Hal E. Jenkins, II, Head of Division

FACULTY

FACULTY
Professors/ Suzanne M. Bean (Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Education), Patricia L.N. Donat (Director of General Education and Academic Advising), Dr. Barbara Hunt (Ruth Robinson Smith Chair, Robert F. Oyler (Director of Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology Program), Dr. Richard Millikin (Coordinator of Human Sciences), Robert Seney (Director of Mississippi Governor’s School)

Associate Professors/ Marie Byrne, Michelle Harmon, Barbara Moore (Coordinator of Undergraduate Teacher Education Program), Kenneth G. Polizzi

Assistant Professors / Mary L. Alexander (Coordinator of Field Experiences), Twila Alpe, Lea Helen Evans, Richard Holden, Holleen R. Krogh, Joan Primeaux, Angela Raines, James Roth, Joyce Shatzer

Instructors/ Joy Bailey,  Carol Frazier (Part-time),  Lynn M. Hanson, Beverly Joy Townsend

Child and Parent Development Center
Jane Goggans (Director), Susan L. Kling (Assistant Director)
Teachers: Katina Brown, Chandra Steele

PURPOSE STATEMENT

  The Division of Education and Human Sciences offers quality undergraduate programs in teacher education, human sciences and speech/language pathology. It also offers graduate programs in teacher education and speech/language pathology. These programs serve one or more of four primary purposes: (1) provide courses necessary for teacher certification or licensure; (2) prepare students to enter graduate or professional schools; (3) serve the needs of the university general core; and (4) provide advanced professional programs. These purposes relate directly to Goal #1 in the university’s strategic plan, which is to “provide high quality instructional programs that are affordable, accessible and student centered.”

EDUCATION: BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

  The Teacher As Reflective Decision Maker is the model for the teacher education program at Mississippi University
for Women and is designed to prepare prospective teachers to make decisions that promote the learning of students within their care.  The decision making process begins with the teacher education student’s personal philosophy, values, and belief system.  Upon entering Mississippi University for Women these values and beliefs are initially shaped by general studies in the university core which help students appreciate different perspectives.  Paralleling the core studies are special studies which focus on human development and learning and which emphasize individual and cultural differences among learners.  Professional studies help prospective teachers develop a professional work ethic and a variety of instructional strategies for organizing and presenting subject matter knowledge so that it is meaningful to those they teach.   The knowledge bases acquired in these studies are applied within a structured array of field experiences culminating in student teaching.  These field experiences develop competence in instructional planning, classroom management, and the evaluation of student learning.  Throughout the program of study, the model of The Teacher As Reflective Decision Maker encourages prospective teachers to reflect critically and creatively on their own knowledge, self-understanding, attitudes, and skills and actively to seek out continued professional growth.

 NCATE ACCREDITATION
    All programs in education are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. Since many states have reciprocity agreements based on graduation from NCATE-accredited schools, graduates of NCATE-accredited institutions will generally find it easier to apply for licensure when they move out of state.

QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY
 All teacher education programs are covered by the Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning Quality Assurance Policy. The university warrants the quality of our graduates for a period of two years immediately following graduation. Certain guidelines
 

ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
  Students seeking admission to Teacher Education must submit documentation of the following to the Coordinator of Field Experiences, Division of Education and Human Sciences:
1. Application for admission to Teacher Education.
2. Curriculum check sheet and tentative program.
3. Speech and audiology approval.
4. Minimum grade of C in ED 300.
5. Completion of 54 semester hours to include a minimum of 44 semester hours in the core curriculum as specified for teacher education.
6. Minimum of 2.5 GPA in the 44 core hours
7. Overall GPA of 2.5.
8. Satisfactory score on the Pre-Professional Skills Subtests of the Praxis Series (Praxis I).

NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS: Before registering, students transferring to MUW during the junior or senior year who intend to get a teaching license should report to the Division of Education and Human Sciences for guidance.

ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING
 Students must submit applications for Student Teaching no later than October 1 for Spring Semester admission or February 15 for Fall Semester admission.
  Following admission to Teacher Education, a student must complete a minimum of one semester of coursework before being admitted to Student Teaching. Materials for application to student teaching will be distributed only at a required orientation to student teaching seminar at the beginning of each semester. Students seeking admission to Student Teaching must submit documentation of the following to the Coordinator of Field Experiences, Division of Education and Human Sciences:
1. Admission to Teacher Education at least one semester prior to filing application for admission to Student Teaching.
2. Application form for Student Teaching.
3. Three photographs.
4. Division recommendation.
5. Verification of experience with school age children and/or youth (35 hours elementary and 45 hours secondary & K-12).
6. Passing scores on Praxis II: Principles of Learning & Teaching, and Specialty Test.
7. Letter of introduction to cooperating teacher.
8. Resume.
9. Ethics statement/insurance verification and release.
10. Health information and profile.
11. Teaching Center placement form.
12. Completion of 84 semester hours of credit (to include all required professional education courses).
13. Minimum grade of C in each of the following: English 101 and 300; COM 101; Math 111-112-113 (or higher); all professional education courses, all endorsement area courses.
 

 PROFESSIONAL LABORATORY EXPERIENCES
   Observation and participation for students in Teacher Education are provided on campus in the Demonstration School, Child and Parent Development Center, and off-campus in cooperating schools in the area. A coordinated program of field experiences in nearby schools is a major part of the program for preparation of teachers. These include field-based assignments which are designed as a part of each methods course. Students in teacher education curricula should plan their schedules to allow approximately two to five hours per week in related field activities.
  Students admitted to the MUW Teacher Education Program will plan their schedules to insure one semester of the senior year for professional teacher education. The Professional Semester consists of a fourteen-week student teaching experience in the public schools. The student will also enroll in ED 401, Classroom Management, for which an additional three semester hours credit will be earned. The program of the Professional Semester will be followed without deviation. No regular college course, other than ED 401, may be taken for credit during the Professional Semester, except with the approval of the Admissions Committee for Student Teaching.
Students majoring in elementary education need to plan their schedules so that they can take all their methods courses as a block during the semester preceding student teaching.
 
 

RECOMMENDATION FOR LICENSURE
   The student will be eligible for the recommendation of the institution for a teacher's license on completion of all degree requirements and approved teacher education program requirements, to include a minimum grade of C in Directed Student Teaching taken in the professional semester. Students must have an official copy of their scores on the Praxis Series forwarded to both the Mississippi State Department of Education, Office of Educator Licensure and the Division of Education and Human Sciences, Mississippi University for Women.

Notice Regarding Licensure: Requirements governing licensure in the State of Mississippi are continually  revised. As a result, requirements for degrees leading to licensure are subject to change from those published in this Bulletin. The student is advised to secure a correct curriculum guide from the Division of Education and Human Sciences office to insure that both degree requirements and license requirements are met.

TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULA
  All students preparing to teach should follow the appropriate program in the next section. This includes Elementary Education K-8; Special Subject Area--Grades K-12 (Art, Music, and Physical Education) and the various subject areas of Secondary Education--Grades 7-12 (Chemistry/Physical Science; English; Family & Consumer Sciences; Biology; Mathematics; Social Studies). A minimum grade of C is required in each Education course, in EN 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION and EN 300 ADVANCED COMPOSITION, MA 111-112 MODERN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS I & II (for elementary education majors), MA 113 COLLEGE ALGEBRA, and COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION.  See academic advisor for program planning.

Elementary Education, Grades K-8 (130 sem. hrs.) In addition to all University core requirements, a student majoring in Elementary Education must satisfactorily complete the following course of study:

*Education Courses:
  ED 300 EDUCATION AS A PROFESSION
  ED 302 ART & SCIENCE OF TEACHING
  ED 304 PRINCIPLES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING
  ED 305 TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  ED 310 TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  ED 312 TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  ED 334 TEACHING LITERATURE & LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  ED 361 INTRODUCTION TO READING
  ED 362 MATERIALS & METHODS FOR TEACHING READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Professional Semester:
  ED 401 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
  ED 406 OBSERVATION & DIRECTED TEACHING (K-8)

Other Required Courses:
  COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION
  ED 306 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONAL LEARNER
  ED 351 EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT
  FPA 300 FINE ARTS IN EDUCATION
  GEOGRAPHY (3 hrs.)
  HK 351 METHODS AND MATERIALS OF TEACHING P.E. AND HEALTH IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  HKH 101 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
  MA  111-112 MODERN ELEMENTARY MATH I & II
  PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
  PSY 360 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Concentrations:

English	Computers
Mathematics	Foreign Language (One specific language)
Science	Social Studies
Fine Arts	Special Education
Safety/Health/Physical Education

*Education course requirements are currently being reviewed by the Mississippi Department of Education and may change prior to the next catalog printing. Elementary certification may become K-6 and middle grade certification may become 7-8 and require a major, like 9-12 certification requires.
 
