and thirty-eight hours of laboratory per
week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director and instructor.
HSHA 412 Legal, Ethical, and Biomedical Aspects of Health Care (3)
Examination of issues in health care from an ethical, medical, sociological, and legal perspective. Three hours
of lecture per week.
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HSHA 413 Seminar in Community Health (3)
Detailed examination of state and local health care issues: role of the U. S. Department of Health and
Human Services and the Harris County Health System. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSHA 414 Seminar in Issues in Health Care (3)
Detailed study of health care management issues. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
HSHA 211, HSHA 363, PA 311, and PA 312.
HSHA 451 Health Care of the Aged (3)
Detailed review of current and future issues in the delivery of health care services to the aged for
interdisciplinary students. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSHA 211, HSHA 363,
PA 311, and PA 312 or consent of the instructor.
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COURSES
(Formerly Medical Records)
HSMR 362 Medical Terminology/Word Processing (3)
Designed to develop an extensive medical vocabulary in the student: Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes,
word roots, and combining forms used to build medical terms. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 135 and BIOL 136.
HSMR 363 Basic Foundations I (3)
Introduction to health information systems and technology; assessment of institutional and patient-
related information needs; departmental, informational, service, and operational needs. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSCR 150.
HSMR 363L Basic Foundations Laboratory (2)
Designed to simulate a health information department with the activities of health information
management. Concurrent enrollment in HSMR 363 required. Six hours of laboratory per week.
HSMR 364 Management of Health Data I (3)
Indexes and registries; nomenclature and classification systems; data abstraction; departmental
operations and services. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSMR 362, HSMR 363,
HSMR 363L, HSMR 365, and HSMR 366.
HSMR 364L Management of Health Data Laboratory (2)
Simulated activities where students are given the opportunity to practice coding diagnoses and
procedures from actual medical records using computer technology. Six hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: HSMR 362, HSMR 363, HSMR 363L, HSMR 365, and HSMR 366.
HSMR 365 Directed Practice I (2)
Students assigned to Health Information Management Departments for experiences in the technical
aspects of health information management. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per
week. Prerequisites: BIOL 135 and BIOL 136.
HSMR 366 Legal Aspects (2)
Legal terminology; the court system; control and use of health information; health care legislation and
regulations; confidentiality; ethical standards for health information managers. Two hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisites: HSCR 150 and HSCR 260.
HSMR 373 Basic Foundations II (2)
Management of health information in non-traditional settings: long-term care, ambulatory care, hospices,
home health care, psychiatric centers, and rehabilitation facilities. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
HSMR 363 and HSMR 363L.
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HSMR 374 Management of Health Data II (2)
Clinical coding procedures, outpatient coding, statistics, and reporting guidelines. Two hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisites: HSMR 362, HSMR 363, HSMR 363L, HSMR 364, HSMR 365, and
HSMR 366.
HSMR 401 In-Service Training for Health Information Managers (1)
Presentation of in-service training tools and techniques. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
HSMR 479.
HSMR 402 Comprehensive Health Information Management (1)
Review of competencies addressed in all professional courses. Students enrolled must pass a
comprehensive examination with a score of 75 or better prior to graduation. Prerequisites: Completion
of all HSCR and HSMR courses, except HSMR 476 and HSMR 478.
HSMR 473 Quality Assurance Management (3)
Theory and application of quality improvement, utilization review, risk management, Medicare and
Medicaid review process, and other laws and regulations applicable to health information systems.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSMR 362, HSMR 363, HSMR 363L, HSMR 364,
HSMR 365, and HSMR 366.
HSMR 474 Computerized Health Information Systems (3)
Evaluation of hardware and software components of computers for health information systems: design
and cost effectiveness, record linkages, and data sharing. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
HSMR 362, HSMR 363, HSMR 363L, HSMR 364, HSMR 365, and HSMR 366.
HSMR 475 Directed Practice II (3)
Students assigned to a health information management center for experiences in quality improvement,
computer applications, classification systems, and statistical analysis of health information. One hour
of lecture, one hour of laboratory, independent study per week. Prerequisites: HSMR 362, HSMR
363, HSMR 363L, HSMR 364, HSMR 365, and HSMR 366.
HSMR 476 Preceptorship (4)
Students assigned to a health information center for administrative management training. Individual
projects assigned for completion at site. One hour of lecture and ten hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSMR 477 Management of Health Information Systems (4)
Theories of managerial concepts and control mechanisms as applied to health information systems.
Four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: All HSMR courses through HSMR 475.
HSMR 478 Problems in Medical Records / Health Information Management (2)
Problem identification and resolution, including formulation of alternative solutions, for health
information management. Post-preceptorship discussions also included. Two hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSMR 479 Health Information Personnel Management (3)
Discussion of the skills, techniques, policies, and procedures needed for successful human resource
management: interview process, performance appraisals, wage and salary administration. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: All HSMR courses through HSMR 475.
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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSES
(Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
HSMT 252 Serology Practices and Procedures (3)
Study of the immune system, its cellular and non-cellular products, and serological tests to detect and
identify these products and associated pathogens. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per
week. Prerequisites: BIOL 454 and CHEM 232.
HSMT 304 Medical Technology Applications I (1)
Basic concepts of electricity applicable to principles of instrumentation, laboratory safety practices,
and laboratory procedures. One hour of lecture per week.
HSMT 305 Medical Technology Applications II (1)
Orientation to the theory and perspective of clinical medical technology and the required skills to
perform phlebotomy. In-service and continuing education presentations provided. One hour of lecture
per week.
HSMT 306 Comprehensive Medical Technology (1)
Designed to reinforce theoretical acquisitions, increase critical thinking skills, and facilitate correlative
activities via application of theory to technical skills. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
HSCR 300, HSMT 304, and HSMT 305.
HSMT 352 Hematology I (4)
Study of cellular elements of blood in normal/abnormal states of diagnostic importance with laboratory
experiences for enumeration by direct observation and electronic instruments. Two hours of lecture
and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 454, HSMT 252, and HSMT 356.
HSMT 353 Clinical Microscopy and Quality Control (4)
Comprehensive exploration of principles and testing procedures used to diagnose and monitor diseases
relevant to the renal system, including systemic diseases and dysfunctions. Two hours of lecture and
four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 454.
HSMT 354 Immunohematology and Serology I (3)
First part of a two-part sequence focusing on the role of antigens and antibodies in transfusion therapy
practices and relevant testing practices and procedures. Two hours of lecture and three hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: HSMT 252, HSMT 353, and HSMT 356.
HSMT 355 Medical Chemistry I (3)
Lecture and laboratory experiences to determine the body’s chemistry using manual and automated
methodologies for determination of disease processes. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: HSMT 252, HSMT 353, HSMT 356, and CHEM 232 or equivalent.
HSMT 356 Hemostatic Processes (4)
Study of abnormalities leading to the formation of a defective thrombus, including enumeration of
platelets and evaluation of hemostatic parameters. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 454, HSMT 252, and HSMT 353.
HSMT 357 Practicum I (3)
Performance of serological and urinalysis techniques and methods in an affiliated clinical facility.
Includes quality assurance practices and procedures and equipment maintenance. Fifteen hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSMT 358 Clinical Immunology (2)
Clinical rotation in an affiliated clinical facility with emphasis on technical skills and applications. Ten
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
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HSMT 359 Microbial Human Disorders I (3)
Skills development and performance in the detection, isolation, and identification of microbes of
medical importance to human pathologic conditions. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 347, BIOL 454, HSMT 252, HSMT 353, and HSMT 356.
HSMT 362 Hematology II (3)
Study of the cellular elements of blood (formation, function, and
morphology) in diseases that lead to the definition, diagnosis, and validity of test results. One hour of
lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 454, HSMT 252, HSMT 352,
HSMT 353, and HSMT 356.
HSMT 364 Immunohematology and Serology I (3)
Continuation of HSMT 354 with emphasis on antibody assessments, crossmatching techniques,
component therapy, transfusion-associated diseases, problem solving techniques, and quality assurance
procedures. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: HSMT 252,
HSMT 353, HSMT 354, and HSMT 356.
HSMT 365 Medical Chemistry II (3)
Evaluation of chemical parameters to establish the relationship between the disease state and chemical
variations from normal. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
HSMT 252, HSMT 353, HSMT 355, and HSMT 356.
HSMT 369 Microbial Human Disorders II (2)
Recognition of parameters to detect, isolate, and identify the characteristics of medically important
microbiologic, mycologic, and parasitic organisms of man. One hour of lecture and four hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: HSMT 252, HSMT 353, HSMT 356, and HSMT 359.
HSMT 466 Clinical Hematology (4)
Clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical facility with emphasis on practical/technical skills and
applications. Two hours of lecture and eighteen hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Senior
standing and consent of the Program Director.
HSMT 467 Blood Bank (4)
Clinical practicum focusing on the performance of antibody assessments, compatibility phlebotomy,
component preparation, donor processing of donated blood, and quality assurance. Two hours of
lecture and eighteen hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the
Program Director.
HSMT 468 Clinical Microbiology (4)
Clinical rotation at an affiliated clinical site to emphasize practical/technical skills and applications.
Two hours of lecture and eighteen hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing and
consent of the Program Director.
HSMT 469 Clinical Biochemistry (4)
Clinical rotation at an affiliated clinical site to emphasize practical/technical skills and applications.
Two hours of lecture and eighteen hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing and
consent of the Program Director.
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RESPIRATORY THERAPY COURSES
HSRT 220 Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum (2)
Introduction to basic procedures; equipment applications; therapeutic modalities for oxygen, humidity,
aerosol therapy; methods in and indicators for respiratory therapeutics. Precedes clinical rotation. Six
hours of laboratory per week. Corequisites: HSRT 230 and HSRT 231.
HSRT 222 Developmental Practicum in Clinical Applications (2)
Skills enhancement of basic procedures and clinical development in patient respiratory care plan,
CPR, mechanical ventilation, and patient assessment. Twelve hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite:
HSRT 232.
HSRT 230 Introduction to Respiratory Therapy (3)
Introduction to respiratory care basic sciences applications, terminology, ventilatory mechanics, blood-
gas analysis, and acid-base balance. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisites: HSRT 220 and
HSRT 231.
HSRT 231 Cardiopulmonary Systems (3)
Anatomical and physiological study of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; contrast of the
normal versus dysfunctional cardiopulmonary system; relationship to and effect upon renal physiology.
Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisites: HSRT 220 and HSRT 230.
HSRT 232 Intermediate Clinical Applications (4)
Theoretical applications in patient assessment, administration, and evaluation of oxygen and aerosol.
Intermittent breathing exercises; basic CPR training; and development in mechanical ventilation
administration. Four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSRT 220, HSRT 230, and HSRT
231. Corequisite: HSRT 222.
HSRT 307 Respiratory Care Applications II (1)
Applications and analyses of clinical data for presentation by respiratory care practitioners. One hour
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSRT 308 Respiratory Care Applications II (1)
Continuation of HSRT 307 to include simulations and presentations. One hour of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSRT 320 Applied Procedures and Equipment - Clinical Practicum III (2)
Study of and clinical practice in applications of the operation, mechanical features, limitations of, and
indications for various types of equipment used in respiratory care. Six hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: HSRT 222 and HSRT 232. Corequisites: HSRT 321, HSRT 330, and HSRT 331.
HSRT 321 Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum IV (2)
Symptomatic presentations and pathophysiological manifestations; clinical experiences; case studies;
and advanced respiratory patient care procedures at clinical sites. Six hours of laboratory per week.
Corequisite: HSRT 331.
HSRT 322 Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum V (2)
Continuation of HSRT 321 with emphasis on advanced respiratory care practice and technology
where invasive and specialized procedures are used. Six hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite:
HSRT 332.
HSRT 323 Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum VI (2)
Long-term, critical, intensive, surgical, and post-surgical assessment of respiratory care therapeutics
presented. Advanced clinical experiences, procedures, and case studies obtained at clinical sites. Six hours of
laboratory per week. Corequisite: HSRT 333.
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HSRT 325 Pediatric Clinical Practicum (2)
Procedures and treatment modalities utilized in the clinical management of neonatal and pediatric
patients. Twelve hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: HSRT 340.
HSRT 330 Applied Procedures and Equipment (3)
Study of airway management, resuscitation, continuous assisted ventilation. Specific mechanics and
applications of equipment/techniques utilized in corresponding clinical sites. Three hours of lecture
per week. Corequisites: HSRT 320, HSRT 321, and HSRT 331.
HSRT 331 Theoretical and Applied Respiratory Therapy (3)
Study of the pathophysiology and clinical presentations manifested in pulmonary disease and
dysfunction. Acid-base balance; radiological and P-F testing; hemodynamics; and ECG presentations
studied. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisite: HSRT 321.
HSRT 332 Applied Procedures and Equipment (3)
Study of advanced, invasive, and specialized procedures applicable to the function of the
cardiopulmonary and renal systems. Continuation and augmentation of HSRT 330. Three hours of
lecture per week. Corequisite: HSRT 322.
HSRT 333 Cardiopulmonary Diseases (3)
Advanced study of pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and assessment of pulmonary, circulatory, and
renal dysfunction. Emphasis on identification of and treatment regime for specific cardiopulmonary
dysfunction. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisite: HSRT 323.
HSRT 334 Respiratory Care Pharmacotherapy (3)
Clinical aspects and physiologic effects of drugs administered by the respiratory care practitioner.
Clinical activities involved in the preparation, delivery, and therapeutic evaluation of administered
drugs. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSRT 230 or HSRT 231.
HSRT 340 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (3)
Respiratory care of newborns, infants, and children; procedures in oxygen, aerosol, and ventilatory
therapeutics; and review of anatomy/physiology, specific abnormalities, specialized procedures, and
clinical presentations. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisite: HSRT 325.
HSRT 420 Comprehensive Respiratory Care (2)
Comprehensive study of the respiratory care practice at both the technician and therapist levels based
on NBRC job analysis survey results. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the
Program Director.
HSRT 435 Electrocardiographic Technology (3)
ECG techniques, procedures, patterns, and interpretations; systematic methods for reading
electrocardiograms. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent
of the Program Director.
HSRT 440 Respiratory Therapy Management I (4)
Departmental management involving personnel, decision making, budgeting, evaluation of
departmental effectiveness, and development of departmental policies. Three hours of lecture and
four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSRT 441 Respiratory Therapy Management II (4)
Continuation of HSRT 440. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: HSRT 440 and consent of the Program Director.
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HSRT 453 Cardiopulmonary Technology (5)
Pulmonary function testing procedures and interpretation; study of equipment and standards used in
pulmonary testing. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of
the Program Director.
HSRT 454 Critical Care and Internship (5)
Comprehensive study of advanced procedures, therapeutic modalities, decision making, and quality
control for the practicing respiratory therapist. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Completion of all other professional HSRT courses and consent of the Program Director.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 149
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (ENVIRON HEALTH) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 63 credits 42 credits
ENG 131 (3)** HSEH 232 (3) BIOL 121 (2)
ENG 132 (3) HSEH 233 (4) BIOL 122 (2)
MATH 133 (3) HSEH 235 (3) BIOL 132 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) HSEH 334 (3) BIOL 245 or 344 (4)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) HSEH 337 (4) CHEM 211 (1)
ENG 2xx (3) HSEH 338 (3) CHEM 212 (l)
ART 131 or HSEH 339 (3) CHEM 231 (3)
ART 132 (3) HSEH 344 (4) CHEM 232 (3)
HIST 231 (3) HSEH 425 (3) HSCR 150 (3)
HIST 232 (3) HSEH 431 (3) HSCR 260 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) HSEH 432 (3) HSCR 360 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) HSEH 433 (3) MATH 134 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) HSEH 434 (3) PHYS 215 (1)
CS 116 (3) HSEH 435 (3) PHYS 216 (1)
HSEH 442 (3) PHYS 237 (3)
HSEH 450 (3) PHYS 238 (3)
HSEH 451 (3)
HSEH 460 (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
BIOL 121 (Biological Science I Laboratory), 2 cr
BIOL 131 (Biological Science I, Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 111 (General Chemistry I Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 131 (General Chemistry I, Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 133 (College Algebra), 3 cr
Second Semester
BIOL 122 (Biological Science II Laboratory), 2 cr
BIOL 132 (Biological Science II, Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 112 (General Chemistry II Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 132 (General Chemistry II, Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 134 (Plane Trigonometry), 3 cr
HSCR 150 (Concepts of Health), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
BIOL 245 (Human Anatomy and Physiology), 4 cr
CHEM 211 (Organic Chemistry I Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 231 (Organic Chemistry I, Lecture), 3 cr
HSCR 260 (Biomedical Ethics), 3 cr
PHYS 215 (General Physics I Laboratory), 1 cr
PHYS 237 (General Physics Life Science Students I, Lecture), 3 cr
Second Semester
CHEM 212 (Organic Chemistry II Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 232 (Organic Chemistry II, Lecture), 3 cr
HSCR 360 (Principles of Disease), 3 cr
PHYS 216 (General Physics II Laboratory), 1 cr
PHYS 238 (General Physics Life Science Students II, Lecture), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
HSEH 232 (Introduction to Environmental Health), 3 cr
HSEH 233 (Epidemiology and Biostatistics), 4 cr
HSEH 234 (Health Physics), 3 cr
HSEH 344 (Environmental Chemistry), 4 cr
HSEH 425 (Insect and Vector Control), 3 cr
Second Semester
HSEH 235 (Human Ecology), 3 cr
HSEH 337 (Environmental Microbiology), 4 cr
HSEH 338 (Water Pollution and Control), 3 cr
HSEH 433 (Institutional Health and Safety), 3 cr
HSEH 434 (Sewage Treatment and Disposal), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
HSEH 334 (Public Health Organization and Administration), 3 cr
HSEH 339 (Air Pollution and Control), 3 cr
HSEH 442 (Occupational Safety and Health), 3 cr
HSEH 450 (Environmental Toxicology), 3 cr
HSEH 460 (Internship), 3 cr
Second Semester
HSEH 431 (Solid Waste Management), 3 cr
HSEH 432 (Hazardous Waste Management), 3 cr
HSEH 435 (Environmental Health Problems), 3 cr
HSEH 451 (Environmental Impact Assessment), 3 cr
HSEH 460 (Internship), 3 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 128
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (HEALTH ADMIN) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 39 credits 45 credits
ENG 131 (3)** HSHA 211 (3) HSCR 150 (3)
ENG 132 (3) HSHA 262 (3) HSCR 260 (3)
MATH 133 (3) HSHA 313 (3) HSCR 360 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) HSHA 314 (3) HSCR 361 (3)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) HSHA 361 (3) MATH 134 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) HSHA 363 (3) PA 271 (3)
ART 131 or HSHA 411 (6)^^ PA 301 (3)
ART 132 (3) HSHA 412 (3) PA 302 (3)
HIST 231 (3) HSHA 413 (3) PA 311 (3)
HIST 232 (3) HSHA 414 (3) PA 312 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) HSHA 451 (3) PA 313 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) PA 321 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) PE 1xx (1)
CS 116 (3) PE 1xx (1)
Free Electives (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
^^ HSHA 411 must be taken twice where each enrollment counts for 3 credits.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
HSCR 150 (Concepts of Health), 3 cr
Second Semester
CS 116 (Computer Introduction), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
HSCR 260 (Biomedical Ethics), 3 cr
HSHA 211 (Health Information Systems), 3 cr
PA 271 (Introduction to Public Administration), 3 cr
PA 301 (Research Methods in Public Administration), 3 cr
Second Semester
HSCR 300 (Health Sciences Seminar), 1 cr
HSHA 262 (Public Policy and Health Care), 3 cr
PA 302 (Quantitative Methods in Public Administration), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
HSCR 360 (Principles of Disease), 3 cr
HSHA 312 (Health Administration in School Systems), 3 cr
HSHA 313 (Health Care of the Poor), 3 cr
HSHA 451 (Health Care of the Aged), 3 cr
PA 311 (Introduction to Public Sector Planning), 3 cr
Second Semester
HSCR 361 (Research for Health Professionals), 3 cr
HSHA 314 (Finance and Economics of Health Care), 3 cr
HSHA 361 (Long Term Care), 3 cr
PA 312 (Public Budgeting), 3 cr
PA 313 (Organization Behavior and Management), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
HSHA 363 (Ambulatory Health Care), 3 cr
HSHA 412 (Legal, Ethical, and Biomedical Aspects of Health Care), 3 cr
HSHA 413 (Seminar in Community Health), 3 cr
HSHA 414 (Seminar in Issues in Health Care), 3 cr
PA 321 (Personnel Administration), 3 cr
Second Semester
HSHA 411 (Health Administration Internship), 6 cr (2 sections)
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 139
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (HEALTH INFO MGMT) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 45 credits 50 credits
ENG 131 (3)** HSMR 362 (3) BIOL 121 (2)
ENG 132 (3) HSMR 363 (3) BIOL 122 (2)
MATH 133 (3) HSMR 364 (3) BIOL 132 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) HSMR 364L (2) BIOL 135 (4)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) HSMR 365 (2) BIOL 246 (4)
ENG 2xx (3) HSMR 366 (2) HSCR 150 (3)
ART 131 or HSMR 373 (2) HSCR 260 (3)
ART 132 (3) HSMR 374 (2) HSCR 300 (1)
HIST 231 (3) HSMR 401 (1) HSCR 360 (3)
HIST 232 (3) HSMR 402 (1) HSCR 361 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) HSMR 473 (3) HSCR 400 (1)
POLSC 232 (3) HSMR 474 (3) MATH 135 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) HSMR 475 (3) MGMT 300 (3)
CS 116 (3) HSMR 476 (4) MGMT 301 (3)
HSMR 477 (4) MGSC 239 (3)
HSMR 478 (2) Free Electives (6)
HSMR 479 (3)
*Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
**(N) represents the number of course credits.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
BIOL 121 (Biological Science Laboratory I), 2 cr
BIOL 131 (Biological Science I, Lecture), 3 cr
HSCR 150 (Concepts of Health), 3 cr
Second Semester
BIOL 122 (Biological Science Laboratory II), 2 cr
BIOL 132 (Biological Science II, Lecture), 3 cr
CS 116 (Computer Introduction), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
BIOL 135 (Human Anatomy and Physiology 1), 4 cr
HSCR 260 (Biomedical Ethics), 3 cr
Second Semester
BIOL 136 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I), 4 cr
BIOL 246 (Microbiology for Health Related Professions), 4 cr
HSCR 300 (Health Sciences Seminar), 1 cr
MGSC 239 (Business Statistics I), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
HSCR 360 (Principles of Disease), 3 cr
HSMR 362 (Medical Terminology/Word Processing), 3 cr
HSMR 363 (Basic Foundations I), 3 cr
HSMR 363L (Basic Foundations Laboratory), 2 cr
HSMR 365 (Directed Practice), 2 cr
HSMR 366 (Legal Aspects), 2 cr
Second Semester
HSCR 361 (Research for Health Professionals), 3 cr
HSMR 373 (Basic Foundations II), 2 cr
HSMR 364 (Management of Health Data I), 3 cr
HSMR 364L (Management of Health Data Laboratory), 2 cr
MGMT 300 (Business Organization and Management), 3 cr
MGMT 301 (Personnel and Manpower Development), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
HSMR 374 (Management of Health Data II), 2 cr
HSMR 401 (ln-Service Training for Health Information Managers), 1 cr
HSMR 473 (Quality Assurance Management), 3 cr
HSMR 474 (Computerized Health Information Systems), 3 cr
HSMR 475 (Directed Practice II), 3 cr
Second Semester
HSMR 402 (Comprehensive Health Information Management), 1 cr
HSMR 476 (Preceptorship), 4 cr
HSMR 477 (Management of Health Information Systems), 4 cr
HSMR 478 (Problems in Medical Records/Health Information Management), 2 cr
HSMR 479 (Health Information Personnel Management), 3 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 141
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (MEDICAL TECH) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 59 credits 38 credits
ENG 131 (3)** HSMT 252 (3) BIOL 131 (3)
ENG 132 (3) HSMT 304 (1) BIOL 132 (3)
MATH 133 (3) HSMT 306 (1) BIOL 347 (4)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) HSMT 352 (4) BIOL 454 (3)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) HSMT 353 (4) CHEM 211 (1)
ENG 2xx (3) HSMT 354 (3) CHEM 231 (3)
ART 131 or HSMT 355 (3) CHEM 212 (1)^^
ART 132 (3) HSMT 356 (4) CHEM 232 (3)^^
HIST 231 (3) HSMT 357 (3) HSCR 150 (3)
HIST 232 (3) HSMT 358 (2) HSCR 260 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) HSMT 359 (3) HSCR 300 (1)
POLSC 232 (3) HSMT 362 (3) HSCR 360 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) HSMT 364 (3) HSCR 361 (3)
CS 116 (3) HSMT 365 (3)
HSMT 369 (2)
HSMT 466 (4)
HSMT 467 (4)
HSMT 468 (4)
HSMT 469 (4)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
^^ CHEM 212 (1) and CHEM 232 (3) may together be substituted by CHEM 445 (4).
