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The 2010-2011 University Undergraduate Bulletin

The 2010-2011 Undergraduate University Bulletin was prepared in the spring of 2010. The material presented isfor informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student andAustin Peay State University.

The provisions of this Bulletin will ordinarily be applied as stated; however, the University reserves the right tochange any provision listed in this Bulletin, including, but not limited to, academic requirements for graduation,without actual notice to individual students.

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While APMail email is the official communication method used by the University, instructors and students arestrongly encouraged to use the Desire-2-Learn(D2L) email system for communications pertaining to courses andcourse materials. For all online courses, D2L is the official method of email communication between instructors andstudents. Failure to promptly check or open email messages delivered to students D2L email address will not ex-cuse a student from the responsibility to act in accordance therewith or extend/delay deadlines contained thereinfor any Web-based course. For on-campus and hybrid courses, students and instructors should use the D2L emailsystem whenever possible.

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American Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationAmerican Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions OfficersAmerican Association of State Colleges and UniversitiesAssociation of Intercollegiate Athletics for WomenConference of Southern Graduate SchoolsConsortium for Student Retention Data Exchange (CSRDE)Council of Colleges of Arts and SciencesCouncil of Graduate SchoolsNational Academic Advising Association (NACADA)National Association for Campus ActivitiesNational Association for Student Personnel AdministratorsNational Collegiate Athletic AssociationOhio Valley ConferenceServicemembers Opportunity CollegesSouthern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions OfficersSREB Council on Collegiate Education for NursingTennessee Alliance for Continuing Higher EducationTennessee College AssociationTennessee Conference of Graduate Schools

Austin Peay State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to the education of a non-raciallyidentifiable student body. APSU affirms that it does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin,sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status in the educational programs or activities which it operates, norin admission to or employment in such programs or activities.

APSU adheres to the requirements of Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the EducationalAmendments of 1972, as amended, Sections 799A and 946 of the Public Health Service Act, the Age DiscriminationAct of 1975, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Executive Orders 11246 and11375, and the related regulations to each.

APSU reaffirms that it does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disabilityor national origin and that it has taken affirmative action on behalf of minorities and women, as prescribed bythe Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Executive Order 11246and 11375, as amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment AssistanceAct of 1974 and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978. Also see University Affirmative Action Philosophy in STU-DENT HANDBOOK AND PLANNER. Inquiries regarding these acts may be directed to the Vice President for LegalAffairs and Strategic Planning, Browning Building Room 151, telephone (931) 221-7572.

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Table of ContentsPrograms of Study Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Telephone and Web Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11University Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13About Austin Peay State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

APSU Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Institutional Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Educational Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Admission to Austin Peay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Undergraduate Admission Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Student Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Other Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

University Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53University-Wide Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Programs of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77College of Arts and Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

African American Studies Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Department of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Department of Communication and Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Department of History and Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Asian Studies Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Department of Languages and Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109Department of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120Womens and Gender Studies Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

College of Behavioral and Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135School of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136Department of Health and Human Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

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International Studies Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145Military Science and Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148Department of Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Prelaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152Department of Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152Department of Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154Department of Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

College of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159Department of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163Department of Management, Marketing and General Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171College of Science and Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Department of Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183Preveterinary Medicine Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Preagricultural Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190Prefood Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191Preforestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192Prewildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Department of Allied Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194Department of Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

Preoptometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Pre-Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Preprofessional Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

Department of Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202Predental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211Predentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212Premedicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213Prepharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215

Department of Computer Science and Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217

Department of Geosciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221Department of Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227Department of Physics and Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231

Preengineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233Preprofessional Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

Graduate Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234Special Programs of the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250Student Right to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256

Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263African American Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272

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Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285Chemical Engineering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291Classics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291Communication Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310Decision Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324General Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333Global Security Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335Health and Human Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341International Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348Latin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349Leadership Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350Linguistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353Management Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357Medical Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362Military Science and Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .374Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377Physical Education Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390Quantitative Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396Radiologic Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405

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APSU Center @ Fort Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419School of Technology and Public Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419

Degrees and Academic Progams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420Bachelor of Science Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420School of Technology and Public Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422

Department of Engineering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423Department of Professional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .433Department of Public Management and Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435Department of Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .437

Associate of Applied Science Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439Management Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439Occupational Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .442

APSU Center @ Fort Campbell Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447Automotive Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447Computer Technology and Information

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449Construction Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456Culinary Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .461Engineering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .463Food Service Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .471Management Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472Professional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474Public Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478

Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483Appendix A: High School Units That Meet Tennessee

Board of Regents Admissions Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483Appendix B: Means for Removing High School

Unit Deficiencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485Appendix C: Regulations for Classifying Students

In-State or Out-of-State for the Purpose of Paying Fees and Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486

Administration and Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489Tennessee Board of Regents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489Tennessee Higher Education Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489Administrative Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .490Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .491Emeritus Administration and Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .506Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513Buildings, Offices and Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520

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Undergraduate Degrees -Main CampusArt B.A., B.F.A.Biology B.S.Chemistry B.S.Communication Arts B.A., B.S.Computer Science and Information

Systems B.S.Interdisciplinary Studies B.S.English B.A., B.S.Foreign Languages B.A.Geosciences B.S.General Agriculture B.S.Health B.S.Health and Human Performance B.S.History B.A., B.S.Mathematics B.S.Medical Technology B.S.Music B.A., B.S.Nursing B.S.N.Philosophy B.A., B.S.Physics B.S.Political Science B.A., B.S.Psychology B.A., B.S.Radiologic Technology B.S.Science Social Work B.S.Sociology B.S.Special Education B.S.

Honors Program(See Honors Program section of thisBulletin.)

Formal MinorsAccountingAfrican American StudiesAgricultureArtArt HistoryArt (Studio)Asian StudiesAstronomyBiologyChemistryClassical CivilizationClassical LanguagesCommunication ArtsComputer NetworkingComputer ScienceCreative WritingDanceEconomicsEngineering TechnologyEnglishEnglish WritingEnvironmental StudiesEthical StudiesFamily Studies

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Preprofessional Programs -Main CampusDental Hygiene Dentistry Engineering Food Technology Forestry Health Law

Medicine Optometry Pharmacy-2 Year Pharmacy-3 Year Physical Therapy Professional Health Veterinary Medicine Wildlife

Undergraduate DegreesAPSU Center @ Fort CampbellCriminal Justice B.S.Engineering Technology B.S.Professional Studies B.P.S.Public Management B.S.

