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1 CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY CATALOG, Published by Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed in this publication. The information in this publication is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. 1

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3 SYMBOL OF STRENGTH The historic Galloway Tower on the campus of Central State University is a resplendent symbol of the University s academic excellence and strength. TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar... 4 The University... 6 Campus Life...10 Admissions...18 Fees and Expenses...23 Registration...31 The Academic Program...39 Transfer Module...45 The Center for Student Academic Success (CSAS)...50 College of Arts and Sciences...58 College of Business and Industry College of Education Trustees and Faculty Index

4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Semester 2006 (August 21 - December 14, 2006 ) JUN Orientation/Registration for Fall Semester 2006, New Students AUG 10, 11 University Institute AUG 14 Residence Halls Open for New and Transfer Students Only AUG 14 New Student Orientation, Testing and Registration AUG 18 Residence Halls Open for Returning Students AUG 21 Classes Begin AUG Late Registration ( $ Fee Assessed ) AUG 21 Last Day for a 100% Refund AUG Drop/Add Period AUG % Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University AUG 29 Last Day to Add a Class AUG 29 Last Day to Drop a Class Without Record AUG 30 Last Day to use Book Voucher SEP % Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University SEP 4 Labor Day (No Classes, Offices Closed) SEP 5 Enrollment Census Date (Official Statistics Date) SEP % Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University SEP First Interim Grade Reporting Period SEP 28, 29 English Proficiency Examination Main Campus SEP 29 Last Day to Make Up I Grades from Spring and Summer SEP 30-DEC 14 0% Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University OCT 18 Career Day OCT Second Interim Grade Reporting Period NOV 4-5 Homecoming NOV 6 & 7 English Proficiency Examination NOV 10 Veterans Day (No Classes, Main Campus & CSU West, Offices Closed) NOV 13 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw from a Class With a W Grade NOV 14 Registration Begins for Spring Semester NOV 18 English Proficiency Examination CSU West NOV Thanksgiving Holiday NOV 27 Classes Resume DEC 1 Deadline to submit Application for Graduation ($25.00 late fee after Dec. lst through the Final Deadline of March 1, 2007). DEC 9 Last Day of Classes DEC 11, 12, 13, 14 Final Examinations DEC 18 Final Grades Due 4:00 p.m. Spring Semester 2007 (January 8 - May 3, 2007) JAN 5 Residence Halls Open JAN 5 New Student Orientation, Testing and Registration JAN 8 Classes Begin JAN 8-12 Late Registration ( $ Fee Assessed ) JAN 8 Last Day for a 100 % Refund JAN 8-16 Drop/Add Period JAN % Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University JAN 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) 4

5 JAN 16 Last Day to Add a Class JAN 16 Last Day to Drop a Class Without Record JAN 17 Last Day to use Book Voucher JAN % Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University JAN 22 Enrollment Census Date (Official Statistics Date) JAN 31-FEB 16 25% Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University FEB 5-11 First Interim Grade Reporting Period FEB 5-6 English Proficiency Examination FEB 16 Last Day to Make Up I Grades from Fall Semester FEB 17-MAY 3 0% Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University FEB 19 Presidents Day (No Classes, Offices Closed) MAR 1 Final Deadline for submitting the Application for Graduation MAR 6 Charter Day MAR 8-9 Senior Salute Mar Second Interim Grade Reporting Period MAR 14, 15 English Proficiency Examination Main Campus MAR Spring Break MAR 26 Classes Resume MAR 31 English Proficiency Examination Main Campus APR 2 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw With a Grade of W APR 3 Honors Convocation APR 4 Registration Begins for Summer and Fall Semesters APR 28 Last Day of Classes APR 30, MAY 1, 2, 3 Final Examinations MAY 5 Commencement ( Saturday) MAY 7 Final Grades Due by 4:00 p.m. Summer Term 2007 (May 21 - July 18, 2007) MAY 18 Residence Halls Open MAY 18 In-Person Registration for New and Continuing Students MAY 21 Classes Begin MAY 21 Last Day for a 100% Refund MAY 21,22 Late Registration ( $ Fee Assessed) MAY % Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University MAY 28 Memorial Day (No Classes, Offices Closed) MAY 26-JUNE 5 50% Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University MAY 29 Last Day to Add a Class MAY 29 Last Day to Drop a Class Without Record MAY 29 Last Day to use Book Voucher JUNE % Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University JUNE 4 Enrollment Census Date (Official Statistics date) JUNE 16-JULY 18 0% Refund for TOTAL WITHDRAWAL from the University JUNE Orientation/Registration for Fall Semester 2006, New Students JUNE English Proficiency Examination JUNE 29 Last Day to Drop courses or Withdraw from the University with a W JULY 4 Independence Day (No Classes, Offices Closed) JULY 13 Last Day of Classes JULY 16, 17, 18 Final Examinations JULY 20 Final Grades Due by 4:00 p.m. 5

6 Central State University President John W. Garland and Tom Joyner share a moment of history. Famed radio and television talk show host Joyner received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Central State University Commencement Joyner was the guest speaker and told graduates to be proud that they attended an historically black university. THE UNIVERSITY Purpose Mission History Location Campus Students and Faculty Accreditations Affiliations Academic Programs 6 Tcumps Reese graduated June 2005, full of pride for his accomplishment and his alma mater. He was an art major.

7 PURPOSE The purpose of Central State University is to provide opportunities and educational attainment in higher education for the citizens of Ohio and other qualified applicants, including both national and international students. MISSION Central State University, as Ohio s only public Historically Black University, academically prepares students with diverse backgrounds and educational needs for leadership and service in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. As an open access institution, the University fosters academic excellence through a strong liberal arts foundation and majors in selected professional fields. Central State University is dedicated to: providing a nurturing and culturally enriched learning environment; stimulating in students an intellectual curiosity and a continuous search for knowledge; teaching students to think critically and communicate effectively; instilling in students an aspiration for excellence through teaching, service, and scholarly research; preparing students to address the challenges of a technologically oriented world; providing quality educational programs in scientific and technological fields; offering programs with multicultural and global perspectives; reaching out to underserved populations; and collaborating with other educational institutions, business organizations, and government agencies to enrich learning experiences and educational opportunities for students. HISTORY Central State University was established on March 19, 1887 by the Ohio General Assembly in an act that created a Combined Normal and Industrial Department at Wilberforce University. The older institution was founded by the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1856 and named in honor of the great abolitionist, William Wilberforce. The new Department was considered to be a separate school and had its own Board of Trustees. In 1941, the General Assembly expanded the Department, which offered two-year courses, into a College of Education and Industrial Arts, which provided four-year college programs. In 1947, the College began 7 operating independently from Wilberforce, continuing its programs in teacher education, industrial arts and business, and adding a four-year liberal arts program under the name Wilberforce State College. In 1951, the legislature provided the name Central State College, and in November 1965, Central State was granted university status. Today s CSU is Ohio s only predominantly African American public institution of higher education. The enacting legislation of 1887, however, stipulated that the institution be open to all persons of good moral character. This remains true today as Central State actively promotes ethnic diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff in order to enrich the university experience, even as the institution maintains its core historical responsibility to educate African American youth for success, leadership, and service on state, national, and global levels. The University offers 35 academic majors in 10 departments, located in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Education as well as a Master s Degree in Education. LOCATION Central State University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, four miles northeast of Xenia and 18 miles east of Dayton. The campus is midway between Cincinnati and Columbus on U.S. 42, about 55 miles from each city. Airline, bus and taxi services are available in Dayton. THE CAMPUS Central State University has facilities valued at more than 95 million dollars, including the Cosby Mass Communications Center; the McLin Center for Water Resources Management; the Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center; the facility housing the Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library and the Clara A. Henderson College of Education; the Newsom Administration Building; the Ward University Center; the Galloway Tower; the Walter G. Sellers Alumni Center; and the Louis Stokes Center on Aging. The Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library has approximately 169,380 volumes, 590,000+ microfilms, a periodical collection of 2,058 titles, and an audio-visual collection of 4,348 pieces. The library is an integral part of the Ohio Library and Information Network (OHIOLINK), which links the state library and 59 Ohio private and public institutions of higher learning. Through the university library s computer workstations, CSU students and faculty can access any of the library holdings of the other member institutions. Library users

8 may also initiate library loans directly via the library s workstations without staff intervention. Daily van service among the member institutions assures delivery of requested items within 3-5 working days. Additionally, the CSU library maintains membership in the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE), a consortium of 17 academic, community, and special libraries which engages in cooperative acquisition of expensive and little-used materials that would be beyond the reach of an individual library. CSU faculty and students may borrow items directly from most of these participating libraries. Athletic facilities include the Walker Gymnasium, the Beacom-Lewis Gymnasium for intercollegiate basketball, tennis and racquetball courts, McPherson Stadium for football and special events, a baseball diamond and practice fields. The campus terrain is rolling and planted in lawns accented by flowering shrubs, trees and flower beds, and centered by the attractive Sunken Gardens. Spacious paved walkways make foot travel across the campus easy and convenient. Across Brush Row Road and along U.S. 42 is the University s outdoor education area, a natural reserve, and within a hundred yards of the Robeson Center is the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, an outstanding facility that chronicles African American history and sponsors a variety of programs. STUDENTS AND FACULTY Central State University s enrollment was at 1,623 students in the Fall of Of the total, 1,617 were undergraduates and 6 were graduate students. In addition to their teaching and research, faculty members at Central State have a deep commitment to helping students outside the classroom, especially in academic advising and mentoring throughout the year. The faculty serve as academic advisors to students in their respective academic disciplines. ACCREDITATIONS Central State University is accredited by: The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL (800) Ohio Department of Education The Manufacturing Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the 8 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). The Department of Fine and Performing Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. AFFILIATIONS American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education American Association of University Women American Council on Education Association of American Colleges and Universities Association of Governing Boards Association of Physical Plant Administrators Midwest Central Association of College and University Business Officers College and University Personnel Association Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Educational Testing Service International Association of Black Business Educators Inter-University Council of Ohio Miami Valley Consortium for African and African American Studies Miami Valley Higher Education Consortium Midwest College Placement Association National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education National Association of College Admissions Counselors National Black Child Development Institute National Association of College and University Business Officers National Association of College Deans, Registrars and Admissions Officers National Association of Educational Buyers National Academic Advising Association National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) OHIOLINK / OHIONET Ohio Association of College Admissions Counselors Ohio Association of College and University Business Officers Ohio Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

9 Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Ohio Chamber of Commerce Ohio Learning Network Ohio Student Personnel Association (OSPA) Southern Ohio Consortium for Higher Education The College Board (College Entrance Examination Board) The Ohio Academy of Science The Ohio College Association Xenia Area Chamber of Commerce ACADEMIC PROGRAMS College of Arts and Sciences Fine and Performing Arts Advertising Graphics Art Education Studio Art Jazz Studies Music Education Music Performance Humanities Communication (Print Journalism) Communication (Broadcast Media) English English Pre-Law History In addition, minors are offered in Communication (Broadcast Media), Communication (Print Journalism), Foreign Language, Philosophy, Public Relations, Sound Engineering and Recording and Speech Theatre. Mathematics and Computer Science Computer Science Mathematics Military Science Four-year program (Army ROTC) Two-year program (Army ROTC) Natural Sciences Biology Chemistry In addition, a minor in Physics is offered. Social and Behavorial Sciences Politcal Science Political Science Pre-Law 9 Political Science (Public Administration) Psychology Social Work Sociology In addition, minors are offered in African Studies, Criminal Justice, and Gerontology. College of Business and Industry Accounting and Ecomonics Accounting Economics Business Administration Finance Hospitality Management International Business Management Management Information Systems Marketing Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Technology Water Resources Management Earth Science Geology Water Resources Management College of Education Health, Physical Education and Recreation Multi-Age Health Education Multi-Age Physical Education Recreation Professional Education Early Childhood Education Middle Childhood Education Language Arts - Mathematics - Science - Social Studies Adolescent to Young Adult Education Integrated Language Arts - Life Science - Integrated Mathematics - Physical Science - Integrated Social Studies Multi-Age Education Health - Music - Physical Education - Visual Arts Intervention Specialist - Mild/Moderate Graduate Program Master s Degree in Education

10 CAMPUS LIFE Standards of Student Conduct Safety and Security Residence Life (Housing) Off Campus Living Career Services Cooperative Education Internships Volunteerism Disability Services Intercollegiate Athletics Student Government Association (SGA) Inter-Faith Campus Ministry Student Organizations Norman E. Ward University Center Veterans Affairs Selective Service Registration Student Health and Counseling Services Student Leadership and Development 10 Tavis Smiley (back row wearing white shirt/black jacket) blends in with the students who attended his Talented Tenth HBCU lecture on campus October Smiley, a popular national journalist and author, told an audience of 1,000 students that they are expected to become leaders. Central State University student musicians played at a press conference in the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton, Ohio. Chris Sloane, a senior from Yellow Springs, Ohio, played bass, and Keith Flentge of Cedarville, Ohio, worked the guitar. Both are majoring in jazz studies.