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
BIOL 131 (Biological Science I, Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 111 (General Chemistry I Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 131 (General Chemistry I, Lecture), 3 cr
HSCR 150 (Concepts of Health), 3 cr
MATH 133 (College Algebra), 3 cr
Second Semester
BIOL 132 (Biological Science II, Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 112 (General Chemistry II Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 132 (General Chemistry II, Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 134 (Plane Trigonometry), 3 cr
PHARM 212 (Medical Terminology), 1 cr
Summer Session
HSCR 260 (Biomedical Ethics), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
BIOL 245 (Human Anatomy and Physiology), 3 cr
BIOL 454 (Immunology), 3 cr
CHEM 211 (Organic Chemistry I Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 231 (Organic Chemistry I, Lecture), 3 cr
Second Semester
BIOL 347 (Microbiology), 4 cr
CHEM 212 (Organic Chemistry II Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 232 (Organic Chemistry II, Lecture), 3 cr
Summer Session
HSCR 360 (Principles of Disease), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
HSMT 304 (Medical Technology Applications I), 1 cr
HSMT 352 (Hematology I), 4 cr
HSMT 353 (Clinical Microscopy and Quality Control), 4 cr
HSMT 354 (Immunohematology and Serology I), 3 cr
HSMT 355 (Medical Chemistry I), 3 cr
HSMT 359 (Microbial Human Disorders I), 3 cr
Second Semester
HSMT 252 (Serology Practice and Procedures), 3 cr
HSMT 305 (Medical Technology Applications II), 1 cr
HSMT 362 (Hematology II), 3 cr
HSMT 364 (Immunohematology and Serology II),. 3 cr
HSMT 365 (Medical Chemistry II), 3 cr
HSMT 369 (Microbial Human Disorders II), 2 cr
Summer Session
HSCR 361 (Research for Health Professionals), 3 cr
HSMT 356 (Hemostatic Processes), 4 cr
Senior First Semester
HSMT 306 (Comprehensive Medical Technology), 1 cr
HSMT 357 (Practicum I), 3 cr
HSMT 467 (Blood Bank), 4 cr
HSMT 469 (Clinical Biochemistry), 4 cr
Second Semester
HSCR 300 (Health Sciences Seminar), 1 cr
HSMT 358 (Clinical Immunology), 2 cr
HSMT 466 (Clinical Hematology), 4 cr
HSMT 468 (Clinical Microbiology), 4 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 147
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (RESP THERAPY) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 66 credits 37 credits
ENG 131 (3)** HSRT 220 (2) BIOL 131 (3)
ENG 132 (3) HSRT 222 (2) BIOL 132 (3)
MATH 133 (3) HSRT 231 (3) BIOL 246 (4)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) HSRT 232 (3) BIOL 460 (3)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) HSRT 307 (1) HSCR 150 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) HSRT 308 (1) HSCR 260 (3)
ART 131 or HSRT 320 (2) HSCR 300 (1)
ART 132 (3) HSRT 321 (2) HSCR 360 (3)
HIST 231 (3) HSRT 322 (2) MATH 134 (3)
HIST 232 (3) HSRT 323 (2) PHARM 212 (1)
POLSC 231 (3) HSRT 325 (2) PHYS 237 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) HSRT 330 (3) PHYS 238 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) HSRT 331 (3)
CS 116 (3) HSRT 332 (3)
HSRT 333 (3)
HSRT 334 (3)
HSRT 340 (3)
HSRT 420 (2)
HSRT 435 (3)
HSRT 440 (4)
HSRT 441 (4)
HSRT 453 (5)
HSRT 454 (5)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as
listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
BIOL 131 (Biological Science I, Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 111 (General Chemistry I Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 131 (General Chemistry I, Lecture), 3 cr
Second Semester
BIOL 132 (Biological Science II, Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 112 (General Chemistry II Laboratory), 1 cr
CHEM 132 (General Chemistry II, Lecture), 3 cr
PHARM 212 (Medical Terminology), 1 cr
HSCR 260 (Biomedical Ethics), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
BIOL 245 (Human Anatomy and Physiology), 4 cr
PHYS 237 (General Physics Life Science I, Lecture), 3 cr
Second Semester
HSRT 220 (Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum), 2 cr
HSRT 230 (Introduction to Respiratory Therapy), 3 cr
HSRT 231 (Cardiopulmonary Systems), 3 cr
PHYS 238 (General Physics Life Science II, Lecture), 3 cr
Summer First Term
HSRT 222 (Developmental Practicum in Clinical Applications), 2 cr
HSRT 232 (Intermediate Clinical Applications), 4 cr
Summer Second Term
HSCR 150 (Concepts of Health), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
HSRT 320 (Applied Procedures and Equipment-Clinical Practicum III), 2 cr
HSRT 321 (Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum IV), 2 cr
HSRT 325 (Pediatric Clinical Practicum), 2 cr
HSRT 330 (Applied Procedures and Equipment), 3 cr
HSRT 331 (Theoretical and Applied Respiratory Therapy), 3 cr
HSRT 334 (Respiratory Care Pharmacotherapy), 3 cr
HSRT 340 (Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care), 3 cr
Second Semester
BIOL 246 (Microbiology for Health Care Professionals), 4 cr
HSCR 300 (Seminar in Health Sciences), 1 cr
HSCR 360 (Principles of Disease), 3 cr
HSRT 322 (Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum V), 2 cr
HSRT 323 (Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum VI), 2 cr
HSRT 332 (Applied Procedures and Equipment), 3 cr
HSRT 333 (Cardiopulmonary Diseases), 3 cr
Summer First Term
HSRT 307 (Respiratory Care Applications I), 1 cr
HSRT 454 (Critical Care and Internship), 5 cr
Senior First Semester
BIOL 460 (Biostatistics), 3 cr
HSRT 308 (Respiratory Care Applications II), 1 cr
HSRT 420 (Comprehensive Respiratory Care), 2 cr
HSRT 440 (Respiratory Therapy Management I), 4 cr
Second Semester
HSRT 435 (Electrocardiographic Technology), 3 cr
HSRT 441 (Respiratory Therapy Management II), 4 cr
HSRT 453 (Cardiopulmonary Technology), 5 cr
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
OVERVIEW
The College of Science and Technology at Texas Southern University consists of seven Departments: the Department of Biology, the
Department of Chemistry, the Department of Computer Science and Physics, the Department of Engineering Technologies, the Depart-
ment of Industrial Technologies, the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Transportation Studies. In serving students,
these units allow the College to fulfill its mission; and through them, nine undergraduate and five graduate degrees are offered. For
detailed information on the five graduate degrees, students are referred to the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University. A
summary of the degrees and departments, by name, appears in the chart below:
Department Undergraduate Degrees Graduate Degrees
Biology Bachelor of Science in Biology Master of Science in Biology
Chemistry Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Master of Science in Chemistry
Computer Science and Physics Bachelor of Science in Computer Science None
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Engineering Technologies Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology None
Industrial Technologies Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Master of Science in Industrial Technology
Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Master of Science in Mathematics
Transportation Studies Bachelor of Science in Airway Computer Science Master of Science in Transportation
Bachelor of Science in Airway Management Science Planning and Management
Administratively, the College of Science and Technology is headed by a Dean who is assisted by an Assistant Dean. Each of the seven
departments is headed by a Faculty Chair who reports to the Dean. All administrative offices, classrooms, and research facilities for the
College are primarily located in three facilities designated as follows: Airway Science Center, Nabrit Science Center, and Leonard H. O.
Spearman Technology Building on the Campus.
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of the College of Science and Technology at Texas Southern University is to prepare students to be proficient in the
basic sciences, mathematics, and technologies in order for them to pursue careers in business, education, research, government, and
industry. Thus, the mission of the College in teaching, research, and service is:
1. To educate a diverse population in the sciences, mathematics, and technologies for the professions.
2. To conduct research and scholarly pursuits for the advancement of knowledge.
3. To serve society and the communities consistent with the mission of the University.
As an instructional agent of the University, the College of Science and Technology has an additional service mission as stated below:
1. To provide students of varied scholastic levels access to higher education by providing the academic foundations necessary for
accessing educational programs at the University.
2. To prepare competent professionals and leaders capable of providing effective service and developing solutions to the problems
of the nation and the world, especially in urban environs.
In pursuing its missions, the College embraces the following goals:
1. To maintain a quality research infrastructure in science and technology departments by supporting multidisciplinary research
foci and individual faculty research pursuits and training.
2. To maintain the highest of faculty productivity in teaching and service by ensuring that instructional classrooms and laboratories
are well equipped and supported with adequate materials and supplies.
3. To ensure quality in the undergraduate and graduate academic programs in the sciences and technologies by providing adequate
instructional support along with qualified, experienced faculty.
4. To ensure the quality of student life and services in the science and technology departments by promoting student organiza-
tions, providing internship and cooperative education opportunities, and other exposures to career opportunities.
5. To ensure student academic success in science and technology majors by providing scholarships and other financial assistance,
academic assistance and mentoring, and establishing retention and graduation rate objectives for science and technology
departments.
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6. To maintain a high visibility for faculty, staff, and students in the College of Science and Technology within academe, the
research establishment, governmental/industrial/corporate organizations, and the public at large.
ADMISSION POLICIES
Students (either new or transfer) wishing to enroll in one of the programs of study leading to one of the nine undergraduate degrees
offered through the College of Science and Technology must first gain admission to Texas Southern University through policies and
procedures established by the University Director of Admissions. Once admitted, students are required to contact both the General
University Academic Center (or GUAC) for advisement regarding the fulfillment of ASSET requirements and the department of choice
in the College for additional advisement. Students may not officially declare majors until ASSET requirements have been fulfilled and
identified deficiencies have been eradicated; however, they are eligible to enroll in some selected courses offered through the seven
departments in the College once admitted. The seven Department Offices provide advisement upon request related to courses available
to students who are not yet eligible to declare majors in the College.
Once admitted or while applying for admission, students who need financial aid or assistance should contact the Office of Student
Financial Assistance at the University. In addition, some competitive scholarships may be available to students through the College.
Students earning GPA’s of approximately 3.00 or higher (out of 4.00) may inquire about making application for these scholarships
through one of the seven Department Offices or the Dean’s Office.
Former students in the College who were enrolled for credit within the year prior to registration are not required to apply for readmission.
However, students who last attended one year or more, prior to registration, are required to file applications for readmission and submit
transcripts from all colleges attended since their last enrollment at Texas Southern University.
GENERAL COLLEGE POLICIES
1. All students enrolled in the College of Science and Technology are required to follow the sequence of courses outlined in their
respective degree plans.
2. Students may not enroll in required advanced courses without satisfactorily completing the prerequisites for these courses
whether they are offered through the College or through other colleges or schools at the University.
3. Students earning undergraduate degrees from the College may or may not be required to declare a minor; hence, the respective
departmental information describing the various degrees should be consulted regarding this matter.
4. For all undergraduate programs offered through the College, a common core of courses (interdisciplinary in nature) is required
for completion of the respective degree requirements.
5. Students may be required to pass a comprehensive exit examination prior to graduation.
6. All students enrolled in the College are encouraged to secure either cooperative education or internship positions prior to
graduation. Further information on these positions may be obtained from either the Office of the Dean of the College of Science
and Technology or the University Cooperative Education and Placement Services Center.
ACCREDITATION
All programs in the College are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, but some
programs have professional accreditation as well. The Chemistry program is accredited by the American Chemical Society. The Electronics
Engineering Technology Program in the Department of Engineering Technologies is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Com-
mission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD
21202-4012, telephone: (410)-347-7700. The undergraduate programs in the Department of Industrial Technologies are accredited by
the National Association of Industrial Technology. The undergraduate programs in the Department of Transportation Studies are
recognized by the Federal Aviation Agency and accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student participation in a number of professional organizations and societies having student affiliated chapters on the Campus is
encouraged. The principle organizations operating in the College are listed below:
Alpha Eta Rho (AER)
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
American Chemical Society Student Organization (ACS)
American Design Drafting Association (ADDA)
American Planning Association (APA)
Associated General Contractors, Inc. (AGC)
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
Environmental Toxicology Graduate Students Association
Flight Team
Instrument Society of America (ISA)
Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT)
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
National Technical Association (NTA)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Society of Sigma Xi
Students should seek additional information on these organizations through the Office of the Dean or through the Department Offices
in the College.
RIGHT TO MODIFY
The information contained in this bulletin is considered to be descriptive in nature and not contractual. The University reserves the
right to change any policy or requirement at any time during the time that students are enrolled. Courses are also subject to change.
DESCRIPTION OF DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE
The seven departments housed in the College of Science and Technology are described in detail on the pages that follow. They are
described in the following order: Department of Biology, Department of Chemistry, Department of Computer Science and Physics,
Department of Engineering Technologies, Department of Industrial Technologies, Department of Mathematics, and Department of
Transportation Studies.
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
As one of the largest instructional units in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Biology offers courses in Biology (BIOL),
the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Biology, the Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Biology, and a minor in Biology for students
pursuing majors in other departments where the declaration of a minor is required. The teaching facilities, research facilities, and faculty
members for the Department are housed on the second and third floors of Nabrit Center with the Department Office located in Room
239.
Students interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Biology should consult the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern
University for further information.
In pursuing the B.S. in Biology, students may select from four curriculum tracks of study: Comprehensive, Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/
Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Optometry, and Pre-Physical Therapy. The Comprehensive Track is designed to prepare students for additional
study at the graduate level in Biology, while the other three tracks are intended to prepare students for professional schools upon
graduation. The specific requirements for the B.S. in Biology are described, in detail, below. Students selecting to follow the Comprehen-
sive Track must declare a minor in a second academic discipline if they are first-time degree seekers; however, students selecting to follow
the remaining three tracks are not required to do so. In the selection of a minor, students following the Comprehensive Track are
cautioned that grades of “C” or better must be earned in all courses designated for the minor, where grades of “C-” are unacceptable.
Students selecting minors should also seek detailed advisement from their designated advisors because the selection of a minor having
representative courses in the core curriculum or other requirements for the degree could impact the total number of credits required.
In no case will a student qualify for graduation at the undergraduate level with fewer than 124 semester credit hours satisfactorily
completed.
The mission of the Department of Biology is threefold: (1) to provide the opportunity for all students who matriculate through Texas
Southern University to become better informed about biological phenomena and life processes, as well as apply information and
knowledge gained toward an improved understanding of man, society, and the universe; (2) to provide undergraduate students with the
appropriate background in Biology that will allow them to pursue medical, biomedical, and other allied or related careers; and (3) to
ensure that undergraduates who intend to matriculate in graduate programs in the biological sciences, or related areas, are adequately
prepared.
Although the Department has no specific criteria for accepting majors and minors at the present time, interested students must first gain
admission to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements, must eradicate deficiencies identified at the time of admission through the
General University Academic Center (GUAC), and must petition the Department for major or minor status as ASSET requirements are
completed and deficiencies are eradicated. Once students have been admitted to the Department, they must maintain an overall GPA of,
at least, 2.25 with respect to courses in the following cognate areas: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. Students whose overall
GPA’s fall below 2.25 for two consecutive semesters and students who fail individual courses in these designated cognate areas will be
removed from the list of designated majors and minors in Biology. Once admitted, students are each assigned an official faculty advisor
who must approve their individual schedules of courses for each semester or term of enrollment. All majors should request that the Faculty
Chair evaluate their transcripts at the beginning of their senior year to verify eligibility for degree conferral at the end of that year. An exit
examination is also required of graduating seniors.
Individuals interested in seeking certification for teaching in the public schools of Texas in Biology should contact the Teacher Certifi-
cation Officer in the College of Education at Texas Southern University for application instructions.
For the minor in Biology, 21 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following courses: BIOL 131 (3 credits),
BIOL 132 (3 credits), BIOL 241 (3 credits), BIOL 243 (3 credits), and 9 additional 300-level or 400-level BIOL credits. In conjunction
with these 21 credits, at least one year of college chemistry must be completed along with Mathematics 133 and 134. Although students
are asked to take BIOL 121 (2 credits) and BIOL 122 (2 credits) as corequisites with BIOL 131 and BIOL 132, respectively, these 4
credits are not counted toward the completion of the minor in Biology. Grades of “C” or better, where grades of “C-” are unacceptable,
must be earned in Biology courses needed to satisfy the minor.
In summary, students must first gain admission to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements, and must petition the Department
for major or minor status. Each student admitted is assigned an official advisor, and students admitted to major status who are interested
in teaching in the public schools of Texas must contact the Teacher Certification Officer in the College of Education. An exit examination
is required of graduating seniors. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Department Office at (713)-313-7005.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 301
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Abdel-Rahman, Fawzia
Professor
B.Sc., University of Cairo, Egypt
M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Davis
Colbert, Dinah
Associate Professor
B.S., Southern University
M.S., University of Houston
Ph.D., University of Texas at Houston
DuMond, James W.
Assistant Professor
B.S., Eastern Montana College
M.S., Montana Tech
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fadulu, Sunday O.
Professor
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University
M.S., Ph. D., University of Oklahoma
Ghosh, Debabrata
Professor
B.Sc., The University of Calcutta, India
M.S., Ph.D., Texas A & M University
Post-Doctoral Studies, University of Texas at Austin
Hillar, Marion
Professor
M.D., Ph.D., University Medical School at
Gdansk, Poland
Hogan, Yvonne H
Professor
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Howard University
Jackson, Desiree
Assistant Professor
B.S., State University of New York College at
Brockport
Ph.D., Meharry Medical College
Jejelowo, Olufisayo
Professor
B.Sc. (Honors), University of Lagos, Nigeria
M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Manchester, United
Kingdom
Jones, Joseph, Jr.