Associate Degrees AustinPeay Center @ Fort CampbellComputer Technology and Information

Management A.A.S.Liberal Arts A.S.Management Technology A.A.S.Occupational Studies A.A.S.

Undergraduate OnlineDegrees @ APSULiberal Arts A.S.Management Technology, Concentration:

Police Science and Administration A.A.S.Computer Science and Information Systems,

Concentration: Information Systems B.S.Communication Arts, Information

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Security B.S.Political Science and Legal Studies B.A., B.S.Professional Studies B.P.S.Registered Nurse to B.S.N.

Accelerated Bachelors DegreeProfessional Studies B.P.S.

Graduate Degrees - MastersAdvanced Studies in Teaching and Learning

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Graduate Online Degrees At APSUCommunication Arts, Specialization:

Corporate Communication M.A.Curriculum and Instruction, Specialization:

Instructional Technology M.A.Ed.

Curriculum and Instruction, Specialization:Advanced Studies, Specialty Areas inLanguage Arts/Reading or Science M.A.Ed.

Health and Human Performance, Specialization: Health Services Administration M.S.

Management M.S.Military History M.A.Psychology, Concentration: Industrial/

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Graduate Education Licensure(See Coordinator of Education within theCollege of Education.)

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Advisement, Registration and Orientation for New Students: All new freshmen and trans-fer students who have been approved for admission for the Fall Semester are encouraged tocome to the campus during the summer for Summer Welcome (New Student Registrationand Orientation) by reservation through the Office of Admissions. Accepted applicants willreceive details about the orientation program.

The calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due toemergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severeweather, loss of utility services or orders by federal or state agencies.

Fall 2010 SemesterJuly 23 . . . . . . . .Application deadline; Civilian conditionally admitted students WILL NOT

be allowed to register late.Aug 22 . . . . . . . .Classes will be dropped for preregistered students who have not paid

and/or confirmed classes by 7:00 p.m.Aug 26 . . . . . . . .Residence halls open for freshmen and transfers only, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Aug 28 . . . . . . . .Classes beginAug 29 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 100% fee adjustment; Last day to pay fees and/or

confirm classes by 7:00 p.m. or classes will be droppedAug 30 . . . . . . . .Last day for remaining students to claim residence hall assignmentAug 29-31 . . . . .Late registration; drop/addSept 6 . . . . . . . .Labor Day holiday University closedSept 10 . . . . . . .14th day; Last day to drop without record; Last day to receive 75% fee

adjustmentSept 17 . . . . . . .Last day to apply for December 2010 graduationSept 23 . . . . . . .Last day to receive 25% fee adjustmentOct 8 . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic WOct 11 . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 2-6 p.m.Oct 12 . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Oct 18-19 . . . . .Fall break No classes

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Oct 23 . . . . . . . .First session classes endOct 24 . . . . . . . .Second session classes beginNov 8 . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredNov 8-19 . . . . . .Priority advising and pre-registration for currently enrolled students for

Spring 2011Nov 9 . . . . . . . . .Mandatory F period beginsNov 11 . . . . . . . .Veterans Day No classesNov 25-28 . . . . .Thanksgiving holiday University closedDec 8 . . . . . . . . .Last day of classesDec 9 . . . . . . . . .Study dayDec 10-16 . . . . .Final examsDec 17 . . . . . . . .Commencement in Dunn Center

Fall I 2010 @ Fort CampbellJune 23. . . . . . . .Advising and preregistration for active duty military onlyJuly 27 . . . . . . . .Advising and pre-registration begins for civilians/family members/veteransAug 9. . . . . . . . .Application deadline (Does not apply to active duty military)Aug 16-17 . . . . .Registration week (See schedule of classes for details)Aug 17 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 100% fee adjustment; Last day to pay fees and/or

confirm classes by 7:00 p.m. or classes will be droppedAug 18 . . . . . . . .Classes begin; Last day to apply for admission for late registrationAug 18-19 . . . . .Late registration; 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Aug 19 . . . . . . . .Last day to add a class or late register and pay fees for late registrationAug 24 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 75% fee adjustmentAug 31 . . . . . . . .14th day; Last day to drop without record via AP Self Service; Last day to

receive 25% fee adjustment; AP Self Service will close at 7:00 p.m. and re-open at 8:00 a.m. September 1.

Sept 6 . . . . . . . .Labor Day holiday No classes Education Center closedSept 6 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic W Sept 17 . . . . . . .Last day to apply for December 2010 graduationSept 23 . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredSept 24 . . . . . . .Mandatory F period beginsOct 12 . . . . . . . .Last day of classes

Fall II 2010 @ Fort CampbellAug 28 . . . . . . . .Advising and preregistration begins for active duty military onlySept 17 . . . . . . .Last day to apply for December 2010 graduationOct 2 . . . . . . . . .Advising and preregistration begins for civilians/family members/veteransOct 11 . . . . . . . .Columbus Day Education Center closedOct 11 . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 2-6 p.m.Oct 12 . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Oct 13 . . . . . . . .Application deadline (Does not apply to active duty military)Oct 20-22 . . . . .Registration week (See schedule of classes for details)Oct 22 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 100% fee adjustment; Last day to pay fees and/or

confirm classes by 7:00 p.m. or classes will be droppedOct 23 . . . . . . . .Classes begin; Last day to apply for admission for late registrationOct 25-26 . . . . . . .Late registration; 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


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Oct 26 . . . . . . . .Last day to add a class or late register and pay fees for late registrationOct 29 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 75% fee adjustmentNov 5 . . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 25% fee adjustment: 14th day; Last day to drop without

recordNov 11 . . . . . . . .Veterans Day No classes Education Center closedNov 13. . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic WNov 25 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredNov 25-28 . . . . .Thanksgiving holiday No classes Education Center closedNov 26 . . . . . . . .Mandatory F period beginsDec 17 . . . . . . . .Last day of classesDec 17 . . . . . . . .Commencement in Dunn Center