11 Enrollment Management and Student Services Norman E. Ward University Center, Room 306 (937) Dean of Students (937) STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT The University expects all students to cooperate in maintaining high standards of personal conduct and social responsibility. Student self-government in the democratic tradition has been adopted as the process for the conduct of good citizenship on and off the campus. Additionally, stated University objectives and regulations governing student conduct are described in the Student Handbook. It is the responsibility of each student to become informed of these regulations. Standards for the conduct of student life are set forth in a code carefully written and regularly reviewed by a committee of students, faculty and staff members. This Code of Student Life reflects the principles expressed in the 1967 Joint Statement on Rights and Freedoms of Students, drafted and endorsed by the National Student Association and the American Association of University Professors. Accordingly, the code relates only to student misconduct which adversely affects University process or function, or some distinct interest of the University as an academic community. Students are expected to acquaint themselves with the code and to conduct themselves in accordance with the standards it sets forth. Attendance at Central State University is a privilege and not a right and may be forfeited by any student who does not abide by the regulations of the University or who is unwilling to adjust to the University environment through responsible conduct of high moral and ethical standards. Thus, University officials reserve the right to sever, for appropriate reasons and through due process, the connection of any student with the University. SAFETY AND SECURITY Mr. Tyree Broomfield, Police Chief (937) Crime is a national problem that also affects University campuses, but through a number of ongoing proactive crime awareness activities, the occurrence of serious criminal incidents on campus has been minimized. Central State University s campus safety record is among the 11 best in Ohio and the University is proud of its past record in the area of crime prevention. To reduce crime and to ensure members of the University community are as safe and secure as possible, Central State University police officers are certified in the State of Ohio through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy. These officers undergo continuing specialized training to maintain and improve their skills. All are trained in first aid and regularly train in the use of firearms. All officers have the responsibility of protecting life and property, preventing and detecting crime, parking and traffic enforcement, fire and hazardous material inspections, and providing essential police services to the campus community. On foot and in vehicles, officers patrol the campus and residence halls 24 hours a day. In addition, the Department of Police and Safety utilizes narcotics detection canines to detect illegal narcotics and enforce drug laws. Their efforts are coordinated with federal, state, and local authorities to enforce federal, state, and local laws as well as University rules and regulations. RESIDENCE LIFE (Housing) Mr. Raynaldo Gillus, Director (937) All non-married full-time freshman and sophomore students are required to live in the University residence halls, if space is available. Junior students whose overall grade point average is below 2.5 and who do not live with their parent(s) or a legal guardian are also required to live in the residence halls. Permission to live off-campus must be obtained in writing from the Director of Residence Life and approved by the Vice President of Enrollment Managment/Student Services. Any student residing in a hall must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more credit hours is considered full-time). Failure to maintain full-time status will result in vacating the room. The student will still be responsible for payment for the room for that semester. The University agrees to assign accommodations only after a student has endorsed a housing contract and submitted a non-refundable housing application fee of sixty ($60) dollars. Subject to availability, the University will attempt to assign accommodations according to the student s preferences, but the University will not guarantee assignment to a particular room, residence hall or roommate. Room assignments are made without regard to race, color, nationality or religion. Students wishing to be assigned with a certain roommate may request such at

12 the time the application fee is paid. The University will attempt to honor these requests. The possibilities are improved if the reservation is sent early, and if both parties wishing to room together send their contracts at the same time. The University provides room furniture as well as a computer outlet for each student and a cable TV outlet for each room. Each student is required to provide his/ her own pillow, bed linen, blankets, bedspread, towels, study lamp, wash clothes, personal accessories and telephone. Prohibition of certain electrical appliances (see housing contract and Student Handbook) will be adhered to. Supervision of living arrangements and food service is done with the student s health and welfare in mind. Students living in University residence halls are required to eat in the University Cafeteria. No charge is assessed for vacation periods, during which the cafeteria is closed. No reduction or refund will be made for failure to eat in the cafeteria. Students are expected to participate in the life of the residence hall in which they live, and to set standards for themselves. The use or distribution of drugs (narcotics, hallucinogens, stimulants, depressants, etc.), except for established medical purposes determined by the prescription of a physician or the reasonable use of non-prescription medicines, is prima facie evidence of drug abuse. Violators are subject to university disciplinary action. State and federal laws prohibit the distribution of drugs except by licensed agencies. The University cannot protect student violators from prosecution by law enforcement agencies. OFF-CAMPUS LIVING Eligible students may elect to live off campus in private housing. Rental units such as apartments or sleeping rooms with varying types of privileges are available in Wilberforce and in nearby communities including Xenia, Yellow Springs, Beavercreek, Cedarville and Fairborn. Availability of housing can be sought through Residence Life. CAREER SERVICES CENTER, COOPERATIVE EDUCATION, INTERNSHIPS AND SERVICE PROGRAMS Mrs. Lesa Taylor DeVond, Director (937) CAREER SERVICES The Career Serices Center, a fully centralized and 12 structured operation, provides quality professional career counseling and career/life planning programs and experiential opportunities to all students. The Center achieves its goals by making available the following services: career counseling, on-campus interviewing for full-time prospective graduate and student teacher placement, networking, referals, credential services, on-line graduate school information, career-related brochures/handbooks, up-to-date career writing and interview techniques, Career Day, and other services throughout the academic year. Job referrals for alumni, faculty and staff are available. All students who utilize the Center must submit a professional rèsumè and sign the Family Rights and Privacy Act Form (Buckley Amendment). To clear for graduation, prospective candidates must complete the Graduate Exit Form and provide a rèsumè. Students are highly encouraged to attend programs, utilize office services and register for placement services no later than the first semester of their sophomore year. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM The Cooperative Education Program at Central State University provides practical training, responsible management experiences, and attitude development required for permanent job placement in career fields matching the student s interest and potentialities. Central State University and the Career Services Center set the general guidelines and educational objectives for the program and place students in co-op positions providing maximum educational advantage. The Center also provides an on-going student counseling and advisement service to assure a positive relationship among student, employer and the University. The University attempts to match students with assignments that are related to their career objectives, thus providing experiences that enhance knowledge acquired in the classroom. Once a Cooperative Education training assignment has been approved, the student must register for co-op and pay for co-op credits and fees the same as any other course. Student holding part-time or full-time jobs may register for academic credit. There are two types of co-op plans: Parallel Co-op: A parallel co-op is similar to a part-time job. The student enrolls in classes part-time (6 semester hours) and works 20 hours a week each semester. Student receive 6 semester credits for parallel co-op. Alternating Co-op: With an alternating co-op, the student alternates semesters between full-time

13 work and full-time study. Students receive 12 semester credits for alternating co-op. Both of these plans are used by participating co-op employers and can be structured to fit any particular company need. Student Eligibility To be eligible for the Co-op Program, students must: 1. Have attained sophomore standing. 2. Have declared a major. 3. Submit a resume. 4. Sign the Buckley Amendment. 5. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. (The minimum average is subject to change pending employer requirements). 6. Secure approval from the Academic Advisor or Chairperson, and from the Career Services Center. 7. Participate in on-campus interviews to acquire assignment (Optional). NOTE: Transfer students must have attained sophomore standing and have completed one full-time semester at Central State University to be eligible for co-op. Majors/Options Cooperative Education is open to all majors/options. Consult Departmental Chairperson within your discipline for eligibility. Academic Credit Academic credit is awarded as follows: 1. The student will receive a grade of credit (CR) or no credit (NC) for cooperative education. A final report and employer evaluation must be submitted and approved by a co-op counselor at the end of the assignment before credit (CR) is awarded. Co-op credit will appear on the transcript as Earned Hours and will have no effect on cumulative grade point average. 2. Student must be officially registered within the semester of the assignment to receive co-op credit. Credit is not awarded retroactively. 3. Student may participate in more than 2 assignments; however, additional hours will not count towards graduation. 4. The decision whether co-op hours will substitute for other hours in the major is at the discretion of the Academic Advisor, Chairperson, Dean and Registrar. Registration After confirmation of a co-op assignment: Pick up registration form from co-op counselor, academic advisor or the Office of the Registrar. 2. Obtain signature from the co-op counselor located in the Career Services Center. 3. Officially enroll in one of the following course numbers for parallel co-op for 6 semester hours: COE (students with semester hours) COE (students with semester hours) COE (student with 91+ semester hours) 4. Officially enroll in one of the following course numbers for alternating co-op for 12 semester hours: COE (students with semester hours) COE (students with semester hours) COE (student with 91+ semester hours) 5. Complete registration at the Office of the Registrar. 6. Meet with co-op counselor to obtain information packet. 7. Verify that financial aid award letter, fees and semester registration are complete. The co-op assignment is not final until this verification. NOTE: The student may select any semester to participate in co-op. However, a co-op student may not enroll in more than 18 hours including the co-op hours. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COE Parallel Cooperative Education (I, II, III; 6) The Cooperative Education Program offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom theory with practical real world work assignments that alternate formal coursework with employment in business, industry, government, and the non-profit sector. Employers assign work which is relevant to each student s academic degree program or career interests, provide onthe-job training and supervision, and evaluate performance on a regular basis. COE 2255 provides credit for the student who has semester hours, and who is combining a part-time co-op job with coursework during the same semester. Prerequisites: Department approval and credit hours. COE Parallel Cooperative Education (I, II, III; 6) The Cooperative Education Program offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom theory with practical real world work assignments that alternate formal coursework with employment in business, industry, government, and the non-profit sector. Employers assign work which is relevant to each student s academic degree program or career interests, provide onthe-job training and supervision, and evaluate performance on a regular basis. COE 3355 provides credit for the student who has semester hours, and who is combining a part-time co-op job with coursework during the same semester. Prerequisites: Department approval and credit hours. COE Parallel Cooperative Education (I, II, III; 6) The Cooperative Education Program offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom theory with practical real

14 world work assignments that alternate formal coursework with employment in business, industry, government, and the non-profit sector. Employers assign work which is relevant to each student s academic degree program or career interests, provide on-the-job training and supervision, and evaluate performance on a regular basis. COE 4455 provides credit for the student who has 90 or more semester hours, and who is combining a part-time co-op job with coursework during the same semester. Prerequisites: Department approval and 91 or credit hours. COE Alternating Cooperative Education (I, II, III; 12) The Cooperative Education Program offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom theory with practical real world work assignments that alternate formal coursework with employment in business, industry, government, and the non-profit sector. Employers assign work which is relevant to each student s academic degree program or career interests, provide on-the-job training and supervision, and evaluate performance on a regular basis. COE 2299 provides credit for the student who has semester hours, and who is combining a part-time co-op job with coursework during the same semester. Prerequisites: Department approval and credit hours. COE Alternating Cooperative Education (I, II, III; 12) The Cooperative Education Program offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom theory with practical real world work assignments that alternate formal coursework with employment in business, industry, government, and the non-profit sector. Employers assign work which is relevant to each student s academic degree program or career interests, provide on-the-job training and supervision, and evaluate performance on a regular basis. COE 3399 provides credit for the student who has semester hours, and who is combining a part-time co-op job with coursework during the same semester. Prerequisites: Department approval and credit hours. COE Parallel Cooperative Education (I, II, III; 12) The Cooperative Education Program offers students an opportunity to integrate classroom theory with practical real world work assignments that alternate formal coursework with employment in business, industry, government, and the non-profit sector. Employers assign work which is relevant to each student s academic degree program or career interests, provide on-the-job training and supervision, and evaluate performance on a regular basis. COE 4499 provides credit for the student who has 90 or more semester hours, and who is combining a part-time co-op job with coursework during the same semester. Prerequisites: Department approval and 91 or credit hours. INTERNSHIPS There are different types of internships: Regular, Summer and Business. Interns are college students selected by companies/agencies to work in their field of study prior to graduation. A regular internship is full or part-time employment and may take place during the academic semesters September through June. A summer internship is June through August. Credit cannot be awarded to students participating in a regular or summer internship if their department does not offer a credit option within their curriculum. Business Internship credit is available only to students selecting a major/option in the College of Business and Industry. VOLUNTEERISM Volunteerism is an experiential-based program which gives students an opportunity to test career choices while continuing their education. Volunteer positions can offer students part-time professional work when paid internships or a co-op are not available and have many advantages of a paid position. Volunteer positions usually occur within agencies that are not profit oriented. Participation in the program is an excellent resume enhancement. For guidelines, academic credit and registration for the programs mentioned, consult Departmental Chairperson, Career Services Center, the Cooperative Education Student Handbook or the Lionel H. Newsom Student Leadership Coordinator. Guidelines/policies are subject to change. DISABILITY SERVICES Office of the Dean of Students / Counseling Services (937) The mission of the Office of Disability Services (ODS) is to provide and coordinate support services and programs that enable students with disabilities to maximize their educational potential. This office also serves as a resource to all members of the University community so that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of University life. Central State University, in conjunction with ODS, offers a variety of services and accommodations to students with disabilities based on appropriate documentation, the nature of the disability, and academic need. The Director of ODS must approve all requests for accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should notify ODS upon their acceptance to the University. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Ms. Theresa Check, Director of Athletics (Beacom-Lewis Gymnasium) (937) As an integral part of the University s total educational process, Central State University s Department of Athletics provides students an opportunity to enhance their education through 14

15 participation in intercollegiate athletics. Participating in the Athletic Program allows students the opportunity to build leadership skills, self-esteem, confidence and essential competitive skills. The philosophy of Central State University s Department of Athletics is in harmony with the educational goals of the University and augments the University s initiatives in helping students acquire a broad understanding in the areas of humanities, the natural sciences and the social sciences. Students learn to discipline themselves, participate in teamwork activities and acquire the fundamental skills for pursuing his or her chosen profession. Central State is a member in good standing of the National Collegiate Athletics Association at the Division II level. Athletic scholarships are offered in all programs except football with respect to NCAA II scholarship limits and institutional support. A broad program of 15 sports along with Title IX compliance assure equitable opportunities for all Central State students to participate in intercollegiate athletic competition. A full time academic advisor works with all of the student-athletes to ensure that they comply with institutional and NCAA requirements of progress toward their respective degrees. The major contribution of the Athletic Department to the institution consists of providing students with valuable life lessons of democracy, sportsmanship, leadership, and self-discipline through cooperation, competition and team play. The department has a long tradition of successful athletic programs. Recent National Championships in Football (1990, 1992, 1995) and Men s and Women s Indoor/Outdoor Track (1991, 1993, 1994, 1996) represent the potential that all the programs strive to achieve. Central State currently offers intercollegiate athletic programs in Men s Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Golf, Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Tennis; Women s Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track, Golf and Tennis. Students may also participate as Cheerleaders, Stuntmen or the Marauder Mascot. The Athletic Department also sponsors a Women s Dance Team. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) Office of the Dean of Students/ Office of Student Leadership and Development (937) The Student Government Association (SGA) is a body of vested student representatives, with an executive and legislative board, senators, and class officers with an office located in the Ward Center on the first floor. This body serves as the liaison between students, staff, faculty, and administrators by keeping students informed through monthly mass student body meetings. SGA has the responsibility to seek and maintain a spirit of cooperation in the activities of the university and to encourage student initative through service. Information concerning student participation in the various phases of self-governance are detailed in the Student Handbook. INTER-FAITH CAMPUS MINISTRY Reverend Nigel Felder (937) The Inter-Faith Campus Ministry Center is located in Room 115 of Smith Hall. The Inter-Faith Campus Ministry serves as a means of promoting a cooperative Christian approach to faith for those who desire it. Its mission is to sponsor a meaningful Christian community of worship, study, fellowship and action. The Inter-Faith Campus Ministry provides programs, services and an environment for the spiritual growth and development of students. Every aspect of its program and ministry is directed toward deepening and strengthening the spiritual life of all who voluntarily come under its nurture and care. The Inter-Faith Campus Ministry program is supported by the following participating denominations: American Baptist Convention, the Roman Catholic Church, the American Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church of America, the Ohio Baptist General Assembly, the Episcopal Church, the United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Church of Christ, the Christian Church (Disciples), and the Church of the Brethren. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Office of the Dean of Students/ Office of Student Activities (937) There are a variety of student organizations that reflect the diverse interests of the campus. Students interested in expanding their social, professional and academic development are encouraged to participate. Currently, there are approximately 30 student organizations on campus, classified under four categories: physical, mental, social, and spiritual. The Office of Student Activities and Interorganizational Council (IOC) monitors the recognized student organizations. For more details, refer to the Student Handbook. 15