Professor
B.S., Morris Brown College
M.Sc., Northwestern University
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Ramesh, Govindarajan
Assistant Professor
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Madras, India
Williams, Warren
Associate Professor
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., University of Illinois
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BIOLOGY COURSES
BIOL 121 Biological Science Laboratory I (2)
Laboratory course devoted to the study of basic life processes and the structural and functional organization
of plants and animals. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: BIOL 131.
Listed as BIOL 1106 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
BIOL 122 Biological Science Laboratory II (2)
Continuation of Biology 121 with emphasis on biological concepts and processes. One hour of lecture and
two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 121. Corequisite: BIOL 132. Listed as BIOL 1107 in the
Texas Common Course Numbering System.
BIOL 131 Biological Science I (3)
Integrated approach to the study of basic biological principles which are presented through the hierarchy of
living systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisite: BIOL 121. Listed as BIOL 1306 in the Texas
Common Course Numbering System.
BIOL 132 Biological Science II (3)
Continuation of BIOL 13 1. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 121, BIOL 131. Co
requisite: BIOL 122. Listed as BIOL 1307 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
BIOL 135 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
Course designed for health careers and pre-nursing students emphasizing the structure-function relation-
ships of human organ systems. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
BIOL 122 and BIOL 132. Listed as BIOL 2401 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
BIOL 136 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
Continuation of BIOL 135. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
BIOL 135. Listed as BIOL 2402 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
BIOL 143 Survey of Life Science (4)
In-depth coverage of selected biological principles for non-majors covering the molecular through the
population levels of life forms and functions. Methods of inquiry and analysis emphasized. Three hours of
lecture and one hour of discussion/demonstrations per week. Listed as BIOL 1408 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
BIOL 241 Cell Biology (3)
Molecular biology of cells encompassing ultra-structure, biosynthesis of macromolecules, chromosome and
gene structure, control of gene expression, cell cycles, cytoskeleton movement, and energetic. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 121, BIOL 122, BIOL 131, BIOL 132, and one year of college level
chemistry.
BIOL 243 Developmental Biology (3)
Consideration of development in diverse organisms with an emphasis on comparative vertebrate develop-
ment. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 121, BIOL 122, BIOI 131, and BIOL 132.
BIOL 245 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)
Integrated approach to the study of the organ systems of man for non-majors where the relationship
between anatomy and function is emphasized. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per
week. Prerequisite: One year of college level biology. (BIOL 143 does not qualify in meeting this prerequi-
site.)
BIOL 246 Microbiology for Health Related Professions (4)
Morphology and physiology of microorganisms important in community health. Three hours of lecture and
three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 135 and BIOL 136. Listed as BIOL 2420 in the
Texas Common Course Numbering System.
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BIOL 248 Experiments in Biology I (4)
Key experiments in developmental, organismic, and environmental biology. One hour of lecture and five
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in Biology.
BIOL 300 Seminar for Health Related Professions (1)
Designed to broaden the perspectives of students preparing to pursue health professional careers. Students
may enroll for a maximum of two semesters. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 122 and
BIOL 132.
BIOL 338 Genetics (3)
In-depth discussion of the basic concepts of Mendelian, neo-Mendelian, molecular, and population genet-
ics. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Two years of college level biology and one year of college
level chemistry.
BIOL 340 Biochemistry of Biological Compounds (3)
Physico-chemical nature of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; kinetic function of enzymes;
and structure of biological membranes. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: One year of college
level biology and chemistry.
BIOL 341 Organismic Biology (4)
Comparative and integrated approach to the study of organisms emphasizing diversity, maintenance, coor-
dination, and function of organ systems. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 122 and BIOL 132.
BIOL 343 Ecology (3)
A study of ecosystems from the standpoint of functional dynamics as well as the roles of ecological, evolu-
tionary and adaptive processes in shaping the environment. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
BIOL 122 and BIOL 132.
BIOL 344 Human Anatomy and Histology (4)
Anatomy of organ systems of humans with an emphasis on histochemistry of normal tissues as well those
affected by drugs (designed primarily for pharmacy students). Three hours of lecture hours of laboratory per
week.
BIOL 345 Ecology Laboratory (1)
This course is designed for both field and laboratory ecological studies. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 122 and BIOL 132.
BIOL 347 Microbiology (4)
Taxonomy, structure, life cycles, physiology, biochemistry, and role in ecosystems of selected groups of
microorganisms. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: One year of
college level biology and organic chemistry.
BIOL 348 Experiments in Biology II (4)
Key experiments in cell biology, biochemistry, cell physiology, and genetics. One hour of lecture and five
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 248.
BIOL 401 Undergraduate Research (1)
Designed to provide supervised experiences in the theoretical and experimental aspects of biological research
to undergraduates. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
BIOL 438 Plant Biology (3)
Plant structure and physiology; plant biotechnology; medicinal plants; and interactions between plants and
their environment. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 122
and BIOL 132.
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BIOL 439 Principles of Biology (3)
Comprehensive review of basic biological principles operating at various levels of organization in living
systems. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 122 and BIOL
132.
BIOL 441 Histology (4)
Microscopic study of the anatomy and relevant functions of vertebrate tissues and organs using light
microscopy and selected electron micrographs. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per
week. Prerequisites: BIOL 241 or BIOL 243 or BIOL 341.
BIOL 446 Human Physiology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiments and exercises to complement BIOL 447 Human Physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL
122, BIOL 132 and one year of college chemistry.
BIOL 447 Human Physiology (3)
Comprehensive treatment of the physiology, biochemistry and biophysics of organ systems in humans.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 122, BIOL 132 and one year of college chemistry.
BIOL 448 Molecular Physiology and Biophysics (3)
Physiological, biochemical, and biophysical consideration of various cellular processes with special emphasis
on molecular mechanisms in photosynthetic and respiratory reactions. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Biology and/or one year of General Chemistry, one year of Organic Chem-
istry and one year of College Physics.
BIOL 450 Molecular Genetics (3)
In-depth study of the biochemistry and chemistry of genes including aspects of gene expression and that of
biotechnology. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Biology.
BIOL 452 Intermediary and Cellular Metabolism (3)
Quantitative bioenergetics; patterns of breakdown and synthesis of cellular metabolite; metabolic and
hormonal regulations; integration and pathological disorders; and relevance of metabolism to medicine.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 340.
BIOL 454 Immunology (3)
Comprehensive overview of the immune system and immunological mechanisms. Two hours of lecture and
three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Biology.
BIOL 460 Biostatistics (3)
Evaluation of the significance of the results of biological experiments, observations, and clinical data through
statistical analysis. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 122, BIOL 132, and one year of
college level mathematics.
BIOL 461 Environmental Sampling and Analysis (3)
Sampling of water, air and other substances of ecological significance and their chemical and statistical
analysis for suspected pollutants in Harris and other counties in Texas. Prerequisites: Senior standing in
Biology.
BIOL 499 Biology Seminar (1)
Consideration of various biological problems and recent research. Required of graduating seniors in Biology.
One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Biology. Students may enroll for a maximum
of two semesters.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BIOLOGY
COMPREHENSIVE TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 125 - 144 (depends on minor selected)
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD) (BIOLOGY) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 42 credits 34 or 37 credits^^ 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** BIOL 121 (2) CHEM 211 (1) Contact
ENG 132 (3) BIOL 122 (2) CHEM 212 (1) Department of
MATH 133 (3) BIOL 132 (3) CHEM 232 (3) being
CHEM 111, 131 (4) BIOL 241 (3) CS 117 (3) admitted as
CHEM 112, 132 (4) BIOL 243 (3) Foreign a Biology Major.
ENG 2xx (3) BIOL 248 (4) Language (6) Chemistry is
MUSIC 131 or BIOL 338 (3) MATH 134 (3) highly
ART 131 (3) BIOL 343 (3) MATH 241 (4) recommended as
HIST 231 (3) BIOL 345 (1) MATH 231 a minor
HIST 232 (3) BIOL 348 (4) or BIOL 460 (3) for Biology
POLSC 231 (3) BIOL 340 (3) PE 1xx (1) majors.***
POLSC 232 (3) BIOL 450 (3) PE 1xx (1)
PSY 131, 131L or BIOL 499 (1) PHYS 215 (1)
SOC 157 or plus PHYS 216 (1)
SOC 158 (3) 4 Upper Level BIOL PHYS 237 (3)
CS 116 (3) credits selected from PHYS 238 (3)
the following:
BIOL 341 (4), BIOL 347 (4),
BIOL 401 (1), BIOL 438 (3),
BIOL 439 (3), BIOL 441 (4),
BIOL 446 (1), BIOL 447 (3),
BIOL 448 (3), BIOL 452 (3),
BIOL 454 (3), BIOL 460 (3),
and BIOL 461 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** In selecting Chemistry as a minor, Biology majors need only two additional courses: CHEM 322 (2 credits) and CHEM 332 (3
credits), or CHEM 445 (4 credits) and CHEM 499 (1 credit). This is the case because of the number of CHEM credits required between
the “core curriculum” and the “other requirements” categories, all of which are mutually required for the minor in Chemistry. For other
minors selected, up to 21 credits may be needed if these minors do not have credits required in other categories for the Biology degree.
^^ Exact number of credits will vary depending on the student’s choice of taking BIOL 460 or MATH 231.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BIOLOGY
PRE-MEDICAL, PRE-DENTAL, and PRE-VETERINARY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (BIOLOGY) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 49 credits 36 credits
ENG 131 (3)** BIOL 121 (2) CHEM 211 (1)
ENG 132 (3) BIOL 122 (2) CHEM 212 (1)
MATH 133 (3) BIOL 132 (3) CHEM 232 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) BIOL 241 (3) CS 117 (3)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) BIOL 243 (3) Foreign Language (6)
ENG 2xx (3) BIOL 248 (4) HED 233 (2)
MUSIC 131 or BIOL 300 (1) MATH 134 (3)
ART 131 (3) BIOL 338 (3) MATH 241 (4)
HIST 231 (3) BIOL 340 (3) PE 1xx (1)
HIST 232 (3) BIOL 347 (4) PE 1xx (1)
POLSC 231 (3) BIOL 348 (4) PHYS 215 (1)
POLSC 232 (3) BIOL 441 (4) PHYS 216 (1)
PSY 131, 131L or BIOL 446 (1) PHYS 237 (3)
SOC 157 or BIOL 447 or BIOL 448 (3) PHYS 238 (3)
SOC 158 (3) BIOL 452 (3)
CS 116 (3) BIOL 454 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 307
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BIOLOGY
PRE - OPTOMETRY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (BIOLOGY) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 43 credits 42 credits
ENG 131 (3)** BIOL 121 (2) CHEM 211 (1)
ENG 132 (3) BIOL 122 (2) CHEM 212 (1)
MATH 133 (3) BIOL 132 (3) CHEM 232 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) BIOL 241 (3) CS 117 (3)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) BIOL 243 (3) Foreign Language (6)
ENG 2xx (3) BIOL 248 (4) HED 233 (2)
MUSIC 131 or BIOL 300 (1) MATH 134 (3)
ART 131 (3) BIOL 338 (3) MATH 241 (4)
HIST 231 (3) BIOL 347 (4) PE 1xx (1)
HIST 232 (3) BIOL 348 (4) PE 1xx (1)
POLSC 231 (3) BIOL 446 (1) PHYS 215 (1)
POLSC 232 (3) BIOL 447 (3) PHYS 216 (1)
PSY 131, 131L or plus PHYS 237 (3)
SOC 157 or 7 Upper Level BIOL PHYS 238 (3)
SOC 158 (3) credits selected from Free Electives (6)
CS 116 (3) the following:
BIOL 340 (3), BIOL 341 (4),
BIOL 343 (3), BIOL 345 (1),
BIOL 347 (4), BIOL 401 (1),
BIOL 438 (3), BIOL 441 (4),
BIOL 448 (3), BIOL 452 (3),
BIOL 454 (3), BIOL 460 (3),
and BIOL 461 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BIOLOGY
PRE - PHYSICAL THERAPY TRACK ***
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (BIOLOGY) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 36 credits 49 credits
ENG 131 (3)** BIOL 121 (2) CHEM 211 (1)
ENG 132 (3) BIOL 122 (2) CHEM 212 (1)
MATH 133 (3) BIOL 132 (3) CHEM 232 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) BIOL 241 (3) CS 117 (3)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) BIOL 243 (3) Foreign Language (6)
ENG 2xx (3) BIOL 248 (4) HED 233 (2)
MUSIC 131 or BIOL 300 (1) MATH 134 (3)
ART 131 (3) BIOL 338 (3) MATH 241 (4)
HIST 231 (3) BIOL 348 (4) PE 1xx (1)
HIST 232 (3) BIOL 446 (1) PE 1xx (1)
POLSC 231 (3) BIOL 447 (3) PHYS 215 (1)
POLSC 232 (3) plus PHYS 216 (1)
PSY 131, 131L or 4 Upper Level BIOL PHYS 237 (3)
SOC 157 or credits approved PHYS 238 (3)
SOC 158 (3) by major advisor: MGMT 101 (3)
CS 116 (3) BIOL 340 (3), BIOL 341 (4), SOC 141 (3)
BIOL 343 (3), BIOL 345 (1), PHARM 212 (1)
BIOL 347 (4), BIOL 401 (1), PSY 231 or SOCW 345 (3)
BIOL 448 (3), BIOL 452 (3), PSY 436 (3)
BIOL 454 (3), BIOL 460 (3),
BIOL 461 (3), and BIOL 499 (1)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Note: A total of 150 clock hours of a voluntary or paid experience in a physical therapy setting is required, of which 40 clock
hours must be completed at a different facility.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 309
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BIOLOGY
ALL TRACKS
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
BIOL 121 (Biological Science Laboratory I), 2 cr
BIOL 131 (Biological Science I, Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 111 (General Chemistry Laboratory I), 1 cr
CHEM 131 (General Chemistry I, Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 133 (College Algebra), 3 cr
Second Semester
BIOL 122 (Biological Science Laboratory II), 2 cr
BIOL 132 (Biological Science II, Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 112 (General Chemistry Laboratory II), 1 cr
CHEM 132 (General Chemistry II, Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 134 (Plane Trigonometry), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
BIOL 241 (Cell Biology), 3 cr
CHEM 211 (Organic Chemistry Laboratory I), 1 cr
CHEM 231 (Organic Chemistry I, Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 241 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry I), 3 cr
Second Semester
BIOL 243 (Developmental Biology), 3 cr
BIOL 248 (Experiments in Biology I), 4 cr
CHEM 212 (Organic Chemistry Laboratory II), 1 cr
CHEM 232 (Organic Chemistry II, Lecture), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
Select Upper Level BIOL credits as required in degree track and
approved by major advisor.
Second Semester
Select Upper Level BIOL credits as required in degree track and
approved by major advisor.
Senior First Semester
Select Upper Level BIOL credits as required in degree track and
approved by major advisor.
Second Semester
Select Upper Level BIOL credits as required in degree track and
approved by major advisor.
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Through the Department of Chemistry, courses (CHEM) are offered at the undergraduate level for students pursuing the Bachelor of
Science Degree (B.S.) in Chemistry, for students majoring in other disciplines wishing to pursue a minor in Chemistry, and for students
in other academic areas requiring some preparation in Chemistry. Although only one undergraduate degree (the Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry) is offered, two tracks leading to this degree are possible for majors: (1) an American Chemical Society (or ACS) approved track
and (2) a pre-medical and pre-dental track. Both tracks are composite programs of study, and neither track requires the declaration of an
official minor in another academic discipline. The ACS approved track is designed to prepare students for professional careers as chemists
and to ensure their preparation for graduate study. Members of the Department are housed on the third floor of Nabrit Center with the
Department Office located in Room 325.
At the graduate level, one degree is offered: the Master of Science in Chemistry. The admission criteria, requirements, and graduate
courses associated with this degree are described in the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University.
Overall, the Department of Chemistry seeks to fulfill two primary missions: (1) to prepare students for professional careers in Chemistry
and, eventually, graduate study and (2) to give students, who are majoring in related fields, an understanding of fundamental principles
and experimental techniques that will permit them to be successful in their chosen majors. Specific requirements for the B.S. in Chemistry,
as well as the minor in Chemistry, are described below.
For a minor in Chemistry, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following courses: CHEM
111, CHEM 112, CHEM 131, CHEM 132, CHEM 211, CHEM 212, CHEM 231, CHEM 232, CHEM 322, and CHEM 332.
Students are required to earn grades of “C” or better, where grades of “C-” are unacceptable, in all of these courses.
Students wishing to pursue either the B.S. in Chemistry or an undergraduate minor in Chemistry must first gain admission to the
University, must satisfy ASSET requirements and eradicate identified deficiencies through the General University Academic Center
(GUAC), and must contact the Department Office regarding the declaration of a major or minor as ASSET requirements are fulfilled.
Although the Department has no specific criteria for accepting students as majors, it does have criteria for continuance once the major in
Chemistry is declared. In order to remain as a candidate in good standing for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, a student must have
an overall GPA of at least 2.50 with respect to courses taken in the following academic disciplines: Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
Students whose overall averages in these academic disciplines fall below 2.50 for two consecutive semesters and students who fail
individual courses in these targeted areas more than once will be required to seek another major. All required Chemistry (CHEM courses
must be completed with grades of “C” or better, where grades of “C-” are unacceptable, to qualify for graduation. Completion of an exit
examination, administered through the Department, is also required of all graduating seniors.
Each major in the Department is assigned a faculty advisor, and this advisor must approve the schedule of courses for assigned students
each semester. Majors are expected to keep the Department Office informed of their current local addresses and telephone numbers up to
the time of graduation. By the start of the first semester of their senior year, majors should have their transcripts evaluated by the Faculty
Chair to ascertain graduation status and to assure themselves that they should be eligible for degree conferral at the end of the senior year.
In summary, interested students must first gain admission to the University, must fulfill ASSET requirements, and must contact the
Department Office with regard to the declaration of a major and/or minor and graduation requirements. An exit examination is
required of graduating seniors. For further information, the Department Office should be contacted at (713)-313-7003.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 311
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Clement, Jade Q.
Assistant Professor
M.D., Shandong Medical Univ.
M.S., Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine
Ph.D., University of Texas at Houston
Deng, Yuanjian
Associate Professor
B.S., Wuhan University
M.S., Chinese Academy of Sciences
Ph.D., University of Houston
Fennell, Pearlie
Professor
B.S., Huston-Tillotson College
M.S., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Houston
Hunt, Frank J.
Instructor
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
McDonald, Curtis
Professor
B.S., Huston-Tillotson College
M.S., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Sapp, John B.
Professor
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Saleh, Mahmoud
Professor
B.S., M.S., University of Cairo
Ph.D., University of California at Davis
Simmons-Willis, Tracey A.
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Maryland Baltimore
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Wei, Xin
Assistant Professor
B.S., Nanjing University
Ph.D., Nanjing University
Willis, Douglas M.
Assistant Professor
B.S., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Wilson, Bobby L.
Professor
B.S., Alabama State University
M.S., Southern University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
312 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CHEMISTRY COURSES
CHEM 111 General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
Introduction to the methods and techniques of chemical experimentation. Three hours of laboratory per
week. Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 131. Listed as CHEM 1111 in the Texas
Common Course Numbering System.
CHEM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
Continuation of CHEM 111. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 111 and credit for
or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 132. Listed as CHEM 1112 in the Texas Common Course Number-
ing System.
CHEM 131 General Chemistry I (3)
Introduction to modern theories of atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, molecular geom-
etry, chemical reactions, including oxidation-reduction and stoichiometric calculations. Three hours of
lecture per week. Corequisite: MATH 133. Listed as CHEM 1311 in the Texas Common Course Number-
ing System.
CHEM 132 General Chemistry II (3)
Study of the states of matter, solution chemistry, concepts associated with rates of reaction, homogeneous
and heterogeneous equilibria, acid-base chemistry, and fundamental thermodynamics. Three hours of lec-
ture per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 131 and MATH 133. Listed as CHEM 1312 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
CHEM 143 Inorganic Chemistry (4)
Course for pre-nursing, Human Services/Consumer Sciences, and Technology majors. Important topics:
atomic structure, periodic classification of the elements, acid-base theory, oxidation, and reduction. Three
hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
CHEM 144 Organic Chemistry (4)
Survey course for prenursing and human services/consumer sciences majors. Study of the structure, physical
properties, and reactions of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, esters, amides, and amines. Three hours of lecture
and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 143 or CHEM 131.
CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
Introduction to the techniques involved in the separation, purification, isolation, and characterization of
typical organic compounds. An introduction to organic synthesis. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 111, CHEM 112, and credit for or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 231. Listed as
CHEM 2123 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
CHEM 212 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
Multistep synthesis and introduction to the interpretation of infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance
spectra. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 and credit for or concurrent enroll-
ment in CHEM 232. Listed as CHEM 2125 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I (3)
Course for science majors dealing with the fundamentals of structure (including stereochemistry), nomen-
clature, physical properties, and chemical reactions of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their deriva-
tives. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 132. Listed as CHEM 2323 in the Texas
Common Course Numbering System.