Spring 2011 SemesterDec 10 . . . . . . . .Application deadline; Civilian conditionally admitted students WILL NOT

be allowed to register late.Jan 9 . . . . . . . . . .Residence halls open for freshmen and transfers only; 1:00-9:00 p.m.Jan 12 . . . . . . . . .Last day for remaining students to claim residence hall assignment; Last

day to receive 100% fee adjustment; Last day to pay fees and/or confirmclasses by 7:00 p.m. or classes will be dropped

Jan 13 . . . . . . . . .Classes beginJan 13-18 . . . . . .Late registrationJan 17 . . . . . . . . .Martin Luther King holiday University closedJan 26 . . . . . . . . .14th day; Last day to drop without record; Last day to receive 75% fee

adjustmentFeb 3 . . . . . . . . .Last day to apply for May 2011 graduationFeb 7 . . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 25% fee adjustmentFeb 24 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic WFeb 28 . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 2-6 p.m.Mar 1 . . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Mar 12 . . . . . . . .First session clasees endMar 6-12 . . . . . .Spring breakMar 13 . . . . . . . .Second session classes beginsMar 25 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredMar 26 . . . . . . . .Mandatory F period beginsApr 4-15 . . . . . . .Priority advising and preregistration for currently enrolled students for

Summer and Fall 2011Apr 22 . . . . . . . .Good Friday University closedApr 27 . . . . . . . .Last day of classesApr 28 . . . . . . . .Study dayApr 29-May 5 . .Final examsMay 6 . . . . . . . . .Commencement in Dunn Center

Spring I 2011 @ Fort CampbellNov 13 . . . . . . . . .Advising and preregistration begins for active duty military onlyDec 18 . . . . . . . . .Advising and preregistration begins for civilians/family members/veteransJan 3 . . . . . . . . . . .Application deadlineJan 5-7 . . . . . . . . .Registration week (See schedule of classes for details)


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Jan 8 . . . . . . . . . .Classes beginJan 10-11 . . . . . .Late registration; 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Jan 11 . . . . . . . . .Last day for late registrants to pay fees and/or confirm classes by 7:00 p.m.

or classes will be droppedJan 14 . . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 75% fee adjustmentJan 17 . . . . . . . . .Martin Luther King holiday University closedJan 21 . . . . . . . . .14th day; Last day to drop without record via AP Self Service; Last day to

receive 25% fee adjustment Jan 31 . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic WFeb 3 . . . . . . . . .Last day to apply for May 2011 graduationFeb 13 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredFeb 14 . . . . . . . .Mandatory F period beginsFeb 21 . . . . . . . .Presidents Day Education Center closedFeb 28 . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 2:00-6:00 p.m.Mar 1 . . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Mar 4 . . . . . . . . .Last day of classes May 6 . . . . . . . . .Commencement in Dunn Center

Spring II 2011 @ Fort CampbellJan 12 . . . . . . . . . .Advising and preregistration begins for active duty military onlyFeb 3 . . . . . . . . .Last day to apply for May 2011 graduationFeb 19 . . . . . . . . .Advising and preregistration begins for civilians/family members/veteransFeb 28 . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 2-6 p.m.Mar 1 . . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Mar 2 . . . . . . . . . .Application deadlineMar 9-11 . . . . . . .Registration week (See schedule of classes for details)Mar 11 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 100% fee adjustment; Last day to pay fees and/or

confirm classes by 7:00 p.m. or classes will be droppedMar 12 . . . . . . . .Classes beginMar 14-15 . . . . .Late registration; Monday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Mar 18 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 75% fee adjustmentMar 25 . . . . . . . .14th day; Last day to drop without record; Last day to receive 25% fee

adjustmentApr 1 . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic W Apr 17 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredApril 18 . . . . . . .Mandatory F period beginsApr 22 . . . . . . . .Good Friday Education Center closedMay 7 . . . . . . . . .Commencement in Dunn Center; Last day of classes

Summer III 2011 @ Fort CampbellApr 5. . . . . . . . . . .Advising and preregistration begins for active duty military onlyMay 10 . . . . . . . . .Advising and preregistration begins for civilians/family members/veteransMay 23 . . . . . . . . .Application deadlineMay 25-27 . . . . . .Registration week (See schedule of classes for details)May 30 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 100% fee adjustment; Last day to pay fees and/or

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August 2011 graduationJune 27 . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic WJune 28 . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredJune 29 . . . . . . .Mandatory F period beginsJuly 4 . . . . . . . . .Independence Day No classes Education Center closedJuly 6 . . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.July 25 . . . . . . . .Last day of classes Aug 12 . . . . . . . .Commencement in Dunn Center

May Session 2011Apr 29 . . . . . . . .Application deadline; Civilian conditionally admitted students WILL NOT

be allowed to register late.May 15 . . . . . . . .Last day for 100% fee adjustmentMay 16 . . . . . . . .Classes begin; Drop/add; Last day to add a classMay 18 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop without record; Last day to receive 75% fee adjustmentMay 19 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic WMay 29 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredMay 30 . . . . . . . .Memorial Day University closed; Mandatory F period beginsJune 3 . . . . . . . .Last day of classes; Final examsJune 13 . . . . . . .Last day to apply for August 2011 graduation

Summer I 2011 SemesterMay 20 . . . . . . . .Application deadline; Civilian conditionally admitted students WILL NOT

be allowed to register late.June 3 . . . . . . . .RegistrationJune 5 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 100% fee adjustment; Last day to pay fees and/or

confirm classes by 7:00 p.m. or classes will be droppedJune 6 . . . . . . . .Classes beginJune 6-7 . . . . . . .Late registration; Last day to add a classJune 10 . . . . . . .Last day to receive 75% fee adjustmentJune 12 . . . . . . .14th day; Last day to drop without recordJune 13 . . . . . . .Last day to apply for August 2011 graduation; Last day to receive 25% fee

adjustmentJune 17 . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic WJune 26 . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredJune 27 . . . . . . .Mandatory F period beginsJuly 4 . . . . . . . . .Independence Day University closedJuly 6 . . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.July 8 . . . . . . . . .Last day of classes; Final exams