16 Intramurals Office of the Dean of Students/Student Activities A holistic approach to total wellness and fitness through a program designed for organized play in team building, cooperation, and unity. Refer to the Student Handbook for further information. Greek Letter Organizations Office of the Dean of Students/Student Leadership and Development (937) The Greek Letter organizations are identified by three categories: social, professional, and honorary. The Greek Letter organizations are governed by university rules and regulations and by the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Both governing bodies are overseen by the Office of the Dean of Students. Student involvement enhances the campus community and provides students with the opportunity to develop responsibility and leadership outside the classroom. NORMAN E. WARD UNIVERSITY CENTER (937) The Norman E. Ward, Sr. University Center Building houses offices for the Vice President of Enrollment Management/Student Services, Dean of Students, Admissions, Financial Aid and Student Employment, Student Activities, Student Leadership and Development, Career Services, Student Government Association, Transportation and the Marauder Card. Its facilities include a ballroom, game room, Cyber Cafè, gift shop, Subway and commuter student lounge. Numerous co-curricular activities are held in this facility each year. VETERANS AFFAIRS Mrs. Dorothy Foster, Veterans Coordinator (937) The Veterans Affairs Office, located in the Office of the Registrar, provides assistance and registration information for the veteran students. Persons with questions related to Veterans Administration benefits, registration and study at the University should contact the office. Veterans are accorded the same privileges and assume the same obligations as other students at Central State University. They should apply to the nearest Veterans Administration office for a certificate of eligibility. This certificate of eligibility for training must be presented at the time of registration to the certifying official. 16 Students receiving Veterans Benefits must abide by all regulations in the Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents 1-S-1 Fact Sheet. (See also under REGISTRATION.) SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION All male Ohio resident students ages 18 through 25 must register with the Selective Service to qualify for In-State fees. To register log on to: The Out-of-State Surcharge will be assessed to those students not registered with Selective Service at the time of registration. STUDENT HEALTH CENTER (937) COUNSELING SERVICES (937) Student Health and Counseling Services is located along side the Louis Stokes Center on Aging on the West side of the campus (Brush Row Road.) The clinic is staffed by physicians, nurses, psychologist and medical support staff who provide excellent quality health care and counseling services to our students. Such care includes urgent and non-urgent primary health care, physical examinations for certain identified University related activities, counseling regarding health related conditions, psychological support services, Sickle Cell screening and counseling, health and sex education, as well as emergency care. Health and Counseling Services are available to all University students. The Student Medical Health Plan is mandatory for full-time students with 12 or more credit hours. Parttime students with less than 12 credit hours may participate in the student medical plan at a cost to the individual. The purpose of coverage is to provide medical treatment at the Student Health Center and for partial coverage of referrals made to medical providers by physicians. As is routine with group insurance coverage, this plan does not pay 100%, and the student must assume the responsibility for payment of any remaining balance. Brochures describing the extent of coverage are available at the Student Health Center and the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services. Read the brochure and become familiar with the benefits. During the clinic s operating hours, emergency medical situations are processed by calling the ambulance service. For emergency medical situations

17 during the clinic s non-operating hours the ambulance must be dispatched through Greene County Central Communication 911 system. Visits to nearby Greene Memorial Hospital must be referred by the Health Center staff. Visits not following this procedure are reviewed by the Medical Director and those found to have been unjustified are the student s responsibility. Charges for an unauthorized visit may (1) not be honored by the Student Medical Plan; (2) be charged to the student; or (3) be charged to the parent. The Health Center operates on the basis of an appointment system although provisions are made for walk-ins of the acute and emergency medical occurrence. Prior to admission to the University, first-time enrollees are required to present proof and results of a physical examination signed by a licensed physician. The physical examination is to be performed not more than ninety (90) days prior to registration. All services provided to our students are handled in strictest confidence. THE LIONEL H. NEWSOM STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (937) The Student Leadership and Development Program provides Central State University an opportunity to take positive action to prepare graduates for a life of committed citizenship and leadership. The program has three components: Training Modules, Active Citizenship, and University and Community Service. Students who successfully complete the leadership program may receive a Student Leadership and Development Transcript that provides certification of citizenship experiences, service, or module completion. 17

18 Brandi Albanese, a sophomore, is a pre-law major. She is a recipient of a university Project 100 Scholarship and a Thurgood Marshall Scholarship. She stays on the honor roll and even had time to participate in an exchange program last summer in Hong Kong, China, where she taught elementary school students English. Her home town is Columbia, Maryland. ADMISSIONS Admission Procedure College Preparation Standards Criteria For Admissions In-State Students Out-of-State Students Applicant Appeals Process Transfer Students Priority Transfer Policy Transient Students Part-Time Students Senior Citizens International Students Application Deadline for International Students Postsecondary Option Criteria for Admissions for Postsecondary Option Additional Information GED Certification Readmission Standardized Test Requirement Academic Scholarships Advanced Placement 18

19 Admissions Director of Admissions (937) Central State University is committed to a policy of providing equal educational opportunity for all. In all matters, including admissions, the University adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, sex, age, handicap or national origin who wish to further their education. All students admitted to this University must subscribe to the University policies and procedures set forth in the University Catalog and the Code of Conduct as stated in the Student Handbook. Ethical conduct is as intrinsic to the admission procedure as it is to all other aspects of university life. Misrepresentation of credentials will lead to forfeiture of student status and all accompanying privileges. ADMISSION PROCEDURE All students enrolled in high school desiring admissions as freshmen, should complete the application for Undergraduate Admission in its entirety, as soon as possible during their senior year and subsequently show proof of graduation from an accredited high school. The Office of Admissions will accept applications for Fall semester starting the month of September prior to the Fall semester, the month of October prior to the Spring semester and April 15 for Summer term. Director of Admissions reserves the right to waive these deadlines. The applicant is responsible for doing the following: 1. Completing the application for Undergraduate Admissions in its entirety. 2. Submitting the completed application and fee of $20 (Do not send cash or money order) to the Office of Admission. 3. Completing and returning College Prep Form with the guidance counselor s signature. 4. Forwarding the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT), and forward score to Central State University. 5. Submitting the official high school/college transcripts to Central State University. Upon receipt of all the aforementioned items, you will receive in writing, the status of your application. COLLEGE PREPARATION STANDARDS Central State University endorses the overall intent of improved academic competence of Ohio high school graduates as set forth in the recommendations made by the Advisory Commission on Articulation Between 19 Secondary Education and Ohio Colleges. Thus, on March 21, 1985, the Central State University Board of Trustees approved the following statement on admission: Effective Fall 1986, 4 units English; 3 units Mathematics; 3 units Social Studies; 3 units Science; 2 units Foreign Language (both of which must be in the same foreign language) are required. CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS In-State Students All in-state residents should meet the following criteria for admissions to Central State University: 1. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. 2. Have a composite ACT score of 15 or above or a combined SAT score of 720 or above. 3. Have completed college preparation standards as indicated in previous section. 4. Have passed all five sections of the Ohio Ninth Grade Proficiency Test or OGT. In-state high school graduates should meet the above criteria. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be evaluated by an Admissions Appeals Committee on an individual basis. Out-of-State Students Out-of-state high school graduates are subject to the College Preparation Standards stated in the previous section. In addition, the students should also meet the following criteria: 1. Have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. 2. Have a composite ACT score of 19 or above or a combined SAT score of 910 or above. Out-of-state high school graduates should meet the above criteria. Any applicant who does not meet the above criteria will be evaluated by an Admissions Appeals Committee on an individual basis. APPLICANT APPEALS PROCESS Applicants seeking full-time enrollment who lack one of the stated admissions criteria should submit the following documents for consideration by the Admissions Appeals Committee: A personal statement explaining why the applicant lacks one of the criteria Two letters of recommendation from a principal, guidance counselor, or teacher supporting the applicant s capacity to perform at the college level. Students who complete the admissions appeal

20 process will be reviewed on an individual basis. These materials should be mailed within 30 days of notification to: Director of Admissions C/O The Office of Admissions P.O. Box 1004, Central State University Wilberforce, OH TRANSFER STUDENTS Applicants who have attended another college or university and are applying to Central State University must have official transcripts forwarded to the Admissions Office by the previous colleges attended in addition to completing all other admissions forms. When all required materials have been received by the Admissions Office, the status of your application for admissions will be mailed to you. Persons who have attended another accredited college or university and who apply for admission to the University are considered advanced undergraduate applicants. The eligibility and acceptance of such applicants is determined through careful consideration of their previous academic records and their proposed programs. Applicants must submit evidence of a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0. Courses accepted for transfer credit are subjected to meeting the requirements of the selected major. Applicants with less than 45 transferable semester hours or less than 30 semester credit hours must submit an official high school transcript. Credits accepted from another institution are recorded on the student s permanent academic records, but grades are not transferred to their records. Only courses completed at Central State University are included in the cumulative grade point average. Students who have been dismissed for academic or disciplinary reasons from another post-secondary school will not be considered for admission to Central State University until one calendar year after the date of the dismissal. PRIORITY TRANSFER POLICY 1. Ohio students with AA or AS degree and minimum grade point average of Students with 90 or more semester hours and no AA or AS degree and a minimum cum of Students with less than 90 semester hours and no AA or AS degree are to be admitted as a transfer on a competitive basis. 4. Transfer students who earned a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 may be considered for admissions on an 20 individual basis. 5. Transfer students who have been dismissed from another institution are to follow the same guidelines as native students who have been dismissed. 6. Transfer students may be admitted on a conditional basis, provided the same criteria is used for native students. 7. Admission as a transfer student does not guarantee admission to all major or minor fields of concentration. TRANSIENT STUDENTS Students in good standing in a recognized college or university who wish to enroll in courses at Central State University for one semester only, and expecting to return to the original institution at the end of the semester, may be admitted as transient students. Their registration will terminate at the end of the semester. If, at the end of the semester an enrolled at Central State University transient student wishes to remain at the University, they must secure complete transcripts of credit from their former colleges or universities and apply to the Admissions Office for change of status. PART-TIME STUDENTS Persons not wishing to pursue full-time study and not currently seeking a degree may be classified as parttime and may enroll in from one to eleven hours per semester. Credit earned as a part-time student may be applied to a degree program. Part-time students must submit an Application for Undergraduate Admissions. SENIOR CITIZENS Senior citizens (age 60 or older) may enroll in classes at Central State University free of charge for Audit only. Such enrollment is made on a space-available basis during the late registration period only. Senior citizens enrolling in classes are responsible for meeting listed course prerequisites and for the payment of Special Course fees which may apply. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Central State University welcomes students from other countries and cultures who bring to the campus direct contact with the rich heritages of other people and nationalities. International students should complete the International Application forms for admissions and return them to the Office of Admissions by the deadline. Students who are attending other schools in the United States should not withdraw and plan to come to Central State University until they have received a definite notice of acceptance.