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CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry II (3)
Continuation of CHEM 231. Study of the structure (including stereochemistry), nomenclature, physical
properties, and chemical reactions for alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives,
phenols and amines. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 231. Listed as CHEM 2325 in
the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
CHEM 322 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory (2)
Practical application of theory dealing with volumetric and gravimetric analysis. Four hours of laboratory per
week. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, CHEM 112, and credit for or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 332.
CHEM 332 Quantitative Analysis (3)
Study of reactions in solution, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium concepts, and acid-base theory
and the application of these concepts to volumetric and gravimetric analysis. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 132.
CHEM 343 Biochemistry (4)
Course for human services/ consumer sciences majors. Study of the chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins,
lipids, digestion, and metabolism. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequi-
site: CHEM 144 or CHEM 231.
CHEM 411 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
Course involving application of the theory of physical chemistry to experimental procedures. An introduc-
tion of the use of computers to solve chemistry problems and to write laboratory reports. Three hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CS 116, CHEM 322, and credit for or concurrent enrollment in CS 117,
CHEM 431, and MATH 241.
CHEM 412 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
Continuation of CHEM 411. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CS 117, CHEM 411, and
credit or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 432.
CHEM 431 Physical Chemistry I (3)
Study of important theory associated with states of matter, changes of state, chemical equilibria, thermo-
chemistry, and thermodynamics. An introduction to vibration and rotational spectra. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 232, CHEM 332, PHYS 238, and previous credit for or concurrent
enrollment in MATH 241.
CHEM 432 Physical Chemistry II (3)
Continuation of CHEM 431. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 431 and previous
credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 242.
CHEM 445 Biochemistry (4)
Structure, physical properties, and chemical reactions of lipids, proteins, enzymes, and vitamins. An in-
depth study of the processes of digestion and metabolism. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and CHEM 232.
CHEM 450 Inorganic Chemistry I (3)
Upper-level course covering an in-depth study of inorganic compounds, including coordination theory,
molecular-orbital theory, and ligand-field theory. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 242
and credit for or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 431 or consent of the Faculty Chair.
CHEM 451 Inorganic Chemistry II (3)
Upper-level course covering an in-depth study of the chemical elements and their compounds, including
their structure, physical properties, methods of preparation, chemical reactions, and uses. Two hours of
lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 450 or approval of the Faculty Chair.
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CHEM 453 Instrumental Methods (3)
Essentials of instrumental chemical analysis. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 322, CHEM 332, credit for or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 411, and CHEM
431.
CHEM 454 Research (3)
Upper-level chemistry majors select a problem for investigation in one or a combination of several areas of
chemistry under the supervision of a member of the faculty designated by the Faculty Chair of the Depart-
ment. Prerequisites: CHEM 132, CHEM 232, CHEM 332, CHEM 432, or approval of the Faculty Chair.
CHEM 476 Organic Mechanisms (3)
Study of the reaction intermediates and the mechanisms associated with the important, in vitro substitution,
elimination, and addition reactions of aliphatic and aromatic molecules. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 232.
CHEM 477 Environmental Chemistry (3)
Principles of air, water, and soil chemistry. The fate and assessment of toxicants, pesticides, and water
pollutants, including phytotoxins, mycotoxins, and heavy metals. Three hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisites: CHEM 232.
CHEM 499 Seminar (1)
Attendance and participation in weekly seminars required. Recent research developments in a wide variety
of fields discussed. Students must give at least one seminar during the semester(s) that they are enrolled. May
be repeated for credit to four (4) credits maximum. Prerequisite: Consent of the Faculty Chair.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 315
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) APPROVED TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 134
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (CHEMISTRY) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 42 credits 48 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CHEM 211, 231 (4) BIOL 131 (3)
ENG 132 (3) CHEM 212, 232 (4) BIOL 132 (3)
MATH 136 (3) CHEM 411, 431 (4) HED 233 (2)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) CHEM 412, 432 (4) PE 1xx (1)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) CHEM 445 (4) PE 1xx (1)
ENG 2xx (3) CHEM 450 (3) MATH 241 (4)
MUSIC 131 or CHEM 451 (3) MATH 242 (4)
ART 131 (3) CHEM 453 (3) MATH 314 (4)
HIST 231 (3) CHEM 454 (3) MATH 333 (3)
HIST 232 (3) CHEM 499 (2) PHYS 215, 237 (4)
POLSC 231 (3) CHEM 4xx (3) PHYS 216, 238 (4)
POLSC 232 (3) Free Electives (12)
PSY 131, 131L or
SOC 157 (3)
CS 116 (3)
*Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY
PRE - MEDICAL AND PRE - DENTAL TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 130
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (CHEMISTRY) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 38 credits 48 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CHEM 211, 231 (4) BIOL 121, 131 (5)
ENG 132 (3) CHEM 212, 232 (4) BIOL 122, 132 (5)
MATH 133 (3) CHEM 411, 431 (4) BIOL 245 (4)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) CHEM 412, 432 (4) BIOL 460 (3)
CHEM 112, 132 (4) CHEM 450 (3) CS 117 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) CHEM 451 (3) MATH 134 (3)
MUSIC 131 or CHEM 453 (3) MATH 241 (4)
ART 131 (3) CHEM 499 (2) MATH 242 (4)
HIST 231 (3) CHEM 4xx (3) PE 1xx (1)
HIST 232 (3) CHEM 4xx (3) PE 1xx (1)
POLSC 231 (3) PHYS 215, 237 (4)
POLSC 232 (3) PHYS 216, 238 (4)
PSY 131, 131L or Free Electives (4)
SOC 157 (3)
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 317
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) APPROVED TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
CHEM 111 (Chemistry I Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 131 (Chemistry I Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 241 (Calculus I), 4 cr
Second Semester
CHEM 112 (Chemistry II Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 132 (Chemistry II Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 242 (Calculus II), 4 cr
Sophomore First Semester
CHEM 211 (Organic Chemistry I Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 231 (Organic Chemistry I Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 314 (Calculus III), 4 cr
PHYS 237 (Gen. Phys. Life Sci Stu I), 3 cr
PHYS 215 (Gen. Phys. I Lab), 1 cr
Second Semester
CHEM 212 (Organic Chemistry II Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 232 (Organic Chemistry II Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 333 (Differential Equations), 3 cr
PHYS 238 (Gen. Phys. Life Sci Stu II), 3 cr
PHYS 216 (Gen. Phys. II Lab), 1 cr
Junior First Semester
CHEM 411 (Physical Chemistry I Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 431 (Physical Chemistry I Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 332 (Quantitative Analysis Lec), 3 cr
CHEM 322 (Quantitative Analysis Lab), 2 cr
Second Semester
CHEM 412 (Physical Chemistry II Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 432 (Physical Chemistry II Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 330 (Linear Algebra), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
CHEM 450 (Inorganic Chemistry), 3 cr
CHEM 453 (Instrumental Methods), 3 cr
CHEM 499 (Chemistry Seminar), 1 cr
Second Semester
CHEM 445 (Biochemistry), 4 cr
CHEM 451 (Inorganic Chemistry), 3 cr
CHEM 454 (Research), 3 cr
CHEM 477 (Environmental Chemistry), 3 cr
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY
PRE-MEDICAL AND PRE-DENTAL TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
CHEM 111 (Chemistry I Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 131 (Chemistry I Lecture), 3 cr
BIOL 121 (General Biology I Lab), 2 cr
BIOL 131 (General Biology I Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 133 (College Algebra), 3 cr
Second Semester
CHEM 112 (Chemistry II Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 132 (Chemistry II Lecture), 3 cr
BIOL 122 (General Biology II Lab), 2 cr
BIOL 132 (General Biology II Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 134 (Trigonometry), 4 cr
Sophomore First Semester
CHEM 211 (Organic Chemistry I Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 231 (Organic Chemistry I Lecture), 3 cr
BIOL 241 (Cell Biology), 4 cr
MATH 241 (Calculus I), 4 cr
Second Semester
CHEM 212 (Organic Chemistry II Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 232 (Organic Chemistry II Lecture), 3 cr
MATH 242 (Calculus II), 4 cr
BIOL 245 (Anatomy & Physiology), 4 cr
Junior First Semester
CHEM 322 (Quantitative Analysis Lab), 2 cr
CHEM 332 (Quantitative Analysis Lecture), 3 cr
PHYS 216 (Physics I Lab), 1 cr
PHYS 238 (Physics II Lecture), 3 cr
Second Semester
CHEM 450 (Inorganic Chemistry I), 3 cr
PHYS 215 (Physics II Lab), 1 cr
PHYS 237 (Physics II Lecture), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
CHEM 411 (Physical Chemistry I Lab), 1 cr
CHEM 431 (Physical Chemistry I Lecture), 3 cr,
BIOL 460 (Biostatistics), 3 cr
Second Semester
CHEM 432 (Physical Chemistry II Lecture), 3 cr
CHEM 412 (Physical Chemistry II Lab), 1 cr
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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PHYSICS
The Department of Computer Science and Physics offers courses in two academic areas: Computer Science (CS) and Physics (PHYS). In
addition, two undergraduate degrees are offered, the Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science and the Bachelor of Science
Degree in Physics, as well as minors in Computer Science and in Physics for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in other
disciplines. No graduate degrees are offered through this unit at this time. Members of the Department and departmental facilities are
housed on the first floor of Nabrit Center with the Department Office located in Room 100.
The primary mission of the Department of Computer Science and Physics is to prepare students majoring and minoring in departmental
curricular offerings for entry into the workforce and for graduate study. A secondary mission is to ensure that all students matriculating
through the University have a basic understanding of the impact of computing/information technologies upon society and the ability to
cope with the infusion of these technologies in the professional or work environments in which they will eventually function.
Requirements for both the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and the Bachelor of Science in Physics are summarized below. Each
student must be admitted by the Department, through a departmental admissions procedure, as a major before attempting to meet all of
the requirements for either degree. The admissions procedure is under continual review by the Departmental Admissions Committee.
Thus, interested students are asked to contact the Department Office during their freshman year for the steps that must be taken in order
to gain admission as majors, and to verify application deadlines. Students are responsible for completing ASSET requirements and
prerequisites administered through the General University Academic Center (GUAC) prior to admission to the department.
Students pursuing majors or undergraduate degrees in this unit must also have a declared minor in another academic discipline as first-
time seekers of an undergraduate degree. The sequence in which major courses must be taken is provided along with degree requirements
at the end of this section. Regardless of the minor selected in conjunction with the Computer Science Major, emphasis in the overall
curriculum for this degree is placed on a solid core of computer science courses that is designed to prepare graduates for the challenges of
contemporary software engineering. The infrastructure of the Department is embedded in a large scale campus wide area network (WAN)
environment (T3) that supports Microsoft WINDOWS, UNIX, Linux, and the Legacy operating systems. Students working in this
environment have reliable, robust, secure, and scalable Internet access through the University’s gateway. Furthermore, software develop-
ment in this n-tier paradigm emphasizes the use of C language and object oriented languages such as C++ and JAVA under both UNIX/
Linux and WINDOWS 2000/WINDOWS XP. Since computing is a discipline with strong links to science, computer science majors are
encouraged to seek minors in Physics so that they will be provided with unparalleled flexibility to pursue allied interests. On the other
hand, students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Physics are strongly encouraged to select minors in Computer Science for the same
reason.
Students must earn grades of “C” or better (where grades of “C-” are unacceptable) in all courses specific to either the major or the
minor selected for both degrees offered through this unit. Graduating seniors are also required to take an exit examination.
Students transferring to the University are cautioned that Computer Science credits transferred from other colleges and universities
must be evaluated by the Department before being used to fulfill requirements for the major in Computer Science. These credits may
or may not be acceptable. If these credits are judged to be unacceptable by the Department, students may be able to use them to fulfill
core curriculum requirements, elective requirements, or both.
In selecting a minor, as required for completion of both the B.S. in Computer Science and the B.S. in Physics, students should seek
detailed advisement from their designated advisors because the selection of a minor having representative courses in the core curriculum
for the degree sought could impact the total number of credits required. In no case will students qualify for graduation at the
undergraduate level with fewer than 124 semester credit hours satisfactorily completed.
For a Computer Science minor, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following courses: CS
241, CS 243, CS 246, CS 248, and nine (9) additional junior/senior level CS credits of choice. Prior to pursuing this minor, students
must seek advisement and approval from the Department Office. The prerequisites for CS 241 must also be met before pursuing this
minor, and grades of “C” or better must be earned in these courses (grades of “C-” are unacceptable).
For a Physics minor, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following courses: PHYS 217, PHYS
218, PHYS 251, PHYS 252, and nine (9) additional junior/senior level PHYS credits of choice. Prior to pursuing this minor, students
must seek advisement and approval from the Department Office. The prerequisites for PHYS 217 and 251 must also be met before
pursuing this minor. As is the case for the minor in Computer Science, grades of “C” or better must be earned, where grades of “C-” are
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unacceptable, in these courses.
Students admitted to the Department as majors, as well as students pursuing minors in the unit, are each expected to maintain an overall
GPA of 2.50 or better, or they could be dismissed from the Department if more than thirty (30) semester credit hours are still required for
graduation. If individual GPA’s fall below 2.50 and students are within thirty (30) semester credit hours of graduation, they will be
refused the privilege of recommendations from members of the faculty, but will retain official status in the Department.
Upon admission to the Department, students are each assigned an official advisor. They are expected to keep the Department Office
informed of changes in address and/or telephone numbers up to the time of graduation.
In summary, an interested student must first gain admission to the University; must meet his/her ASSET responsibility; must fulfill
prerequisites as outlined above; and, finally, must apply for admission to the Department once prerequisites and ASSET requirements
have been met. Acceptance to major standing is not automatic, but subject to the decision of a Departmental Admissions Committee.
Each student is provided with extensive advisement once admitted to the unit before further progression toward the completion of
degree requirements is undertaken, and an exit examination is required. Questions may be directed to the Department Office at (713)-
313-7991.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 321
Arya, Sharda
Professor
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Punjab University
Chu, Rambis K. H.
Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Houston – University Park
Criner, Oscar H.
Professor
B.S., Howard University
Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley
Ghemri, Lila
Assistant Professor
B.S., M.S., University of Algiers
Ph.D., University Of Bristol
Javadian, Mohsen
Associate Professor
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.S., University of Houston - Clear Lake City
Lin, Cheng-Feng
Assistant Professor
B.S., North East Missouri University
M.S., University of Texas at Arlington
Ph.D., Kennedy-Western University
Liu, Yiwei
Visiting Assistant Professor
B.S., Harbin Institute of Technology
Ph.D., University of Houston
Ma, Li
Visiting Instructor
B.S., Peking University
M.S., University of California at Los Angeles
Ph.D. Candidate, University of California at Los Angeles
Singh, Tarsem
Professor
B.S., M.S., San Jose State University
Ph.D., Texas A & M University
Walker, Etta F.
Professor
B.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Ph.D., Stanford University
Wilkerson, Daryl F.
Instructor
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Further Study, Texas Southern University
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
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COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
CS 116 Introduction to Computer Science I (3)
Study of fundamental concepts of computing: how computers work, what they can do, and how they can
be used effectively. Topics covered: spreadsheets, word processing, databases, presentation software, multi-
media/graphics software, program design and implementation, and fundamental computing theories. Three
hours of lecture per week. Listed in the Texas Common Course Numbering System as COSC 1300.
CS 117 Introduction to Computer Science II (3)
Introduction to World Wide Web applications and design, including Web scripting languages and HTML
editors. Designed for majors other than computer science; however, may be taken as an elective by computer
science majors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CS 116.
CS 120 Introduction to UNIX (3)
Introduction to UNIX that includes basic commands, file structures, and editors. Mandatory laboratory
time assigned. Required for computer science majors and minors. Three hours of lecture per week.
CS 124 Fundamentals of Machine Computation (3)
Study of the theory and applications of discrete mathematical structures as a foundation for topics in
computer science. Required for computer science majors and minors. Three hours of lecture per week.
CS 216 Advanced Applications I (3)
Designed for students interested in learning computer programming applications using VISUAL BASIC.
Design, implementation, and testing of programs and graphical user interfaces. Process of using VISUAL
BASIC to access object oriented model of other applications also considered.. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisite: CS 117.
CS 241 Structured Programming (3)
Introduction to principles of programming using a modern structured programming language (C/C++) as
a problem-solving tool. Analysis and formulation of problems for computer solutions. Systematic design,
construction, and testing of programs. Procedural abstraction, data abstraction, modularity, and an intro-
duction to object oriented programming. Substantial programming assignments included. Required for
computer science majors and minors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CS 120.
CS 243 Computer Organization (3)
Basic concepts for understanding stored-program digital computers: Boolean algebra, combinatorial and
sequential logic, arithmetic/logic units, control units, memory units, and input/output units. Required for
computer science majors and minors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CS 124.
CS 246 Advanced Programming in C (3)
Continuation of CS 241. Inclusion of more advanced elements of C/C++ programming, including point-
ers, recursion, classic abstract data types and algorithms, templates, STL Library, classes, objects, encapsula-
tion, information hiding, and code reuse. Substantial programming assignments. Required for computer
science majors and minors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CS 241.
CS 248 Algorithms and Data Structures (3)
Introduction to common computer data structures and algorithms for their manipulation. Required for
computer science majors and minors. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisite: CS 246.
CS 342 Object Oriented Programming (3)
The use of modern object oriented programming methodologies such as class inheritance, polymorphism,
and exceptions emphasized. Examines the object model and how it is realized in various object oriented
languages. Focuses on methods for developing and implementing object oriented systems. Significant
portions devoted to the JAVA programming language. Students design/write JAVA programs related to
various subjects. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CS 246 and CS 248.
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CS 343 Microprocessors and Systems (3)
Rigorous study of the architecture, applications, programming, and interfacing of current microprocessors,
co-processors, and controllers. Required for computer science majors. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: CS 243.
CS 344 File Structures and Organization (3)
Information representations for both internal and external storage, hardware parameters, various file tech-
niques, multiple file processing, and information retrieval. Required for computer science majors. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CS 248.
CS 346 Operating Systems (3)
Introduction to the function, internal data structures, and operation of operating systems and their associ-
ated file systems. Required for computer science majors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CS
343 and 344.
CS 354 Software Engineering and Testing (3)
Study of the principles and practices of software engineering. Topics include software quality concepts,
process models, analysis of software requirements, design methodologies, software testing, and software
maintenance. Students working in teams will build a software system using the waterfall life cycle model and
develop all life cycle deliverables: requirements document, specification and design documents, system code
test plan, and user manuals. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CS 246 and CS 342.
CS 356 Numerical Analysis (3)
Numerical solution of nonlinear equations, integration, interpolation and data smoothing, systems of linear
and nonlinear equations. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 242, MATH 330, and CS
246.
CS 444 Database Management Systems (3)
Theory and current practices in database management systems; data organizational models, including hier-
archical and networked, with relational and semantic models stressed. Required for computer science majors.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CS 344 and CS 346.
CS 448 Computer Networking (3)
Study of current practices in computer networking including ISO standards, layered models, and protocols.
Required for computer science majors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CS 346.
CS 456 Computer Architectures (3)
Hardware and software structures found in modern digital computer systems. Parallel architectures in-
cluded. Required for computer science majors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CS 343.
CS 457 Artificial Intelligence (3)
Review of current research activity in the general field of artificial intelligence and an introduction to expert
systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: CS 342, CS 354, and CS 456.
CS 460 Computer Graphics (3)
Basic concepts of computer graphics, including programming, hardware, display technology, and data
structures for both micros and high-performance workstations. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
sites: CS 246 and consent of the Faculty Chair.
CS 497 Seminar (3)
Presentation of advanced topics in computer science by faculty and students. Required for computer science
majors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Faculty Chair.
CS 499 Senior Project (3)
Option for outstanding students to encourage independent study and development. Proposal must be
submitted and approved during term preceding enrollment. Prerequisite: Consent of the Faculty Chair.
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PHYSICS COURSES
PHYS 141 Principles of Physical Science (4)
Survey of the physical sciences for the non-scientist, including introductory astronomy, chemistry, and
physics. Three hours of lecture, one hour of demonstrations per week.
PHYS 215 Physics Laboratory for Technology and Life Science Students I (1)
Experiments in classical mechanics, vibratory motion, and heat to accompany both Physics 235 and Physics
237. Two hours of laboratory per week. Referred to as General Physics I Laboratory in this document.
Corequisites: PHYS 235 or 237. Listed as PHY 1101 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
PHYS 216 Physics Laboratory for Technology and Life Science Students II (1)
Experiments in waves, electricity, magnetism, and optics to accompany both Physics 236 and Physics 238.
Two hours of laboratory per week. Referred to as General Physics II Laboratory in this document.
Corequisites: PHYS 236 or PHYS 238. Listed as PHY 1102 in the Texas Common Course Numbering
System.
PHYS 217 College Physics Laboratory I (1)
Experiments in classical mechanics, vibratory motion, and heat to accompany Physics 251. Three hours of
laboratory per week. Corequisite: PHYS 251.