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Summer II 2011 SemesterJune 13 . . . . . . .Last day to apply for August 2011 graduationJune 30 . . . . . . .Application deadline; Civilian conditionally admitted students WILL NOT

be allowed to register late.July 6 . . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.July 10 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 100% fee adjustment; Last day to pay fees and/or

confirm classes by 7:00 p.m. or classes will be droppedJuly 11 . . . . . . . .Registration; Classes begin; Last day to drop/add; Late registration; Last

day to add a classJuly 14 . . . . . . . .14th day; Last day to drop without recordJuly 15 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 75% fee adjustmentJuly 19 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 25% fee adjustmentJuly 27 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic WAug 6 . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredAug 7 . . . . . . . . .Mandatory F period beginsAug 12. . . . . . . .Last day of classes; Final exams; Summer commencement in Dunn Center

Full Summer 2011 SemesterMay 20 . . . . . . . .Application deadline; Civilian conditionally admitted students WILL NOT

be allowed to register late.June 3 . . . . . . . .RegistrationJune 5 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 100% fee adjustment; Last day to pay fees and/or

confirm classes by 7:00 p.m. or classes will be droppedJune 6 . . . . . . . .Classes beginJune 6-7 . . . . . . .Drop/addJune 6-7 . . . . . . .Late registration; Last day to add a classJune 13 . . . . . . .Last day to apply for August 2011 graduationJune 15 . . . . . . . .Last day to receive 75% fee adjustmentJune 19 . . . . . . .14th day; Last day to drop without recordJune 23 . . . . . . .Last day to receive 25% fee adjustmentJuly 1 . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop with an automatic WJuly 6 . . . . . . . . .Grad Finale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.July 19 . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a course before the mandatory F period, instructors

signature requiredJuly 20 . . . . . . . .Mandatory F period beginsAug 12. . . . . . . .Last day of classes; Final exams; Commencement in Dunn Center; 2:00 p.m.

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APSU TodayAustin Peay State University, one of the

45 members of the Tennessee Board ofRegents System and one of the fastest grow-ing universities in Tennessee, offers highquality undergraduate and graduate pro-grams to a student body of varied ethnicities,ages, and interests. Its urban campus islocated in Clarksville, TN, the states fifthlargest city, just 50 miles from Nashville, thestate capitol. Another campus is located atthe military installation at Fort Campbell, KY.While the majority of students live in thenorthwest and middle areas of Tennesseeand in southern Kentucky, a number of stu-dents attend from throughout the state andthe nation. APSUs vision is to create a col-laborative, integrative learning community,instilling in students habits of critical inquiryas they gain knowledge, skills and values forlife and work in a global society.

As one of the states most diverse publicuniversities, APSU has much to offerthrough quality programs, convenient loca-tions and excellent technology-supportedfacilities. To meet the needs of todays stu-dents, APSU offers day, evening and week-end classes on its main campus, as well as

the Fort Campbell campus. In addition,online classes have become increasinglypopular as students seek more options forscheduling classes. Therefore, both tradi-tional and non-traditional students will findthat APSU offers programs that match theirinterests and class scheduling that suitstheir lifestyle.

The mission of APSU supports the goalof a quality learning environment thatencourages men and women to equipthemselves to use their abilities productive-ly and wisely. Leading the efforts of a com-mitted faculty and staff in fulfilling this mis-sion is President Timothy Hall, the ninthpresident since Austin Peay opened it doorsin 1927 as a normal school for preparingteachers. The school is named in honor ofGov. Austin Peay of Clarksville, who wasserving his third term of office when theschool was established.

Accreditation

Austin Peay State University is accredit-ed by the Commission on Colleges of theSouthern Association of Colleges andSchools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,

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Georgia, 30033-4097; telephone number404-679-4501) to award associate, baccalau-reate, masters and the educational special-ist degrees. In addition, the baccalaureatedegrees offered in specialized programs ofthe University are accredited by:

National Council for the Accreditation ofTeacher Education (undergraduate andgraduate teacher education)

National League for Nursing AccreditingCommission (undergraduate nursingprogram also approved by TennesseeDepartment of Health, Board of Nursing)

Council on Social Work Education(Social Work)

National Accrediting Association forLaboratory Science (MedicalTechnology)

National Association of Schools ofMusic (accredited institutional member)

National Association of Schools of Artand Design (Art)

American Chemical Society (Chemistry)

To the student, accreditation meansthe degree earned at Austin Peay is fullyrecognized throughout the nation. Creditsearned at Austin Peay State University maybe submitted to other accredited institu-tions of higher learning and will be accept-ed, if they are appropriate to the designat-ed curriculum.

Institutional Mission

Austin Peay State University is a com-prehensive university committed to raisingthe educational attainment of the citizenry,developing programs and services thataddress regional needs, and providing col-laborative opportunities that connect uni-versity expertise with private and publicresources. Collectively, these endeavorscontribute significantly to the intellectual,economic, social, physical, and culturaldevelopment of the region. APSU preparesstudents to be engaged and productive citi-

zens, while recognizing that society and themarketplace require global awareness andcontinuous learning. This mission will beaccomplished by:

Offering undergraduate, graduate, andstudent support programs designed topromote critical thinking, communica-tion skills, creativity, and leadership;

Expanding access opportunities andservices to traditional and nontradition-al students, including the use of multi-ple delivery systems, flexible scheduling,and satellite locations;

Promoting equal access, diversity, anappreciation of all cultures, and respectfor all persons;

Serving the military community at FortCampbell through complete academicprograms;

Providing academic services that sup-port student persistence to graduation;

Fostering a positive campus environ-ment that encourages active participa-tion in university life; and

Developing programs (credit and non-credit), conducting research, and provid-ing services that contribute significantlyto the quality of life, learning, and work-force development needs of the region.