21 APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS May 1 Fall January 1 Spring Applicants must request that the proper officer concerned in each of the institutions previously attended send an official transcript of their academic courses to the Office of Admissions. When applicants hold college or university degrees, they must also submit official copies of their transcripts as a required part of their applications. It is the student s responsibility to provide certified English translation of school credentials when necessary. All international students are required to pursue a full course of study each semester (except summer) during the period of their enrollment. An undergraduate student must enroll for at least 12 credit hours of course work. Any modification of these requirements must be authorized by the international student advisor at Central State University. All accepted international students are required to attend initially the educational institution responsible for the issuance of their visa. Immigration officials must approve all transfer to another institution. The University requires that every student whose native language is other than English take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score a minimum of 500. Exceptions for this requirement: one full academic year in a USA high school provided that student takes college prep English; one full academic year (36 semester hours) in USA college. Remedial and ESL classes are not accepted. International students are required to provide the Office of Admissions with an official financial statement indicating that student has enough funds to cover tuition and living expenses during the anticipated period of enrollment. Central State University cannot assume the financial responsibility for students from other countries. POSTSECONDARY OPTION Central State University s program is designed to provide qualified high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to enroll at the University on a full-time or part-time basis, enabling them to complete college level course work and receive college credit. The purpose of the program is to provide enhanced educational opportunities to high school juniors and seniors who are intellectually and socially capable of successfully completing college level work. 21 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS FOR POSTSECONDARY OPTION To be considered for admissions to Central State University a student needs to meet the following: 1. An applicant must meet the admission criteria for Ohio, new first time applicant. 2. Applicants must submit an essay explaining why they wish to participate in the program and indicating the subject area in which they wish to take courses. 3. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor which addresses the student s academic readiness for college level course work, social maturity and ability to study independently. 4. Applicant must have a personal interview with the designated admissions personnel (director/counselor) in Central State University s Admissions office after which an admission decision will be made. 5. Applications and all supporting materials must be received by April 1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Questions regarding admissions to the Postsecondary Option should be directed to Central State University s Office of Admissions. GED CERTIFICATION CSU accepts applications from students with GED certification and no previous college credit. Students interested in more information should contact the Office of Admissions. READMISSION Whenever a Central State University student has withdrawn from the University or has not attended the University for one academic year (excluding summer), a student must apply for readmissions prior to registering for classes. A student who has been Academically Suspended for lack of satisfactory academic progress must take special note of the minimum required averages when applying for readmissions following their semester of non-attendance at the University. Students who are academically suspended and who qualify for readmissions after being out at least one semester will re-enter on Academic Probation and must achieve a semester GPA of at least 2.0 or be academically suspended again. Readmissions after academic suspension is not automatic. (See page 33 for more on Satisfactory Academic Progress and Academic Probation.) The application for readmissions to Central State

22 University should be submitted to the Admissions Office at least 30 days before the intended registration. STANDARDIZED TEST REQUIREMENT The minimum score requirement is stated in the Criteria for Admissions section. Applicants should request that their ACT or SAT scores be sent to Central State University. Requests should be directed to: Records Department of The American College Testing Program P.O. Box 168 Iowa City, IA College Board SAT 45 Columbus Ave. New York, NY (609) or (800) ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Entering freshmen may be eligible for the Presidential Scholarship or the Freshman Scholarship. Transfer students may be eligible for the Upper Class Scholarship. Contact the Office of Admissions for criteria and deadline information. ADVANCED PLACEMENT High school students who plan to attend Central State University and who demonstrate proficiency in a field of study by having passed one or more the Advanced Placement Examinations will be given credit equal to comparable courses offered at Central State University, when such is requested and proficiency has been ascertained. 22

23 Central State University Invincible Marching Marauders in the Honda Battle of the Bands Showcase held in the Atlanta Georgia Dome. FEES AND EXPENSES Full-Time Student Part-Time Student Financial Policies Payment Plan Book Vouchers Withdrawal Residence Halls Student Financial Aid Central State University Belles at the Honda Battle of the Bands Showcase. 23

24 Fees and Expenses CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY Wilberforce, Ohio ALL FEES MUST BE PAID BY THE 1st DAY OF THE SEMESTER A Full-Time Student is one who is registered for 12 or more credit hours. A Part-Time Student is one who is registered for fewer than 12 credit hours. New Fee Structure - Effective Fall 2006 FULL-TIME STUDENTS (12 to 18 Credit Hours) Ohio Out-of Resident State Tuition, Health & Fees: $ $ TOTAL (Commuter Student) Room Rent Per Semester $ $ Board Per Semester 19 Meals per week plan $ $ (manadatory for Freshman and Sophomore students) 15 Meals per week plan $ $ (offered as an option to Juniors and Seniors) Overload (over 18 hours) per Hour $ $ PART-TIME STUDENTS (1-11 credit hours) Tuition and Fees: TOTAL (per credit hour) $ $ Optional Health Services $ $ (flat rate) Graduate (per credit hour) $ $ SUMMER STUDENTS FULL-TIME STUDENTS (12 to 18 credit hours) Tuition, Health & Fees: $ $ TOTAL (Communter Student) Room Rent Per Semester $ $ Board Per Semester $ $ Sub-Total (Room & Board) $ $ GRAND TOTAL $ $ (Campus Resident) Overload (over 18 hours) per Hour $ $ PART-TIME STUDENTS (1-11 credit hours) Tuition and Fees: TOTAL (Per Credit Hour) $ $ Graduate (Per Credit Hour) $ $ The Central State University Board of Trustees reserves the right to make any changes or adjustments in fees and charges at any time as conditions or circumstances make the changes necessary. The rates are lower due to the shorter length of the summer session. FINANCIAL POLICIES AND NOTES REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL CERTIFIED BY THE OFFICE OF THE BURSAR All registrations must be approved each semester by the Office of the Bursar. Student ID cards are not valid until registration is approved. All incomplete registrations must be cancelled by the student before the end of the 100% refund period to avoid charges for the semester. To be financially certified each respective semester, the following criteria applies: 1. All unpaid balances from a previous semester must be paid in full. 2. Students will be required to have 100% of their current semester s bill (all charges) covered by any combination of the following before registration is approved. Cash Visa, MasterCard or Discover Accepted Financial Aid, Approved Loans, Excluding Work Study Documented Third Party Payer Be in good standing with the University s Payment Plan. PAYMENT PLAN To help you meet the expenses of attending Central State University we offer a convenient monthly tuition payment plan. This plan gives you two options for making monthly payments. You may make payments by either automatic bank payments or by charging payments to your Visa, MasterCard or Discover. You may budget tuition and other expenses by the semester or annually. Because this plan is not a loan program, there is no credit search and there is no interest or finance charge assessed on

25 the unpaid balance. There is a $25.00 per semester or $45.00 per academic year non-refundable enrollment fee to participate in this program. BOOK REUNDS OR VOUCHER FOR FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS At the beginning of the term the University will defer $ of the refund of financial aid in excess of fees to issue a Book Check or Voucher for all eligible students who receive Financial Aid, excluding PLUS loans, College Work-Study or Part-Time Work. The Book Voucher will be equal to the amount of financial aid accepted less the semester current balance, not to exceed $500. WITHDRAWAL The Refund Policy applies to total withdrawals only. Students who drop classes after the scheduled refund period will be charged for the course. Refund checks will only be issued when all outstanding charges have been paid. The student s account will be reviewed for completeness of charges before refund checks are issued. After the 39th day of a full semester (fall or spring) or the 23rd day of the summer term, no fees will be refunded other than the remaining full weeks of the board charge. If a student withdraws before the registration is complete he/she is indebted to the University for the amount determined by the policies stated. Students withdrawn for disciplinary reasons during the semester forfeit the refund of any portion of their fees except prorated board charges. The refund policy does not apply to students who drop classes. Students who fail to officially withdraw forfeit the refund of any fees. REFUND POLICY One hundred percent (100%) refund of fees for students will be honored during the first day and any day prior to the start of the semester. Credit will be made to the accounts of students whose withdrawals are completed during the refund period. WITHDRAWAL REFUND PERIODS (Fall through Spring) AMOUNT 2nd through 10th day of the semester 90% 11th through 22nd day of the semester 50% 23rd through 39th day of the semester 25% 40th through the end of the semester 0% WITHDRAWAL REFUND (Summer only) 2nd through 5th day of the term 90% 25 6th through 12th day of the term 50% 13th through 22nd day of the term 25% 23rd through the end of the term 0% RESIDENCE HALLS In accordance with the Housing Contract, students living in the residence halls are committed to on-campus housing for the duration of the contract (one academic year). These fees are non-refundable. Because of the shorter length of the Summer term, the charges for Room and Board are prorated. If it is necessary for a new key to be made during the semester, a new key fee must be paid before a new key is issued.the Room Damage Deposit and the Key Deposit will be refunded to the student s account if no damage is done to the residence hall room or contents and if after the last semester of enrollment the residence hall room key has been returned. The amount will be applied against any outstanding balances. If there is no outstanding balance, the amount will be refunded. STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Central State University offers financial aid to all eligible students based upon financial need and academic standing. Central State University utilizes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal Application, to determine the need of the financial aid applicant for grants, loans, and employment. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Aid at Central State University and in high school counselors offices. You may access FAFSA on line at The priority deadline to receive full consideration for student aid is March 1, for continuing students. For new Freshman and Transfer students, the priority deadline is February 15. FINANCIAL NEED Aid from most of the programs discussed in this catalog are awarded on the basis of financial need. When you apply for federal student aid, the information you report is used in a formula established by the U.S. Congress. The formula determines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), an amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education. Your EFC is used in an equation to determine your financial need: COST OF ATTENDANCE - Expected Family Contribution = Financial Need Application forms for financial aid must be filed annually. Financial aid is not automatically renewed by the Office of Financial Aid.

26 COST OF ATTENDANCE AT CSU The cost of attendance at CSU for an academic year (two semesters) is based on the assumption that a student will be enrolled full-time (12 to 18 credit hours) each semester for the academic year. The budget for students is shown below to assist you and your parent(s) in estimating your cost of education. Cost of Attendance for Academic School Year Tuition and fees* $ 5, Room and Board 7, Books and Supplies Transportation Miscellaneous Personal Expenses TOTAL COSTS $15, *Substitute $11, for out-of-state students. EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION The primary purpose of student financial aid is to provide assistance to students who otherwise would be unable to pursue their education. Financial Aid is based on the assumption that students and their parents will contribute a fair share of their income, savings, and assets in meeting educational expenses. THE FINANCIAL AID AWARD How Financial Aid is awarded: The Office of Student Financial Aid has developed a philosophy of awarding various types of aid to students that is designed to meet several objectives given the resources available. The objectives are: 1) Meeting the need of as many students as possible. 2) Awarding each student the best combination of funds available. 3) Awarding the total amount of funds available during the award period. 4) Limiting, if possible, the amount borrowed by students to a minimum required level. 5) Awarding funds according to donor specifications. 26 AWARDING AID ON THE BASIS OF HOURS ENROLLED During the academic year your financial aid award will be based on the number of hours for which you are registered. We assume that you will be enrolled full-time (a minimum of twelve hours each semester) unless you have indicated otherwise. This is reflected in the original award notification, which outlines the exact types and amount of aid to be received for the period of enrollment. For those students who are enrolled less than fulltime, all affected aid will be reduced proportionately, and other aid, (i.e., state grants or outside full-time scholarships) that require full-time attendance may be canceled. For example, if you enrolled for six hours (half-time) Fall Semester, some aid for that semester may be reduced to one-half the amount of aid for which you would be eligible as a full-time student. Students enrolled less than full-time will be required to repay those funds previously credited or disbursed for full-time enrollment during a given semester. AWARD NOTIFICATION Each year students are required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), to be considered for most types of financial aid. The FAFSA will be used to determine a student s eligibility for federal and most state aid. Once the university receives a valid Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) or Student Aid Report (SAR), we will provide a financial aid package for that student. You may accept or decline any portion of the financial aid award listed. All aid offers are contingent on the availability of Federal, State, and Institutional funds and the student s continued eligibility. Your signature certifies that you understand and accept your rights and responsibilities as an aid recipient. You should maintain a file containing all financial aid correspondence and information, as well as all statements of account. This will assist in answering any questions that might occur in the future. ADJUSTMENTS TO FINANCIAL AID AWARDS Receipt of outside awards and /or resources will result in a review your financial aid package to ensure that no over awarding of federal or state funds has been made. For those students who receive outside awards and/ or resources, and have had their demonstrated financial need met with awards including campus-based funds, financial aid awards must be reduced dollar for dollar by the amount of the outside award based on federal regulations. Students who receive campus-based funds and still have remaining unmet financial need equal to or greater than the amount of an outside award will not have their aid reduced. Any student who receives a combination of outside and institutional gift aid assistance in excess of the amount it costs to attend the academic year will have institutional funds reduced or canceled so that the total award does not exceed the cost of attendance (budget).

27 CHANGE IN FINANCIAL SITUATION Your family s financial situation may change after you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid or Renewal Application. In the event of a substantial change in your family circumstances (such as a loss of employment or the death of a parent), you should notify the Office of Financial Aid immediately to request a re-evaluation and possible adjustment to your award. Your appeal must describe the change in detail, specifying the changes in dollar amounts. Any adjustment in your aid award is contingent upon your eligibility according to program regulations and the availability of funds. EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS A student s award generally will contain some loan or employment. If you would like a redistribution of these funds, you must meet with a Financial Aid Officer. Any readjustment in the award is contingent upon your eligibility according to program regulations and availability of funds. FINANCIAL AID PAYMENTS TO STUDENTS Family Education Loans (FFEL) funds will not be credited to your account until you have completed and signed a Master Promissory Note (MPN), Questionnaire, and Entrance Interview Statement in accordance with the instructions that accompanied these forms. Scholarships, grants, and loan funds are credited to your account at the University. An employment award (if earned through on-campus employment) is received in the form of a paycheck every two weeks beginning approximately four (4) weeks after you begin campus employment. Other funds that may be listed on the award letter, such as outside scholarships, are received directly from those sources. The University may or may not be involved in disbursement of these funds. This section involves only those funds disbursed through the University billing system scholarships, grants, and long-term loans. WITHDRAWAL When you withdraw from classes, an adjustment to financial aid awards will be made in conformity with federal and state regulations. Any refunds or adjustments that result from a withdrawal from a class or from the University will be processed automatically. A portion, or perhaps all, of your refund may be returned to the financial aid fund(s) that originally paid the charge. If all the financial obligations to the University have been paid, a check 27 for the balance of the refund will be processed for you. FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS WHO WITHDRAW Both the federal and state governments have issued regulations regarding the distribution of institutional refunds to financial aid recipients and the repayment of cash disbursement of financial aid funds made directly to students. When the financial aid awarded for an academic period exceeds the institutional charges for that period, cash disbursements are made directly to you for non-institutional costs. If you subsequently withdraw during an academic semester, a portion of that cash disbursement must be repaid to the University for distribution back to the original donors. Neither earnings from student employment nor cash disbursements from the proceeds of a Stafford loan are used in the calculation. The repayment of Stafford loan refunds distributed to you for use during the academic periods in which you are not enrolled should be made directly to the lending institution that issued the loan, and you have a legal obligation to contact the lending institution at the time of withdrawal or failure to re-enroll. The maximum repayment to donors from an institution refund or a cash disbursement will never exceed the amount of the original financial aid award from that program. STUDENT RIGHTS You have the right to: - Know what financial aid is available, including information on all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. Know the deadlines for submitting applications for each of the financial aid programs available. Know the cost of attending the institution and the school s refund policy. Know the criteria used by the institution to select financial aid recipients. Know how the school determines your financial need. This process includes how costs for fees, room, and board, travel, books, and supplies, personal and miscellaneous expenses, etc., are considered in your budget. Know what resources (such as parental contribution, other financial aid, your assets, etc.) are considered in the calculation of your need. Know how much of your financial need, as determined by the institution, has been met.