 

General Education - Special Subject Areas (Grades K-12 Art, Music, and Physical Education)
  Teacher Licensure is offered in the following special subject areas: BFA in Art Education, BM in Music Education, and BS in Health and Kinesiology.

Special Subject Area Licensure Requirements:
   All students working toward licensure in special subject areas must fulfill the following:
1. University Core Requirements
2. General Requirements for appropriate degree (BFA, BM, or BS), including:
  PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
  COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION
 ED 306 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS (Music majors only)
3. Major subject area requirements (See appropriate Division)
4. Professional Education Requirements, including:
  ED  300 EDUCATION AS A PROFESSION
  ED  302 ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING
  PSY 360 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
  Methods and Materials Class (Select appropriate one from ART 340, MUS 320, or HK 451)

 Professional Semester
  ED 401 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
  ED 407 OBSERVATION AND DIRECTED TEACHING--GRADES K-12
 

General Education - Secondary Subject Areas (Grades 7 - 12)
  Licensure at the secondary level is offered for Biology, Chemistry/Physical Science, Mathematics, English, Social Studies, and Family and Consumer Sciences.

Secondary Certification Requirements:
 All students working toward certification at the secondary level must fulfill the following:
1. University Core Requirements
2. General Requirements for BS or BA, including:
  PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
  COM 101 ORAL COMMUNICATION
3. Major subject area requirements (See appropriate Division)
4. Professional Education Requirements, including:
  ED  300 EDUCATION AS A PROFESSION
  ED  302 ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING
  PSY 360 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
  Methods and Materials Class (select appropriate one from BSB 313, PS 313, MA 319, EN 410, HIS 410, or FS 311)

 Professional Semester
  ED 401 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
  ED 409 OBSERVATION AND DIRECTED TEACHING IN SECONDARY EDUCATION

NOTE: Courses not currently required but recommended for Secondary/K-12 licensure: PSY 306 Psychology of the Exceptional Child, PSY 351 Psychology of Measurement and Evaluation, PSY 482 Psychology of Creative Development.  ED 497 Computers in the Classroom is strongly recommended as the computer applications course. These courses contribute to teaching competency and support performance on the Principles of Learning and Teaching Test of the Praxis II.

Add-On Certification
  Individuals who possess a teaching license may add the endorsements listed below by completing the appropriate program of studies. These programs are being reviewed by the Mississippi Department of Education and may change prior to the printing of the next catalog.

Education of the Mildly/Moderately Disabled, Grades K - 8:
  Individuals who possess an elementary teaching license (K-8) may add the Education of the Mildly/Moderately Handicapped endorsement to their license by completing the following courses:
 

ED 306 PSYCHOLOGY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD	3
EDS 313 INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION	3
EDS 320 EDUCATION OF THE MILDLY/MODERATELY HANDICAPPED	3
EDS 330 PROCEDURES FOR THE RESOURCE ROOM	3
EDS 414 PRACTICUM IN THE ELEMENTARY RESOURCE ROOM	6
TOTAL	18

Education of the Mildly/Moderately Disabled, Grades 7 - 12:
  Individuals who possess a secondary teaching license (7-12) or a special subject certificate (K-12) may add the Education of the Mildly/Moderately Handicapped endorsement to their license by completing the following courses:
 

ED  306 PSYCHOLOGY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD	3
EDS 313 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION	3
EDS 320 EDUCATION OF THE MILDLY/MODERATELY HANDICAPPED	3
EDS 330 PROCEDURES FOR THE RESOURCE ROOM	3
EDS 415 PRACTICUM IN THE SECONARY RESOURCE ROOM	6
TOTAL	18

Comprehensive Health:
  Individuals who possess a teaching license in Health/Physical Education, Family and Consumer Science, Life Sciences, Biology, or General Science may add the Health endorsement by completing the following courses:
 

HK 307 EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE	3
HK 380 HEALTH METHODS	3
SOC 305 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY	3
FS 470 HEALTH, DRUGS AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCIES	3
TOTAL	12

Computer Applications:
 

ED 497 COMPUTER AND THE CLASSROOM	3
ED 498 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY	3
Choose 2 of the following for 6 hours: (*=recommended choices, **=strongly recommended)	6
*BU 157 INFORMATION SYSTEMS USING MICROCOMPUTERS
*BU 160 SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS
BU 296 APPLICATIONS PROGRAMING
SM 125 FORTRAN
SM 135 PROGRAMMING IN C

*=recommended choices

NOTE:  Add-on program requirements are being reviewed by the Mississippi Department of Education and may change prior to the next catalog printing.