PHYS 218 College Physics Laboratory II (1)
Experiments in electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics to accompany Physics 252. Three hours of labora-
tory per week. Corequisite: PHYS 252.
PHYS 235 General Physics for Technology Students I (3)
First part of trigonometry-based introduction to physics for technology students, including classical me-
chanics, vibratory motion, and heat. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisite: PHYS 215. Prerequisites:
MATH 133 and MATH 134. Listed as PHY 1301 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
PHYS 236 General Physics for Technology Students II (3)
Second part of trigonometry-based introduction to physics for technology students, including waves, elec-
tricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisite: PHYS 216.
Prerequisite: PHYS 235. Listed as PHY 1302 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
PHYS 237 General Physics for Life Science Students I (3)
First part of trigonometry-based introduction to physics for life science students, including classical mechan-
ics, vibratory motion, and heat. Three hours of lecture per week. Referred to as General Physics I in this
document. Corequisite: PHYS 215. Prerequisites: MATH 133 and MATH 134.
PHYS 238 General Physics for Life Science Students II (3)
Second part of trigonometry-based introduction to physics for life science students, including waves, elec-
tricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Three hours of lecture per week. Referred to as General
Physics II in this document. Corequisite: PHYS 216. Prerequisite: PHYS 237.
PHYS 244 Physics for Pharmacy Students (4)
One-semester, trigonometry-based introduction to physics for pharmacy majors emphasizing mechanics,
heat, thermodynamics, waves, optics, and modern physics. Will not fulfill physics requirements for admis-
sion to professional schools or graduation requirements in other majors at Texas Southern University. Four
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 133 and MATH 134.
PHYS 251 College Physics I (5)
First part of calculus-based introduction to physics, including classical mechanics, vibratory motion, waves,
and thermodynamics. Five hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 241. Corequisite: PHYS 217.
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PHYS 252 College Physics II (5)
Second part of calculus-based introduction to physics, including electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic
waves, optics, and modern physics. Five hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 251. Corequisite:
PHYS 218.
PHYS 331 Heat and Thermodynamics (3)
Temperature measurement, thermal properties, heat transfer, kinetic theory, equations of state, heat-work
cycles, laws of thermodynamics, entropy. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 218, PHYS
252, and MATH 333. Offered as needed.
PHYS 332 Introduction to Modern Physics (3)
Topics in modern physics, including special theory of relativity, introduction to quantum physics, and
applications to atomic and nuclear structure. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 251,
PHYS 252, PHYS 217, and PHYS 218.
PHYS 333 Electricity and Magnetism I (3)
Electric fields, potential, conductors, dielectrics, capacitors, and DC circuits. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: PHYS 218 and 252. Offered as needed.
PHYS 334 Electricity and Magnetism II (3)
Magnetic fields, inductance, AC circuits, and electromagnetic theory. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: PHYS 333. Offered as needed.
PHYS 335 Mechanics I (3)
Dynamics, kinematics, oscillations, deformable bodies and wave motion. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: PHYS 218 and PHYS 252. Offered as needed.
PHYS 336 Mechanics II (3)
Mechanics of a rigid body, Lagrange’s equations, and Hamilton’s equations. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: PHYS 335. Offered as needed.
PHYS 338 Mathematical Methods for Physics I (3)
Applications to physics of the following: series, complex numbers, linear equations, partial differentiation,
vector analysis, Fourier series, and ordinary differential equations. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
sites: MATH 242 and PHYS 251. Offered as needed.
PHYS 339 Mathematics Methods for Physics II (3)
Applications to physics of the following: calculus of variations, coordinate transformations, special functions,
partial differential equations, complex variables, integral transforms, and probability. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 252 and PHYS 338. Offered as needed.
PHYS 341 Computational Physics I (3)
Use of mathematics software to build skills for physics problem solving. Numerical analysis, numerical
integration, and extrapolation of differential equations as applied to physics problems in mechanics, electric-
ity and magnetism, heat and thermodynamics. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: junior
standing and consent of the department chair.
PHYS 342 Computational Physics II (3)
Continuation of PHYS 341. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 341.
PHYS 344 Electronics (4)
Theory and practical operation of modern electronics for students completing Physics 252. Three hours of
lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 218 and PHYS 252.
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PHYS 433 Quantum Mechanics (3)
Basic postulates, Schrodinger’s equation, barrier transmission, energy levels in square well, harmonic oscilla-
tor and hydrogen atom, angular momentum, perturbation theory. Three hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisites: PHYS 334 and PHYS 336. Offered as needed.
PHYS 447 Atomic and Nuclear Physics (4)
Special theory of relativity, particle properties of electromagnetic radiation, wave properties of particles,
Rutherford-Bohr model of the atom, nuclear reactions, elementary particles, and statistical mechanics. Four
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 334 and PHYS 336. Offered as needed.
PHYS 495 Independent Study (2)
Detailed study of an advanced topic in physics under the guidance of an instructor. Consent of the Depart-
ment required. May be enrolled for up to 4 semester credit hours.
PHYS 497 Topics in Physics (3)
Current topics in the various branches of physics such as quantum mechanics, space physics, solid state
physics, atomic and nuclear physics, and biophysics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of the department chair.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 138
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (COMPUTER SCIENCE) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 45 credits 28 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CS 120 (3) MATH 241(4) Contact
ENG 132 (3) CS 124 (3) MATH 242 (4) department of
MATH 136 (3) CS 243 (3) PE 1xx (1) being admitted
CHEM 111, 131 (4) CS 246 (3) PHYS 217 (1) as a Computer
CHEM 112, 132 (4) CS 248 (3) PHYS 218 (1) Science Major
ENG 2xx (3) CS 342 (3) PHYS 251 (5) by the Department.
MUSIC 131 CS 343 (3) PHYS 252 (5)
or ART 131 (3) CS 344 (3) PHYS 344 (4)
HIST 231 (3) CS 346 (3)
HIST 232 (3) CS 354 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) CS 444 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) CS 448 (3)
PSY 131, 131L CS 456 (3)
or SOC 157 plus
or SOC 158 (3) an Upper-Level
CS 116 (3) CS Elective (3)
selected from the
following (3 credits each):
CS 356
CS 457
CS 497
CS 499
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
CS 120 (Introduction to UNIX), 3 cr
CS 124 (Fundamentals of Machine Computation), 3 cr
MATH 136 (Precalculus Mathematics), 3 cr
Second Semester
CS 241 (Structured Programming), 3 cr
CS 243 (Computer Organization), 3 cr
MATH 241 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry I), 4 cr
Sophomore First Semester
CS 246 (Advanced Programming in C), 3 cr
CS 343 (Microprocessors and Systems), 3 cr
MATH 242 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry II), 4 cr
Second Semester
CS 248 (Algorithms and Data Structures), 3 cr
MATH 330 (Linear Algebra), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
CS 342 (Object Oriented Programming), 3 cr
CS 344 (File Structures and Organization), 3 cr
PHYSICS 217 (College Physics Laboratory I), 1 cr
PHYSICS 251 (College Physics I, Lecture), 5 cr
Second Semester
CS 346 (Operating Systems), 3 cr
CS 354 (Software Engineering and Testing), 3 cr
CS 456 (Computer Architectures), 3 cr
PHYSICS 218 (College Physics Laboratory II), 1 cr
PHYSICS 252 (College Physics II, Lecture), 5 cr
Senior First Semester
CS 444 (Database Management Systems), 3 cr
CS Upper-Level Elective, 3 cr
PHYSICS 344 (Electronics), 4 cr
Second Semester
CS 448 (Computer Networking), 3 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
PHYSICS
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 136
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (PHYSICS) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 44 credits 27 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** PHYS 217 (1) MATH 241 (4) Contact
ENG 132 (3) PHYS 218 (1) MATH 242 (4) department of
MATH 136 (3) PHYS 252 (5) MATH 330 (3) being admitted
CHEM 111, 131 (4) PHYS 331 (3) MATH 333 (3) as a Physics
CHEM 112, 132 (4) PHYS 333 (3) CS 120 (3) Major by the
ENG 2xx (3) PHYS 334 (3) CS 124 (3) Department; however,
MUSIC 131 or ART 131 (3) PHYS 335 (3) PE 1xx (1) Computer Science
HIST 231 (3) PHYS 336 (3) HED 233 (2) is highly
HIST 232 (3) PHYS 338 or 341 (3) recommended.
POLSC 231 (3) PHYS 339 or 342 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) PHYS 344 (4)
PSY 131, 131L or SOC 157 PHYS 433 (3)
or SOC 158 (3) PHYS 447 (4)
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OR SCIENCE DEGREE IN PHYSICS
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
MATH 136 (Precalculus Mathematics), 3 cr
CS 116 (Introduction to Computer Science I), 3 cr
Second Semester
MATH 241 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry II), 4 cr
CS 120 (Introduction to UNIX), 3 cr
CS 124 (Fundamentals of Machine Computation), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
PHYS 217 (College Physics Laboratory I), 1 cr
PHYS 251 (College Physics I), 5 cr
MATH 242 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry II), 4 cr
Second Semester
PHYS 218 (College Physics Laboratory II), 1 cr
PHYS 252 (College Physics II), 5 cr
MATH 314 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry III), 4 cr
MATH 330 (Linear Algebra), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
PHYS 333 (Electricity and Magnetism I), 3 cr
PHYS 344 (Electronics), 4 cr
PHYS 335 (Mechanics I), 3 cr
PHYS 338 (Mathematical Methods for Physics I), 3 cr, or
PHYS 341 (Computational Physics I), 3 cr
MATH 333 (Differential Equations), 3 cr
Second Semester
PHYS 331 (Heat and Thermodynamics), 3 cr
PHYS 334 (Electricity and Magnetism), 3 cr
PHYS 336 (Mechanics II), 3 cr
PHYS 339 (Mathematical Methods for Physics II), 3 cr, or
PHYS 342 (Computational Physics II), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
PHYS 433 (Quantum Mechanics), 3 cr
PHYS 447 (Atomic and Nuclear Physics), 4 cr
Second Semester
Open
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
Through this instructional unit, courses are offered in the following academic disciplines: Civil Engineering Technology (CIVT),
Electronics Engineering Technology (ELET), and Engineering Technology (ENGT). The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering
Technology is offered at the undergraduate level; however, no graduate degree is offered through this unit. Cooperative Education
(COE) courses are also offered through this unit. In addition, an undergraduate minor in Engineering Technology is offered for students
majoring in other academic disciplines or programs where the declaration of a minor is required. The Electronics Engineering Technology
Program in the College of Science and Technology is accredited by The Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – Telephone:
(410) 347-7700. Members of the Department are housed on the third floor and first floor of the Technology Building with the
Department Offices located in Rooms 319 and 121.
Students seeking the B. S. in Engineering Technology may choose from two (2) different programs or tracks that provide for concen-
trated study in one of the following engineering technologies: Civil Engineering Technology or Electronics Engineering Technology.
Although students may choose one of the two programs, they are not required to declare a minor in another academic area. For each
program identified, a common core of courses drawn from many instructional units in the University, including those in the College of
Science and Technology, can be identified.
The mission of the Department is to provide an overall high quality, application-oriented curriculum in the engineering technologies.
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers as engineering technologists who have the ability to understand new
developments, adapt to change, embrace professional development opportunities, and assume professional roles in their respective fields.
Students wishing to pursue the B.S. in Engineering Technology or declare a major in the Department must gain admission to the
University, must satisfy ASSET requirements and eradicate identified deficiencies through the General University Academic Center
(GUAC), and must contact the Department for admission after ASSET requirements have been completed and deficiencies remedied.
Students wishing to declare a minor in Engineering Technology should contact the Department office once they have been admitted as
majors in other academic units of the University and have met all ASSET requirements. Prior to graduation, majors must pass an exit
examination during their senior year.
For those students wishing to declare a minor in Engineering Technology, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours must be completed with
grades of “C” or better (grades below “C”, including “C-”, are unacceptable). The twenty-one (21) credit hours must be in one of the
engineering technology programs (CIVT, ELET). All minors are also required to complete the following three (3) mathematics courses or
their equivalents in conjunction with the designated twenty-one (21) semester credit hours above: MATH 133 (3 credits), MATH 134
(3 credits), and MATH 241 (4 credits). For each minor, prior to enrollment, the Chair in the Department must approve all courses and
an overall program of study.
Detailed plans of study of the two (2) programs leading to the B.S. in Engineering Technology, including the sequencing of courses that
must be taken follow the list of faculty below. As is the case for minors in Engineering Technology, grades below “C”, including “C-”, are
unacceptable in courses specific to the major. Additional information may be gained directly from the Department Office or by calling
(713)-313-7119.
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LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Afiesimama, Boma T., P.E.
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Michigan
M. Eng., Texas A & M University
D. Eng., Texas A & M University
Agbanobi, Raymond O., P.E.
Professor
Diploma, Blackburn College of Technology
M.S.C.E., University of Missouri
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Agina, Michael A.
Instructor
B.S.E.E., Tuskegee Institute
M.S.E.E., Kensington University
Clack, Harry E.
Instructor
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Darayan, Shahryar
Professor
B.S., Tabriz University
M.S.E.E., University of Houston
Ph.D., University of Houston
Ingram, Theodore
Professor
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
Saneifard, Rasoul, P.E.
Associate Professor
B.S.E.E., Prairie View A&M University
M.S.E., Prairie View A&M University
Ph.D., New Mexico State University
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 333
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES
ENGT 331 Engineering Economy (3)
Overview of the methodologies for evaluating engineering and technology projects in terms of the selection
and justification of design alternatives, operating policies, and capital expenditures. Two hours of lecture and
two hours of laboratory per week.
ENGT 332 Industrial Productivity and Work Measurements (3)
Study of industrial productivity and its assessment, measurements, analysis, and improvements with em-
phasis on human productivity, work design, method analysis, and ergonomics. Two hours of lecture and
two hours of laboratory per week
ENGT 431 Quality Control and Assurance (3)
Introduction to statistical quality control methods as applied to design tolerance, process control and process
capability. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
ENGT 432 Industrial Quality Control (3)
Study of quality management and product reliability to reduce defects and/or failures in production pro-
cesses. Application of SPC control charts and reliability testing to optimize quality control processes. Two
hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ENGT 431.
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES
CIVT 141 Civil Engineering Materials (3)
Introduction to materials and equipment for civil engineering construction. Properties and uses discussed of
steel, alloys, asphalt, timbers, cement, aggregates, acoustics, etc. Two hours of lecture and two hours of
laboratory per week.
CIVT 223 Water Resources Engineering (3)
Introduction to the science of hydrology and application. Hydro-meteorology ground-water, hydro-
graphic, storm water control, free surface flow and water quality. Two hours of lecture and two hours of
laboratory per week.
CIVT 224 Soil Mechanics (3)
Geotechnical analysis of soils: application of science and engineering principles; methods of exploration,
testing, and classification using ASTM and AASHTO laboratory methods. Two hours of lecture and two
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MATH 134 and CIVT 141.
CIVT 231 Surveying I (3)
Theory and practice of plane surveying; instruments, measurements of distances, angles, elevations; intro-
duction to traverse, contour, and electronic distance measurements. Two hours of lecture and two hours of
laboratory per week. Listed as ENGR 1305 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
CIVT 232 Engineering Mechanics (3)
Introduction to applications of equilibrium of rigid bodies, including moments, couples, and moments of
inertia. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MATH 134 and PHYS
235.
CIVT 233 Dynamics (3)
Principles of kinetics, kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, vectors, simple harmonic motion, and energy.
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CIVT 232.
CIVT 234 Surveying II (3)
Continuation of CIVT 231 with emphasis on field work, design, the transit, theodite, electronic instru-
ments, stake out, contour, topography, and profile leveling. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: MATH 134 and CIVT 231.
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CIVT 301 Water and Wastewater Engineering (3)
Water supply and treatment, wastewater characterization and treatment. Design of units process and
operation, transmission and sewerage facilities. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 111, CHEM 131, MATH 133, and ELET 130.
CIVT 332 Applied Fluid Mechanics (3)
Fluid mechanics with engineering applications, properties of fluids, pressure, kinematics, energy, and flow
through pipes. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MATH 134 and
CIVT 232.
CIVT 333 Hydraulics Engineering (3)
Introduction to quantitative hydrology, open channel flow, flow in conduits, hydraulic structures, flow
measurements, and pumps. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MATH
and CIVT 332.
CIVT 334 Transportation Engineering (3)
Study of transportation engineering concepts, planning, traffic flow, capacity analysis, environmental and
utility accommodations, and transportation economics analysis. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
sites: DRFTG 132 and CIVT 333.
CIVT 335 Geometric Design of Highway (3)
Theory and application of the parameters impact the geometric design of highways and other roadways.
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CIVT 334.
CIVT 336 Structural Analysis (3)
Study of determinate structures with emphasis on both the analytical and graphical approaches to trusses
and building frames. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 241 and CIVT 335.
CIVT 337 Reinforced Concrete Design (3)
Concrete materials and properties, mixing and placement, concrete tests, design of concrete structures, elastic
theory, stresses, beams, foundations, columns, and floor slabs. Two hours of lecture and two hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CIVT 231.
CIVT 338 Strength of Materials (3)
Physical properties of engineering materials concepts of stress and loading shear force and bending moments.
Design of structural elements. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 241, CIVT 232,
Physics 235.
CIVT 400 Problems in Civil Engineering Technology (3)
Design of Civil Engineering related projects, apply the necessary criteria, city code approvals, and indepen-
dent experimental study. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent
of the instructor required.
CIVT 434 Sanitary Engineering (3)
Introduction to sanitary microbiology and sanitary chemistry, communicable diseases, solid waste; environ-
mental sanitation; environmental regulations; water and airborne diseases, transmission and control. Two
hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
CIVT 435 Building Construction (3)
Setting out of construction work, foundations, wallings, concrete slabs, formworks, roofing structures,
plumbing and drainages, bridges, commercial and industrial buildings, and estimating. Two hours of
lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
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CIVT 436 Civil Engineering Construction Methods (3)
Job planning and management, fundamentals of earth work, setting-out, concrete structural piling, blast-
ing, roads, culverts, drainage, bridges, commercial and industrial buildings, and estimating. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: CIVT 337.
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES
ELET 111 Direct Current Circuits Laboratory (1)
Laboratory activities on electronic circuits, Ohm’s law, voltage, current, resistance, and basic test instruments.
Two hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: ELET 131.
ELET 112 Electronics I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiments on the application, analysis, and measurement of semiconductor devices in basic
amplifier circuits. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ELET 133. Corequisite: ELET 132.
ELET 113 Alternating Current Circuits Laboratory (1)
Practical experiences in the measurement and analysis of alternating current with voltage, impedance, and
phasor experiments. Two hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: ELET 133.
ELET 130 Introduction to Structured Programming with C++ (3)
Structured methods of developing complex technology computer programs using a high level programming
in a networked environment. Use of the C++ language as a problem-solving tool is emphasized. Two hours
of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
ELET 131 Direct Current Circuits (3)
Direct current topics covered: current, voltage, resistance, power, energy, series and parallel circuits, combi-
nation circuits, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s rules, inductance, capacitance, and magnetism. Three hours of
lecture per week. Corequisite: ELET 111.
ELET 132 Electronics I (3)
Study of the operation and characteristics of semiconductor devices such as bipolar-junction transistors,
diodes, field-effect transistors, and other devices Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ELET 133.
Corequisite: ELET 112.
ELET 133 Alternating Current Circuits (3)
Continuation of ELET 131 with studies of alternating current circuits, impedance concepts, network
theorems, transformers, passive filters, and response curves. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
ELET 131 and MATH 134. Corequisite: ELET 113.
ELET 212 Electronics II Laboratory (1)
Application, design, and evaluate operational amplifiers with feedback configurations, linear and nonlinear
circuitry, oscillators, and active filters. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ELET 132. Corequisite:
ELET 232.
ELET 213 Digital Hardware Design Laboratory (1)
Experiments in digital hardware design. Two hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: ELET 243.
ELET 214 Digital Logic Circuits Laboratory (1)
Exercises on logic circuits, combinational and sequential logic devices, and flip-flops. Two hours of labora-
tory per week. Corequisite: ELET 241.
ELET 223 Electric Machines (3)
Study of polyphase circuits, transformers, DC machines, induction machines, and small AC motors. Two
hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ELET 133.
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ELET 232 Electronics II (3)
Design and evaluating of the operational amplifier circuitry with feedback, linear and nonlinear circuitry,
oscillators, and active filters. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ELET 132. Corequisite: ELET
212.
ELET 241 Digital Logic Circuits (3)
Introduction to digital technology, Boolean algebra, number systems, codes, truth tables, combinational and
sequential logic, and logic devices. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ELET 133. Corequisite:
ELET 214.
ELET 243 Digital Hardware Design (3)
Study of digital hardware with emphasis on digital circuits such as memory circuits, A/D and D/A convert-
ers. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ELET 241. Corequisite: ELET 213.
ELET 311 Communications Systems Laboratory (1)
Experiments on oscillators, transmitters, receivers, filters, and transmission lines as related to modern elec-
tronic communications techniques. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ELET 232. Corequisite:
ELET 331.