28 Request from the Office of Student Financial Aid Office explanation of the various programs in your student aid package. If you believe you have been treated unfairly, you may request reconsideration of the award which was made to you. Know what portion of the f inancial aid you received must be repaid and what portion is grant aid. If the aid is a loan, you have the right to know what the interest rate is, the total amount that must be repaid, the pay back procedures, the length of time you have to repay the loan, and when repayment is to begin. Know how the school determines whether you are making satisfactory progress, and what happens if you are not. Know that the Department of Public Safety provides for all interested students and parents a leaflet entitled Safety, Health, and Law Enforcement Information in accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of Know that the Office of the Dean of Students provides the Student Handbook which details the special facilities and services available to handicapped students. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES It is your responsibility to: Review and consider all information about the school s program before you enroll. Complete all application forms accurately and submit them on time to the right place. Pay special attention to and accurately complete your application for student financial aid. Errors can result in long delays in your receipt of financial aid. Intentional misreporting (misrepresentation) of information on application forms for federal financial aid is a violation of the law and is considered a criminal offense subject to penalties under the U.S. Criminal Code. Return all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and/or new information requested by either the financial assistance office or the agency to which you submitted your application. Read and understand all forms that you are asked to sign and keep copies of them. Accept responsibility for all agreements you sign. If you have a loan, notify the lender of changes in your name, address, and enrollment status. Perform the work that is agreed upon in accepting a federal college work-study award. Know and comply with the deadlines for applications or re-application for aid. 28 Know and comply with your school s refund procedures. Know your responsibility to read and adhere to the Office of Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards (SAP). TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID The Student Financial Aid Office at Central State University offers three basic types of financial aid: Grants and Scholarships: Gift aid which a student does not have to repay. Loans: Low-interest funds that are borrowed and must be repaid six months after borrower ceases to be enrolled at a post-secondary institution at least half-time. In accepting a loan, students need to be aware of the repayment implications. Employment: Money that is earned hourly and may be paid bi-weekly (if the job is on campus). STUDENT AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS AT CSU Grants Federal Pell Grant Description and Term: A direct grant from the federal government through CSU awarded to undergraduate students demonstrating financial need. Application: Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Selection: All eligible applicants receive aid. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Description and Term: A federal grant awarded to full-time students with exceptional financial need. Application: Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Selection: Pell Grant eligible students who meet the priority deadline are considered first. Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG) Description and Term: Awarded to undergraduate students who attend full-time. Must be legal residents of Ohio and maintain academic standards. Deadline date is determined by the agency. Application: Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Selection: All eligible applicants receive aid. Scholarships: Private Donor Scholarship Description and Term: Private donor scholarships are awarded to students based on academic merit, financial need, and/or other donor specifications. Institutional Scholarships Description and Term: Institutional scholarships are

29 band grants, choir grants, ROTC grants, Project 100, athletic grants, and the President s scholarship.* Application: Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). *Additional application materials may be requested when applying for the President s Scholarship. Loans: Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans Description and Term: Need-based loan borrowed through private lender. Repayment begins 6 months after borrower ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Maximum amounts: undergraduates 1st year $2,625; 2nd year $3,500; 3rd year and 4th year $5,500; graduates $8,500 per year. Application: Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Master Promissory Note. Submit completed loan application to the Financial Aid Office. Selection: All eligible applicants receive aid. Federal Parent Loans (PLUS) Description and Term: Loans available to parents for dependent undergraduates. Repayment begins 30 days after the loan is completely disbursed. Interest rate is variable, not to exceed 9%. Maximum is cost of education per year per eligible dependent student. Application: Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and PLUS loan application. Selection: All eligible applicants receive aid. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan: Description and Term: Non-need based loans available to middle-income borrowers who do not qualify for federal interest subsidies under the Federal Stafford Loan Program. Unlike the subsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program the borrower can make monthly or quarterly interest payments or capitalize interest. Capitalizing means the lender will add accrued interest to the principal while the borrower is enrolled in school. Application: Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and Master Promissory Note. Selection: All eligible applicants receive aid. Employment: Federal Work-Study (FWS) Description and Term: Part-time jobs on campus. Eligibility will be based on financial need. Application: Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Salary: Salary will be at least the current federal minimum wage. 29 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR FINANCIAL AID Students who meet or exceed both the qualitative and quantitative measures of academic progress are considered to be making satisfactory progress. A student s academic transcript will be evaluated at the end of spring. Qualitative Measure: Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) requirement. The required minimum cumulative GPA is dependent upon the total number of earned credit hours according to the following schedule: Earned Credit Hours Minimum Cumulative GPA and above 2.0 Students who maintain their CGPAs within this schedule have academic standing consistent with graduation requirements. Quantitative Measure: Completion Rate Requirement The Maximum time frame for completion of the educational objective at Central State University is one hundred fifty percent of the published length of the educational program. Students must successfully complete at least two-thirds (67%) of their total cumulative credit hours attempted. Please Note: The number of credits that must be earned is based upon the number of hours attempted and the appropriate enrollment status. Even periods of enrollment when a student did not receive federal assistance will be counted in the evaluation of satisfactory academic progress. Probation Status: If a student is not meeting one and/or both of the measures of satisfactory academic progress, he/she will be initially placed on financial aid probation. At the end of the probation period their academic progress will be re-evaluated. If the student is now meeting both measures of academic progress, they will once again be in good standing. If the student is still not meeting the quantitative measure, we will evaluate their academic progress for the probation period to determine eligibility. If the student is not meeting these requirements, their financial aid eligibility will be suspended. Please Note: Once a student reaches 61 credit hours they are required

30 to have a Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 or financial aid eligibility will be suspended. Suspension of Financial Aid: If a student s financial aid is suspended, they will no longer be eligible for any federal aid (including federal loan assistance) until they are once again meeting the satisfactory academic progress policy. Appeals Process: If a student has extenuating circumstances, they have the right to appeal their financial aid suspension. Appeal forms are available in the Office of Financial Aid, and the appeals committee will meet at the end of each term once grades for that term have been posted. The decision of the appeals committee is final. The Office of Student Financial Aid has specific policies defining the effect of course incompletes, withdrawals, repetitions, transfer students, readmits, non-credit remedial/developmental courses and change of major on satisfactory academic progress. Transfer Hours/Earned Hours: Hours accepted by CSU will be included in the maximum time frame (quantitative measurement) towards completion of a degree. Re-admitted Student Credits: All prior credits will be considered in determining satisfactory academic progress of students who return to CSU after one or more semesters of absence. Change of Major: All prior credits will be considered in determining satisfactory academic progress of students. Attempted Hours/Earned Hours: A student s aid will be adjusted for Z grades, from a previous term, in the subsequent term of enrollment. Incompletes (grades of I ) must be completed by the end of the subsequent term. I grades will be counted in the SAP standards. Withdrawal from classes with a grade of W will be counted in the quantitative measurement of SAP standards. Grades of Z, F, FZ, U, or NC will be counted in the qualitative and quantitative measurement of SAP standards. Receipt of financial aid, under the control of the University, is contingent upon the availability of funds at the time of the request. REGAINING ELIGIBILITY Under the satisfactory academic progress policy, it is the right of any student denied financial aid to appeal the decision of the Office of Student Financial Aid. Exception to the policy may be made for a student with extenuating circumstances. Aid may be reinstated on a probationary basis. Students interested in filing an appeal must complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form, setting forth fully the reason for the appeal and submitting supporting documentation. Appeal forms are available in the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Appeal will be reviewed by the SAP Appeal Committee. 30

31 Dr. Carlos Vargas-Aburto, right, is the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Central State University. He and Precious Holley, left, an admissions officer, are flanked by student ambassadors who participated in Collegiate Visitation Day last spring. REGISTRATION Registration Procedure Course Credit-Unit of Instruction Study Load Statute of Limitations on Grade Changes Grading and Grade Point Calculating the Grade Point Average Student Classification Satisfactory Academic Progress Academic Probation & Suspension Appeal for Readmission After Being Academically Suspended Transfer Credit Policy Incomplete Repeating a Course Auditing Courses SOCHE Cross-Registration Senior Citizen Enrollment Drop/Add Courses Withdrawal from the University Declaring a Major Graduation Applications for Graduation Catalog for Graduation Release of Records/Transcripts Veterans Regulation/Conduct Policy Residency 31

32 Registration Larry R. Cannon University Registrar (937) The Office of the Registrar shall conduct the process of registering students in courses, maintaining official academic records and certifying students for graduation. This office is also responsible for calculating and recording the academic progress of students. The Registrar is also the Veterans Certifying Official for the University. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Central State University is on the semester system. The academic year is divided into two semesters (fall and spring) and a 7-1/2-week summer session. Registration is open to all continuing students according to the calendar in the Semester Class Schedule online. Registration for new and re-admitted students will be held prior to the first day of classes and the registration dates are announced in the Semester Class Schedule. Fees for students who register early are due at the time of registration. During the open registration period, students must pay fees at the time they register. Late registration allows students to register during the first three days of the term with an additional fee for late registration. Registration is not complete until certified by the Cash Management Office. All incomplete registrations must be cancelled by the student. Students must be officially registered for classes during the semester in order to be eligible to receive grades at the end of the semester. Students will not be retroactively registered once the semester has ended. If a student has reason to request an exception to this policy, the request must be submitted in writing to the Academic Standards Committee. COURSE CREDIT-UNIT OF INSTRUCTION Course credit is computed in terms of semester hours. The semester hour is the unit of instruction used in computing the amount of work required for graduation. One semester hour is equivalent to one fifty-minute period of lecture or recitation per week during the semester. STUDY LOAD A normal study load is 15 to 18 semester hours. The maximum study load is 21 hours per semester for the Fall and Spring Semesters. A normal study load for the Summer term is 12 to 15 hours. The maximum for Summer 32 enrollment is 18 credit hours, permission required. Written approval of the Department Chairperson and the College Dean is required if a student wishes to enroll in more than 18 semester hours during Fall and Spring Semesters. A student who enrolls in more than 18 semester hours without approval of the Department Chairperson and the College Dean will be required to drop all hours above 18. Twenty-one semester hours is the maximum number of hours for which credit will be granted during Fall and Spring Semesters by Central State University, including credit taken for classes on campus, through SOCHE Consortium cross-registration, or as a transient student at another institution. A FULL-TIME student is one who enrolls for 12 or more credit hours per semester. Students registering for more than 18 credit hours per semester must obtain permission from their Department Chairperson and the College Dean. A PART-TIME student is one who enrolls for 11 or fewer credit hours per semester. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON GRADE CHANGES Grade changes, with the appropriate approvals, will be processed by the Office of the Registrar, up to two (2) years after the completion of a course. This policy does not apply to I grades. GRADING AND GRADE POINTS Students must be officially registered for classes during the semester in order to be eligible to receive grades at the end of the semester. Students will not be retroactively registered once the semester has ended. If a student has reason to request an exception to this policy, the request must be submitted in writing to the Academic Standards Committee. At the close of each semester a letter grade indicating the quality of the student s work is reported by the instructor to the Office of the Registrar. Most departmental major courses require the student to earn a C grade or better in order for the course to satisfy graduation requirements. If a student receives a D or F grade in such a course, the student will be required to repeat the course. No course substitutions or waivers will be permitted to replace the course in which an unsatisfactory grade was received. The repeat attempt must take place at CSU. The student may not take a comparable course at another institution and transfer it back to CSU in an attempt to satisfy the CSU requirement. Grade points are assigned to each semester hour and

33 are graded in accordance with the grading system below. Grading standards are a faculty prerogative. GRADING SYSTEM Grade Point Letter Interpretation Per Semester Grade Hour A Very High 4 B High 3 C Satisfactory 2 D Low (poor work) 1 F Failure 0 Z Non-Attendance 0 FZ Stopped Attending 0 I Incomplete S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory P Pass CR Credit NC No Credit AU Audit IP In Progress W Withdrawal CALCULATING THE GRADE POINT AVERAGE The Grade Point Average can be obtained by multiplying the credit hours for each course by the points generated by each grade earned for the course. Next add the credit hours column being careful to exclude courses with grades that by policy do not calculate in the GPA. Then, add the points earned column. Finally, divide the points by the credit hours to obtain the GPA. EXAMPLE: Letter Credit Grade Quality Grade Hours Points Points PSY 2000 B 5 x 3 = 15 BUS 1000 D 3 x 1 = 3 EDU 1330 A 2 x 4 = 8 GEL 1010 C 4 x 2 = 8 Total Grade Point Average (34 divided by 14) = 2.42 STUDENT CLASSIFICATION Freshman: A student who has earned 30 credit hours or less. Sophomore: A student who has earned between 31 and 60 credit hours. Junior: A student who has earned between 61 and 90 credit hours. Senior: A student who has earned 91 or more credit hours. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Central State University s primary goal is to provide a nurturing educational environment in which students may develop their intellectual potential. Students are expected to actively pursue their coursework and maintain persistence in fulfilling degree requirements within a reasonable time frame. Students are expected to meet the standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress stated below. Petitions for exceptions to these standards may be submitted to the Academic Standards Committee. Such petitions must be in writing and must be accompanied by appropriate documentations. Specifics of any unusual circumstances that warrant an exception to stated policy should be clearly explained and documented. The Academic Standards Committee reviews such petitions and makes recommendations to the Academic Vice President who may grant exceptions to stated policy on an individual case basis. Minimum grade point averages for Satisfactory Academic Progress are as follows: Total Cumulative Grade Point Quality Hours Average and above 2.0 ACADEMIC PROBATION AND SUSPENSION A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for completion of an undergraduate degree at Central State University. When the cumulative grade point average falls below the required minimum, as indicated above, students will be Placed on Academic Probation for the following semester. Students will be permitted to enroll the next semester, but must earn a 2.0 for that semester. If the next semester s GPA is less than 2.0 and the cumulative GPA is less than the required minimum, the student will be Academically Suspended at the end of that term. Students who wish to return, after remaining out the appropriate period of time, may obtain an Appeal for Readmission packet from the Office of the Registrar. After completing the Appeal form, the student must make an appointment with his/her Academic Advisor to review the Appeal, prepare the Time Mangement Plan, and complete the Student Readmission Agreement in preparation for submission to the Academic Standards Committee. The Appeal must be submitted to the committee no later than 30 days prior to the beginning of the term in which the student 33