EDUCATION: MASTERS PROGRAM IN GIFTED STUDIES, INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT, MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
  See Graduate Section in this Bulletin

HUMAN SCIENCES

  The central purpose of the human sciences programs at Mississippi University for Women is to prepare students to serve with professional competence in human sciences careers and thus make a contribution to the attainment of the following objectives:
1. To provide curricula which contribute to the liberal education of students.
2. To provide curricula which will allow students to acquire knowledge and skills to serve with professional      competence in human sciences careers or to pursue further study at the graduate level.
3. To provide opportunities for continued lifelong learning in human sciences-related areas of study.
4. To prepare students to assume leadership roles in professional organizations.
5. To provide support courses for other divisions within the University.
6. To provide leadership and direction within the area of human sciences within Mississippi through offices held, presentations made, sharing of information, services rendered, and consultations.
 

HUMAN SCIENCES MAJORS

Family Studies Major
  The Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies may be pursued by students interested in careers that involve working with children/families or in Teacher Licensure in Family and Consumer .Sciences. The Family Studies program focuses on dynamics within families, the social context of the family, as well as the development of individuals within the family unit. Also, family structures, member roles, and family interactions are examined. This major is intended to prepare students interested in working with family life education in community service agencies. A minimum grade of “C” in all courses required by the major and an overall GPA of 2.5 in the major are prerequisites for FS 499 or student teaching. Total hours required for a BS degree with this major are 129; with teacher certification, 132 hours are required; including major courses as listed below, university core requirements, and at least 6 additional hours of science and/or mathematics.

FAMILY STUDIES GENERAL
 

Core Courses Required for the Major
PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT	3

Major Courses (Minimum Grade of “C” Required)	37
FS 103 SURVEY OF FAMILY STUDIES	3
FS 305 CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT	4
FS 330 HUMAN SEXUALITY & SOCIALIZATION	3
FS 335 MANAGEMENT OF FAMILY RESOURCES	3
FS 401 FAMILIES & PUBLIC POLICY	3
FS 402 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN FAMILY STUDIES	3
FS 421 ADULT DEVELOPMENT	3
FS 468 PARENTING IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY	3
SOC 305 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY	3
SOC 456 MINORITIES	3
Plus 1 of the following: (Minimum Grade of "C" Required)	3
FS 328 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT	3
FS 412 ADULT DEVELOPMENT	3

For students interested in the general major: (Minimum Grade of "C" Required)

Family Studies as a Science and as a Profession:	16
PSY 201 INTRODUCTION TO APA STYLE	1
PSY 454 APPLIED STATISTICS	3
PSY 455 RESEARCH IN HUMAN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	3
FS 425 PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION	3
FS 499 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN FAMILY STUIDES	6

 

Total hours required in the general major = 50
Total hours required = 129

Notes: Courses coded (cc) are required of the university core curriculum.

Family Studies (with teacher certification; licensure in Mississippi as "Family Consumer Sciences")
    This curriculum combines coursework from specialized subject areas: family and human development; health and nutrition; consumerism and resource management. Graduates serve as family and consumer science professionals in business and industry, in human services, and with Cooperative Extension. The graduate is also licensed to teach family and consumer science in middle and junior high schools, secondary schools, and adult programs.  In addition to the University core and degree requirements, the student must satisfactorily complete the following courses:
 

Core Courses Required for the Major
PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT	3

 

Major Courses (Minimum Grade of “C” Required)	34
FS 103 SURVEY OF FAMILY STUDIES	3
FS 305 CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT	4
FS 311 COMMUNICATING FAMILY STUDIES	3
FS 328 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT	3
FS 335 MANAGEMENT OF FAMILY RESOURCES	3
FS 330 HUMAN SEXUALITY & SOCIALIZATION	3
FS 342 ISSUES IN CONSUMERISM	3
FS 402 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN FAMILY STUDIES	3
FS 421 ADULT DEVELOPMENT	3
FS 468 PARENTING IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY	3
FN 325 NUTRITION	3