ELET 312 Control Systems Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiments on final control elements and closed loop control systems. Two hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisite: ELET 212. Corequisite: ELET 332.
ELET 313 Microprocessor Architecture Laboratory (1)
Experiments to explore the relationship between hardware and software in microprocessors, input/output
operations, and assembly language techniques. Two hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: ELET 343.
ELET 322 Integrated Circuits (3)
Study of the design and application of digital and linear integrated circuits. Two hours of lecture and two
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ELET 243.
ELET 323 Digital Signal Processing (3)
To introduce the student to discrete time signals and the systems, sampling, recursive and non-recursive
digital filters, and the z-transform. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 242 and ELET
243.
ELET 331 Communications Systems (3)
Study of basic communications systems with emphasis on the applications of Fourier series, Fourier trans-
forms, modulation techniques, and transmission lines. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH
242 and ELET 232. Corequisite: ELET 311.
ELET 332 Control Systems (3)
Study of feedback control systems, Laplace transforms, and control modes and methods of implementation
by analog and digital means. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 345 and ELET 232.
Corequisite: ELET 312.
ELET 343 Microprocessor Architecture (3)
Introduction to microprocessor hardware and software, including: microprocessor principles, organization,
machine language programming, and input/output functions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
site: ELET 243. Corequisite: ELET 313.
ELET 353 Microprocessor Software Applications (3)
Study of programming microprocessors and microcomputers using assembly language techniques with
emphasis on writing industrial application programs for engineering technology. Two hours of lecture and
two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ELET 130.
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ELET 410 Computer Control Systems Laboratory (3)
Experiments on computer control systems with emphasis on the practical aspects of control principles. Two
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ELET 343 and ELET 332. Corequisite: ELET 430.
ELET 411 Microcomputer Networks Laboratory (1)
Experiments and written reports where students construct, test, and debug hardware and software compo-
nents for computer networks. Two hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: ELET 434.
ELET 412 Senior Project Proposal (1)
Students will submit a written proposal along with functional specifications and timetable of a project for
approval by members of faculty. One hour of class per week. Prerequisite: Senior status.
ELET 413 Microprocessor Interfacing Laboratory (1)
Experiments on interfacing microprocessors with emphasis on input/output operations, bus systems, pe-
ripheral hardware and software applications. Two hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: ELET 431.
ELET 422 Advanced Structured Programming with C++ (3)
Study of object oriented programming in C++ on workstations with Microsoft C/C++. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisite: ELET 130.
ELET 430 Computer Control Systems (3)
Analysis and design of control systems with emphasis on control software, programmable controllers, and
data acquisitions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ELET 343 and ELET 332. Corequisite:
ELET 410.
ELET 431 Microprocessor Interfacing (3)
Study of interfacing with topics on bus timing, input/output timing, serial and parallel input/output
methods, subroutine and control signals. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ELET 343.
Corequisite: ELET 413.
ELET 432 Senior Electronics Project (3)
Opportunity for seniors to engage in a team project in applied electronics where integration of knowledge
obtained throughout the program is possible. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the Faculty
Chair.
ELET 434 Microcomputer Networks (3)
Study of networking components and techniques for a microcomputer network, including the study of
standards, protocols, LANs, and WANs. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ELET 243. Corequisite:
ELET 411.
ELET 441 Electronics Senior Comprehensive (0)
Senior Comprehensive examinations for graduating seniors majoring in Electronics Engineering Technol-
ogy. Prerequisite: Consent of the Faculty Chair.
ELET 442 Special Topics (3)
Direct study, independent study or internship designed to give the student an opportunity to study a
particular aspect of the discipline in some depth. Consent of the Faculty Chair required.
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION COURSES
COE 233 Cooperative Education (3)
First training period designed to give students full-time experience in industry. They are introduced to
training in concentration areas, are supervised closely, and begin developing interpersonal skills. Forty hours
of work experience per week. Prerequisite: completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with minimum
GPA of 2.50.
COE 235 Cooperative Education (3)
Second training period designed to make students assertive in the workplace and aware of gaining upward
mobility. Students continue to develop skills in their chosen career areas and are closely supervised. Forty
hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: COE 233.
COE 333 Cooperative Education (3)
Third training period where students continue career related work in their chosen areas. Students exposed
to analyzing and evaluating their career choices through training requirements, working conditions, and
employment outlook. Forty hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: COE 235.
COE 433 Cooperative Education (3)
Fourth training period where the student/employer exposure is well established and students are prepared
for full-time employment upon graduation. Variables affecting decision making and other factors enhancing
employee-employer relations explored. Forty hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: COE 333.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 339
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 141
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD)* (CIVIL ENGR TECH) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 60 credits 37 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CIVT 141 (3) ELET 130 (3)
ENG 132 (3) CIVT 223 (3) ENGT 331 (3)
MATH 133 (3) CIVT 231 (3) ITEC 331 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) CIVT 232 (3) DRFTG 131 (3)
PHYS 215, 235 (4) CIVT 233 (3) DRFTG 132 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) CIVT 234 (3) DRFTG 336 (3)
MUSIC 239 (3) CIVT 301 (3) PHYS 216 (1)
HIST 231 (3) CIVT 332 (3) PHYS 236 (3)
HIST 232 (3) CIVT 333 (3) MATH 134 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) CIVT 334 (3) MATH 241 (4)
POLSC 232 (3) CIVT 335 (3) MATH 242 (4)
ECON 231 (3) CIVT 336 (3) General Elective (3)
CS 116 (3) CIVT 337 (3)
CIVT 338 (3)
CIVT 400 (3)
CIVT 434 (3)
CIVT 435 (3)
CIVT 436 (3)
Technical Elective (3)^^
* Student should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
^^ The Technical Elective should be selected from one of the following courses: ENGT 331 (3), ENGT 332 (3), ENGT 431 (3), and
ENGT 432 (3).
340 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 137
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (ELECTRN ENGR TECH) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 64 credits 29 credits
ENG 131 (3)** ELET 111 (1) DRFTG 233 (3)
ENG 132 (3) ELET 112 (1) ITEC 111 (1)
MATH 133 (3) ELET 130 (3) ITEC 412 (1)
CHEM 143 (4) ELET 131 (3) MATH 134 (3)
PHYS 215, 235 (4) ELET 132 (3) MATH 241 (4)
ENG 2xx (3) ELET 133 (3) MATH 242 (4)
MUSIC 239 (3) ELET 212 (1) MATH 345 (3)
HIST 231 (3) ELET 213 (1) PHYS 216 (1)
HIST 232 (3) ELET 214 (1) PHYS 236 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) ELET 232 (3) General Elective (3)
POLSC 232 (3) ELET 241 (3)
ECON 231 (3) ELET 243 (3)
CS 116 (3) ELET 311 (1)
ELET 312 (1)
ELET 313 (1)
ELET 331 (3)
ELET 332 (3)
ELET 343 (3)
ELET 353 (3)
ELET 410 (1)
ELET 411 (1)
ELET 412 (1)
ELET 413 (1)
ELET 422 (3)
ELET 430 (3)
ELET 431 (3)
ELET 432 (3)
ELET 434 (3)
ELET 441 (0)
Technical Elective (3)^^
* Student should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
^^ The Technical Elective should be selected from one of the following courses: ENGT 331 (3), ENGT 431 (3), ELET 322 (3), ELET
323 (3), and ELET 223 (3).
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 341
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
CIVT 141 (Civil Engineering Materials) 3 cr
DRFTG 131 (Fundamentals of Drafting), 3 cr
Second Semester
ELET 130 (Applications of Structured Programming) 3 cr
DRFTG 132 (Descriptive Geometry), 3cr
Sophomore First Semester
CIVT 231 (Surveying I), 3 cr
CIVT 232 (Engineering Mechanics), 3 cr
Second Semester
CIVT 233 (Dynamics), 3 cr
CIVT 234 (Surveying II), cr
Junior First Semester
CIVT 224 (Soil Mechanics), 3 cr
CIVT 332 (Applied Fluid Mechanics), 3 cr
CIVT 337 (Reinforced Concrete Design), 3 cr
CIVT 338 (Strength of Materials), 3 cr
Second Semester
CIVT 223 (Water Resources ) 3 cr
CIVT 333 (Hydraulics Engineering), 3 cr
CIVT 335 (Geometric Design of Highways), 3 cr
CIVT 336 (Structural Analysis) 3 cr
DRFTG 336 (Computer-Aided Design), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
CIVT 334 (Transportation Engineering), 3 cr
CIVT 400 (Problems in Civil Engineering Technology), 3 cr
CIVT 435 (Building Construction), 3 cr
ITEC 331 (Technical Writing), 3 cr
Second Semester
EET 301 (Water & Wastewater Management), 3 cr
CIVT 434 (Sanitary Engineering), 3 cr
CIVT 436 (Civil Engineering Construction Methods), 3 cr
ENGT 331 (Engineering Economy), 3 cr
Technical Elective, 3 cr
342 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
ELET 111 (Direct Current Circuits Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 130 (Introduction to Structured Programming with C++), 3 cr
ELET 131 (Direct Current Circuits), 3 cr
DRFTG 233 (Introduction to Computer-Aided Design), 3 cr
Second Semester
ELET 113 (Alternating Current Circuits Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 133 (Alternating Current Circuits), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
ELET 112 (Electronics I Laboratory), 1cr
ELET 132 (Electronics I), 3 cr
ELET 214 (Digital Logic Circuits Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 241 (Digital Logic Circuits), 3 cr
Second Semester
ELET 212 (Electronics II Laboratory), 1cr
ELET 232 (Electronics II), 3 cr
ELET 213 (Digital Hardware Design Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 243 (Digital Hardware Design), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
ELET 313 (Microprocessor Architecture Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 343 (Microprocessor Architecture), 3 cr
Second Semester
ELET 311 (Communication Systems Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 331 (Communication Systems), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
ELET 312 (Control Systems Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 332 (Control Systems), 3 cr
ELET 353 (Microcomputer Software Applications), 3 cr
ELET 411 (Microcomputer Network Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 412 (Senior Project Proposal), 1 cr
ELET 434 (Microcomputer Networks), 3 cr
Second Semester
ELET 410 (Computer Control Systems Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 413 (Microprocessor Interfacing Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 422 (Advanced Structured Programming with C++), 3 cr
ELET 430 (Computer Control Systems), 3 cr
ELET 431 (Microprocessor Interfacing), 3 cr
ELET 432 (Senior Electronics Project), 3 cr
ELET 441 (Electronics Senior Comprehensive), 0 cr
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 343
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES
Courses in the academic disciplines of Construction Technology (CONST), Drafting and Design Technology (DRFTG), Industrial
Technology (ITEC), and Automated Manufacturing Technology (MFG) are offered through the Department of Industrial Technologies.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Technology is offered at the undergraduate level, and the Master of Science (M.S.) in
Industrial Technology is offered at the graduate level. Cooperative Education (COE) courses are also offered through the Department.
In addition, two minors are offered for students pursuing majors in other academic disciplines and who are required to declare a minor
in a second academic discipline for graduation. One minor is offered in Industrial Technology, and the other minor is offered in
Community Development. Members of the Department are housed between the first and second floor of the Leonard H.O. Spearman
Technology Building with the Department Office located in Room 211.
Students who are interested in the Master of Science in Industrial Technology should refer to the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas
Southern University for further information.
In seeking the B.S. in Industrial Technology through this unit, students may select from three (3) different curriculum tracks that focus
on one of the following areas of concentration: Construction Technology, Design Technology, or Automated Manufacturing Technology.
For the Construction Technology track, two specializations are possible: Architectural Construction and Construction Management.
Even though three tracks may be selected from, students are not required to declare a minor in a second academic discipline in selecting
one of the available tracks. Detailed information on the three tracks leading to the B.S. in Industrial Technology is provided below.
The primary mission of the Department is to offer programs of study designed to prepare students as “management-oriented technical
professionals” who have practical knowledge, competencies, skills, and training to serve and function in the Industrial/Manufacturing
Enterprise System. In pursuing this mission, the Department seeks to prepare Industrial Technologists and Technical Managers for career
opportunities in the Manufacturing, Construction, and Communications Industries.
Students wishing to earn the B.S. in Industrial Technology (that is, students who wish to declare undergraduate majors in the Depart-
ment) must first gain admission to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements and eradicate identified deficiencies through the
General University Academic Center (GUAC), must contact the Department Office while satisfying ASSET requirements for advise-
ment, and must petition the Department for admission once ASSET requirements have been completed and deficiencies removed.
Students wishing to minor in Industrial Technology should contact the Department Office once they have been admitted as majors in
other academic units of the University and have met all ASSET requirements. Prior to graduation, majors must pass an exit examination
during their senior year.
For the minor in Industrial Technology, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours must be completed with grades of “C” or better (grades
below “C”, including “C-”, are unacceptable). Fifteen (15) of the twenty-one (21) credits must be selected from one of three academic
disciplines offered through the unit: CONST, DRFTG, or MFG. Three (3) additional semester credit hours must be selected from a
second of these three disciplines. The last three (3) semester credit hours required must be taken through enrollment in one of the
following: ITEC 331, ITEC 333, or ITEC 439. Minors must also complete the following two (2) Mathematics courses or their
equivalents in conjunction with the designated twenty-one (21) semester credit hours above and with the same grade restrictions: MATH
133 (3 credits) and MATH 134 (3 credits). All programs of study for minors must be approved, in advance, by the Faculty Chair prior
to enrollment in courses.
The minor in Community Development represents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach that includes courses offered through
the unit, as well as courses offered through other units at the University. A total of twenty-one (21) semester credit hours must be
completed which are broadly apportioned between theoretical knowledge (18 credits) and experiential learning (3 credits). Courses
enrolled for in seeking this minor must be completed with grades of “C” or better where grades below “C”, including “C-”, are
unacceptable. Students seeking the Community Development minor are required to enroll in the following courses offered through this
unit: ITEC 131 (3 credits), ITEC 335 (3 credits), CONST 344 (3 credits), CONST 435 (3 credits), and COE 333 (3 credits). Outside
of this unit, students are required to complete the following two courses in order to complete the minor: SOC 337 (3 credits) and MGMT
400 (3 credits).
Course descriptions and detailed programs of study (including the sequencing of courses that must be taken) follow this section. Grades
less than “C”, including “C-”, are unacceptable in courses specific to the major. Students requiring additional information should
contact the Department Office either directly or by calling (713)-313-7679.
344 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Afiesimama, Boma T., P.E.
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Michigan
M.Eng., Texas A & M University
D.Eng., Texas A & M University
Allen, Mitchell M., CSIT
Professor
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.S., Prairie View A & M University
Ed.D., University of Houston
Clack, Harry E.
Instructor
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Horner, Jessie E.
Associate Professor
B.S., Northwestern State University
M.S., Texas Southern University
Ed.D., University of Houston
Lewis, J. Jonathan, CSIT
Associate Professor
A.A., Kingsboro College
B.B.A., Jones College
M.S., Ed.D., Texas Southern University
Lott, Carl B.
Assistant Professor
B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Texas Southern University
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY COURSES
CONST 131 Construction Methods and Materials I (2)
Introduction to the overall construction industry with emphasis on practices, methods, and materials used
in various building disciplines. Construction processes also discussed. Two hours of lecture per week.
Corequisite: CONST 131L.
CONST 131L Construction Methods and Materials I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory exercises dealing with practices, methods, and materials used in various building disciplines. Two
hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: CONST 131.
CONST 141 Construction Methods and Materials II (2)
Continuation of CONST 131 with emphasis on masonry, concrete, and construction productivity prac-
tices. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CONST 131. Corequisite: CONST 141L.
CONST 141L Construction Methods and Materials II Laboratory (1)
Laboratory exercises in masonry and concrete construction. Two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
CONST 131L. Corequisite: CONST 141.
CONST 242 Framing Principles (1)
Foundation and wall framing techniques essential to residential and light commercial construction and
construction details involving form building, bracing, steps, and geometry of roofing systems. One hour of
lecture per week. Prerequisite: CONST 131. Corequisite: CONST 242L.
CONST 242L Framing Principles Laboratory (2)
Laboratory exercises in foundation and wall framing techniques and construction details for residential and
light commercial construction. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CONST 131L. Corequisite:
CONST 242.
CONST 243 Energy Efficiency and Construction (1)
Sizing, designing, and laying out of electrical and mechanical systems for maximum efficiency in residential
and light commercial buildings. Solar and earth energy emphasized. One hour of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisite: CONST 242. Corequisite: CONST 243L.
CONST 243L Energy Efficiency and Construction Laboratory (2)
Practices in sizing, designing, and laying out of electrical and mechanical systems for maximum efficiency in
residential and light commercial buildings. Four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CONST 242L.
Corequisite: CONST 243.
CONST 244 Construction Safety (3)
Examination of specialized procedures in health, safety, and environmental protection and lost prevention
for the construction industry. Requirements of OSHA and other federal and state standards and regulations
emphasized. Three hours of lecture per week.
CONST 331 Models and Presentations (3)
Three-dimensional requirements for models using computer-aided drafting techniques and cardboard,
plastic, and wood media. Plan reading, scaling, and sketching emphasized. One hour of lecture and four
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: DRFTG 336, CONST 242, and CONST 242L.
CONST 333 Quantity Surveying (3)
Quantity surveying for construction and engineering along with bid preparation and analysis where com-
puter applications are emphasized. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
Consent of the instructor.
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CONST 334 Concrete Technology (3)
Methods for forming concrete, concrete elements and handling, and reinforced concrete. One hour of
lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CONST 242, CONST 242L, and DRFTG
336.
CONST 341 Essentials of Plumbing (3)
Study of tools, equipment, and plumbing systems for various job types. Fixture selection and installation
emphasized. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the
instructor.
CONST 344 Construction Management I (3)
Study of the principles of construction systems management with emphasis on stages of construction,
management information systems, and operations management. One hour of lecture and four hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CONST 331 and CONST 334.
CONST 433 Estimating (3)
Instruction in making materials and labor estimates for residential and light commercial buildings primarily
from the use of working drawings. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
CONST 242, CONST 242L, and DRFTG 232 or the equivalents.
CONST 435 Contracts and Specifications (3)
Legal aspects of contracts, specifications, and legal documents along with bidding procedures. Students
required to develop contract documents and specifications. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the Faculty Chair or instructor.
CONST 436 Construction Management II (3)
Management functions by which construction projects are authorized, financed, supervised, and closed out.
Emphasis on the development of effective supervisory and managerial techniques using computer data-
bases. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of
the instructor.
CONST 437 Construction Problems (3)
Independent, in-depth study and analysis of special problems related to construction where students must
use critical and creative thinking skills for formulating solutions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequi-
sites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor.
CONST 451 Mechanical Systems (3)
Principles of air conditioning and heating systems used in commercial and residential buildings with empha-
sis on planning and designing systems. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prereq-
uisite: Consent of the instructor.
CONST 475 Facilities Operations (3)
Techniques in the overall operation and maintenance of facilities such as schools, housing projects, and
municipal buildings. Structural, supervision, and life cycle costing using computer applications emphasized.
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY COURSES
DRFTG 131 Fundamentals of Drafting (3)
Use and care of drafting instruments, lettering, geometric construction, freehand sketching, and ortho-
graphic projections. Introduction to computer aided drafting included. One hour of lecture and four hours
of laboratory per week.
DRFTG 132 Descriptive Geometry (3)
Folding line relationships and notations, auxiliary views, angles between plane revolutions, and intersec-
tions. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DRFTG 131.
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DRFTG 133 Architectural Drafting (3)
Fundamental architectural drafting practices related to developing working drawings for residential and
light commercial buildings. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DRFTG
131. Listed as ARCH 2201 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
DRFTG 134 Mechanical Drawing (3)
Emphasis on orthographic and auxiliary projection, threads and fasteners, machine drawings and perspec-
tives. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DRFTG 131.
DRFTG 136 Architectural Rendering (3)
Artistic requirements in architecture, including emphasis on perspectives, shapes, shadows, and color presen-
tations. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DRFTG 133.
DRFTG 231 Pipe Drafting (3)
Piping terminology, charts, tables, and practices in providing single and double line drawings. One hour of
lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DRFTG 134.
DRFTG 232 Architectural Design (3)
Study of the influences, which determine the appearances of architectural structures. One hour of lecture
and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DRFTG 133.
DRFTG 233 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (3)
Basic concepts, operations, and procedures necessary for producing engineering drawings on the computer.
One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Listed as ARCH 1315 in the Texas Common
Course Numbering System.
DRFTG 331 Pipe System Design (3)
Problems in piping design-utilizing vendor furnished equipment specifications and drawings, Smoley’s
tables, and related control documents. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequi-
site: DRFTG 231. Offered as needed.
DRFTG 333 Machine Design (3)
Theory and practice of design characteristics for studying gears, cams, and complete assembly drawings of
small machines. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CIVT 232 and
DRFTG 134. Offered as needed.
DRFTG 336 Computer-Aided Design (3)
Advanced concepts of computer-aided design (CAD) utilizing the more complex ca-
pabilities of the equipment and software. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
DRFTG 430 Advanced Computer-Aided Design (3)
Continuation of DRFTG 336 with emphasis on the development of three-dimensional designs, script files,
and AUTOLISP programming. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
DRFTG 336.