Educational Goals

The foundation for all undergraduatemajors at APSU is a comprehensive andcoherent general education program thatpromotes the global perspective and con-nected learning in the liberal arts tradition.This foundation is reflected in all under-graduate baccalaureate degree programs.Additional professional preparation is sup-ported by masters degree programs offeredin biology, communication arts, curriculumand instruction, educational leadership,English, health and human performance,management, music, nursing, psychology,and reading. A broad range of programs,services, and activities engage students


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outside the classroom or enrich campus lifeand to enhance student success and per-sonal development.

Effective teaching and learning are cen-tral institutional priorities. Service andresearch that strengthens teaching andaddresses public interests are importantsupportive priorities. Faculty, staff, andadministrators are committed to providing achallenging and facilitative collegiate envi-ronment that fosters high quality instruction,critical thinking, global and multiculturalperspectives, effective communication andinterpersonal skills, leadership development,social responsibility, and lifelong learning.As students pursue their programs of study,each should develop, at an appropriate level:

Skills of inquiry, abstract and logicalthinking, and critical analysis;

Literacy in writing, reading, listening,and speaking;

The ability to understand and use num-bers and statistics;

A knowledge of world, national, andregional history;

An understanding of the scientificmethod;

An awareness of systems of values asbases for fulfilling the responsibilities ofcitizenship in a democratic society;

A sensitivity to the fine arts; An awareness of the diverse cultures

and experiences that define the contem-porary world;

An understanding of human behaviorand skills necessary for appropriatesocial interaction; and

A concentration in a discipline in orderto enter a chosen profession, to under-take advanced study, or to develop anavocation which characterizes an educa-tional man or woman.

The University seeks to provide instruc-tion to meet these goals through a programof sequential learning that will incorporate avariety of learning techniques to promoteimagination, understanding, analysis, syn-

theses, evaluative judgments, and personalresponsibility in a safe educational environ-ment.

The Universitys academic commitmentto students is demonstrated not only in theclassroom but also in academic advisingand academic support, and through studentorganizations which complement academicmajors, honor societies, technology whichfacilitates academic processes, and chairsand centers of excellence. Evidence of theintegration of technology into classroominstruction, programs of study, and into stu-dent services is evident throughout thecampus. Students manage their academicprocesses using AP Self Service forStudents. Computer labs are available forstudent use around the clock.

The Felix G. Woodward Library offersa print collection of more than 360,000 vol-umes and an electronic collection thatincludes 28,000 full-text periodicals, 50,000e-books, 6,000 audio visuals, and 670,000microforms. Onsite and remote access tonumerous Internet and other electronicresources and databases is readily availableto students.

The Universitys Chairs of Excellenceinclude the Roy Acuff Chair in the CreativeArts, APSU Foundation Chair in FreeEnterprise, Harper-Bourne Chair in Business,and Lenora C. Reuther Chair in Nursing.

The Center of Excellence for FieldBiology, established in 1986, brings togetherscholars and students from various biologi-cal disciplines to conduct research on bioticinventories; community structure; rare,threatened and endangered species; environ-mental assessment; and environmental edu-cation. The Center provides research assist-antships to undergraduate and graduate stu-dents that provide them with hands-on expe-rience in various areas of field biology underthe mentorship of practicing scholars. Formore information visit our website athttp://www.apsu.edu/field_biology/.

The Honors Program, which is underthe supervision of the College of Arts andLetters, provides individualized studiesdesigned to challenge students and pro-

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vides opportunities for creative explorationand intellectual development.

Art GalleriesAll Art Galleries on cam-pus are open to the pubic with no admis-sion charge. For more information on any ofthe Art Galleries, contact the Art Departmentat (931) 221-7333.

The Trahern Gallery is located in theMargaret Fort Trahern Art and Drama com-plex. Each year (August-May) the galleryhosts regional, national, and internationalexhibits, as well as the Annual Student ArtExhibition. Gallery hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm,Monday through Friday; 10:00 am-2:00 pm,Saturday; and 1:00-4:00 pm, Sunday (closedon holidays).

Gallery 108 is located on the ground floorof the Trahern Building. Each semester thisgallery hosts the senior exhibits, featuringworks by graduating art majors. Hours varywith each exhibit.

The Mabel Larson Fine Arts Gallery is locat-ed on the first floor of Harned Hall. Openedofficially in 1994, this gallery features selec-tions from APSU permanent art collection.Gallery hours: 8:00 am-4:00pm, Mondaythrough Friday.

Center of Excellence for the Creative ArtsCollege of Arts and LettersLocation: Music/Mass Communication

Building, Room 165Phone: (931) 221-7876Website: www.apsu.edu/creativearts/

The Center for the Creative Arts offersstudents unique experiences in music, the-atre, dance, creative writing, and visual artexperiences that challenge the imaginationand spur artistic creativity; experiences thatlast a lifetime.

Established in 1985 as a Center ofExcellence, the Center for the Creative Artsis the only program of its kind in the state,offering students rare opportunities to workwith nationally acclaimed faculty and guestartists in the preparation and study of thearts in a one-on-one environment.

The Centers primary goal is to sponsorquality arts programs emphasizing collabo-

ration between recognized artists and uni-versity students, resulting in the highestpossible standards of artistic achievement.The Center annually produces more than 100quality arts activities by faculty, regional,national, and internationally acclaimedguest artists.

The Center for the Creative Arts is sym-bolic of the Universitys commitment to theenrichment of life, which can be realizedonly through an understanding and appreci-ation of the arts.