34 wishes to re-enroll. Students who are academically suspended for the first time, will not be allowed to enroll for the next semester. Students who have been academically suspended for a second time are not eligible to be considered for readmission for one academic year. After a third academic suspension, readmission may not be granted. These guidelines also apply to transfer students who have been dismissed or required to withdraw from the last college or university attended. APPEAL FOR READMISSION AFTER BEING ACADEMICALLY SUSPENDED A student who has been academically suspended and who seeks readmission must submit a petition to the Academic Standards Committee. Appeals are available from the Office of the Registrar. Appeals for readmission must include a plan for academic success and a time management plan signed by both the student and an academic advisor. The Chair of the student s major program and the Dean of the student s College must also sign appeals for readmission. Once readmitted, students must show evidence of following the agreed upon plan for academic success. Failure to do so will be taken into account in the review of any future appeals for readmission. Appeals must be filed with the Office of the Registrar at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester for which one is seeking readmission. Hours earned at another institution during a semester of academic suspension will not be accepted as transfer credit. Students who are readmitted after being Academically Suspended will be readmitted on Academic Probation until they meet the minimum cumulative GPAs stated above. Students readmitted on Academic Probation must achieve at least a 2.0 semester GPA or they will be Academically Suspended again. Readmission after one or two Academic Suspensions is not automatic and may be denied upon the recommendation of the Academic Standards Committee. While the Academic Standards Committee will consider petitions for readmission after three or more academic suspensions, such petitions will be approved only under the most exceptional circumstances. Students with multiple academic suspensions are advised to pursue their education at another institution or to consider a career path that does not require an undergraduate degree. 34 TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY Central State University accepts transfer credit from colleges and universities accredited by regional accrediting associations. Courses accepted for transfer credit are subjected to meeting the requirements of the selected major. Students who have already received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and wish to pursue a second baccalaureate degree will automatically receive 94 semester credit hours. They will be ranked as seniors and will need to complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at Central State University to earn a second baccalaureate degree. An advisor will determine what transfer courses apply toward the second degree and whether the student will need to take more than 30 credits to complete the second degree. INCOMPLETE A grade of incomplete I is a temporary grade assigned to students who lack final assignments or projects, or who, for some other extenuating circumstance, were unable to complete the requirements of the course within the semester. This grade is assigned by the instructor with the consent of the student, and the mutual understanding of the conditions under which this grade may be changed. The incomplete grade requires the signature of the instructor and the student with a brief description of the requirements necessary to receive a grade. Both the student and the instructor understand that if the additional coursework is not satisfactorily completed and submitted to the instructor within six (6) weeks after the beginning of the next semester of enrollment (up to one year), the grade will change to an F. The instructor has ten (10) days after the stated deadline to process the paperwork and to submit the Change of Grade Report to the Office of the Registrar. Once an I grade has been changed to an F grade, no further change is permitted. Individual exceptions to this policy, due to extenuating circumstances, will be considered by the Academic Standards Committee upon receipt of a formal appeal presented to the Committee by the student s Academic Advisor or Department Chair. REPEATING A COURSE Students may repeat most courses in which a grade was earned. All course repeat attempts will be recorded on the student s academic record and calculated in the cumulative grade point average. The first grade earned will be excluded from the calculation of the cumulative grade point average by the last repeat attempt. Students

35 are advised to check with the Office of Financial Aid to determine the effect of repeated courses on their financial aid awards. AUDITING COURSES Students are permitted to audit courses but will receive neither grades nor credit for those courses. The student who audits is expected to attend class but is not required to submit assignments or take examinations, unless contractually agreed. The fees for auditing are the same as those for enrolling for credit. Changing from audit to credit or from credit to audit is not permitted once the registration is complete. SOCHE - STUDENT CROSS-REGISTRATION PROGRAM Cross-Registration is a program of the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) to allow students who are degree-seeking and/or participating in certification programs access to academic opportunities not available at their own institutions. Students attending colleges and universities within SOCHE may register for courses that are applicable to their degree program offered by other SOCHE institutions. Generally, all classes, including those offered through distance education, are open, subject to space availability and completion of prerequisites and with permission of the host institution. Courses categorized as workshops are not available for cross-registration. In order to cross-register for a course at another SOCHE institution, the desired course(s) must not be offered at the student s home institution during the term in which the student desires to enroll. Students must adhere to the cross-registration guidelines established at each SOCHE-member institution. SOCHE brochures and additional information are available in the Office of the Registrar. SENIOR CITIZEN ENROLLMENT Senior citizens who are Ohio residents may enroll in classes at Central State University free of charge for audit status only. Such enrollment is made on a spaceavailable basis during the Late Registration period only. Senior citizens enrolling in classes are responsible for meeting limited course prerequisites and for the payment of any special course fees which may apply. Proper identification is required (Golden Buckeye card or verification of age 60 ). 35 DROP/ADD COURSES Students may drop or add courses during the first six days of the semester. Students are not permitted to add courses after the first nine days of the semester. Exceptions require the written permission of the instructor. Students may drop courses during the first nine days of the semester without record. All drops after the ninth day of class will result in a grade of W. Students are not permitted to drop classes after the last day of the 12th week of the semester. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY Students withdrawing from the University must complete a withdrawal form. The form may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Students may withdraw at any time during the semester through the last day of the 12th week. The student must complete the withdrawal form and return it to the Office of the Registrar with the required signatures. Students who stop attending classes without officially withdrawing will receive failing grades. DECLARING A MAJOR All new students are assigned to an academic department for mentoring and advising. It is expected that a major be declared during the first semester of enrollment. A Declaration of Major form must be completed and filed in the Registrar s Office no later than the sophomore year. GRADUATION Prospective graduates are required to file an application for graduation and pay the application fee during the application period as outlined in the Semester Class Schedule. The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The academic advisor, the department chairperson, and the dean will verify that degree requirements have been satisfactorily completed for graduation. Course substitutions or waivers must be submitted on a Substitution/Waiver Form and must be approved by the academic advisor, department chairperson and the dean. The Registrar will certify that all graduation requirements have been satisfied after receipt and review of the student s final grades. A major requires the successful completion of a minimum concentration of 30 credit hours of work in a specific field. In those departments that require a minor, a concentration of 15 credit hours is necessary. Students who seek an Ohio Teaching License should confer with an advisor in the College of Education for guidance.

36 APPLICATIONS FOR GRADUATION Applications for Graduation are accepted beginning September 15th of the year preceding the student s anticipated graduation date. A $20 application fee is required (this fee can be charged to your account). The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. All commencement regalia is available for purchase at the Senior Saluate or the University Book Store. Applications are valid only for the academic year in which they are submitted. The following steps and minimum requirements must be satisfied in order for a student to be considered as an applicant for graduation: 1. Contact your academic advisor for a graduation evaluation. 2. Submit a completed Application for Graduation, Degree Check sheet and the $20 application fee by the last day of final examinations for the Fall Semester. An incremented late fee of $10 per month will be accessed, in addition to the application fee, beginning December 1st (i.e. $10 December 1st, $20 January 1st, $30 February 1st, etc.) for Graduation Applications submitted after the Fall Semester deadline. Graduation Applications will be accepted through February 15th, with payment of the late fee. To participate in the May Commencement Ceremony your application must be submitted by March 1st. 3. All course requirements must be completed by the end of the Spring Semester. 4. A minimum cumulative grade point average is required for graduation from Central State University. The actual requirement varies by degree earned and by major program of study and will always be a 2.00 GPA or better. Students must check with their college and major department to determine their GPA requirements. 5. Take and pass the English Proficiency Examination or enroll in ENG 3000 and successfully complete the course with a C grade or better. 6. Pay or make satisfactory arrangements to pay your financial obligations to the University by March 15th. Graduation Applications for candidates who do not complete their requirements as planned, are retained by the Registrar for three (3) years. Students in this group who wish to re-apply for graduation for a subsequent semester may do so by submitting a letter of intent accompanied by the appropriate application fee. Students who have not submitted an Application for Graduation within the last three years must complete a new Application, and are under the current checksheet, and pay the appropriate fee. Except in cases of inclement weather, the Commencement Ceremony is held in McPherson Stadium. 36 CATALOG FOR GRADUATION Students have a total of eight calendar years in which to complete the degree requirements for graduation. Students who take longer than eight years from the date of initial enrollment to graduate will be subject to degree requirements of a catalog issued within eight years of the student s proposed graduation date. The department chairperson, in consultation with the University Registrar, will determine which of these catalogs is to be used. RELEASE OF RECORDS/TRANSCRIPTS The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, governs the maintenance and release of records/transcripts. A copy of these regulations is available in the Office of the Registrar. The University will not release a copy of the student s grades to anyone without the student s permission, except where required by law. If a prior balance is owed to the University, the student s transcript (official or unofficial) will not be released. The student must pay the prior balance before a transcript will be issued (Finance Policy #8609 dated 5/21/86). VETERANS REGULATIONS/CONDUCT POLICY All students receiving federal benefits for veterans and dependents are obligated to follow regulations of the Federal Benefits Program and those of the University. The Registrar is the certifying officer. The following University regulations are applied: 1. All veterans are required to submit a copy of their DD All veterans can be certified on a semester or annual basis. It will be the veteran s responsibility to notify the certifying officer in the Office of the Registrar of any changes in the Semester Class Schedule. 3. All veterans are responsible for notifying the certifying officer of any repeated courses. 4. All veterans are required to alert the Office of the Registrar when adding a course, dropping a course, or withdrawing from the University. 5. Any veteran receiving incomplete grades ( I ) during any semester must remove those incompletes by the last day of the sixth week of the following semester enrolled. (See also under FINANCIAL AID AND THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM-GRADING). 6. All veterans are responsible for notifying the certifying officer of any transfer work. 7. Veterans benefits will be discontinued for any veteran student who has been required to withdraw.

37 Recipients of Title IV and/or Veterans Educational Benefits will be required to complete successfully a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. A Title IV student who must repeat a course that was originally paid with Title IV monies will be required to pay for the repeat course with the student s own funds. RESIDENCY Any student wishing to change his residency must complete the appropriate form and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. Supporting documentation and verification are required. In-state residency approval is not retroactive nor automatic. All requests for residency changes, with supporting documentation, must be submitted no later than one week prior to the beginning of the semester for which the residency change is requested. POLICIES OF THE OHIO BOARD OF REGENTS REGARDING RESIDENCY Ohio Student Residency For State Subsidy and Tuition Surcharge Purposes (A) Intent and Authority ( 1 ) It is the intent of the Ohio Board of Regents in promulgating this rule to exclude from treatment as residents, as that term is applied here, those persons who are at present in the State of Ohio primarily for the purpose of receiving the benefit of a state supported education. This rule is adopted pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Revised Code, and under the Authority conferred upon the Ohio Board of Regents by Section of the Revise Code. (B) Definition For purposes of this Rule: (1) A resident of Ohio for all other legal purposes shall mean any person who maintains a twelve-month place or places of residence in Ohio, who is qualified as a resident to vote in Ohio and receive state welfare benefits, and who may be subjected to tax liability under section of the Revised Code, provided such person has not, within the time prescribed by this rule, declared himself or herself to be or allowed himself or herself to remain a resident of any other state or nation for any of these or other purposes. (2) Financial support as used in this rule, shall not include grants, scholarships and awards from persons or entities which are not related to the recipient. (3) An institution of higher education as used in this rule shall mean any university, community college, technical institute or college, general and technical college, medical college or private medical or dental college which receives a direct subsidy from the State of Ohio. (4) For the purpose of determining residency for tuition surcharge purposes at Ohio s state-assisted colleges and universities, domicile is a person s permanent place of abode, there must exist a demonstrated intent to live permanently in Ohio, and a legal ability under federal and state law to reside permanently in the state. For the purpose of this policy, only one domicile may be maintained at a given time. (5) For the purpose of determining residency for tuition surcharge purposes at Ohio s state-assisted colleges and universities, an individual s immigration status will not preclude an individual from obtaining resident status if that individual has the current legal status to remain permanently in the United States. (C) Residency for Subsidy and Tuition Surcharge Purposes The following persons shall be classified as residents of the State of Ohio for subsidy and tuition surcharge purposes: (1) A dependent student, at least one of whose parents or legal 37 guardian has been a resident of the state of Ohio for all other legal purposes for twelve consecutive months or more immediately preceding the enrollment of such student in an institution of higher education. (2) A person who has been a resident of Ohio for the purpose of this rule for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding his or her enrollment in an institution of higher education and who is not receiving, and has not directly or indirectly received in the preceding twelve consecutive months, financial support from persons or entities who are not residents of Ohio for all other legal purposes. (3) A dependent child of a parent or legal guardian, or the spouse of a person who, as of the first day of a term of enrollment, has accepted full-time, self-sustaining employment and established domicile in the state of Ohio for reasons other than gaining the benefit of favorable tuition rates. Documentation of full-time employment and domicile shall include both of the following documents: (a) a sworn statement from the employer or the employer s representative on the letterhead of the employer or the employer s representative certifying that the parent or spouse of the student is employed full-time in Ohio. (b) A copy of the lease under which the parent or spouse is the lessee and occupant of rented residential property in the state; a copy of the closing statement nonresidential real property located in Ohio of which the parent or spouse is the owner and occupant, or if the parent or spouse is not the lessee or owner of the residence in which he or she has established domicile, a letter from the owner of the residence certifying that the parent or spouse resides at that residence. (D) Additional criteria which may be considered in determining residency for the purpose may include but are not limited to the following: (1) Criteria evidencing residency: (a) If a person is subject to tax liability under section of the Revised Code; (b) If a person qualifies to vote in Ohio, (c) If a person is eligible to receive state welfare benefits; (d) If a person has an Ohio driver s license and/or motor vehicle registration. (2) Criteria evidencing lack of residency: (a) If a person is a resident of or intends to be a resident of another state or nation for the purpose of tax liability, voting, receipt of welfare benefits, or student loan benefits (if the student qualified for that loan program by being a resident of that state or nation) (b) If a person is a resident or intends to be a resident of another state or nation for any purpose other than tax liability, voting, or receipt of welfare benefits (See paragraph (D)(2)(a) of this rule). (E) Exceptions to the general rule of residency for subsidy and tuition surcharge purposes: (1) A person who is living and is gainfully employed on a full-time or part-time and self-sustaining basis in Ohio and who is pursuing a part-time program of instruction at an institution of higher education, shall be considered a resident of Ohio for these purposes. (2) A person who enters and currently remains upon active duty status in the United States military service while a resident of Ohio for all other legal purposes and his or her dependents shall be considered residents of Ohio for these purposes as long as Ohio remains the state of such person s domicile. (3) A person on active duty status in the United States military service who is stationed and resides in Ohio and his or her dependents shall be considered residents of Ohio for these purposes. (4) A person who is transferred by his employer beyond the territorial limits of the fifty states of the United States and the District of Columbia while a resident of Ohio for all other legal purposes and his or her dependents shall be considered residents of Ohio for these purposes as long as Ohio remains the state of such person s domicile as long as such person has fulfilled his or her tax liability to the state of Ohio for at least the tax year preceding enrollment. (5) A person who has been employed as a migrant worker in the state of Ohio and his or her dependents shall be considered a