DRFTG 431 Structural Drafting (3)
Fabrication, connectors and seats for beams, girders, columns, and trusses adhering to AISC standards. One
hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DRFTG 131 and consent of the
instructor.
DRFTG 432 Senior Design Project (3)
Integration of previous knowledge in the development of a design project. One hour of lecture and four
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the Faculty Chair.
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY COURSES
ITEC 111 Orientation (1)
Orientation to the School of Technology and the University with discussion of career opportunities available
in industrial and engineering technology and related area. One hour of lecture per week.
ITEC 131 Introduction to Community Development (3)
Introduction to community development with emphasis on community development issues: new construc-
tion and rehabilitation, residential and commercial development, and business development. Three hours of
lecture per week.
ITEC 331 Technical Writing (3)
Techniques of collecting and presenting technical and scientific data, including definitions, evaluations,
basic letters, abstracts, memoranda, and written reports. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: ENG
131.
ITEC 333 Industrial Supervision and Management (3)
Study of management and supervision skills and concepts to enhance interpersonal relationships and moti-
vational factors necessary for productivity in an organized industrial environment. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of the Faculty Chair.
ITEC 335 Community Development Finance (3)
Explores the financial skills required for the successful operation of a community development corporation
within the context of overall economic development finance. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
ITEC 131.
ITEC 412 Senior Seminar (1)
Organized to help senior students prepare to exit the University and to become employed. Emphasis on
interviewing skills and resume preparation. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing and
consent of the Faculty Chair.
ITEC 439 Industrial Safety (3)
Study of safety management and enforcement techniques in an industrial environment with emphasis on
personal safety. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the Faculty
Chair.
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY COURSES
MFG 131 Manufacturing Technology I (3)
Manufacturing processes for industrial plastics, wood, and wood composite materials. Production methods,
process equipment, tooling, jogs, and fixtures for plastics, wood, and wood composites used in manufactur-
ing. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
MFG 231 Manufacturing Processes (3)
Study of engineering materials and processes as they pertain to the manufacture of industrial products.
Three hours of lecture per week.
MFG 232 Manufacturing Technology II (3)
Manufacturing processes for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Precision machine tool operations, including
grinding, drilling, shaping, milling, and turning. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: MFG 131.
MFG 331 CNC Computer Programming (3)
Theory of computer-aided parts programming. Methods of programming CNC machines; set up and
operation with emphasis on two, three, and multiple axis machines, mills, lathes, and robots. One hour of
lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
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MFG 332 Robotics Technology (3)
Automated technology through the use of industrial robots; theory of electromechanical, hydraulic, and
pneumatic robots in manufacturing; robots for processing, assembly, and material handling. One hour of
lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MFG 331.
MFG 333 Strength of Materials (3)
Study of the physical properties of a variety of industrial materials. One hour of lecture and four hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of the instructor.
MFG 432 Flexible Manufacturing Systems (3)
Introduction to computer integrated manufacturing and flexible manufacturing systems. Planning, organi-
zation, and management of automated computer controlled systems. One hour of lecture and four hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MFG 331.
MFG 433 Manufacturing Technology Problems (3)
Individual study of problems in an industrial setting with regard to personnel, material, equipment, and
facilities as they relate to manufacturing. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION COURSES
COE 233 Cooperative Education (3)
First training period designed to give students full-time experience in industry. They are introduced to
training in concentration areas, are supervised closely, and begin developing interpersonal skills. Forty hours
of work experience per week. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with minimum
GPA of 2.50.
COE 235 Cooperative Education (3)
Second training period designed to make students assertive in the workplace and aware of gaining upward
mobility. Students continue to develop skills in their chosen career areas and are closely supervised. Forty
hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: COE 233.
COE 333 Cooperative Education (3)
Third training period where students continue career related work in their chosen areas. Students exposed
to analyzing and evaluating their career choices through training requirements, working conditions, and
employment outlook. Forty hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: COE 235.
COE 433 Cooperative Education (3)
Fourth training period where the student/employer exposure is well established and students are prepared
for full-time employment upon graduation. Variables affecting decision making and other factors enhancing
employee-employer relations explored. Forty hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: COE 333.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER^
(STANDARD) (CONSTRUCT TECH) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 36 credits 49 credits
ENG 131 (3)** CONST 131 (2) ACCTG 231 (3)
ENG 132 (3) CONST 131L (1) CIVT 231 (3)
MATH 133 (3) CONST 141L (1) DRFTG 430 (3)
BIOL 143, 143L (4) CONST 242 (1) ELET 111 (1)
PHYS 215, 235 (4) CONST 242L (2) ELET 130 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) CONST 333 (3) ELET 131 (3)
MUSIC 239 (3) CONST 334 (3) HED 233 (2)
HIST 231 (3) CONST 433 (3) ITEC 111 (1)
HIST 232 (3) CONST 435 (3) ITEC 331 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) CONST 436 (3) ITEC 333 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) CONST 437 (3) ITEC 412 (1)
ECON 231 (3) CONST 475 (3) ITEC 439 (3)
CS 116 (3) In addition, select from one of the MATH 134 (3)
following two specialties: MATH 135 (3)
Architectural Specialty: MFG 333 (3)
CIVT 224 (3) PE 1xx (1)
DRFTG 133 (3) PE 1xx (1)
Management Specialty: General Electives (6)
CONST 341 (3)
CONST 344 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
^ Optional courses for Industrial Technology majors pursuing the Construction Technology Track include:
CONST 243 (1) and CONST 243L (2), CONST 244 (3), CONST 331 (3), CONST 451 (3), and DRFTG 232 (3).
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 351
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (DESIGN TECH) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 30 credits 55 credits
ENG 131 (3)** DRFTG 131 (3) ACCTG 231 (3)
ENG 132 (3) DRFTG 132 (3) CIVT 231 (3)
MATH 133 (3) DRFTG 134 (3) CONST 131L (1)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) DRFTG 231 (3) CONST 333 (3)
PHYS 215, 235 (4) DRFTG 233 (3) ELET 111 (1)
ENG 2xx (3) DRFTG 336 (3) ELET 130 (3)
MUSIC 239 (3) DRFTG 430 (3) ELET 131 (3)
HIST 231 (3) DRFTG 431 (3) ENGT 431 (3)
HIST 232 (3) DRFTG 432 (3) HED 233 (2)
POLSC 231 (3) ITEC 111 (1)
POLSC 232 (3) ITEC 331 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) ITEC 333 (3)
CS 116 (3) ITEC 412 (1)
ITEC 439 (3)
MATH 134 (3)
MATH 135 (3)
MFG 131 (3)
MFG 333 (3)
PE 1xx (1)
PE 1xx (1)
General Electives (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (AUTO MFG TECH) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 24 credits 61 credits
ENG 131 (3)** MFG 131 (3) ACCTG 231 (3)
ENG 132 (3) MFG 231 (3) CONST 131 (2)
MATH 133 (3) MFG 331 (3) DRFTG 131 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4) MFG 332 (3) DRFTG 132 (3)
PHYS 215, 235 (4) MFG 333 (3) DRFTG 134 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) MFG 432 (3) DRFTG 233 (3)
MUSIC 239 (3) MFG 433 (3) DRFTG 336 (3)
HIST 231 (3) DRFTG 430 (3)
HIST 232 (3) ELET 111 (1)
POLSC 231 (3) ELET 130 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) ELET 131 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) ENGT 431 (3)
CS 116 (3) HED 233 (2)
ITEC 111 (1)
ITEC 331 (3)
ITEC 333 (3)
ITEC 412 (1)
ITEC 439 (3)
MATH 134 (3)
MATH 135 (3)
PE 1xx (1)
PE 1xx (1)
General Electives (6)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 353
MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
CONST 131 (Construction Methods and Materials I), 2 cr
CONST 131L (Construction Methods and Materials I Laboratory), 1 cr
ITEC 111 (Orientation), 1 cr
Second Semester
CONST 141 (Construction Methods and Materials II), 2 cr
CONST 141L (Construction Methods and Materials II Laboratory), 1 cr
DRFTG 132 (Descriptive Geometry), 3 cr
ELET 111 (Direct Current Circuits Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 131 (Direct Current Circuits), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
CIVT 231 (Surveying 1), 3 cr
CONST 242 (Framing Principles), 1 cr
CONST 242L (Framing Principles Laboratory), 2 cr
ELET 130 (Applications of Structured Programming), 3 cr
Second Semester
CONST 243 (Energy Efficiency and Construction), 1 cr
CONST 243L (Energy Efficiency and Construction Laboratory), 2 cr
Junior First Semester
DRFTG 336 (Computer-Aided Design), 3 cr
*EET 224 (Soil Mechanics), 3 cr, or
**CONST 341 (Essentials of Plumbing), 3 cr
Second Semester
CONST 331 (Models and Presentations), 3 cr
*EET 225 (Site Planning), 3 cr, or
**CONST 344 (Construction Management I), 3 cr
ITEC 333 (Industrial Supervision and Management), 3cr
MFG 333 (Strength of Materials), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
CONST 433 (Estimating), 3 cr
CONST 435 (Contracts and Specifications), 3 cr
CONST 437 (Construction Problems), 3 cr
ITEC 412 (Senior Seminar), 1 cr
Second Semester
CONST 436 (Construction Management II), 3 cr
CONST 475 (Facilities Operations), 3 cr
DRFTG 430 (Advanced Computer-Aided Design), 3 cr
ITEC 439 (Industrial Safety), 3 cr
* Architectural Specialty ** Management Specialty
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
DRFTG 131 (Fundamentals of Drafting), 3 cr
ITEC 111 (Orientation), 1 cr
Second Semester
DRFTG 132 (Descriptive Geometry), 3 cr
DRFTG 134 (Mechanical Drawing), 3 cr
ELET 111 (Direct Current Circuits Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 131 (Direct Current Circuits), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
CIVT 231 (Surveying I), 3 cr
CONST 131 (Construction Methods and Materials I), 2 cr
CONST 131L (Construction Methods and Materials I Laboratory), 1 cr
DRFTG 231 (Pipe Drafting), 3 cr
Second Semester
DRFTG 133 (Architectural Drafting), 3 cr
ELET 130 (Applications of Structured Programming), 3 cr
MFG 131 (Manufacturing Technology I), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
DRFTG 233 (Introduction to Computer-Aided Design), 3 cr
ITEC 331 (Technical Writing), 3 cr
MFG 231 (Manufacturing Processes), 3 cr
Second Semester
DRFTG 336 (Computer-Aided Design), 3 cr
ITEC 333 (Industrial Supervision and Management), 3 cr
MFG 333 (Strength of Materials), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
DRFTG 430 (Advanced Computer-Aided Design), 3 cr
ENGT 431 (Quality Control and Assurance), 3 cr
ITEC 439 (Industrial Safety), 3 cr
Second Semester
DRFTG 431 (Structural Drafting), 3 cr
DRFTG 432 (Senior Design Project), 3 cr
ITEC 412 (Senior Seminar), 1 cr
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
DRFTG 131 (Fundamentals of Drafting), 3 cr
ITEC 111 (Orientation), 1 cr
MFG 131 (Manufacturing Technology 1), 3 cr
Second Semester
CONST 131 (Construction Materials and Methods I), 2 cr
CONST 131L (Construction Materials and Methods I Laboratory), 1 cr
DRFTG 134 (Mechanical Drawing), 3 cr
ELET 111 (Direct Current Circuits Laboratory), 1 cr
ELET 131 (Direct Current Circuits), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
ELET 130 (Applications of Structured Programming), 3 cr
MFG 232 (Manufacturing Processes), 3 cr
Second Semester
DRFTG 132 (Mechanical Drafting), 3 cr
MFG 231 (Manufacturing Processes), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
DRFTG 233 (Introduction to Computer-Aided Design), 3 cr
ITEC 331 (Technical Writing), 3 cr
MFG 333 (Strength of Materials), 3 cr
Second Semester
DRFTG 336 (Computer-Aided Design), 3 cr
ITEC 333 (Industrial Supervision and Management), 3 cr
MFG 331 (CNC Computer Programming), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
ENGT 431 (Quality Control and Assurance), 3 cr
ITEC 412 (Senior Seminar), 1 cr
MFG 332 (Robotics Technology), 3 cr
MFG 433 (Manufacturing Technology Problems), 3 cr
Second Semester
ITEC 439 (Industrial Safety), 3 cr
MFG 432 (Flexible Manufacturing Problems), 3 cr
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
As one of the largest instructional units in the University, the Department of Mathematics offers courses in Mathematics (MATH), the
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Mathematics, the Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Mathematics, and a minor in Mathematics for
students majoring in other academic disciplines at the University. The Department provides major support to the overall undergraduate
curriculum at Texas Southern University since every undergraduate degree or program of study requires the completion of, at least, three
semester credit hours in Mathematics for graduation. Instructional facilities and the Department Office (Room 139) are located in Nabrit
Center on the first floor. Faculty members are housed on the first floor of Nabrit Center.
Students who are interested in the Master of Science Degree in Mathematics should consult the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas
Southern University for detailed information.
Students wishing to pursue the B.S. Degree in Mathematics are required to declare a minor in a second academic discipline. All courses
completed that are designated for the minor selected must be completed with grades of “C” or better, where grades of “C-” are
unacceptable. In selecting a minor, majors should seek detailed advisement from their designated advisors because the selection of a
minor having representative courses in the core curriculum of study could impact the total number of credits required. In no case will
students qualify for graduation at the undergraduate level with fewer than 124 semester credit hours satisfactorily completed.
The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to make all students who matriculate through Texas Southern University aware of the
role that Mathematics plays in the modern world and to allow them to develop sufficient skills in utilizing the processes and techniques
of Mathematics to pursue their chosen fields of study, as well as to deal with mathematical processes on a daily basis. In the realization of
this mission, students are prepared for a variety of careers, for negotiating the rigors of various curricula of study that are heavily dependent
upon the understanding of mathematical processes, and for graduate study and research.
Requirements for both the B.S. in Mathematics and the minor in Mathematics are summarized below. As is the case for courses designated
in the minor in other disciplines selected by students pursuing the B.S. in Mathematics, grades of “C” or better, where grades of “C-”
are unacceptable, are required in all Mathematics courses designated for the B.S. in Mathematics or major. This is also the case for
students in other disciplines seeking the minor in Mathematics. Students wishing to pursue either a major (B.S.) or minor in Mathematics
must first be admitted to the University, must satisfy ASSET requirements, must eradicate deficiencies assessed at the time of admission
through the General University Academic Center (GUAC), and must petition the Department for admission as ASSET requirements are
completed. Once admitted to the Department, students are each assigned an official advisor who must be consulted on a semesterly or
term basis for schedule approval and status verification for progress toward graduation. An exit examination is required of all graduating
seniors pursuing the B.S. in Mathematics.
Individuals interested in seeking certification for teaching Mathematics in the public schools of Texas should contact the Teacher
Certification Officer in the College of Education at Texas Southern University for application instructions. Mathematics courses used
in the certification process must be approved through the Department.
For the minor in Mathematics, 24 semester credit hours are required through enrollment in the following courses: MATH 241 (4
credits); MATH 242 (4 credits); MATH 314 (4 credits); MATH 330 (3 credits); MATH 331 (3 credits); either MATH 333 (3 credits)
or MATH 439 (3 credits); and one additional 300-level or 400-level MATH course (3 credits). The minimum grade requirement for each
of these courses is referenced above.
In summary, students must first gain admission to the University; must meet their ASSET responsibility; and must petition the
Department for admission as ASSET requirements are met.
Upon admission, each student is assigned an official advisor, and an exit examination is required of graduating seniors. For further
information, students should contact the Department at (713)-313-7002.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 357
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Bell, Della D.
Professor
B.S., Lamar University
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Clarkson, Llayron L.
Joseph A. Pierce Professor
B.A., Texas State University
M.S., Texas Southern University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Dean, Nathaniel
Professor
B.S., Mississippi State University
M.S., Northeastern University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Ekwo, Maurice
Professor
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.S. Stephen F. Austin State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Ginn, James E.
Professor
A.B., Clark College
M.A., Atlanta University
Ph.D., Texas A & M University
Guha, Shyamal K.
Associate Professor
B.Sc., Indian Institute of Technology
M.A., University of California at Berkeley
Ph.D., St. Louis University
Jenkins, Herman J.
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.S., Texas Southern University
Nehs, Robert M.
Professor
B.S., Marquette University
M.S., Rice University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Obot, Victor
Associate Professor
B.S., Eastern Mennonite College
M.S., Wright State University
Ph.D., University of Tulsa
Taylor, Willie E.
Professor
B.S., M.S., Prairie View A & M University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Wardlaw, Alvin
Associate Professor
B.S., Morehouse College
M.S., Atlanta University
Wu, Tong
Instructor
B.S., Harbin Science & Technology University
M.S., Harbin Institute of Technology
M.S., Texas Southern University
358 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MATHEMATICS COURSES
MATH 130 Fundamental Math (3)
Intensive study for the enhancement of number concepts, computational skills, problem solving, graph
interpretation, formula applications in solving problems, and analysis of geometric figures. Includes the use
of inductive and deductive reasoning. Three hours of lecture per week.
MATH 131 Analytical Math (3)
Designed to provide the mathematical background needed for satisfactory performance in MATH 133,
including operations with rational and algebraic expressions, factoring, elementary graphing techniques,
solving linear and quadratic equations. Three hours of lecture per week.
MATH 133 College Algebra (3)
Concise overview of elementary algebra, including progressions, exponents, radicals, quadratic equations,
binomial theorem, inequalities, absolute values, and mathematical induction. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisite: MATH 131 or a passing score on the mathematics portion of the ASSET Examination.
Listed as MATH 1314 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MATH 134 Plane Trigonometry (3)
Definitions and relations of the six trigonometric functions, proofs of formulas, solutions of triangles,
trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: MATH 133 and a passing score on the mathematics portion of the ASSET Examination.
Listed as MATH 1316 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MATH 135 Mathematics for Business and Economic Analysis (3)
Presentation of mathematical theories and approaches as applied to business and economics. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 133 and a passing score on the mathematics portion of the ASSET
Examination. Listed as MATH 1325 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MATH 136 Precalculus Mathematics (3)
Designed to prepare students for the study of MATH 241. Elementary functions that are differentiated and
integrated in calculus stressed, including polynomial, rational, algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and
trigonometric functions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Passing score on the mathematics
portion of the ASSET Examination or satisfactory score on placement test. Listed as MATH 2312 in the
Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MATH 231 Elementary Statistics (3)
Basic statistics topics presented for students planning to work in health-related fields. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisites: MATH 133 and a passing score on the mathematics portion of the ASSET Exami-
nation. Listed as MATH 1342 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MATH 235 Structure and Application of the Number System (3)
Sets, functions, logic, numeration theory, advanced definition perspectives, arithmetic operations (proper-
ties and algorithms), rational numbers, system of real numbers, and mathematical applications. Problem
solving emphasized. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 133 and a passing score on the
mathematics portion of the ASSET Examination.
MATH 236 Foundations of Geometry, Statistics, and Probability (3)
Basic concepts and methods of probability, statistics, and geometry, including discrete probability, random
events, and conditional probability. Analysis of data, informational display, measurement, and geometry (as
approached through similarity and congruence, coordinates, and transformations). Problem solving empha-
sized. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 235.
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MATH 241 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)
Inequalities, functions, graphs, straight lines, linear equations, limits, continuity, differentiation, maximum-
minimum problems, mean value theorem, related rates, and indefinite integrals. Four hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisites: MATH 133 and MATH 134 or MATH 136 or placement by examination. Listed as
MATH 2413 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MATH 242 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)
Definite and indefinite integrals, techniques of integration, transcendental functions, and applications of
the definite integral. Four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 241. Listed as MATH 2414 in the
Texas Common Course Numbering System.
MATH 314 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (4)
Sequences, infinite series, conic sections, polar coordinates, two-dimensional and three-dimensional vectors,
parametric equations, partial differentiation, and multiple integrals. Four hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisite: MATH 242.
MATH 330 Linear Algebra (3)
A first course in linear algebra designed to provide a minimal foundation in matrix theory, vector spaces,
determinants, and linear transformations. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 241.
MATH 331 Logic, Sets, and Functions (3)
Transitional mathematics course toward the study of advanced mathematics. Various topics in the founda-
tions of mathematics discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 241.
MATH 333 Differential Equations (3)
Important methods of solution of ordinary differential equations of the first order and of higher orders with
applications to geometry and physics. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 242 and
MATH 314. (MATH 314 may be taken concurrently.)
MATH 335 Foundations of Geometry (3)
Logic and postulates relating to geometries. Modern plan geometry as developed from Euclidean geometry,
measurement, and metric system. Properties of geometric figures, congruence, theory of parallel lines, and
noneuclidian geometry. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 241.
MATH 336 Foundations of Algebra (3)
Introduction to mathematical systems such as groups, rings, and fields. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: MATH 314 and MATH 331.
MATH 345 Applied Mathematics and Statistics for Technology (3)
Selected topics in applied differential equations (including transform techniques), linear programming,
numerical methods, and statistics with emphasis on applications to the solution of problems in technology.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 242.