The Center of Excellence for the CreativeArts coordinates with the departments ofArt, Languages and Literature, Music, andTheatre/Dance to sponsor a wide variety ofactivities and study programs to promoteAPSUs mission. The Center supports newworks and other works of artistic value inthe form of musical productions, recitals,concerts, theatre performances, literaryreadings, and visual arts exhibitions.Curricular activities sponsored by the Centerinclude classes, lectures, workshops, semi-nars, master classes, public school out-reach, and symposia focusing on the variousarts disciplines and interdisciplinary natureof the arts for undergraduates, graduate stu-dents, and members of the community. TheCenter sponsors the Roy Acuff Chair ofExcellence which brings regionally, nation-ally, and internationally recognizedauthors, musicians, artists, actors, andteachers to campus to work with studentsand the community in a dynamic atmos-phere of unrestricted experimentation. TheCenter funds undergraduate scholarshipsand graduate assistantships for students inthe creative arts.

The Division of Student AffairsAustin Peay State University believes the

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Division of Student Affairs is to provide pro-grams and services for students that facili-tate opportunities for leadership and per-sonal development, promote health andwellness, build a sense of community andloyalty to the institution, provide apprecia-tion for diversity, and support their educa-tional goals.

The Division of Student Affairs is repre-sented in its mission by the followingdepartments: Office of Student Affairs; ChildLearning Center; Student Counseling Services;Dean of Students Office, Disability Services;Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Housing,Residence Life, and Dining Services;University Recreation; Student Life andLeadership; Student Publications; BoydHealth Services; African American CulturalCenter; and Hispanic Cultural Center. Eachof these departments incorporates humanand student development philosophies intheir programs and services.

Distance EducationAPSUs commitment to public service is

reflected in its continuing education anddistance education programs. Serving tradi-tional and non-traditional, on-campus andcommuters, local and distance students,online degree programs enable many stu-dents to meet their educational goals with aquality experience.

As authorized by the Tennessee Board ofRegents, the University offers eight under-graduate degrees:

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)Associate of Science (A.S.)Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Bachelor of Business Administration(B.B.A.)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)Bachelor of Science (B.S.)Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)Bachelor of Science in Professional

Studies (B.P.S.)

Seven undergraduate degrees may becompleted online:

Associate of Science in Liberal ArtsBachelor of Arts or Science in Political

Science or Legal StudiesConcentration

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice,Homeland Security Concentration

Bachelor of Arts or Science inCommunication Arts, InformationSpecialist

Bachelor of Science in ComputerScience and Information Systems,Information Systems Concentration

Bachelor of Professional StudiesRegistered Nurse to Bachelor of Science

in NursingRequirements for the majors and concen-

trations that lead to these degrees may befound in the College, Schools, andDepartmental Sections in this Bulletin.Requirements for graduate degrees at themasters level and the Education Specialistdegree are described in the Graduate Bulletin.

Austin Peay State University looks for-ward to a proud future as a university thatvalues excellence and promotes integrity asit continues to be a significant presence inhigher education in Tennessee.

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Undergraduate Admission Policies

Admissions OfficeEllington Building Lobby

Deadlines for Filing ApplicationsSemester/Term Application Classes

Deadline Begin

Fall 2010 7/23/10 8/28/10Fall I 2010 8/9/10 8/18/10Fall II 2010 10/15/10 10/23/10Spring 2011 12/1/10 1/13/11Spring I 2011 1/4/11 1/8/11Spring II 2011 3/7/11 3/12/11Summer 2011 5/13/11 6/6/11Summer I 2011 5/13/11 6/6/11Summer II 2011 6/24/11 7/11/11Summer III 2011 5/16/11 5/31/11

Prospective students are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible. Afterthe deadline, only those students who are eligible for full admission will be considered.Those who submit applications and are admitted after the stated deadlines may be requiredto delay enrollment until the beginning of the next term or semester. Students must beadmitted to be considered for scholarship opportunities. Admission to APSU is a selectiveprocess; applicant assessments and other credentials must indicate a reasonable chance forsuccess in completing academic work at APSU. Applicants for admission to APSU, eitherfor the main campus or for the Fort Campbell campus, are encouraged to submit an appli-cation online at http://www.apsu.edu; paper applications may be submitted by mail toAustin Peay State University, Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 4548, Clarksville, TN 37044.

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FRESHMAN ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS

Any student who enters APSU with fewerthan 12 transferable credit hours completedafter graduation from high school is consid-ered to be a first-time freshman and mustmeet freshman admissions requirements. Astudent who was dual-enrolled in collegecourses while still in high school and hasnot attended college AFTER high schoolgraduation is considered as a new fresh-man, regardless of the number of hoursearned with dual-enrollment.

High School GraduationPublic Schoolgraduates of public

schools must submit an official high schooltranscript showing dates/terms of atten-dance, credits earned while enrolled, anddate of graduation. Transcripts for gradu-ates of Tennessee public high schools mustnote that the applicant passed the requiredproficiency examinations. The SpecialEducation diploma is not accepted.

Non-Public Schoolgraduates of allnon-public high schools must submit anofficial transcript showing dates/terms ofattendance, credits earned, and date of grad-uation. The transcript of a home-schoolapplicant must be an official copy from anaffiliated organization as defined by statelaw (TCA 49-50-801) or it may be accompa-nied by certification of registration from thelocal education agency which the studentwould otherwise attend. Purchased tran-scripts from organizations not requiring highschool attendance for completion of grades9-12 are considered unsatisfactory documen-tation of high school graduation. Applicantswho are unable to provide a satisfactory highschool credential may substitute acceptable

scores on the GED examination.

Completion of TBR-Required HighSchool Courses

All students graduating from highschool since 1989 must show proof of satis-factory completion of the 14 core academicunits required by TBR.

Required High School Courses(A detailed description of courses may befound in Appendix A, p.483.)

Subject Area Required UnitsEnglish 4Visual and/or Performing Arts 1

required for applicants who graduated in 1993 or thereafter

Mathematics 3must include 2 units fromalgebra and one unit fromadvanced math or 3 units fromintegrated math sequence

Natural/Physical Science 2one from Group A

Social Studies 1United States History 1Foreign Language 2

(same language)Students admitted with a deficiency in

any area other than foreign language willremove the deficiency when appropriatecore courses are completed. Studentsadmitted with a foreign language deficiencymust remove the deficiency within first 30hours of enrollment. See Appendix B for alist of courses that will remove high schooldeficiencies.