38 resident for these purposes provided such person has worked in Ohio at least four months during each of the three years preceding the proposed enrollment. (F) Procedures (1) A dependent person classified as a resident of Ohio for these purposes under the provisions of paragraph (C) (1) of this rule and,who is enrolled in an institution of higher education when his or her parents or legal guardian removes their residency from the state of Ohio shall continue to be considered a resident during continuous full-time enrollment and until his or her completion of any one academic degree program. (2) In considering,residency, removal of the student or the student s parents or legal guardian from Ohio shall not, during a period of twelve months following such removal, constitute relinquishment of Ohio residency status otherwise established under paragraph (C)(l) or (C)(2) of this rule. (3) For students who qualify for residency status under paragraph (C) (3) of this rule, residency status is lost immediately if the employed person upon whom resident student status was based accepts employment and establishes domicile outside Ohio less than twelve months after accepting employment and establishing domicile in Ohio. (4) Any person once classified as a nonresident, upon the completion of twelve consecutive months of residency, must apply to the institution he or she attends for reclassification as a resident of Ohio for these purposes if such person in fact wants to be reclassified as a resident. Should such person present clear and convincing proof that no part of his or her financial support is or in the preceding twelve consecutive months has been provided directly or indirectly by persons or entities who are not residents of Ohio for all other legad purposes, such person shall be reclassified as a resident. Evidentiary determinations under this rule shall be made by the institution which may require, among other things, the submission of documentation regarding the sources of a student s actual financial support. (5) Any reclassification of a person who was once classified as a nonresident for these purposes shall have prospective application only from the date of such reclassification. (6) Any institution of higher education charged with reporting student enrollment to the Ohio Board of Regents for state subsidy purposes and assessing the tuition surcharge shall provide individual students with a fair and adequate opportunity to present proof of his or her Ohio residency for purposes of this rule. Such an institution may require the submission of affidavits and other documentary evidence which it may deem necessary to a full and complete determination under this rule. 38

39 Farrah Gray, a 21- year-old self-made millionaire and author, brought a message that students could relate for the Convocation Lecture Program. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM General Objectives Degrees and Degree Requirements Special Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree Special Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree Special Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Education Degree General Education Requirements General Education Curriculum Exceptions to the General Educational Requirements Transfer Module The Center for Student Academic Success (CSAS) Class Attendance Majors and Minors Double Majors Assessment of the Academic Program Proficiency Examinations Senior Comprehensive Examinations Honors Program Recognition of Academic Achievement Special Programs Service Component Library 39 Farrah Gray and Miss Central State University, Sophia Rodgers, pause for cameras after his Convocation lecture to students.

40 Academic Affairs Division Dr. Carlos Vargas-Aburto Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (937) GENERAL OBJECTIVES The Central State University education strives to empower its students with insight formed by the liberal arts, motivation to solve problems through science and technology, competence to achieve economic self-sufficiency, disposition encouraging service and lifelong education, values promoting personal and community health, understanding of one s own and other cultures, responsiveness to major problems confronting humankind. DEGREES Central State University offers a Master s degree in Education (for degree requirements, see under COLLEGE OF EDUCATION) and the following baccalaureates degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, and Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering. Undergraduate degree requirements: 1. A minimum of l24 semester hours, as follows: 1.1 The General Education Requirements (See below.) 1.2 Special Requirements for the baccalaureate degrees (See below.) 1.3 Requirements for a Major or Minor concentration of courses (in general, a minimum of 30 hours for a major, 20 hours for a minor. See under individual department or program.) 1.4 Additional electives as needed to complete the minimum 124 hours. 2. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of Passing the English Proficiency Examination or equivalent (See ASSESSMENT OF THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM.) 4. Application for graduation filed with the Office of the Registrar. 5. At least 24 of the final 30 semester hours in residence at Central State University. The student is expected to fulfill the graduation requirements in the catalog of matriculation or a 40 subsequent one, but not excerpts from both. In the case of discontinued or superseded courses, the academic advisor will assist in making any adjustment. Under rare circumstances, the University may choose to award a degree posthumously. To be considered for such an award, the student must have been in good academic standing with the University at the time of death and must have completed a minimum of 104 semester hours. Further, the student must have exhibited qualities of scholarship and community membership that warrant special consideration. When these conditions are met, a departmental recommendation will go to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the President, and the Board of Trustees for final approval. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE 1. A grade-point average of at least 2.2 in the major concentration. 2. Presentation of no more than 40 semester hours in any one discipline toward the minimum 124 hours. 3. Humanities Requirement 3.1 Completion of at least six (6) semester hours of humanities in addition to the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT in humanities. 3.2 The additional humanities hours are to be selected from two of the following disciplines: art, drama, history, linguistics, literature, music, philosophy, religion, speech, and foreign languages (beyond the first year of the course). 4. Foreign Language Requirement 4.1 The foreign language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts is a passing grade in foreign language II (or equivalent proficiency by testing). 4.2 Students with no prior coursework in a foreign language should begin with Foreign Language I. 4.3 Students with some prior coursework in a foreign language should discuss appropriate enrollment with the Foreign Language Coordinator in the Department of Humanities. 4.4 In general, one year of a foreign language in high school is equal to one semester of foreign language coursework at CSU. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE 1. A grade-point average of at least 2.0 in the major concentration. 2. Except when required to meet accreditation or other professional standards, presentation of no

41 more than 50 semester hours in any one discipline toward the 124 hours. 3. The sciences and the more technical subject-matter areas must receive concentration and emphasis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION DEGREE 1. A cumulative grade-point average of at least A grade-point average of at least 2.7 in the major teaching field. 3. A grade of C or above in each required professional education course. 4. Completion of at least 60 semester hours in courses numbered 2000 and above. 5. Except when required to meet licensure or other professional standards, presentation of no more than 47 semester hours in any one discipline toward the 124 hours. 6. Eligibility for Ohio Licensure requires personal fitness, specific prerequisites, and laboratory and field experiences. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY The General Education Curriculum provides a liberal arts base to our major programs. Its main areas are English composition, mathematics, humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, and the natural and physical sciences. From these hours, a student may also assemble a transfer module (See TRANSFER MODULE). An additional 6-8 semester hours are devoted to personal development, including first-year orientation seminars, introductory computer science courses, and courses in health and physical activities. Throughout this curriculum, there are numerous choices emphasizing multiculturalism and global awareness, as well as writing intensiveness, literary readings, research, critical thinking, computers, and computer-assisted instruction. GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM 1. ENGLISH COMPOSITION 8-9 semester hours (two courses) 8-9 hours 2. MATHEMATICS 3 semester hours (one course) 3 hours 3. HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS 9 semester hours, as follows: A) African-American History 3 hours B) One course in Global History 3 hours C) One course total, chosen from 3 hours these areas: Art, Drama, History, Literature, Music, and Philosophy 4. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 9 hours 9 semester hours from at least two areas: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History (American), Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work 5. NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES 7 hours 7 semester hours from at least two areas (one choice must be a lab course): Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and Water Resources Management 6. FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR 1-2 hours 7. COMPUTER SKILLS 2-4 hours a computer course from one the following areas: Art, Computer Science, Business, Manufacturing Engineering, Music 8. HEALTH* 3 semester hours, as follows: a Personal and Community Health course 2 hours a physical activities course 1 hour hours *Upon recommendation of a physician, a student with a physical disability may be excused from the one-hour physical activity course requirement. Students who are 25 years of age at the time of entry into CSU or at time of re-entry after extended absence, are exempt from the one-hour physical activity course requirement. Students who are exempt from the physical activity requirement must make up the exempted hour to complete the minimum 124 hours toward graduation. Note: Please see the General Education Requirements check sheet and lists of approved courses on pages 43 and 44. EXCEPTIONS TO THE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Students may be exempt from some General Education courses on the basis of Entrance Test scores. A student may be exempt from ENG 1100 on the basis of entry test scores. Exemption does not mean that the student receives credit for that course; it means only that he/she is excused from the specific course, but must make up the additional hours for graduation. Other exceptions to the General Education 41

42 requirements occur when the student s major field requires specific introductory courses in the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Humanities. The three music degrees offered in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts have General Education Requirements that are different from the University requirements in order for these programs to meet the curriculum standards of the National Association of Schools of Music. General Education requirements for these three programs total semester hours, and are detailed on page 41 in the department s statement on degree requirements. 42

43 Name: ID#: Advisor: Date entered: I. English Composition (8-9 cr. hrs.) Must pass all of the following with a grade of C or above. Transfer Module Requirement. Course Hrs Grade SEM/YR Notes ENG 1100* or 5 ENG ENG Central State University General Education Requirements Approved May 2004 Effective Fall 2005 College: Dept: Major: Degree: V. Natural and Physical Sciences (7 cr. hrs. from 2 or more disciplines from List C on page 44; one choice must include a lab.) Transfer Module Requirement. II. Mathematics (3 cr. hrs.) MTH 1750 Transfer Module Requirement. Course Hrs Grade SEM/YR Notes MTH III. Humanities and Fine Arts (9 cr. hrs.) Transfer Module Requirement. Course Hrs Grade SEM/YR Notes HIS VI. First Year Seminar (1-2 cr. hrs.) FYS 1101 is required of all first-time entering freshmen and transfer students with less than 30 cum. cr. hrs. FYS 1102 is required of students on Academic Probation during freshman year. Course Hrs Grade SEM/YR Notes FYS FYS VII. Computer Skills (2-4 cr. hrs.) from List D on page 44. Course Hrs Grade SEM/YR Notes 3 cr. hrs. from: HIS HIS cr. hrs. from List A on page 44. IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 cr. hrs from 2 or more disciplines from List B on page 44.) Transfer Module Requirement. Course Hrs Grade SEM/YR Notes VIII. Health (3 cr. rrs.) Course Hrs Grade SEM/YR Notes HPR Cr. Hr. from List E on page Transfer Module = 36 Hours from Areas I - V General Education Requirements Completed Advisor s Signature Date English Proficiency Requirement * Student should register in ENG 1100 or ENG 1101, depending on placement score. Exam Passed: (Date) Or ENG 3000 Passed: (Date) (Grade of C or above required.) Revised

44 LIST A. HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS ART Introduction to Art (3) ART Ancient & Early European Art History (3) ART Later European Art History (3) ART Arts of Africa (3) ART African American Art History (3) DRM Introduction to Theatre (3) DRM Development of Drama: Tragedy (3) DRM Development of Drama: Comedy (3) DRM African American Theatre (3) ENG Great Books, Great Films (3) ENG Literature and the Global Village (3) ENG Literature in our Times (3) ENG The Literary Tradition (3) ENG African Literature (4) ENG African American Literature I (3) ENG African American Literature II (3) ENG American Literature I (3) ENG American Literature II (3) ENG British Literature I (3) ENG British Literature II (3) ENG World Literature (4) FLA Foreign Literature in Translation (3) FLA Literature of Spanish America (3) FLA Survey of French Literature (3) HIS Survey History of Africa (3) HIS Colonial Latin America (3) HIS Africa Before 1800 (3) HIS Africa Present (3) MUS Music Appreciation (3) MUS History of Jazz (3) PHI Survey of Global Philosophy PHI Global Religion (3) PHI Critical Thinking (3) PHI Applied Ethics (3) LIST B. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ECO Introduction to Economics (3) ECO Principles of Microeconomics (3) ECO Principles of Macroeconomics (3) ECO Economic Problems of the Black Community (3) EDU Educational Psychology (3) ESC World Geography: Western Hemisphere (3) ESC World Geography: Eastern Hemisphere (3) ESC Fundamentals of Geography (4) ESC Economic Geography (3) HIS History of the U.S. to 1877 (3) HIS History of the U.S. since 1877 (3) PSC American National Government (3) PSC Introduction to Africa (3) PSY General Psychology (3) PSY Human Growth and Development (3) SOC Introductory Sociology (3) SOC Cultural Anthropology (3) SOC Social Problems (3) SWK Introduction to Social Welfare (3) LIST C. NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES BIO Organismal Biology (3) BIO Environmental Science (3) BIO Fundamentals of Biology I (4) BIO Biology of the Environment (2) BIO Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3) BIO Evolution (2) BIO Biology of Aging (2) CHM Chemical Concepts (3) CHM Elements of Chemistry (3) CHM General Chemistry I (4) CHM Exploring Forensic Science (3) GEL Physical Geology (4) GEL Historical Geology (4) GEL Oceanography (3) GEL Environmental Geology (3) PHY Physical Science I (3) PHY Physical Science II (3) PHY Experimental Science (2) PHY The Physics of Sound (3) PHY The Visual Image (2) PHY Basic Physics I (3) PHY Basic Physics II (3) PHY Introductory Astronomy (2) PHY 2211/2212. University Physics I and Lab (5) PHY 2213/2214. University Physics II and Lab (5) WRM Introduction to Water Resources Management (3) WRM Principles of Hydrology (3) LIST D. COMPUTER SKILLS ART Introduction to 2-D Computer Art (2) BUS Computer Applications for Business (3) CPS Computer Literacy (2) CPS Computer Fundamentals (2) CPS Computer Science I (4) MFE Principles of Manufacturing (3) MUS Computer Music Technology (2) LIST E. HEALTH: PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY HPR Archery (1) HPR Cycling (1) HPR Fencing (1) HPR Golf (1) HPR Advanced Golf (1) HPR Racquetball (1) HPR Beginning Swimming (1) HPR Advanced Beginning Swimming (1) HPR Intermediate Swimming (1) HPR Beginning Tennis (1) HPR Advanced Tennis (1) HPR Volleyball (1) HPR Aerobic Dancing (1) HPR Conditioning and Weight Training (1) HPR Prescriptive Exercise (1) HPR Badminton (1) HPR Walking to Fitness (1) HPR Water Aerobics (1) 44