 

Comprehensive Health Certification Courses:	12
HK 101 PERSONAL & COMMUNITY HEALTH	3
HK 380 HEALTH METHODS	3
HK 307 EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE	3
FS 470 HEALTH, DRUGS, & CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY	3

 

Required General Studies Courses:	9
ED 306 EXCEPTIONAL CHILD	3
ED 351 PSYCHOLOGY OF MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION	3
PSY 360 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY	3

 

Professional Education Courses (Minimum grade of C required)	21
ED 300 EDUCATION AS A PROFESSION	3
ED 302 ART & SCIENCE OF TEACHING	3
ED 401 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT	3
ED 409 OBSERVATION & DIRECTED TEACHING	12

PSYCHOLOGY
    This major is intended to prepare students for graduate level education and professional programs in the psychological sciences. The curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the major areas of scientific psychology. It emphasizes theoretical foundations, research methodology, data analysis, and professional applications. The total number of hours for a BA degree with this major is 128, including 37 hours of selected psychology courses as listed below, university core requirements, and at least 6 hours of a Foreign Language at the 200 level or above. A grade of "C" or above is required in all courses taken to meet major requirements.

  In addition to the University core and degree requirements, the student must satisfactorily complete the following courses:

In addition to the University core and degree requirements, the student must satisfactorily complete the following courses:

Major Courses (Minimum Grade of "C" Required)
PSY 101  GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY	3
PSY 201 INTRODUCTION TO APA STYLE	1
PSY 206  HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT	3
PSY 304  ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY	3
PSY 454  APPLIED STATISTICS	3
PSY 455  RESEARCH IN HUMAN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	3
PSY 490  HISTORY & SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY	3
Subtotal	18

 In addition, students must choose courses from the following categories:

Social & Personality	6
FS 330 HUMAN SEXUALITY & SOCIALIZATION
PSY 305 PERSONALITY
PSY 350  PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
PSY 370  SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY**
Development	3
PSY 302  CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 328  ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
FS 421  ADULT DEVELOPMENT
Experimental	3
PSY 320  PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 340  SENSATION & PERCEPTION
PSY 405  COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 406  COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
Applied	6
HK 350  PSYCHOLOGY OF EXERCISE & SPORT
PSY 360  EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 408  INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY*
PSY 410  INDUSTRIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY**
PSY 430  BASIC COUNSELING SKILLS*
Subtotal	18
TOTAL	36

^{* PSY 408 is a prerequisite for PSY 430
** PSY 370 is a prerequisite for PSY 410}
 
 

Note: Courses coded (CC) are required for the core curriculum.
          Courses coded (BA) are required for a Bachelor of Arts degree.
          (Proficiency at the 202-level and six hours in a foreign language are required.)

FAMILY STUDIES MINOR
  Students who plan to minor in family studies will be assigned an advisor to develop an individual program. All courses must be approved by an advisor in the Human Sciences Unit of the Division. A grade of C or higher is required in all courses in the minor.
19 hours

Take all of the following:

FS 103	Survey of Family Studies
FS 305	Child Growth and Development
FS 468	Parenting in Contemporary Society
Choose one:
FS 328	Adolescent Development
FS 421	Adult Development
Choose two of the remaining FS electives:
Note:  These cannot be used to meet another major or core requirment.
FS 330	Human Sexuality and Socialization
FS 335	Management of Family Resources
FS 401	Families and Public Policy
FS 418	Administration of Human Service Programs
FS 425	Program Planning and Evaluation
FS 430	Basic Counseling Skills
FS 470	Health, Drugs & Chemical Dependency
PSY 408	Introduction to Counseling and Clinical Psychology

 

SOCIOLOGY MINOR
   Students pursuing a minor in Sociology must take 21 semester hours from courses as described below.  Courses selected to meet University Core Requirements are not applicable toward a Sociology minor.  SOC 303 Social Problems and PSY 455 Research in Human Behavioral Sciences are courses which must be taken in conjunction with the minor.  (Note: PSY 455 has PSY 454 as a prerequisite.)