Assessment RequirementsAll freshman applicants must submit

assessment scores with the application foradmission.

Students under 21 years of age.ACT/SAT scores earned within the first 3years of the first day of the first semester orterm of enrollment are required. Scores sub-mitted will be used in making admissionsdecisions; English, mathematics and read-ing scores will be used in determining


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placement in university courses. Placementconsiderations may be found on p. 59.

Applicants who present an ACT Englishscore of 28 through 30 (620-680 SAT) willreceive academic credit for ENGL 1010.Applicants who present an ACT Englishscore of 31 through 36 (690-800 ACT) willreceive academic credit for ENGL 1010 and1020. Credits will be applied to the studentsacademic record after the completion of thefirst semester or term of enrollment.

Students 21 and over. When studentsare unable to submit ACT/SAT scores earnedwithin 3 years of the first day of the firstsemester or term of enrollment. COMPASSassessment scores earned within the first 3years of the first day of the first semester orterm of enrollment are required. Scores sub-mitted will be used in making admissionsdecisions; English, mathematics and read-ing scores will be used in determiningplacement in university courses. Placementconsiderations may be found on p. 59.

Admission StandardsAustin Peay State University invites appli-

cations from all prospective students. Allcomplete applications are reviewed carefullyto determine the likelihood of the applicantscompletion of academic requirements leadingto graduation in a timely manner. Admissiondecisions are based on academic performancein high school, assessment scores (ACT, SAT,or COMPASS) and completion of all TBR highschool requirements with grades earned inthose courses. By reviewing the publishedadmissions criteria, prospective students areable to determine their likelihood of admis-sion to the university.

Freshman Under 21 Years of AgeFull Admission1. Satisfactory completion of all 14

required (TBR) core high school units;and

2. One of the following: High school GPA of 2.85 or higher; or ACT cumulative score of 20 or higher;

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SAT 940 (Critical reading andMathematics); or

GED score or 450 or higher (45 priorto January 2002) with a passing nota-tion; and satisfactory ACT/SAT scoresin two of three core areas mathe-matics (ACT 19/SAT 430), reading(ACT 19/SAT 430), and English(19*/SAT 430)

3. Satisfactory ACT/SAT scores in two ofthe three core areas: mathematics (ACT19 or SAT 460), reading (ACT 19 or SATcomp 900), and English 19* or SAT 460).

*Effective Spring 2011 English willchange to an ACT of 18/SAT 860-890

Conditional Admission1. Satisfactory completion of all 14

required (TBR) core high school units:and

2. One of the following: High school GPA of 2.75 2.84; or ACT cumulative score of 19; or SAT 900 (Critical reading and

Mathematics); or GED score or 450 or higher (45 prior

to January 2002) with a passing nota-tion; and satisfactory ACT/SAT scoresin two of three core areas mathe-matics (ACT 19/SAT 430), reading(ACT 19/SAT 430), and English(19*/SAT 430)

3. Satisfactory ACT/SAT scores in one ofthe three core areas: mathematics (ACT19 or SAT 460), reading (ACT 19 or SATcomp 900), and English 19* or SAT 460).

*Effective Spring 2011 English willchange to an ACT of 18/SAT 860-890

Freshman 21 Years of Age and Older(first day of first semester or term ofenrollmentFull Admission1. Satisfactory completion of all 14

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2. High School GPA or 2.0 or higher; and3. Satisfactory COMPASS scores in 2 of 3

core areas Algebra (50), reading (80)and English (writing) (75)

Conditional Admission1. Satisfactory completion of all 14

required (TBR) core high school units ifgraduating from high school since 1989;and

2. High School GPA or 2.0 or higher; and3. Satisfactory COMPASS scores in 1 of 3

core areas Algebra (50), reading (80)and English (writing) (75)

Conditionally Admitted Students Enter OnAcademic Probation

During the first semester of enrollmentthey are required to complete academicstrengthening requirements that include:1. Academic advisement by the Career and

Advising Center2. Apply before the published deadline3. Enroll during the published enrollment

period. No late registrations are permit-ted.

4. Enroll in appropriate learning supportrequirements (taught by Nashville StateCommunity College at APSU) asrequired by assessment scores in read-ing, writing and mathematics

5. No enrollment in online classes6. Enroll in APSU 1000 for conditional stu-

dents7. Monitored absenteeism for class8. Participate in peer tutoring9. Achieve a 1.5 cumulative GPA during the

first semester or term of enrollment. Notdoing so results in a non-appealableacademic suspension.

Freshmen with High School Deficiencies(Admission by Exception)

Applicants who have not satisfactorilycompleted all of the 14 TBR required highschool units may achieve admission byexception by satisfactorily meeting theserequirements:1. No more than two high school unit defi-

ciencies (to be removed during first 30hours of enrollment), and;One of the following: ACT composite score of 21 or higher

and high school diploma; or SAT cumulative score or 980 or higher

and high school diploma; or High school GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)

and high school diploma; or GED score of 450 (45 prior to January

2002) with a passing notation and anACT composite score of 21 or an SATcumulative score of 980 or higher,and satisfactory ACT/SAT/COMPASSscores in 2 of 3 core areas English,mathematics and reading

Alternative Standards (TBR Policy2:03:00:00 and TBR Guideline A-015

Any applicant who does not fulfillrequirements for any other category ofadmission may submit an AdmissionsAppeal Request to be considered by theuniversitys Admissions StandardsCommittee. The form to be submitted islocated on the Office of Admissions websiteat http://www.apsu.edu/records/forms;Admission_Appeal_form.pdf. Students whowish to appeal their denial of admissionand thus be considered for admission by alter-native standards must do so within ten (10)days of the date of the denial letter. Notdoing so constitutes a permanent denial ofadmission to the university for the semesteror term for which the student has applied.Students who are admitted by alternativestandards are conditionally admitted stu-dents and enter on academic probation.