45 Transfer Module State Policy INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFER The Ohio Board of Regents, following the directive of the Ohio General Assembly, has developed a statewide policy to facilitate movement of students and transfer credits from one Ohio public college or university to another. The purpose of the state policy is to avoid duplication of course requirements and to enhance student mobility throughout Ohio s higher education system. Since independent colleges and universities in Ohio may or may not be participating in the transfer policy, students interested in transferring to an independent institution are encouraged to check with the college or university of their choice regarding transfer agreements. TRANSFER MODULE The Ohio Board of Regents Transfer and Articulation Policy established the Transfer Module, which is a specific subset or the entire set of a college or university s general education requirements. The Transfer Module contains quarter hours or semester hours of specified course credits in English composition, mathematics, fine arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, natural science and physical sciences, and interdisciplinary coursework. A Transfer Module completed at one college or university will automatically meet the requirements of the Transfer Module at the receiving institution, once the student is accepted. Students may be required, however, to meet additional general education requirements that are not included in the Transfer Module. CONDITIONS FOR TRANSFER ADMISSION Students meeting the requirements of the Transfer Module are subject to the following conditions: 1. The policy encourages receiving institutions to give preferential consideration for admission to students who complete the Transfer Module and either the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degrees. These students will be able to transfer all courses in which they received a passing grade of D or better. Students must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 to be given credit for the Transfer Module. 2. The policy also encourages receiving institutions to give preferential consideration for admission to students who complete the Transfer Module with a 45 grade of C or better in each course and 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours. Students must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 to be given credit for the Transfer Module. Courses accepted for transfer credit are subjected to meeting the requirements of the selected major. 3. The policy encourages receiving institutions to admit on a non-preferential basis those students who complete the Transfer Module with a grade of C or better in each course and less than 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours. These students will be able to transfer all courses in which they received a grade of C or better. Admission to a given institution, however, does not guarantee that a transfer student will be automatically admitted to all majors, minors, or fields of concentration at that institution. Once admitted, transfer students shall be subject to the same regulations governing applicability of catalog requirements as all other students. Furthermore, transfer students shall be accorded the same class standing and other privileges as all other students on the basis of the number of credits earned. All residency requirements must be successfully completed at the receiving institution prior to the granting of a degree. RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS In order to facilitate transfer with maximum applicability of transfer credit, prospective transfer students should plan a course of study that will meet the requirements of a degree program at the receiving institution. Specifically, students should identify early in their collegiate studies an institution and major to which they desire to transfer. Furthermore, students should determine if there are language requirements or any special course requirements that can be met during the freshman or sophomore year. This will enable students to plan and pursue a course of study that will articulate with the receiving institution s major. Students are encouraged to seek fiuther information regarding transfer from both their advisor and the college or university to which they plan to transfer. APPEALS PROCESS A multi-level, broad-based appeal process is required to be in place at each institution. A student disagreeing with the application of transfer credit by the receiving institution shall be informed of the right to appeal the decision and the process for filing the appeal. Each institution shall make available to students the appeal process for that specific college or university.

46 If a transfer student s appeal is denied by the institution after all appeal levels within the institution have been exhausted, the institution shall advise the student in writing of the availability and process of appeal to the state level Articulation and Transfer Appeals Review Committee. This State Appeals Review Committee shall hear and recommend to institutions the resolution of individual cases of appeal from transfer students who have exhausted local appeal mechanisms concerning applicability of transfer credits at receiving institutions. PROCEDURES A student appealing a decision on the applicability of transfer credit must have exhausted campus-level appeals and must have received a final decision before submitting the matter for further review by the State Appeals Review Committee. The State Appeals Review Committee shall have the power to obtain all records and documents used in the deliberation of the matter at the campus level. Neither the student appealing the decision nor the representative of the institution shall have a right ofpersonal appearance before the committee. STEPS IN THE APPEALS PROCESS 1. The institution publishes both state and local appeal procedures in catalog or other appropriate student-oriented publication. 2. The student applies for admission. 3. The institution evaluates transcript of accepted student. 4. The institution decides on applicability of credit and sends dated statement of transfer credit applicability to student along with a notification of the 90-day period for filing an appeal. 5. If the student accepts the judgment, the process ends. 6. If the student challenges the judgment, he/she appeals within the institution. 7. The institution initiates its internal appeal process which must involve individuals who did not participate in the original decision. Ifthe institution s appeal process provides for only two stages, initial review and appeal review, then this stage must provide for an institution-wide perspective. If more than one review step is involved, the final step must involve an institution-wide perspective. At each appeal level, the institution shall respond to the appeal within 30 days of the receipt of the appeal. 8. The institution notifies the student and the 46 department, in writing, of judgment and informs the student of the right to a state appeal process and the address to which appeals may be sent. 9. If the student accepts the judgment of the institution s internal review process, the process ends. 10. If the student challenges the judgment, the student appeals to the State Appeals Review Committee. 11. The State Appeals Review Committee notifies the student and the institution of the date of the hearing and requested information. 12. A hearing is held by the State Appeals Review Committee. 13. The State Appeals Review Committee notifies the student and the institution of advisory judgment. 14.The institution considers the advisory judgment of the State Appeals Review Committee. 15. The institution notifies the student of the disposition of the advisory judgment. 16. The process ends. CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY APPEALS PROCESS This appeal process will address the applicability of transfer credits between institutions. The process applies to all undergraduate courses, not just those in the Transfer Module. Any student applying for admission to Central State University must have a transcript(s) of credits sent to the Office ofadmission for review. The transcripts of accepted students will be analyzed for applicability of credits and the student will be served with a dated statement of credit applicability along with a notification of the 90-day period for filing an appeal. The Registrar, in consultation with the appropriate department chair, will determine the applicability of the general education credits. The Department chair will determine what courses can be applied toward the major. This determination may be based on the grade received in the course as well as course content. For example, if native students are required to earn a grade of C or better in a course, transfer students may be required to repeat a course with a grade of D regardless of whether it is acceptable for the Transfer Module. If a student disagrees with the decision of the Registrar on the applicability of courses for the general education requirements, the student may appeal that decision to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs within 90 days after receiving the decision from the Registrar. The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs will render a final decision within 30

47 days after receiving the appeal. The decision of the Academic Affairs office will be final. If a student disagrees with the decision of the chairperson on the applicability of transfer credits in the major area, that student may, within 90 days, appeal to the Dean of the College who will render a decision within 30 days. If the decision of the Dean of the College is unacceptable, the student may, within seven (7), days appeal to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, who will render a final decision within fifteen (15) days. Note: With Central State s change to a semester calendar in August 2005, the University has developed a new semester-based Transfer Module. It is described below, and is published pending approval by the University Senate and the Ohio Board of Regents during Fall Semester The official semester version of the Transfer Module should be available by January Students interested in the quarter version of the Transfer Module should consult pp of the University Catalog. The Transfer Module must include semester credit hours of introductory courses in the following areas: English Composition Mathematics Arts and Humanities Social and Behavioral Sciences Natural and Physical Sciences To complete a Transfer Module at Central State, students should: 1. Select minimum requirements of credit hours from courses marked with an asterisk in the list below and as specified in column 2 of the Transfer Module Grid. 2. Complete the Transfer Module (9-10 additional hours) by freely choosing from other non-asterisk courses listed below and as specified in column 3 of the Transfer Module Grid. 3. Column 4 of the Transfer Module Grid lists Central State s General Education requirements that must be taken over and above Transfer Module requirements for graduation. English Composition (minimum of 3 semester hours) *ENG 1100 (5) Introduction to Writing and Reading for College OR *ENG 1101 (4) I Introduction to Writing for College Mathematics (minimum of 3 semester hours) 47 *MTH 1750 (3) College Algebra Arts and Humanities (minimum of 6 semester hours) *HIS 1121 (3) Global History to 1500 OR *HIS 1122 (3) Global History since At least 3 additional hours from List A: List A: Arts and Humanities ART 1110 (3) Ancient & Early European Art History ART 1120 (3) Later European Art History ART 1210 (3) Introduction to Art ART 2130 (3) Arts of Africa ART 2140 (3) African American Art History DRM 1100 (3) Introduction to Theatre DRM 2201 (3) Dev. of Drama: Tragedy DRM 2202 (3) Dev. of Drama: Comedy DRM 2204 (3) African American Theatre ENG 2100 (3) Great Books, Great Films ENG 2101 (3) Lit. and the Global Village ENG 2102 (3) Literature in Our Times ENG 2103 (3) The Literary Tradition ENG 3020 (3) African Amer. Literature I ENG 3021 (3) African Amer. Literature II ENG 3030 (3) American Literature I ENG 3031 (3) American Literature II ENG 3040 (3) British Literature I ENG 3041 (3) British Literature II ENG 3050 (4) World Literature FLA 2290 (3) Foreign Lit. in Translation FLA 3310 (3) Lit. of Spanish America FLA 3441 (3) Survey of French Literature MUS 1140 (3) Music Appreciation MUS 2233 (3) History of Jazz PHI 2210 (3) Survey of Global Philosophy PHI 2230 (3) Global Religion PHI 2240 (3) Critical Thinking PHI 2250 (3) Applied Ethics Social and Behavioral Sciences (minimum of 6 semester hours) At least 6 hours from 2 different disciplines in List B: List B: Social and Behavioral Sciences ECO 2200 (3) Introduction to Economics ECO 2210 (3) Prin. of Microeconomics ECO 2220 (3) Prin. of Macroeconomics ECO 2270 (3) Econ. Probs./Black Comm. EDU 2300 (3) Educational Psychology ESC 1101 (3) World Geo. West. Hem. ESC 1103 (3) World Geo. East. Hem.

48 ESC 1110 (4) Fundamentals of Geography ESC 2202 (3) Economic Geography HIS 2201 (3) History of the U. S. to 1877 HIS 2202 (3) History of the U. S. since 1877 PSC 1100 (3) American National Government PSC 2205 (3) Introduction to Africa PSY 1200 (3) General Psychology PSY 2220 (3) Human Growth & Development SOC 1105 (3) Introductory Sociology SOC 1111 (3) Cultural Anthropology SOC 1125 (3) Social Problems Natural and Physical Sciences (minimum of 6 semester hours) At least 6 hours from 2 different disciplines in List C. (At least one course must include a lab.) List C: Natural and Physical Sciences BIO 1100 (3) Organismal Biology w/lab BIO 1500 (3) Environmental Science w/lab BIO 1801 (4) Fundamentals of Biology I w/lab BIO 2000 (2) Evolution BIO 2050 (2) Biology of Environment w/lab BIO 2151 (3) Human Anatomy & Phys I w/lab BIO 2200 (2) Biology of Aging CHM 1050 (3) Chemical Concepts CHM 1110 (3) Elements of Chemistry CHM 1201 (4) General Chemistry I w/lab GEL 1101 (4) Physical Geology w/lab GEL 1105 (4) Historical Geology w/lab GEL 1110 (3) Oceanography w/lab GEL 2205 (3) Environmental Geology PHY 1110 (3) Physical Science I PHY 1120 (3) Physical Science II PHY 1183 (2) Introductory Astronomy PHY 2211 & PHY 2212 (5) PHY 2213 & PHY 2214 (5) University Physics I w/lab University Physical II w/lab Other course menus for General Education (not part of the Transfer Module) List D: Computer Skills ART 2010 (2) Introduction to 2-D Computer Art CPS 1110 (2) Computer Literacy CPS 1191 (4) Computer Science I MFE 1110 (3) Principles of Manufacturing BUS 1500 (3) Computer Applications for Business MUS 2236 (2) Computer Music Technology List E: Physical Education Activity HPR 1101 (1) Archery HPR 1103 (1) Cycling HPR 1104 (1) Fencing HPR 1105 (1) Golf HPR 1106 (1) Advanced Golf HPR 1107 (1) Racquetball HPR 1108 (1) Beginning Swimming HPR 1109 (1) Adv. Beg. Swimming HPR 1110 (1) Intermediate Swimming HPR 1111 (1) Beginning Tennis HPR 1112 (1) Advanced Tennis HPR 1113 (1) Volleyball HPR 1114 (1) Aerobic Dancing HPR 1115 (1) Conditioning/Weight Training HPR 1116 (1) Prescriptive Exercise HPR 1117 (1) Badminton HPR 1118 (1) Walking for Fitness HPR 1119 (1) Water Aerobics 48

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