MATH 375 Linear Mathematics (3)
Various topics involving linear space methods discussed, including linear difference equations, LaPlace
transforms, and linear differential operators. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 314 and
MATH 330.
MATH 376 Applied Mathematical Analysis (3)
Vector analysis; algebra and geometry of vectors; vector differential and integral calculus; theorems of Green,
Gauss, and Stokes. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 314.
MATH 430 The History of Mathematics (3)
General view of the development of the elementary branches of mathematics; growth of higher mathematics
in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Twelve credits of
college mathematics.
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MATH 431 Uses of Computers in Mathematics (3)
Role and nature of computers as tools in problem solving; impact of computers on mathematics; applications
of computers to modeling and simulating mathematical situations. Three hours of lecture per week. Prereq-
uisites: MATH 241 and MATH 242 or consent of the instructor.
MATH 433 Concepts and Structure of Mathematics (3)
Structure of the number system, elements of set theory, properties of real numbers, and basic concepts of
mathematical systems. Presented for nonmajors. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of
the instructor.
MATH 437 Contemporary Mathematics and Its Applications (3)
Applications of various mathematical topics and mathematical needs of people in some of the trades, profes-
sions, and scientific disciplines. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 314 or consent of the
instructor.
MATH 439 Advanced Calculus I (3)
The real number system; elementary point set theory; sequences and series; continuity; differentiation and
integration. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 314 and MATH 331.
MATH 440 Advanced Calculus II (3)
Functions of several variables, including partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and mapping from Euclidean
m-space to Euclidean n-space. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 439 or consent of the
instructor.
MATH 460 Introduction to Complex Analysis (3)
Complex numbers and complex geometry; limits, continuity, derivatives, and the Cauchy-Riemann equa-
tions; analytic and harmonic functions; Cauchy’s Integral Theorem and its consequences. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 314 and MATH 331.
MATH 462 Introduction to Topology (3)
Topics include metric spaces, connectedness, and compactness. The topology of Euclidean spaces discussed
in detail as well as its generalization to nonmetric topological spaces. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: MATH 314 and MATH 331.
MATH 471 Topics in Mathematics I (3)
New developments and trends in mathematics discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:
Consent of the instructor.
MATH 472 Topics in Mathematics II (3)
Continuation of MATH 471. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MATH 473 Probability and Statistics I (3)
Introduction to probability and statistical inference making use of the calculus developed in MATH 241
and MATH 242. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 242.
MATH 474 Probability and Statistics II (3)
Moments of distributions and Stieltjes integral; joint density functions; conditional means; moment gener-
ating functions; sequences of random variables; distribution theory; and hypothesis testing. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 473.
MATH 475 Introduction to Modern Algebra (3)
Group theory; Lagrange’s Theorem; Isomorphism Theorem; Cayley’s Theorem; rings and fields. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 336.
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MATH 490 Independent Study: Undergraduate (3)
Intensive study of a topic in mathematics under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Senior
standing and consent of the instructor.
MATH 499 Seminar (3)
Various topics in mathematics discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the
instructor.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
MATHEMATICS
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 126
CORE CURRICULUM MAJOR OTHER MINOR
(STANDARD)* (MATHEMATICS) REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 36 credits 25 credits 21 credits
ENG 131 (3)** MATH 241 (4) CS 117 (3) Contact
ENG 132 (3) MATH 242 (4) Foreign department of
BIOL 143 or MATH 330 (3) CS Electives (6) being admitted
CHEM 111, 131 (4) MATH 331 (3) HED 233 (2) as a
GEOL 141 or MATH 333 (3) PE 1xx (1) Mathematics Major
CHEM 112, 132 (4) MATH 439 (3) PE 1xx (1) by the Department.
ENG 2xx (3) MATH 473 (3) PHYS 217 (1)
ENG 2xx (3) Upper Level PHYS 218 (1)
Visual & MATH Electives (9) PHYS 251 (5)
Performing PHYS 252 (5)
Arts (3)***
HIST 231 (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLSC 231 (3)
POLSC 232 (3)
Social &
Behavioral
Sciences (3)****
CS 116 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
**(N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Select one of the following: THC 130, THC 231, MUSIC 131, MUSIC 239, ART 131, or ART 132.
**** Select one of the following: PSY 131, 131L; SOC 157; SOC 158; SOC 221; SOC 238; ECON 231; or ECON 232.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 363
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
MATH 241 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry I), 4 cr
Second Semester
MATH 242 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry II), 4 cr
Sophomore First Semester
MATH 314 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry III), 4 cr
Second Semester
MATH 330 (Linear Algebra), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
MATH 333 (Differential Equations), 3 cr
Second Semester
MATH 331 (Logic, Sets, and Functions), 3 cr
Upper Level MATH Elective, 3 cr
Senior First Semester
MATH 439 (Advanced Calculus I), 3 cr
MATH 473 (Probability and Statistics I), 3 cr
Second Semester
Upper Level MATH Elective, 3 cr
Upper Level MATH Elective, 3 cr
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STUDIES
The Department of Transportation Studies offers courses in the academic discipline of Airway Science (AWS). Through curricular
offerings provided, students are able to earn the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Airway Science and the Master of Science (M.S.) in
Transportation Planning and Management. Cooperative Education (COE) courses are also offered through this instructional unit. An
undergraduate minor is offered in Airway Science for students majoring in other academic disciplines. The Airway Science Degree
Program is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). Members of the Department are housed in the
School of Technology/AWS Center.
For detailed information on the Master of Science in Transportation Planning and Management, students should refer to the Graduate
School Bulletin of Texas Southern University.
The curriculum of study for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Airway Science provides students with two tracks, through which a
concentration may be gained, to focus on: Airway Computer Science and Airway Science Management. A detailed listing of these
requirements, by track, is given below. Students selecting to pursue the B.S. in Airway Science are not required to declare a minor in
another academic discipline. Additionally, grades of “C” or better must be earned in all Airway Science courses required for either track
leading to completion of the degree, as well as in all Computer Science courses required in the Airway Computer Science track. Grades
of “C-” are unacceptable. Prior to graduation, majors must pass an exit examination during their senior year.
The mission of the Department of Transportation Studies is threefold: (1) to prepare students, specifically, for a variety of administrative
and managerial positions in aviation; (2) to prepare students to function effectively in a number of diverse computer-related areas in the
field of aviation; and (3) to provide students with adequate academic background and preparation for pursuing graduate study in the
field of aviation or affiliated areas. In the fulfillment of this mission, students selecting the Airway Science Management track of study are
prepared for a number of career specialization options: Air Traffic Control Management, Air Carrier Management, Airport Management,
and General Aviation Operations Management. To the same end, students choosing the Airway Computer Science track of study are
prepared to operate, design software for, troubleshoot, and program computers used in aviation.
Students wishing to pursue one of the tracks of study leading to the B.S. in Airway Science must first gain admission to the University,
must satisfy ASSET requirements and eradicate identified deficiencies through the General University Academic Center (GUAC), must
contact the Department Office while satisfying ASSET requirements for advisement, and must petition the Department for admission
once ASSET requirements have been completed and deficiencies removed. In addition, before students may register for courses
involving flying, they must first pass an appropriate medical examination administered by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). In passing this examination, a letter is provided which entitles the recipient to a special
medical certificate documenting his/her qualifications to commence flight training.
Up to fifteen (15) semester credit hours may be given for flight-related experience toward the completion of the requirements for the B.S.
in Airway Science. The awarding of credit and advanced standing for this experience must be determined by the Dean of the School of
Science and Technology and/or the Faculty Chair according to the prescribed eligibility requirements. No credit will be given for the FAA
private pilot’s certificate; however, flight requirements may be waived upon proof of certification. In equating flight-related experience to
credit, appropriate documentation (transcripts, certificates, log books, letters of verification) must be submitted as part of the evaluation
process.
In addition to academic course work, a student pursuing the B.S. in Airway Science must undertake an internship on a semester credit
hour basis to meet degree requirements and gain practical experience. Participants providing internship sites for students are the Houston
Airport System (George Bush Intercontinental, Hobby, and Ellington Airports), Central Business District Helipad, airlines with large
operational facilities in Houston, and general aviation. For further information on internships, students should contact either the
Internship Coordinator in the School of Science and Technology, the Office of the Dean of the School of Technology, or the University
Director of Cooperative Education in the Placement Center at the University.
For the minor in Airway Science offered through the Department, students are required to complete 22 semester credit hours in the
following courses: AWS 101 (3 credits), AWS 101L (1 credit), AWS 102 (3 credits), AWS 321 (3 credits), AWS 371 (3 credits), AWS 381
(3 credits), AWS 404 (3 credits), and AWS 407 (3 credits).
For additional information on the Bachelor of Science in Airway Science, students are asked to contact the Department Office at (713)-
313-1847.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 365
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Clack, Harry E.
Instructor
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Dittmer, Peter
Assistant Professor
B.BA., Texas A & M University
M.S., Central Missouri State University
Dissertation in Progress, University of Houston
Lewis, Carol A.
Assistant Professor
B.S., M.S., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Houston
Piezon, Sherry L.
Instructor
B.A., University of Georgia
M.S., Embry-Riddle University
Yu, Lei
Associate Professor
B.S., Northern Jiaotong University
M.S., Nagoya Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Queen’s University
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AIRWAY SCIENCE COURSES
AWS 101 Introduction to Aviation (3)
Introduction to operational parts of an airplane, meteorology, aircraft navigation systems, radio procedures,
cockpit instrumentation, flight physiology, and FAA regulations governing flight activity of a private pilot.
Preparation for FAA private pilot written examination. Three hours of lecture per week.
AWS 101L Introduction to Aviation Laboratory (1)
Introduction to rudimentary flight procedures and techniques required for basic flight. Two hours of
laboratory per week. Corequisite: AWS 101.
AWS 102 Aviation History (3)
Historical survey of manned flight; developments in aircraft design; the present air transportation system;
evolutionary trends in air transportation; origin of all major air carriers; and overview of the role of African-
Americans in early aviation. Three hours of lecture per week.
AWS 113 Introduction to Flight (3)
Aircraft engine performance charts, weight and balance limitations, cross-country flight control procedures
and communication. Supervised dual and solo flight simulations provided to students. Two hours of lecture
and two hours of laboratory per week.
AWS 113L Introduction to Flight Laboratory (1)
Flight instruction directed toward the private pilot certificate. Two hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite:
AWS 113.
AWS 120 Transportation Survey (3)
Transportation modes and their interrelationships; significance of, evolution of, social and environmental
impacts of transportation systems; urban transportation problems. Three hours of lecture per week.
AWS 201 Flight Meteorology (3)
Survey of atmospheric and weather-related phenomena and their impact on flight operations, including the
interface of airmen and flight service stations. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisite: AWS 201L.
AWS 201L Flight Meteorology Laboratory (1)
Introduction to the methods and techniques of flight meteorology. Two hours of laboratory per week.
Corequisite: AWS 201.
AWS 313 Intermediate Flight Theory (3)
Aerodynamics, weight and balance computations, performance problems, flight maneuvers, aircraft power
plant operations, flight physiology, cockpit instrumentation, and associated FAA regulations. Preparation
for FAA commercial pilot written examination. Three hours of lecture per week.
AWS 321 Air Traffic Control (3)
Study of the national air traffic control system emphasizing traffic control procedures and the role of centers,
approach towers, flight service stations, communications, and navigation procedures. Three hours of lecture
per week. Corequisite: AWS 321L.
AWS 321L Air Traffic Control Laboratory (1)
Practical application of air traffic control skills in a laboratory setting. Two hours of laboratory per week.
Corequisite: AWS 321.
AWS 351 Aviation Law (3)
Chronological development of aviation law, federal and state regulatory functions, rights and liabilities of
aviators, commercial air carrier operations, and the traveling public. Includes FAA regulations and directives
governing airport operations, air carrier safety, and aviation security. Three hours of lecture per week.
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AWS 371 Airport Management (3)
Origin of early legislation shaping development of present National Airport System; procedures for financ-
ing airport construction, phases of airport master planning, daily operations, and contractual provisions
governing the operations of an airline. Three hours of lecture per week.
AWS 381 Air Carrier Management (3)
Historical development of U.S. trunk carrier operations and regulatory interfaces with the federal govern-
ment, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the International Air Transport Association
(IATA). Three hours of lecture per week.
AWS 404 Flight Safety (3)
Analysis of factors and procedures relating to aviation safety; techniques for accident prevention; develop-
ment of safety and emergency response programs; procedures used in accident investigations; and human
factors. Three hours of lecture per week.
AWS 406 The National Airspace System (3)
Overview of the proposed NAS Plan, including problems such as airspace allocation, airspace usage, facilities,
and safety. Three hours of lecture per week.
AWS 407 Aviation Services Operations (3)
Study of the organization, management, and overall operating procedures of a fixed-based operation, in-
cluding the study of contracts and regulations governing fueling operations and the economics of fuel
distribution at airports. Three hours of lecture per week.
AWS 495 Field Work Practicum in Airway Science (3)
Directed study involving field placement which provides students with practical exposure to present opera-
tional and managerial practices in aviation.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION COURSES
COE 233 Cooperative Education (3)
First training period designed to give students full-time experience in industry. They are introduced to
training in concentration areas, are supervised closely, and begin developing interpersonal skills. Forty hours
of work experience per week. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with minimum
GPA of 2.50.
COE 235 Cooperative Education (3)
Second training period designed to make students assertive in the workplace and aware of gaining upward
mobility. Students continue to develop skills in their chosen career areas and are closely supervised. Forty
hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: COE 233.
COE 333 Cooperative Education (3)
Third training period where students continue career related work in their chosen areas. Students exposed
to analyzing and evaluating their career choices through training requirements, working conditions, and
employment outlook. Forty hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: COE 235.
COE 433 Cooperative Education (3)
Fourth training period where the student/employer exposure is well established and students are prepared
for full-time employment upon graduation. Variables affecting decision making and other factors enhancing
employee-employer relations explored. Forty hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: COE 333.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AIRWAY SCIENCE
AIRWAY COMPUTER SCIENCE TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 134
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (AIRWAY COMP SCI ) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 61 credits 29 credits
ENG 131 (3)** AWS 101 (3) EET 322 (3)
ENG 132 (3) AWS 101L (1) ITEC 111 (1)
MATH 133 (3) AWS 113L (1) ITEC 412 (1)
PHYS 215, 235 (4) AWS 321 (3) HED 233 (2)
PHYS 216, 236 (4) AWS 321L (1) MATH 134 (3)
ENG 2xx (3) AWS 351 (3) MATH 241 (4)
MUSIC 239 (3) AWS 371 (3) BADM 101 (3)
HIST 231 (3) AWS 404 (3) MGMT 300 (3)
HIST 232 (3) AWS 406 (3) Foreign Language (6)
POLSC 231 (3) AWS 495 (3)
POLSC 232 (3) AWS Electives (13)***
PSY 131, 131L (3) CS 117 (3)
CS 116 (3) CS 120 (3)
CS 124 (3)
CS 216 (3)
CS 241 (3)
CS 243 (3)
CS 343 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** The thirteen (13) AWS Elective credits should be selected from the following courses: AWS 102 (3), AWS 120 (3), AWS 201 (3),
AWS 201L (1), AWS 313 (3), and AWS 407 (3).
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AIRWAY SCIENCE
AIRWAY COMPUTER SCIENCE TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
AWS 101 (Introduction to Aviation), 3 cr
AWS 101L (Introduction to Aviation Laboratory), 1 cr
CS 116 (Introduction to Computer Science I), 3 cr
ITEC 111 (Orientation), 1 cr
MATH 133 (College Algebra), 3 cr
Second Semester
AWS Elective (see Curriculum Summary), 3 to 4 cr
CS 117 (Introduction to Computer Science II), 3 cr
MATH 134 (Plane Trigonometry), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
AWS 113 (Introduction to Flight), 3 cr
AWS 113L (Introduction to Flight Laboratory), 3 cr
AWS Elective (see Curriculum Summary), 3 to 4 cr
CS 120 (Introduction to UNIX), 3 cr
MATH 241 (Calculus I), 4 cr
Second Semester
CS 124 (Fundamentals of Machine Computation), 3 cr
CS 216 (Advanced Applications I), 3 cr
PHYS 215 (General Physics Laboratory I), 1 cr
PHYS 235 (General Physics for Technology Students I), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
AWS 321 (Air Traffic Control), 3 cr
AWS 321L (Air Traffic Control Laboratory), 1 cr
AWS 351 (Aviation Law), 3 cr
AWS Elective (see Curriculum Summary), 3 to 4 cr
Second Semester
CS 241 (Structured Programming in C), 3 cr
CS 243 (Computer Organization), 3 cr
PHYS 216 (General Physics Laboratory II), 1 cr
PHYS 236 (General Physics for Technology Students II), 3 cr
Senior First Semester
AWS 404 (Flight Safety), 3 cr
AWS 406 (The National Airspace System), 3 cr
CS 343 (Microprocessors and Systems), 3 cr
EET 322 (Statistics for Technologists), 3 cr
Second Semester
AWS 371 (Airport Management), 3 cr
AWS 495 (Field Work Practicum in Airway Science), 3 cr
AWS Elective (see Curriculum Summary), 3 cr
ITEC 331 (Technical Writing), 3 cr
ITEC 412 (Senior Seminar), 3 cr
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AIRWAY SCIENCE
AIRWAY SCIENCE MANAGEMENT TRACK
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 133
CORE CURRICULUM* MAJOR OTHER
(STANDARD) (AIRWAY SCI MGMT) REQUIREMENTS
44 credits 57 credits 32 credits
ENG 131 (3)** AWS 101 (3) CS 117 (3)
ENG 132 (3) AWS 101L (1) CS 216 (3)
MATH 133 (3) AWS 321L (1) MATH 231 (3)
PHYS 215, 235 (4) AWS 351 (3) HED 233 (2)
PHYS 216, 236 (4) AWS 371 (3) ITEC 111 (1)
ENG 2xx (3) AWS 381 (3) ITEC 331 (3)
MUSIC 239 (3) AWS 404 (3) ITEC 412 (1)
HIST 231 (3) AWS 406 (3) MATH 134 (3)
HIST 232 (3) AWS 407 (3) PSY 332 (3)
POLSC 231 (3) AWS 495 (3) FR 131 or
POLSC 232 (3) AWS Electives (13)*** SPAN 131 (3)
PSY 131, 131L (3) BADM 101 (3) FR 132 or
CS 116 (3) MGMT 300 (3) SPAN 132 (3)
MGMT 301 (3) MATH 241 (4)
MGMT 400 (3)
MGMT 402 (3)
* Students should be advised by a major advisor prior to registering for any credit, particularly any core curriculum credit as listed.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** The thirteen (13) AWS Elective credits should be selected from the following courses: AWS 102 (3), AWS 113 (3), AWS 113L
(1), AWS 120 (3), AWS 201 (3), AWS 201L (1), and AWS 313 (3).
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MAJOR/ASSOCIATED COURSES FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AIRWAY SCIENCE
AIRWAY SCIENCE MANAGEMENT TRACK
BY LEVEL AND SEQUENCE
Freshman First Semester
AWS 101 (Introduction to Aviation, Lecture), 3 cr
AWS 101L (Introduction to Aviation Laboratory), 1 cr
CS 116 (Introduction to Computer Science I), 3 cr
ITEC 111 (Orientation), 1 cr
MATH 133 (College Algebra), 3 cr
Second Semester
AWS Elective (see Curriculum Summary), 3 to 4 cr
CS 117 (Introduction to Computer Science II), 3 cr
MATH 134 (Trigonometry), 3 cr
Sophomore First Semester
AWS Elective (see Curriculum Summary), 3 to 4 cr
CS 216 (Advanced Applications I), 3 cr
Second Semester
AWS Elective (see Curriculum Summary), 3 to 4 cr
MATH 241 (Calculus I), 3 cr
Junior First Semester
AWS 321 (Air Traffic Control), 3 cr
AWS 321L (Air Traffic Control Laboratory), 1 cr
AWS 351 (Aviation Law), 3 cr
MGMT 300 (Principles of Management), 3 cr
PHY 235 (General Physics I), 3 cr
PHY 215 (General Physics I Laboratory), 1 cr
Second Semester
AWS 371 (Airport Management), 3 cr
AWS 381 (Air Carrier Management), 3 cr
MGMT 301 (Personnel and Manpower Development), 3 cr
PHY 236 (General Physics II), 3 cr
PHY 216 (General Physics II Laboratory), 1 cr
Senior First Semester
AWS 404 (Flight Safety), 3 cr
AWS 406 (The National Airspace System), 3 cr
EET 322 (Statistics for Technologists) or
MATH 231 (Elementary Statistics), 3 cr
MGMT 400 (Small Business Management), 3 cr
Second Semester
AWS 407 (Aviation Operations), 3 cr
AWS 495 (Fieldwork Practicum), 3 cr
AWS Elective (see Curriculum Summary), 3 to 4 cr
ITEC 331 (Technical Writing), 3 cr
ITEC 412 (Senior Seminar), 3 cr
MGMT 402 (International Management), 3 cr
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