Prospective students who wish to beconsidered for admission for a subsequentsemester or term must request that theirapplication for admission be moved to thedesired semester or term.

Transfer ApplicantsA transfer applicant is a student who

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ferable credits must meet freshman admis-sion standards. A student who was dual-enrolled in college courses while still inhigh school and has not attended collegeAFTER high school graduation is consideredas a new freshman, regardless of the num-ber of hours earned with dual-enrollment. Inorder to be considered for admission, thetransfer applicant must be in good standing(not suspended from) the last institutionattended. Applicants must submit officialtranscripts from all institutions attendedwhether or not credit was earned, an appli-cation for admission and the $15 applica-tion fee. Not doing so may result in dis-missal from the University. Applicants col-legiate grade point average must meet thefollowing requirements:

Quality Hours Minimum Grade-Earned Point Average12-29 1.5030-45 1.8046-59 1.9060 and above 2.00

You will find policies regarding transfer-ability of earned credits in the AcademicPolicies section of this Bulletin, p.59.

Prospective students who qualify astransfer applicants must submit the follow-ing for consideration:1. Official transcript(s) from all previously

attended colleges and universities(mailed directly from the institution(s)to the APSU Office of Admissions).Failure to identify all institutions attend-ed (whether or not credit was received)is cause for dismissal from theUniversity; and

2. One of the following:a. Official high school transcript(s) from

all previously attended secondaryschools (mailed directly frominstitution(s) to the APSU Office ofAdmissions (Special education diplo-mas or high school certificates ofattendance are not acceptable.), or

b. External Diploma ProgramCertificate, or

c. Official GED scores indicating a min-imum score of 450 or higher (45prior to 2002) and no sub scorelower than 410 (40 prior to January2002).

d. The exception to this requirement ishigh school graduation or GED test-ing prior to 1989.

When all official transcripts have beenreceived by the Office of Admission and theapplicant is notified that the applicationprocess is complete, the transfer studentmay proceed with enrollment after complet-ing the on-line Transfer Orientation.Applicants who are accepted but whosetransfer documentation is incomplete mayregister at an appropriate on-campus regis-tration session. Transfer students whosedocumentation is complete but who preferto come to campus to enroll will be able todo so by registering on line for and attend-ing the appropriate on-campus registrationsession. Please contact the TransferCoordinator, for further information, at 931-221-7280 or [email protected].

Early Admission FreshmenApplicants

Early admission criteria apply to anyprospective students who have not yet grad-uated from high school but who wish toenter APSU full-time after their junior year.Such students may achieve admission bymeeting the following requirements.1. Admission application; and 2. Separate early admission application;

and3. High school cumulative GPA of 3.2 or

higher (on a 4.0 scale); and4. One of the following:

a. ACT composite score of 22 or higher,or

b. SAT cumulative score of 1020 orhigher; and

5. Recommendation of high school princi-pal or guidance counselor and consentof parent(s) or guardian(s); and

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will be substituted for remaining highschool courses needed for high schoolgraduation.

Concurrent Enrollment (students attending APSU while stillenrolled in high school)

Students are considered for dual enroll-ment when they expect to receive both highschool and university credit for coursestaken to be applied to high school gradua-tion. Students who earn university creditthat will not apply to high school gradua-tion apply for joint enrollment. Prospectivestudents who wish to attend APSU whilestill enrolled in high school must complywith the following requirements. 1. Dual Enrollment (both high school and

college credit awarded for courses taken)a. Admission application; and b. Separate early admission applica-

tion; andc. Must have completed sophomore

year with a cumulative high schoolGPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale);and

One of the following: i. ACT sub-scores of 19 or higher

(English and math), orii. SAT sub-scores of 460 or higher

(Critical Reading and math); ande. Recommendation of high school

principal or guidance counselor; andf. Written parental or guardian

approval; andg. Approval by high school of

University credits received.2. Joint Enrollment (University credit only;

credits earned do not apply to highschool diploma)a. Admission application; and b. Separate early admission applica-

tion; andc. Must have completed sophomore

year with a cumulative high schoolGPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale);and

d. One of the following:i. ACT sub-scores of 19 or higher

(English and math), or

ii. SAT sub-scores of 460 or higher(Critical Reading and math); and

e. Recommendation of high schoolprincipal or guidance counselor; and

f. Written parental or guardian approval.3. Academically talented/gifted high school

students (University credit only; creditsdo not apply to high school diploma)a. Admissions application; andb. Separate early admission applica-

tion; andc. Must have a cumulative high school

GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale);and

d. Must be enrolled in grade 9, 10, 11,or 12 in public or private highschools in Tennessee; and

e. Recommendation of high schoolprincipal and approval of placementas a part of the students plannedIndividual Education Program (IEP)as established by the high schoolmulti-disciplinary team process; and

f. Recommendation and approval ofthe Director of Admissions.

Concurrently enrolled students areadvised by a professional academic advisorin the Division of Extended Education.

APSU Middle College applicants mustbe accepted and recommended by theClarksville Montgomery Country SchoolSystem. Applicants must meet minimumrequirements as established in theAPSU/CMCSS Middle College Memorandumof Understanding. For more information,please visit http://www.cmcss.net/schools/schoolwebsites/frontpage.asp?locid=335

Applicants for the Governors School forComputational Physics must meet concur-rent admissions standards must also: 1. Submit Admission application; and 2. Separate Application for the Tennessee

Governors School; and3. Must have completed sophomore year

with a cumulative high school GPA of3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), and

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Military ApplicantsMilitary (both active-duty and veterans) are required to submit documents for military

credit prior to enrollment. The following documents should be sent to the Office ofAdmissions directly from the issuing agency except for form DD 214:

Branches Documents NeededArmy AARTS transcript (enlisted) or DD Form 295

(officer)Air Force Community College of the Air Force

transcript orDD Form 295

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