Required Courses:

SOC 303	Social Problems	3
PSY 454	Applied Statistics	3
PSY 455	Research in Human Behavioral Sciences	3
Choose four (12 hours) from the following:
SOC 201	Principles of Sociology	3
SOC 305	Marriage and Family	3
SOC 311	Communities	3
SOC 359	Juvenile Justice System	3
SOC 456	Minorities	3
SOC 458	Sociology of Low Income Groups	3

PSYCHOLOGY MINOR
  Students who wish to minor in psychology must complete 19 hours of psychology courses.

Take all of the following Minor Courses (7 hours):
 PSY 101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY       (3)
 PSY 201 Introduction to APA Style             (1)
 PSY 304 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY   (3)

In addition, students must choose from the following categories:

Social and Personality     (3)
 PSY 305 PERSONALITY
 PSY 370 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Experimental     (3)
 PSY 320 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
 PSY 340 SENSATION AND PERCEPTION
 PSY 405 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
.PSY 406 COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE

Elective Psychology Courses (6)

 Total hours required for minor:      19

Courses used to meet University core requirements are not applicable toward a Psychology minor. Courses may not be used to meet both minor and major requirements.  Students taking advanced courses are expected to complete required prerequisites.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY/AUDIOLOGY
  The purpose of the speech-language pathology/audiology undergraduate program is to provide students with a basic understanding of normal and disordered communication as preparation for entrance into graduate school.
  The Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology Program requires majors to have a scientific knowledge base for good decision making skills. Statistics is required and physics is strongly suggested. Students are required to earn at least a “C” in all courses in the major area plus a “C” in EN 101 English Composition, EN 300 English Composition, MA 113 College Algebra, MA 123 Statistics, and any science courses. A course may only be repeated once to improve the grade. See “Academic Program Requirements” for further information concerning University core and general degree requirements.
  The undergraduate program in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology is considered preprofessional: A student must complete a master's degree program and certain other requirements in order to qualify for the Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Mississippi licensure, and teacher certification.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
The 39 semester hours of required courses in the professional major include:
 SPA 200 SURVEY OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
 SPA 201 PHONETICS
 SPA 209 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE SPEECH AND HEARING MECHANISM
 SPA 210 THE DEVELOPMENT OF NORMAL SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
 SPA 303 INTRODUCTION AUDIOLOGY
 SPA 308 LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND THEIR TREATMENT
 SPA 311 BASIC CLINICAL STRATEGIES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
 SPA 313 SPEECH AND HEARING SCIENCE
 SPA 321 PRINCIPLES OF THERAPY: ARTICULATION
 SPA 350 PROGRAM PLANNING IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
 SPA 403 STRATEGIES IN THERAPY FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
 SPA 411 BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
 SPA 449 NEUROLOGY

A course in statistics is required as is PSY 206 Human Growth and Development, and PSY 306 Psychology of Exceptional Children.

  Students must pass PRAXIS I during the first semester they enroll in SPA courses. This is a prerequisite for continued enrollment in the SLP/A Program. Clinical Practicum is an option at the undergraduate level. Students must apply to the Undergraduate Practicum Coordinator for permission to enroll. See the specific requirements under Clinical Requirements/Responsibilities for Undergraduates

GENERAL MINOR (Required)
  Students may minor in business, psychology, family studies or any approved curriculum.

CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Transportation: Students are responsible for supplying and paying for their own transportation for clinical and field experience.

 Insurance: All students enrolled in clinical practicum must have malpractice insurance.

 Admission to Clinical Practicum: Students seeking admission to Clinical Practicum must submit documentation of the following to the Undergraduate Practicum Coordinator no later than October 15 for Spring Semester, or February 15 for Fall (or Summer Semester admission when applicable):
  1. Application for admission to Clinical Practicum.
  2. Curriculum check sheet and tentative schedule.
  3. Completion of all core (major and university) courses, except SPA 403 and 449.
  4. Minimum grade of "B" in each of the major courses. Course may be repeated only once.
  5. GPA of 2.5 overall and GPA of 3.0 in professional courses.
  6. Verification of 25 clock hours of observation.
  7. CPR:  All students must be CPR certified before being admitted to the clinical setting.
  8. To receive credit for aural rehabilitation hours, the student must have completed or be currently enrolled in SPA 403.
 
 

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
  See Graduate Section in this Bulletin